I have countless clients who are dragging themselves through their day with colas or energy drinks. In fact, they start their day with em’ and then perhaps have a few more, especially when the afternoon energy slump comes crashing in. Can you relate? If you’ve been struggling to quit your cola or energy drink addiction, […]

Introduction: Cortisol, often dubbed as the stress hormone, plays a vital role in the body’s response to stress. Cortisol is not all bad. In an acute situation, it’s actually quite helpful. However, when cortisol levels become chronically elevated, it can lead to a myriad of health issues, including, as I mentioned in last week’s blog, […]

Women are NOT small men- even when it comes to the pathophysiology (disease process) of heart disease or cardiovascular disease (CVD). In this blog, we are going to discuss more about the differing disease process for women. This sneaky condition of small vessel disease (SVCD) impacts tiny arteries throughout the body, particularly hitting hard on […]

In the intricate tapestry of our physiological functions, hormones play a pivotal role in maintaining overall health. Among them, estrogen stands out as a hormone with profound implications for cardiovascular well-being. Whereas it’s Heart Health Month, and I am passionate about this topic after decades of experience in the field of cardiology, as a bedside […]