By Nancy Woodward
As a 48-year-old woman, mother and tech executive, everyday has been a gift and everyday has been a struggle since my heart attack and stent placement in June of 2014. While I feel very blessed to have beaten the odds and to still be able to be in the lives of my family and those I care about, being a heart attack survivor requires diligent daily effort to take care of my health, my heart and make sure I have an appropriate balance of priorities in my life.
In the spring of 2014 I started to have pain in the right side of my neck and head. The headaches and neck pain went on for a few months. Sometimes I'd have shortness of breath, feel lightheaded and experience increased fatigue. I don't remember having any significant chest pain during this time. Then one day everything dramatically increased in severity and I had my son take me to the hospital. The doctors did tests on my head and neck, but found nothing wrong. The doctor asked my permission to do additional tests on my heart. Some doctors may have sent me home at that point, but my doctor was determined to find out what was going on.
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Healing Therapies
Bio-Identical Hormones
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Are you having challenges with fatigue, stamina, depression? Are you concerned with some memory loss, your bone density or lack of motivation? These issues and many others could be due to low hormone levels.
As we age, women and men both experience decreasing levels of hormones that cause a wide range of issues. Hormones regulate many bodily functions. Women experience the impact of hormones first during puberty. By the time they are in their late 40s, the levels of hormones can begin to fluctuate. Women may see a change in a number of normal functions like sleep, a healthy sex life, mood changes and vaginal dryness, which could lead to pain during intercourse. Hormonal imbalance can also upset the normal functioning of many organs and systems, paving the way for many age-related diseases.
Men face challenges from low DHEA and Testosterone that could include loss of libido, decrease in mental sharpness, decreased motivation, mood changes, and slower recovery after physical exercise among other issues. Men can also start seeing weight gain due to increased fat accumulation as muscle mass declines.
Dr. Levitt has helped many patients with such issues by thoroughly checking their levels and determining if bio-identical hormone therapy replacement is appropriate.
Learn more about bio-identical hormone therapy and if it's right for you. |
There are many resources for finding heart healthy meals whether you are cooking for one or many. This month, we encourage you to try the
5-Ingredient Salmon and Broccoli Stir Fry from Michelle Dudash, RDN, Cordon Bleu-certified chef and author of
Clean Eating for Busy Families.
What makes this recipe so good? The salmon alone contains a powerhouse of benefits - it's
an excellent source of vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, niacin, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, phosphorus, and vitamin B6. It is also a good source of choline, pantothenic acid, biotin, and potassium. Since fresh wild Alaskan salmon is out of season, you can opt for frozen salmon.
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February is all about heart health and making sure your "ticker" is in top shape. Exercise and eating right are key.
Innovative Primary Care also offers Heart & Blood Vessel supporting supplements
to give you that additional support. H
ighlights of each supplement are listed below. Click on each supplement for more details.
- DioVasc - Supports veins, capillaries and circulation
- L Carnitine - Cardiovascular support to aid in healthy lipid metabolism
- Lifespan Optimizer - Supports healthy metabolism and aging
- Magnesium Citrate - provides broad-spectrum cardiovascular support, including arterial function
- Nutrient 950 - Important for cardiovascular, immune, and cellular health
- Pro Omega 3 - Supports healthy glucose levels, healthy lipid levels
- Pterostilbene Supreme - Cardiovascular health and longevity support
- Super EFA - Assists in overall cardiovascular health, particularly in reducing high cholesterol levels
- Ubiquinol - Assists with cardiac arrest and stroke recovery
- Vasophil - Supports healthy peripheral circulation
- Taurine - Known for its heart muscle support
Feel free to visit our office to learn more about the featured supplements or ask your IPC provider for more details at your next visit. You can place an order through our website or by calling us
at 480.776.0626. Payment required at the time the order is placed.
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