By: Cat Ebeling Conventional mindset has always been that drinking pure fruit juice is healthy. We purchase fruit juice smoothies in the store, thinking that will help our health and weight loss, and start our days with a large glass of OJ—for the vitamin C. We ‘juice’ vegetables and fruit for the perfect healthy drink. We … Continue Reading
A study finds that a common bacteria are known as to cause ulcers may now also be responsible for irregular heart rhythm, known as atrial fibrillation (AF). Dr. Annibale Montenero, lead researcher and chairman of Multimedica General Hospital’s Cardiology Department and Arrhythmia Center, has discovered a strong link between the bacteria helicobacter pylori and an … Continue Reading
If you read this blog you have learned that elevated fibrinogen, hsCRP, a CT heart scan, and homocysteine are among the many known risk factors for progressive heart disease. It now turns out that there is a blood test that is an even better indicator than any of these, especially if they are all normal. The … Continue Reading
Just recenty I read about a consult with a patient by the name of Andrea who was suffering with carpal tunnel syndrome. Andrea a 47 year women who was employed as an executive secretary for a Fortune 500 company. Her job responsibilities included typing business documents, scheduling telephone meetings and pretty much everything that is … Continue Reading
Michael Jurgelewicz, DC, DACBN, DCBCN Magnesium is probably the greatest predictor of all aspects of heart disease. Approximately more than 50% of Americans are deficient in this mineral. Magnesium plays a key role in more than 350 enzymes and is involved in virtually every metabolic process occurring in the body. Studies have suggested an association between … Continue Reading