(Originally published in 2019; Updated in 2024) “Nattokinase breaks down fibrinogen, a component of blood clots and atherosclerotic plaque. Elevated fibrinogen levels are another clear risk factor for cardiovascular disease.”   ~ Dr. Michael Murray (2018) A few months ago, I published an article in Vitality about three powerful enzymes with significant cardiovascular benefits including their […]

(Originally published in 2014; Updated Dec. 2024 Adapted from the book Read This If You Have a Heart, by Dr. Elie Klein ND) Supplements That Remove Plaque and Open Arteries The incidence of high blood pressure, or hypertension, is on the rise. Hypertension is a risk factor for stroke and kidney failure and is closely […]

"My doctors told me this morning my blood pressure is down so low that I can start reading the newspapers." ~ Ronald Reagan Hypertension affects one in three people which adds up to at least a billion people worldwide. Normal blood pressure for an adult is said to be below 120 systolic over 80 diastolic […]

Harvard Medical School published an article about seven ways to prevent a stroke in June of 2020. The strategies for stroke prevention that Harvard advised are as follows: 1) Lower blood pressure 2) Treat atrial fibrillation 3) Lose weight 4) Treat diabetes 5) Exercise more 6) Quit smoking 7) Drink alcohol only in moderation. I’m […]

Call me a sourpuss, if you will, but I love vinegar and can’t imagine a day going by without calling upon one type or another for cooking, curing, or cleaning purposes. Vinegar gets its name from the Latin vinum acetum, or “wine turned sour”, and is one of the oldest condiments in the world. It is […]

The berry season starts with wild strawberries in mid-June and ends with blackberries in late August. When I’m out wandering around in the woods and fields, I’m always grateful when I come across a good crop of berries and can enjoy a handful or two and then carry on, leaving most of them for the […]

Enzymes are complex proteins naturally produced by the body to help digest and break down the foods we eat. Most of these enzymes are manufactured in our bodies. But when the body is unable to make enough enzymes to meet its needs, these same enzymes, extracted from either plant or animal sources, can be supplemented […]

Are you stressed out?  Chronically tired? Allergies getting worse instead of better?  Catching one infection after the next despite a good diet?  Premature menopause? Most working adults are dealing with more emails, texts, and other computer and cell phone pressures than ever before. Working moms and other caregivers often feel like they are on call […]

OMEGA-3s LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE IN YOUNG ADULTS A study has found that healthy young people may be able to help prevent the onset of high blood pressure by eating diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids. (Omega-3s are essential fats, mostly found in fish and some types of plant oils.) Researchers studied 2,036 young, healthy adults […]

Tree Extract Targets and Kills Pancreatic Cancer Cells A new study has concluded that a natural extract of the neem tree has the potential to treat pancreatic cancer. (The neem tree is native to India. Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate of all cancers with 94% of patients dying within five years of diagnosis. […]

Increase Your Energy, Vitality, and Productivity by Harnessing Stress Effectively “The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” – Mark Twain Stress can be debilitating, both physically and mentally. Where anxiety results from […]

The Role of Stress, Malnutrition, and Environmental Toxins In the May 28, 1997 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, Duke University researchers published findings showing that “moderate to strong feelings of sadness, tension, and frustration can more than double the risk of having a heart attack within the next hour.” The opposite […]

During her annual physical exam, Nicole was surprised to learn that she had high blood pressure. Her doctor had prescribed medication, but the 52-year-old business owner decided to seek alternative treatment before resorting to prescription drugs. She was referred to me by her friend, who I had treated for migraine headaches. Nicole had no previous […]