Naturopathic Cardiology in Santa Rosa
Fight Heart Disease Naturally
Heart disease is on the rise. Discover the natural steps you can take to prevent and reverse this devastating disease.
Your Heart Deserves Personalized Care
At Premier Integrative, our doctors understands that heart disease and vascular disease can have a devastating impact on your life. Working with you one-on-one, he specializes in helping you create a personalized action plan to improve your cardiovascular health and optimize your 'healthspan.'
('Healthspan' refers to the period of your life that you are healthy and able to enjoy the physical and mental activities you enjoy.)
Heart Disease is on the Rise. You Don’t Have to be a Growing Statistic.
In 2018, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that one person dies every 36 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease. Yearly, 655,000 Americans die from heart disease — that’s 1 in every 4 deaths. And, those numbers aren’t falling.
According to the American Heart Association, the number of people diagnosed with heart failure is projected to rise by 46 percent by 2030 — resulting in more than 8-million people with heart failure.
Common Causes of Heart Failure
Heart failure, often referred to as congestive heart failure, is the result of your heart muscle not pumping enough blood. This can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:
- Narrowed Arteries
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Attack
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Faulty Heart Valves
- Damaged Heart Muscle
- Myocarditis
- Heart Defects
- Abnormal Heart Rhythms
- Diabetes
- HIV
- Hyperthyroidism
What is Naturopathic Cardiology Support?
Naturopathic cardiology support focuses on education and developing a sustainable action plan personalized to each patient.
Through a series of tests and interviews, our doctors will help you gain a clear understanding of your current cardiovascular health. He’ll also discuss your goals and any outside influences that could be affecting your overall wellbeing.
This helps work with you to develop a clear and sustainable plan to improve your cardiovascular function. There are no overnight miracle cures or magic pills. Rather, this is about developing a lifestyle that allows you to maximize the life you want to live.
7 Risk Factors of Heart Disease, Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease
The American Heart Association identifies seven common factors that make you more prone to developing heart disease.
- Smoking
- Physical Inactivity
- Poor Nutrition
- Obesity and Excess Weight
- High Cholesterol
- Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure