A shockingly large number of Americans succumb each and every day to
cardiovascular disease. It tops the charts as the leading cause of
death at an impressive 28% according to the Center for Disease Control,
CDC. These deaths are largely from heart attacks (myocardial
infarctions) but include other heart disease related conditions as
well. Nearly half of the people who have had one heart attack suffer
another within a year. Faced with these facts and statistics, it is no
wonder that an entire month, February is designated as American Heart
Month to promote education and awareness about heart health issues.
Modern society tends to gaze into the gene pool for explanations for
the maladies of humankind but consider this: Paul Dudley White who was
the cardiologist for President Dwight Eisenhower (who suffered several
heart attacks), said that when he graduated from medical school in
1911, he had never even heard of a heart attack. The following year in
1912 the Journal of the American Medical Association published an
article detailing four cases of an unusual event which they called
“coronary thrombosis.” So in less than 100 years, heart disease has
gone from an obscure occurrence to the leading cause of death. How did
this happen?
Very simply, the 20th century happened. And by that I mean that the
food supply became more processed (and increasingly more so), the
environment became filled with more toxins and our means of
transportation became more passive as riding in cars took the place of
walking or riding horses. The consequence is that our bodies became
more vulnerable to pathogens and our bodies’ natural abilities to fight
those pathogens were compromised by the environment, diet and
lifestyle. With the introduction and widespread use of antibiotics,
strains of micro-organisms morphed into forms that we had less defense
against.
Now in the 21st century, awareness and evidence is percolating that
perhaps a return to more natural and holistic ways might give us
possibilities for extended quality of health and life.
The first question we might ask ourselves is – “How can I tell if I am
at risk for a cardiac event?” Many times, the first warning sign is a
fatal heart attack- which won’t help much. There are some indicators of
potential heart disease in traditional blood tests such as high
Homocysteine levels and high LDL’s and as early warning signs of heart
disease they are better than nothing. A better indicator is the
presence of C-reactive Proteins in your system; ask to include it in
the test in addition to your basic blood panel testing for heart
disease. High blood pressure can also be an indicator of heart disease.
At HealthWalk
we utilize other techniques and technologies which often can reveal an
energetic weakness before it has a chance to develop fully as a “red
flag” in the body. We offer Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging, DITI, which can reveal arterial blockages and the presence of C Reactive Protein without an invasive procedure. DITI is an effective and FDA approved service to help diagnose pathology in the vascular, muscular, neural and skeletal systems. DITI
can provide early detection of heart health issues and we can also
offer the solutions, supplements and lifestyle recommendations to
support your path to a healthy heart.
Through Galvanic Skin Response biofeedback testing, we can detect the energetic state of the internal organs and find the source of stress in the body. G.S.R.
measures through the conductivity of the skin, the autonomic nervous
system responses to stress. A stress profile is determined by looking
at responses of the meridians, vertebrae, teeth, and organs. G.S.R. can also look at food, environmental, chemical, viral, bacterial, and fungal stressors. With HealthWalk’s different modalities we can give you the information, suggested solutions and products to enhance your health.
“What is the number one cause for heart disease?” There is a mounting
body of evidence that infection is the major reason for heart disease,
with infection in the mouth leading the pack. Researchers have found
that people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from
coronary artery disease. Under the microscope, gum tissue and heart
tissue are virtually indistinguishable.
Another aspect of this point is the teeth; beyond the gums, an
additional risk is when there is infection or abnormalities in the
teeth. Minor infections in the teeth can go on for years without much
awareness or any action being taken. This creates a chronic
inflammatory process in the body which will ultimately take its toll on
the heart. Although it may seem strange, one of the best things you can
do for your heart is to take care of your teeth.
At HealthWalk
we are dedicated to working with you to provide the most comprehensive
picture of your health so that you are empowered with the knowledge and
solutions to achieve and maintain vibrant health.
Dr. Anna Walden, ND, DNM, MH, CNHP, HealthWalk™ Vital Hematology Department
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