Heart Disease
How the heart works: Blood enters the heart from the body through the inferior and superior vena cavas, and collects in the right atrium (left side of illustration). It travels through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle, which pumps blood to the lungs through the pulmonary arteries. In the lungs, the blood drops off carbon dioxide and picks up oxygen and then returns to the left atrium. It enters the left ventricle through the mitral valve, and gets pumped back out to the body via the aorta.
Illustration by Eric Pierce, used with permission.
Heart disease is at an all time high due to the American diet, smoking, stress and other factors. FAIM attends conferences to further the education of the public on beneficial life styles for prevention.
Conferences
Dr. Stephen Sinatra
Dr. Sinatra studies heart disease from a nontraditional perspective, immersing himself in the study of bioenergetic analysis, nutrition and healthy lifestyle to achieve speedier recoveries and improved health for his patients.
American College for Advancement in Medicine, Orlando, Florida
Titled, "Cardiovascular Disease and Inflammation, an Integrative Approach," the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) event drew nationally and internationally known physicians and research experts to teach practicing clinicians about the latest breakthroughs and scientific advances relevant to the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Fourfold Path to Healing, Raleigh, North Carolina
At a time in history when strongly held nutritional beliefs are beginning to be questioned, information shared at the Fourfold Path to Healing Conference shed new light on healthy living, eating and movement.
International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine, Broomfield, Colorado
The theme for 2009 ISSSEEM conference was "Sacred Synthesis: Science with Heart." ISSSEEM is an interdisciplinary society with interest in the energetic component within many disciplines including quantum physics, therapeutic modalities, healing, psychology, consciousness, and the understanding of our multidimensional existence.
Guest Writers
Cardiovascular Health and CRP: Statins Are Not the Answer
Dr. Julian Whitaker has spent over 30 years helping people live longer, healthier lives by recommending the best in conventional medicine and pairing that with the most powerful natural solutions available. He stresses the therapeutic powers of diet, nutrition, exercise, and all-natural hormonal and dietary supplements in a balanced approach to health and wellness. Dr. Whitaker addresses heart disease, cholesterol and the common blood test for inflammation, C-Reactive Protein and the use of statin drugs. Are they friend or foe?
Heart Failure Roundup: The CoQ10, Fish Oil, Statin Connection
Dr. Stephen Sinatra has always been ahead of his time as a cardiologist. In 1996, Dr. Sinatra wrote, "We are on the verge of witnessing a total transformation of health care in the United States. In today's disease-oriented society, most physicians wait until symptoms occur and then treat their patients with hospitalization, surgery, and expensive drugs. The cost of this type of care is high. The alternative involves a paradigm shift from disease to prevention. This shift would mean that disease is no longer big business. And it would mean that we would have to care for patients' minds and spirits, as well as their bodies" (from Optimum Health).
Dr. Sinatra shares information on the role that CoQ10, fish oil and other supplements play in heart health. He takes a close look at statin drugs and cholesterol. FAIM's goal is to help broaden prospectives through education and thanks Dr. Sinatra for sharing this vital information with our readers.
Resources
Heart MD Institute
Heart MD Institute is a free online educational resource about integrative medicine. Dr. Stephen Sinatra, a board certified cardiologist, certified nutrition specialist, certified bioenergetic psychotherapist and anti-aging specialist, founded Heart MD Institute to promote a medicinal model based on integrative strategies and inspire the "inner healers" within everyone.
Book Review
Devil in the Milk Book Review
FAIM is always on the lookout for interesting concepts in health. It has come to our attention that there is a possible issue with milk. Since the public consumes so much dairy we felt it was important to share Keith Woodford's research.
Devil in the Milk Research Update
In this article Keith Woodford, author of the Devil in the Milk, provides updates on recent research on BCM7, what he calls "the milk devil."
Meet the Founder
Businessman and retired Congressman Berkley Bedell founded the Foundation for Alternative and Integrative Medicine in 1998. Learn more...
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