Strategies for Alzheimer’s Prevention: What We Have Been Doing All Along
If you are a patient of a BaleDoneen Method provider, you have already participated in a deep dive into your genetics, personal, medical and family history, along with individual biomarkers that influence your risk for heart and brain disease.
Essential Biomarkers for the Assessment of Heart Health: New Discoveries or Old Friends?
If you are a patient of a BaleDoneen Method provider, you have already participated in a deep dive into your genetics, personal, medical and family history, along with individual biomarkers that influence your risk for heart and brain disease.
Understanding Osteopenia and Osteoporosis: Prevention, Diagnosis and Management
Osteopenia and osteoporosis are two common conditions that significantly impact bone health, yet they differ in severity and implications. Let us start by defining the two: Osteopenia: This condition signifies a reduction in bone mineral density (BMD) that is below normal levels but not yet at the critical stage seen in osteoporosis. It serves as […]
Understanding Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
You may be hearing about nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) on health podcasts, in books on longevity and in visits with your healthcare provider — but do you understand what this “buzzy” disorder has to do with arterial disease root causes and inflammation? Simply put, NAFLD is a condition where the liver collects fat and, […]
Understanding Blood Pressure and How to Manage It
In honor of World Hypertension Day on May 17, we want to focus on the importance of blood pressure awareness, as high blood pressure is a root cause of heart and brain disease. The blood vessels (including veins, arteries and capillaries) in the human body are more than 60,000 miles long, recycling the same 1½ […]
Monika’s favorite Green Smoothie
In a blender cup, add: 1 large handful of spinach, kale or mixed smoothie greens ½ banana, frozen ½ cup frozen mango chunks 1 tablespoon almond butter ¼ cup collagen powder (20 grams protein!) ½ cup plain, low-fat kefir Blend and add water until desired consistency is reached! Share This Article
The Power of Body Composition Scans: Personalizing Your Path to Optimal Health
In the realm of health and fitness, the journey to optimal well-being is marked by a multitude of factors beyond the “overall weight” number on the scale. Enter body composition scans — a tool that offers a deeper understanding of our bodies’ composition, including vital measurements like visceral fat and lean muscle mass. In this […]
Natural Aphrodisiacs: Balsamic Chicken with Figs
In the spirit of February and Valentine’s Day we are focusing on aphrodisiac foods! Do they really work to increase libido and help “set the mood?” When looking at the nutritional content of proclaimed aphrodisiacs, there is some truth to these claims. Here are some of the physiological effects that aphrodisiac foods may have on […]
Protecting Women’s Hearts: A discussion of a gender specific dynamics of heart health
Cardiovascular Disease, which includes both heart attack and stroke, remains the number one cause of death in Women in the United States. In fact, more women die from heart disease and stroke than the subsequent five causes of death combined! Unfortunately, despite robust public health campaigns, still only 44% of women recognize cardiovascular disease as […]