Important Mineral Found to Reduce Risk of Diabetes by 10 to 34 percent

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Study finds that adequate amounts of magnesium could reduce the risk of diabetes by 10 to 34 percent. In a review of three studies of over 85,000 women and 42,000 men, individuals who consumed the most magnesium lowered their risk of developing diabetes more than 30 …

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Study Finds Common Bacteria Linked to Ulcers and Heart Disease

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University.  Study finds that a common bacteria known as to cause ulcers may now also be responsible for irregular heart rhythm, known as atrial fibrillation (AF). Dr. Annibale Montenero, lead researcher and chairman of Multimedica General Hospital’s Cardiology Department …

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The Crystal Ball Heart Test Rarely Tested

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S., CFMP Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University. It is well known that elevated fibrinogen, hsCRP, a CT heart scan and homocysteine are among the many known risk factors for progressive heart disease. It now turns out that there is a blood test that is …

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Low Magnesium Associated with Coronary Artery Calcification

Michael Jurgelewicz, DC, DACBN, DCBCN Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University.  Magnesium is probably the greatest predictor of all aspects of heart disease. Approximately more than 50% of Americans are deficient in this mineral. Magnesium plays a key role in more than 350 enzymes and is involved in virtually every metabolic …

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Can The Shape of Your Earlobe Predict a Heart Attack?

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University. Most people are very well aware of the correlation of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, etc.. but ear creases?!    To the surprise of many people, earlobe creases may indicate artery disease.   The possible association between ear lobe …

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