Topics in Men’s Health
Authored by Dr. Aidanne Did you know that: Men on average live 5.9 years less than women (1) Nearly 51% of men over the age of 20 have hypertension (2) The top 6-leading causes of death in males of all origins include heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic respiratory conditions, stroke and diabetes (3) 40% of men over the […]
Advanced Cardiac Testing For Early Detection
Authored by Dr. Aidanne As cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the most prolific ailments in our country, I work with a lot of people living with CVC risk factors including hypertension, elevated cholesterol, atherosclerosis, diabetes, or a combination of these concerns.(1) Where unmodifiable risk factors such as age and genetics can increase one’s risk of CVD, […]
Understanding Blood Sugar Regulation & Finding Balance
Authored by Dr. Aidanne In this article we will outline how we use sugar, how insulin resistance develops, common signs and symptoms of dysglycemia, and naturopathic approaches to manage blood sugar levels. How Our Bodies Use Sugar: Our bodies need three key macronutrients to survive: fat, protein, and carbohydrates. Carbohydrates come from foods such as […]
COVID-19 & The Cardiovascular System
Authored by Dr. Aidanne Since the onset of the COVID19 pandemic, researchers and medical professionals have found that the SARs-CoV2 virus can both worsen outcomes for those living with pre-existing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and increase risk in of CVD outcomes in otherwise healthy individuals. Those living with hypertension, arrhythmias, poor circulation, diabetes, and […]
Carbs and Sugar…What’s the Big Deal?
Authored by Dr. Barrett At Wellness Minneapolis we talk about reducing sugar intake…a lot. What’s the big deal with sugar? As a person who struggles with several ‘sweet teeth’ let me tell you there is a big problem. Not only is sugar incredibly damaging to our bodies but it is also a hard habit to […]
Does Hashimoto’s Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease?
Authored by Dr. Wilder When it comes to searching for the root cause of or factors that contribute to heart disease, it’s imperative that you look outside of the heart. If you’re one of the 14 million individuals living with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis1, the time is now to start thinking about how to prevent heart disease. […]
Magnesium and High Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know
Authored by Dr. Cassie Wilder Magnesium has been a favorite mineral in the Naturopathic community for quite some time now. It has been studied for numerous different reasons ranging from regulating bowel movements, treating insomnia, to lowering your blood pressure – all with powerful, positive results. If you are looking for additional support to your […]
What’s the Deal with the "Bad" Cholesterol?
Authored by Dr. Cassie Wilder There is a lot of talk about high cholesterol being the ultimate risk factor for cardiovascular disease. While I think that having high amounts of cholesterol is not beneficial to your heart, I also want to talk about a different perspective. What if it’s not the amount but the status […]
Fish Oil for Heart Health
Authored by Dr. Barrett Eating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can benefit your heart. Omega-3 fatty acids have shown promise for both prevention of cardiovascular events and treatment for people who are already having cardiovascular trouble. Historically, humans consumed roughly equal amounts of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. In our modern diet we […]
Know Your Numbers
Authored by: Dr. Barrett You just had some labs done for your corporate wellness program and the results came back normal. This means you are healthy and don’t need any additional tests, right? Wrong. Corporate wellness screenings offer very minimal insight in to your overall health. Many screenings only look at cholesterol, blood sugar, blood […]