Are there any natural options for someone who needs to lower their LDL but cannot use cholesterol medications due to side effects? Is red wine a good supplement to other lifestyle changes? The most effective natural way to lower cholesterol is with diet and exercise leading to weight loss. A diet low in cholesterol, trans and saturated fats... Read more
I have high blood pressure, but I do not know the cause. I have been feeling like my heart is pumping way too hard sometimes for no reason. My heart rate is normal most of the time, but the actual beats feel forceful. This is a good question. I have many patients who are aware of their heart beat. This is often called feeling... Read more
I am just learning that I may have borderline high blood pressure and I am a big coffee drinker. What are the effects of coffee on your blood pressure? Caffeine is a stimulant. Caffeine speeds up the heart rate and increases blood pressure soon after consumption. It seems that the effects of caffeine on blood pressure are related to the... Read more
Being that February is National Heart Month I’d like to use this blog to address the relationship between high blood pressure and heart disease.It has been well documented that high blood pressure contributes to heart disease. This includes coronary artery disease and the resulting angina and heart attacks. Additionally, changes in heart... Read more
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