Cholesterol and your thyroid gland
Problems with thyroid function, which can be overlooked with routine screening tests, are a hidden cause of high cholesterol.
Heart Health
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on Heart Health...
In praise of butterfat
Butter has gotten a bad rap. Butter actually has unique nutrient components that give you significant health benefits.
If your doctor only follows medical guidelines, you’ll never learn this
Our understanding of the link between saturated fats and cardiovascular health has shifted surprisingly over the years.
Perform this exercise while you’re sitting and it will change your life
exercising the soleus muscle while your sitting offsets many of the negative health effects of the sedentary lifestyle
Another strategy to keep your arteries elastic
Adequate levels of vitamin K2 are important for cardiovascular health-- they keep your arterial walls supple.
What I learned about statins and muscle pain
Muscle pain is a common effect of statins. I need to be vigilant that patients who don't respond positively to manual therapy may have a problem with statins.
Nitric oxide and your health
Nitric oxide is a key molecule for health because it signals your arteries to dilate. This article covers the three main ways to boost nitric oxide levels.
Circulation vs. microcirculation
Optimal circulation is one of the building blocks of health. You need optimal circulation in order to get food and ...
The five new vital signs
When you go for your annual physical there are a number of routine "vital signs" that your doctor checks: your ...
Results from testosterone-boosting supplement program
Though I raised my testosterone with a nutritional supplement program, it had little effect on my blood pressure, so I needed some fresh ideas.
Boost testosterone naturally
The vitamins and herbs that helped boost testosterone by enhancing its precursors.
Blood pressure and low testosterone
In my quest to improve my health, I focused on my low testosterone and its relationship to high blood pressure.
My blood pressure quest. Chapter 4: results of my detox program
The results of my mercury detox were disappointing, so I had to decide what to do next.
My blood pressure quest. Chapter 3: Mercury in my hair
High levels of mercury can contribute to high blood pressure; hair testing of heavy metals can reveal the problem and point to a solution.
Chapter 2: My blood pressure quest. Heavy metal testing
Determined as I was to delve into the causes of my high blood pressure, one of the first areas I explored was the ...