Heart Disease Care in Pagosa Springs

Heart disease and hypertension can be worrisome conditions – for good reason. Discover a new way to support heart health through functional medicine

If you’ve been told you are at risk for heart disease, then it’s important to find a holistic wellness plan that reduces stress and keeps your arteries healthy. While you might be taking heart medications right now, there’s much more you could be doing to address this disease. With functional medicine, you could add many happy, vibrant years to your life.

It’s time to try a natural approach to treating heart disease and hypertension. Functional medicine is a holistic approach to health that treats disease at its root. Not only will you receive a full wellness plan tailored to you, but you will also work with a practitioner who listens and gives your health the attention it deserves.

You’ll be amazed at how our heart disease care plans in Pagosa Springs lower your stress and reverse instances of hypertension.

Want to learn more? The first step is scheduling a discovery call with Tabitha Zappone, FNP-C.

Why Medications Alone Have Limited Effects on Hypertension

While medications can be effective in managing hypertension, they have their limitations. Most medications merely manage symptoms. They don’t cure the root cause. In the case of heart disease, there are many imbalances we need to address through natural methods. The stress and poor artery health associated with heart disease are often caused by lifestyle factors, such as poor diet, lack of exercise, or chronic stress. Plus, many medications lead to unpleasant side effects that lower quality of life.

Explore a New Treatment for Hypertension Using Functional Medicine and Personalized Wellness Plans

At Alpine Medical, we personalize your heart disease care plan in Pagosa Springs. Our practitioner, Tabitha Zappone, will sit down with you and truly listen to your concerns. Taking your health history, genetics, lab results, and personal goals into account, Tabitha will come up with a customized treatment plan. This plan will include a range of holistic interventions that can help individuals lower their blood pressure and improve their overall health.

Common Causes of Heart Disease

Most cases of heart disease are rooted in lifestyle factors that negatively impact health. Many Americans, after all, live stressful busy lives that require long hours sitting at a desk. Thankfully, Alpine Medical is Pagosa Springs’ trusted destination for improving lifestyle choices in the quest to achieve better health.

Poor Diet: A diet high in processed foods, sugar, and salt can contribute to hypertension. In particular, a diet high in sodium can cause the body to retain water, which increases blood volume and blood pressure.
Lack of Exercise: Exercise helps to reduce blood pressure by strengthening the heart and improving blood flow. A sedentary lifestyle can lead to hypertension.
Chronic Stress: Stress can cause the body to release hormones that raise blood pressure. Chronic stress can lead to long-term hypertension.

On a discovery call, we can discuss how these lifestyle factors are impacting your blood pressure and overall health.

Functional Medicine Treatment Plan

What does an Alpine Medical heart disease care plan look like? In many cases, we help you put general heart health recommendations into practice. Your cardiologist might tell you to eat better and exercise more. Good ideas in theory, but it takes some education and encouragement to put those into practice.

A functional medicine treatment plan for hypertension may include the following interventions:

Dietary Changes: A diet that is rich in whole, nutrient-dense foods can help to lower blood pressure. This includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Reducing sodium intake is also important for those with hypertension.
Exercise: Regular physical activity, including aerobic exercise and strength training, can help to lower blood pressure. Exercise can also help to reduce stress.
Stress Reduction: Stress reduction techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, and yoga can help to lower blood pressure by reducing stress hormone levels in the body.
Nutritional Supplements: Certain supplements, such as magnesium, potassium, and omega-3 fatty acids, may help to lower blood pressure.

Schedule a Discovery Call to Find a Natural Solution to Heart Disease in Pagosa Springs

Oftentimes, medication isn’t enough to manage hypertension and lower your risk of a cardiac event. They definitely have their limitations.

Functional medicine takes a holistic approach to treating hypertension, recognizing that each person’s experience with hypertension is unique. A customized treatment plan that includes a range of holistic interventions can help individuals lower their blood pressure and improve their overall health. We can be an excellent supplement to the health plan recommended by your cardiologist.

Let’s hop on a quick discovery call to see if naturopathy and functional medicine are right for you.