Are there important genes that, if you have a family history of heart disease or kidney disease, you should know about? We think so! Below, I cover the five top genes that we think are important to know in the prevention and management of heart and kidney disease. From decades in clinical practice, we see…
Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that plays an important role in energy production in the body. Its primary function is to transport fatty acids into the mitochondria of cells, where they are oxidized to produce energy in the form of ATP. However, in recent years, research has revealed a number of…
Niacinamide, also known as nicotinamide or vitamin B3, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in many biological processes in the body. It is an essential nutrient that our body needs but cannot produce on its own, so we need to obtain it from our diet or supplements. Niacinamide is a precursor to…
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are major health problems affecting millions of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), CVD is the leading cause of death globally, responsible for approximately 17.9 million deaths annually, while CKD affects around 10% of the world’s population. Both CVD and CKD share many common…
What is Nitric Oxide? Nitric oxide (NO) is a colourless gas that has been found to help dilate blood vessels and stimulate certain hormones such as insulin and human growth hormone. It has also been found to exert numerous effects on the kidneys, heart and vasculature. Reduced NO has been associated with aging, kidney, cardiovascular…
Lavender is a common herb that can be found in many gardens and is often renowned for its strong and fragrant aroma coupled with its beautiful purple flowers. This herb is not only a lovely herb to have in the garden, but it also has great therapeutic properties that have a long history of traditional…
The heart and the kidneys work very closely together, which means that if there is a problem in one organ, it can end up causing problems in the other. Because of this, people with kidney disease have a higher risk of developing heart failure. For this reason, I thought we’d have a look at what…
The latest science is telling us that melatonin’s therapeutic reach may extend way beyond sleep and it’s almost getting easier to ask: what chronic diseases doesn’t melatonin play a role in? Recent years have seen a flurry of studies showing the protective and therapeutic benefits of melatonin against the most significant chronic diseases of our…
Did you know that people with kidney disease are more likely to die of cardiovascular disease than they are of kidney disease? Makes it pretty important to understand the causes of cardiovascular disease and how to prevent and treat it doesn’t it? Well, that’s what I’m going to cover in today’s article. Cardiovascular disease (CVD)…
I received a request the other day from one of my readers, Anita, asking me for tips on lowering cholesterol naturally. I thought this was a great topic to write on, given the current state of our world’s cardiovascular health, the many misconceptions about cholesterol, and the connection between cardiovascular disease and kidney disease. For…
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