As we all know, Heart Health is so important. It is a shame to see individuals leave us prematurely when avoiding Sudden Cardiac Death is relatively easy and the steps to do so make us healthier in many aspects of our life.
So please read the below information and take the action steps that are most important for you and your loved ones. Just having the information is not enough, it is critical that you take action to get the results you desire. The good news is the steps to success in this area are usually quite simple.
And please, email me directly if you have any questions on these topics.
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Attention Out of Office - Dr. Dale Ski Trip March 4 - 9
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I'll be gone to Tahoe starting Wed. March 4th and will be back in the office on Tues. March 10th. I have extra hours on Tues. March 3rd and Tues. March 10, so if you need an appointment, please call ASAP before everything is booked up.
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February is National Heart Month
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February is National Heart Health month and
Heart Health should be the most important health focus
for anyone over 40, as this is the one condition that has the greatest impact on shortening the lives of Americans, which can also be predictably avoided.
Please read below regarding the
2 most important heart tests
and be sure to follow up with me for your tests so we can keep you as "healthy as can be" in this critical area. Additionally, this is the one area where you probably have a loved one (or 2, or 3, or more) who could also be more proactive, and we can order these tests for them also.
One great aspect of Heart Health is that with the proper steps are taken,
you can dramatically reduce your risk of ever dying from a heart attack
.
This is
the number one killer in America
and it is Very Avoidable. It is very sad and frustrating to me, as it is all too frequent that I hear of someone who has died of a sudden heart attack at much too early of an age, especially when I know that it could have easily been prevented if they had just done the tests I recommend, and follow the necessary steps that were indicated based on their results. Usually these steps are very simple, yet critical, and they contribute to a broad spectrum of other health benefits.
One of these tests,
The Heart Scan
, is also great for picking up critical issues that are silent and allow for preventative measures to avoid an early fatality. I have had a number of wives ask me for a requisition for their husbands to have this test, only for us to find a silent but dangerous abnormality that needed to be closely watched by their cardiologist. These were time bombs ticking away in relatively young men that could only be discovered early with this test.
These are also great and easy areas for helping others. Simply either share my articles with them, ask me if I can order these tests for them, or tell them to go see Dr. Dale now, as you want to make sure they live a long and healthy life!
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2 Most Important Heart Tests
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Unfortunately, many doctors, and many patients, think cholesterol testing and a treadmill stress test are the most important heart tests.
Let me make this perfectly clear, neither is!
The first test below is far superior for detecting atherosclerosis, and the second test is critical for determining whether or not your risk of Sudden Cardiac Death is increased, or if it is decreased by up to 90%!
The other great news about these tests is that they are very low cost for the value they provide.
The Heart Scan
in Santa Barbara is only $150, the lowest price I have ever heard of in the U.S., and the BrainSpan test, our replacement for the Omega-3 Index test is now only $125. Come on in and we can get you set up for both, or either one. By the way, both of these tests are very simple processes.
What? A Brain Test for the Heart?
Our
BrainSpan
test includes
the critical Omega 3 Index test, the most important Bio-Chemical marker for your heart health.
The BrainSpan test also gives us your fatty acid Cell Inflammation Index and a benchmark for how your brain is operating for your age. This is very important and valuable information, that also serves as a screening tool for picking up early cognitive decline.
Please read both of these articles to help extend or save the life of yourself or a loved one.
If you want one of the above tests, just call the office and my staff will get you all set up. For the BrainSpan they will have you come in to do that in the office, for the Heart Scan we will get you a requisition to get the test done at Pueblo Radiology.
Just Call Us at 805-687-0533
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Why the Heart Scan is So Important
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I have been studying this test and using it with patients for over 15 years, and I strongly recommend the Heart Scan for all men over 40 and all women over 45. Make that 5 years earlier if there is a significant family history of heart disease or
if you exercise vigorously
.
I wish I had a test this good for other key areas of long term wellness!
The Heart Scan allows us to very clearly know the amount of hard plaque you have in your heart
. It can determine if you don't have any hard plaque at all (which is the case for most of my patients), if you do have hard plaque, and therefore are at risk, how great that risk is, and over time if your plaque is increasing at a fast rate, average rate, slow rate, not increasing or actually reversing. Since plaque build up and/or rupture are what cause the vast majority of heart attacks, this test provides the clearest picture of your risk of heart attack now and in the future.
It clearly shows if you have any calcified plaque at all in your coronary arteries and if so, exactly how much, in how many different spots and exactly which areas of the arteries
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The Brainspan/Omega-3 Index: The New Champion in Testing for Cardiac Risk
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Your Omega-3 Index is the most important number relative to your risk for Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD)
. This is the type of heart attack where an individual usually dies immediately or within a few minutes. Usually with no time for aggressive intervention. It's the kind of heart attack where an apparently healthy individual, possibly only in his or her 40's, 50's, 60's or 70's and who may even recently have passed a cardiovascular stress test with flying colors, has a heart attack out of the blue and dies suddenly. These heart attacks most commonly result from a rupture of soft plaque, or hard plaque causing a sudden and severe clot that dramatically blocks blood flow in the arteries of the heart. They can also be the result of a sudden, severe arrhythmia.
The Omega-3 Index test specifically measures all the Omega-3, and 6 fatty acids in your red blood cells and scores the index of your EPA/DHA compared to the rest of the fats in your red blood cell membranes. Individuals with an index in the desirable range (greater than 8%) have up to a 90% decreased risk of Sudden Cardiac Death compared to individuals with a score in the undesirable and most common range for Americans (below 4%)!
Bringing your Omega 3 Index test into the optimal range is very doable and not only dramatically decreases your risk of Sudden Cardiac Death, but it also is one of the most important steps for long term brain health.
