Naturopathy and Cardiovascular Disease
Hypertension and high cholesterol are both a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke. These conditions are largely a result of poor diet and lifestyle choices, however there certainly is also a large genetic link with some cases.
Some of the causes/risk factors of cardiovascular disease are;
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Stress
- Diet (coffee, alcohol, vitamin & mineral deficient foods, salt)
- Inflammation
- Oxidative stress
- Lack of exercise
- Genetic predisposition
- Toxicity
Naturopathy has proven methods for lowering both high cholesterol and high blood pressure through diet and lifestyle changes, as well as nutritional and/or botanical medicines.
If you are looking for drug free, natural alternatives to medication and are willing to make some adjustments in your life, come in and see one of our naturopaths.
