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Cardiovascular Disease Uncovered Beyond the Lipid Panel – Part Three
The Cardio IQ blood panel offered at RMC provides much more information than the standard lipid panel when assessing cardiovascular risk. The last 2 blogs covered: The importance of lipid particle size Apolipoprotein A1 Lipoprotein(a) High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (HSCRP) Fibrinogen This blog post will review the following markers included in the Cardio IQ panel: Homocysteine…
Read MoreHow is Hormone Imbalance Associated with Heart Disease?
Hormones are powerful chemical messengers that play a role in virtually all major bodily systems and functions including your cardiovascular system. A 3 minute cardiovascular assessment will provide valuable information to determine your risk for cardiovascular related disease. Insulin Resistance Cells don’t “open” normally and, in response, the pancreas creates too much insulin. When too…
Read MoreWhy Do I Suddenly Have Feelings of Hopelessness?
Patient Question, Why Do I Suddenly have Feelings of Hopelessness and Cravings? A Female Patient: “I tried to cut back on the DIM. I went to 600 and tried a couple days at 300mg. I started my period yesterday and had severe PMS for the past 10 days. When my period hit I didn’t get…
Read MoreDid You Know Broccoli Has the Power to Protect Your Skin?
Broccoli is high in sulforaphane, a compound found in cruciferous vegetables that prevents oxidative damage to the skin from sun exposure. Other sources include cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, radishes and arugula. Combine finely chopped broccoli with scallions, almonds and a honey vinaigrette for a summery slaw: serve steamed and chilled broccoli spears with red pepper…
Read MoreEAT this, NOT that. Fruit.
TIP: Eat fresh fruit, not dried fruit. WHY? All fruit contains naturally occurring sugars, but that sugar becomes concentrated in dried fruit when all of the water content is removed. Because dried fruit is so compact, it’s very easy to over-consume it. You may snack on a fresh apricot, but would you snack on 6…
Read MoreA Wonderful Easter Story
Can You Top This Easter Story? I have a patient diagnosed with ALS. A disease for which there are no known cures. In traditional medicine there is very little to offer these patients, so one has to go outside the box to look for other answers. The first questions is always, “What caused this disease?”.…
Read More“Teachings in Relationship to Light Portal™” Part 1
I accidentally opened a file that were notes from a lecture by Bruce Lipton, author of Biology of Belief. I love listening to him and contemplate the incredible magnificent creation of us, our bodies, our minds, our souls. The below are the notes I took and edited. Genetic Theory of Disease Stem cells divide every…
Read MoreBullet-Proof Coffee Recipe with Coconut Oil, Stevia and Almond Milk
Dr. Donaldson’s Favorite Coffee Recipe, “Bullet-Proof Coffee” Make 12 ounces of your favorite Organic Coffee In a blender, add (2) TBS. Coconut Oil along with (2) TBS. Organic Butter Add to blender, (4) Drops of Stevia and 1/4 Cup of Non-Flavored Almond Milk Add Coffee and blend until Smooth and Creamy Re-Heat if necessary and…
Read MoreDawn’s Story. Part #1 “Angioedema”
Angioedema. Just take a minute to google the word and look at the images that come up. WARNING: not for the faint of heart or for those with weak stomachs! Go ahead, I’ll wait for you. You’re back? Scary, huh? Now you know where I’m coming from because I have experienced multiple instances of angioedema…
Read More2016 in Reflection
2016 in Reflection It seems every year on the topic of health, something new and exciting opens my eyes to how magnificent our bodies are. For example, how amazing is it that we live with billions of organisms called our flora working in precise unison with our human cells, keeping our bodies and minds functioning…
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