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Galectin-3. A New and Very Important Lab Test for Cardiovascular and Cancer Risk
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The Galectin-3 serum blood test is a relatively new and very important biomarker used to measure the risk and/or progression of cardiovascular disease, metastatic cancer and conditions related to inflammation and fibrosis. Because scientists and medical doctors recognize Galectin-3 as a significant indicator in the management and treatment of these conditions, Galectin-3 testing is an important addition to routine screening panels. The test itself is relatively inexpensive when done through a local lab that we have chosen for the best price.
Galectin-3 is becoming the most informative new biomarker for our most serious health epidemics such as cancer and heart disease, for which early detection is critical to successful clinical prognosis. Normally, Galectin-3 is found in small amounts in our bodies. In these concentrations, galectins are perfectly healthy and actually aid cellular communication, healthy growth and development. However, studies show that excess Galectin-3 in the body directly promotes unhealthy cell behaviors such as inflammation, uncontrolled abnormal cell growth, colony formation (tumors) and metastasis, among others.
High concentrations of free circulating galectin-3 in the blood are commonly seen in many different cancer patients. Recent studies have shown that changes in circulating galectin-3 levels in cancer patients may contribute significantly to the metastatic spread of cancer cells by enhancing their ability to adhere to blood vessels and by helping their avoidance of immune surveillance. Furthermore, groundbreaking new research shows that the presence of high galectin-3 levels in the blood is now linked to inflammation, fibrosis, and progressive heart disease, in addition to cancer progression.
It is very important to understand that a high level of Galectin-3 does not mean one has a cancer or heart disease. It means that high levels could be promoting inflammation and other problems that allow these conditions to potentially thrive.
The very good news is that if Galectin-3 levels are high, there is a well-researched, all-natural food extract that is often successful at lowering Galectin-3 levels.
Thus, we can intervene, possibly even before a condition develops, and support the body’s ability to lower Galectin-3 levels. If you are interested in getting a Galactin 3 test, call our office and we can prepare a lab requisition for you. If your numbers come back in an excellent range for your history, I will call you and let you know all is well. If your numbers have room for improvement, then we can set up an appointment for you and I to discuss your results and options. I make no money at all on your ordering this test.
“I predict that someday there will be an entirely new class of illnesses known as high galectin-3 diseases,” Dr. Eliaz said. “Eventually, galectin-3 testing will become a part of our routine health screenings.”
If you are interested in this test, please call the office and my staff can get you a lab requisition form.
Just Call Us at 805-687-0533
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Ever since we lost the availability of Kavinace Ultra PM I have been searching for the best alternative. However, as I suspected, unfortunately there is no one product that works for the broad majority of patients like Ultra PM did.
We have many different sleep products, all that have first class ingredients. However, they require us to figure out which product works best for which patient.
So, we have COMPLIMENTARY SAMPLE packets that we have put together with a couple of nights worth of each product to try. You can come by and pick up multiple product samples and track how the different products work for you.
If one product has some positive effect, but is not quite right, you can email me or leave a note with my staff as to what product it was, how it worked and I can suggest either a completely different product or something to add to it. Also, knowing which products did not work is valuable information.
Your sleep is extremely critical to your overall health, so this is an important focus to get dialed in and I am here to guide you until we get a satisfactory result
. Usually working together we can get it to where you are getting a restorative night's sleep.
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Mono Pure 1300 - Save Lives and Save Money
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Mono Pure is a unique Fish Oil product, rich in EPA/DHA that is very well absorbed with no fishy aftertaste. Getting the right fish oil, in the right dose is the single most critical nutrient for all adults and even children.
Mono Pure will be on Sale from now Until the End of March!
Buy 2 or more and you get a 10% savings!
The importance of Omega-3 Fatty Acids EPA and DHA to our health can’t be stressed enough. High quality fish oil is one of the most critical health enhancing supplements one can take. This single product, when taken at the right dosage, can save more lives than any other product.
Fish oils provide numerous functions necessary for maintaining mental, cardiovascular and metabolic health. I have used various forms of fish oils rich in EPA and DHA throughout my practice, always seeking to find the highest quality product available. For the last few years that product has been Omega 900 EC, an iFOS five-star certified fish oil. The iFOS certification ensures the world’s highest standards for purity, potency and freshness, which is critical when it comes to fish oil. Sourced in Scandinavia, this form of fish oil is certified non-GMO, sustainable and antibiotic free.
Our very exciting news is that a new form of iFOS certified fish oil represents a significant advancement in absorption technology, making this high quality fish oil even better. Using the same 5-star certified fish oil, Omega MonoPure EC incorporates a patented lipid absorption technology called MaxSimil. Basically this changes the form of the fats, making EPA and DHA smaller and simpler. Doing so allows them to bypass the body’s normal fat digestion process so they are more easily and readily absorbed.
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"Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection."
Mark Twain
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As I get older it becomes more and more evident that we have to do all we can to be as healthy as we can be right now, in order to enjoy life to it's fullest. It also becomes more evident than ever that taking the steps to be very healthy today, makes the biggest difference in our quality of life tomorrow.
Some things like my bike accident last year, which resulted in my hip replacement are a great example of that. Fortunately, the very good condition I was in, made for what many thought was a miraculous recovery. Back at the office in 2 days, and back doing the physical aspect of my job in 2 weeks. I didn't plan on that accident happening and I was not doing all the things I was doing to be in that good a shape to have a fast recovery from an unexpected surgery, however, that is exactly how it worked out. Our odds are much better, to get through whatever challenge may come down the road at us, when we are in our best condition. So, let's keep taking the right steps that provide a higher quality of life today and best prepare us for the challenges of tomorrow.
Yours in Health, Dr. Dale, D.C.
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