Ginkgo Biloba Benefits And 5 Reasons Why You Should Try It

Healthy Directions Staff Editor

Healthy Directions discusses Ginkgo Biloba benefits and the five reasons why you should try it, along with its potential side effects.

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Dr. David Williams

Wellness Wisdom Video Extra: Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Dr. Stephen Sinatra

In this week’s Be HEALTHistic Video Extra, Dr. Stephen Sinatra brings you inside a cardiologist’s office visit to talk about mitral valve regurgitation, a common heart lesion that causes leakage of the mitral valve. From the symptoms that can signal this heart issue to the medical interventions and supplements that can help some patients avoid surgery, Dr. Steve explains what you need to know about this pervasive heart issue in this informative Wellness Wisdom video segment.

Riboflavin Deficiency - Signs & Symptoms

Trilane Editors

Wondering what symptoms can riboflavin deficiency cause? Or what happens if you are deficient in riboflavin? Read on to find out!

Health Tips for Spring Allergies

Dr. Briana Sinatra

If you have spring allergies, you know how miserable they can be. Dr. Briana Sinatra shares her top tips for preventing and relieving your allergy symptoms.

Wellness Wisdom Video Extra: Menopause and Your Brain

Dr. Briana Sinatra

In this week’s Be HEALTHistic Video Extra, Dr. Briana Sinatra discusses how menopause can affect a woman’s cognitive health and how many of the most common symptoms actually start in the brain. She explains how menopause can impact sleep — which in turn influences mood, energy, cognition, recall and memory — and provides helpful advice for what women can do to minimize uncomfortable symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia in this informative Wellness Wisdom video segment.

Wellness Wisdom Video Extra: The Connection Between Fibromyalgia and Gut Health

Dr. Drew Sinatra

In this week’s Be HEALTHistic Video Extra, Dr. Drew Sinatra discusses a little-known correlation — the connection between fibromyalgia and gut health. From the latest statistics on fibromyalgia and how it’s diagnosed, to the simple breath test that detects gut issues like SIBO, to the breakthrough studies linking these conditions together, Dr. Drew shares information that can help improve your symptoms in this informative Wellness Wisdom video segment.

Wellness Wisdom Video Extra: All About Atherosclerosis

Dr. Stephen Sinatra

In this week’s Be HEALTHistic Video Extra, Dr. Stephen Sinatra brings you inside a cardiologist’s office visit to talk about atherosclerosis, a hardening and narrowing of the arteries from the buildup of plaque in artery walls. From the symptoms that bring patients into the office and how it is diagnosed, to how doctors determine the best medical or surgical options to pursue — Dr. Steve walks you through it all. He also discusses how the proper screenings, diet, supplements, and healthy lifestyle practices can prevent, and sometimes even treat, this pervasive heart issue in this informative Wellness Wisdom video segment.

COPD and Your Heart—Know the Facts

Dr. Stephen Sinatra

Cardiovascular disease is a common complication of COPD. Dr. Sinatra shares how to prevent and treat it.

Menopause and Your Heart with Dr. Briana Sinatra

Dr. Briana Sinatra

In this week’s episode of Be HEALTHistic, Dr. Stephen Sinatra welcomes his daughter-in-law, naturopathic physician Dr. Briana Sinatra, as his co-host for this informative conversation about women, menopause, and their heart health. First, Drs. Steve and Briana discuss why tracking certain biomarkers are key to maintaining a healthy heart as women approach menopause, and why monitoring Lp(a) in particular is so important. They talk about which supplements — and how much — women should take to keep their heart and bones strong, and why you should be careful when taking pain meds. Next, the doctors explain why family history doesn’t have to dictate your health destiny, and how environment and lifestyle factors can decrease genetic risks. Dr. Briana shares natural strategies for easing women into menopause, and the doctors talk about individualized hormone replacement therapy using bioidentical hormones. Finally, the hosts give their “pearls” of wisdom on what women can do right now to keep their hearts healthy as they age. Don’t let the ladies in your life miss this informative episode of Be HEALTHistic!