Medical researchers aren’t exactly sure why stress increases the risk of heart disease. Stress itself could be a risk factor, or it could be that high levels of stress make other risk factors (such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure) worse. For example, if you are under stress, your blood pressure goes up, you may overeat, you may exercise less, and you may be more likely to smoke.
If stress itself is a risk factor for heart disease, it could be because chronic stress exposes your body to unhealthy, persistently elevated levels of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. Studies also link stress to changes in the way blood clots, which increases the risk of heart attack.

When bacteria, fungi, and germs from other parts of the body, such as your mouth, spread through your bloodstream, they can attach to damaged areas of the heart. If the infection is not treated quickly, endocarditis can damage or destroy your heart valves and can lead to life-threatening complications.

Thyroid hormones influence the force and speed of your heartbeat, your blood pressure, and your cholesterol level. As a result, a malfunctioning thyroid gland can cause problems that masquerade as heart disease or make existing heart disease worse.

Low stomach acid leads to GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease). GERD patients have a greater number of comorbidities than non-GERD patients. GERD is associated with hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, alcohol-related illness, stroke, obesity, COPD, asthma, biliary stone, anxiety, depression, chronic kidney disease, and cirrhosis.

Although there is no definitive proof that inflammation directly causes cardiovascular disease, we do know that inflammation is common in heart disease and stroke patients. This can be a sign of atherogenic response, which is inflammation that affects the arterial walls. Research shows that the inciting event of many heart attacks and strokes is a buildup of fatty, cholesterol-rich plaque in the blood vessels. This combination of plaque and blood clots obstructs blood flow to the heart or brain, leading to a heart attack or stroke.

The rise of low-fat diets has created a syndrome that has become an epidemic across America. Obesity, abnormal liver function, high cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, elevated insulin levels, a predisposition to blood clotting, and hormonal imbalances have a tendency to choke the blood vessels that feed the heart.

Over time, high blood glucose caused by diabetes can damage the blood vessels and the nerves that control the heart and blood vessels. The longer a patient has diabetes, the higher the chances that they will develop heart disease.

Nutrient deficiencies have become an epidemic in the United States. From vitamin D deficiencies caused by a lack of sunlight to B-vitamin deficiencies caused by chronic stress, a large majority of Americans are dealing with a deficiency of some sort.
Gluten intolerance, which affects about forty percent of the United States, contributes to the destruction of the small intestine, which is where we absorb all of our nutrients. Gluten acts as a rough sandpaper that tears up the gut walls and destroys the villi in the small intestine, leading to an inability to properly absorb nutrients.
Vitamin deficiencies can lead to over 200 different health conditions, including heart and circulatory diseases that are particularly responsive to nutrition therapy. In most cases, a customized treatment program is required, although there are many generic nutritional treatment plans that benefit nearly every heart and circulatory patient.

Undetected food sensitivities create excessive amounts of inflammation in the body. The inflammation can be particularly high within the endothelial lining of the arteries.

We live in a toxic world. Every day we are bombarded with toxins – high fructose corn syrup, nitrates, preservatives, MSG, trans fats, artificial colors, dyes, artificial sweeteners, environmental toxins, and more. Although our bodies are resilient and efficient in filtering toxins, when the burden becomes too heavy, it can take an enormous toll on our health.

In our clinic, we provide true cellular detoxes to help deflame and detox the body at a cellular level.