CARDIOVASCULAR
HEALTH
is essential to
overall wellness.
Any weakness or clogging in your heart muscle or circulatory system can lead to fatigue, hypertension, and poor stress response, as well as serious conditions such as angina, heart attacks, and strokes.
It’s important to track your cardiovascular health and identify potential disease before it becomes a problem. Coronary heart disease is the number-one cause of death in the United States, and it can sneak up on patients with little warning.
High blood pressure (hypertension)
High cholesterol
High blood sugar
Inflammation in blood vessels or heart muscle
Coldness or weakness in extremities
Cardiovascular health depends on a multitude of factors, including genetics, dietary choices, and whether or not you are a smoker. Unfortunately, many Americans can suffer from cardiovascular disease even if they are fit and healthy. Everyone is unique, which is why it’s important to monitor your health with a full suite of tools.
The CIMT is an ultrasound technique to determine the thickness of the carotid artery. Thickening is closely linked to coronary disease, as well as conditions such as diabetes and emphysema. By measuring the health of the carotid with painless, easy ultrasound technology, your doctor can assess your risk of a heart attack and help you make a preventative plan.
This state-of-the-art screening device assesses your cardiovascular health by measuring your pulsewave — the overall speed and movement of blood throughout your vessels. The test helps your doctor determine whether or not plaque buildup in your arteries may be impacting your blood pressure, vein elasticity, and heart rate. Max Pulse is completely painless and can help determine one’s risk for cardiovascular disease.
The Coronary Artery Calcium Score measures the build up of calcium in the heart’s arteries. Calcium deposits within the coronary arteries signal a buildup of plaque — a waxy substance that can harden over time and narrow/block the arteries, increasing your heart attack and stroke risk.
Cardiac Stress Tests show how your heart functions during physical activity. Monitoring you during a structured exercise session can reveal blood flow issues within your heart. These tests are useful in diagnosing coronary artery disease and arrhythmias.
Supplements such as Lipolow do more than remove bad cholesterol from your body. They restore balance, ensuring that you are neither too low in good cholesterol (HDL) nor too high in bad cholesterol (LDL). This ensures that your body is properly processing nutrients and that your circulatory system stays in tip-top shape.
We are what we eat. If that includes a lot of sugary, high-cholesterol foods, you could be setting yourself up for clogged arteries and high blood pressure. Plus, certain foods stimulate your metabolism and promote higher energy levels, both of which contribute to cardiovascular health. Get your expert eating plan from Well Life Family Medicine.
Great cardiovascular health starts with great fitness. The team at Well Life Family Medicine is happy to provide you with recommendations for exercise regimens, weight-loss strategies, and endurance training that will build healthier, happier heart muscle.
Sauna therapy lowers blood pressure and improves metabolism by exposing patients to full-spectrum infrared heat. At Well Life Family Medicine, our full spectrum infrared sauna, created by Sunlighten, the Solocarbon® Heating Technology, helps boost circulation, which promotes detoxification, greater blood vessel efficiency, and healing. Patients who want to be proactive about their cardiovascular health will benefit from this safe, controlled heating environment.
IV Therapy
In IV therapy, essential nutrients are delivered directly to the bloodstream, which can nourish new vessel growth, improve metabolism, and strip toxins from the body. The treatment can also boost energy levels and encourage patients to become more active, which, in turn, promotes cardiovascular health.
Genetic Testing
Genetic TestingGenetic testing can give clues on how to modify gene expression with nutrition and lifestyle changes.
Eager to get started on your
cardiovascular wellness
journey?
Reach out to Well Life Family Medicine today
to discuss your concerns and get our
recommendations for holistic, effective
treatment options.