Dr. Cutler » Circulation

Sweep Your Arteries Clear So You Never Have to Worry About Circulation Problems

Dr. Michael Cutler — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:00:29 +0000

It might surprise you to hear that as early as age 10, you could start to accumulate toxic deposits in your arteries. Over the years it continues to build up and by the time you’re 50, your arteries are likely full of thick, sticky plaque and too narrow for optimum blood flow. This leaves you at increased risk of heart and brain problems.

I often get questions from worried patients and readers with heart concerns and I’ve made it my mission to spread the word that this doesn’t have to happen to you… even if you have a long history of heart-related concerns and bad cholesterol in your family. You simply don’t have to be stuck with the bad genetic hand you’ve been dealt.

Readers often ask, what causes the plaque and toxins to deposit on the walls of the blood vessels? A typical Western diet, stress, prescription drugs, excess weight, cigarette smoke and environmental toxins are all to blame.

Now you might be saying to yourself… many of these things are simply beyond my control. And you’d be right. But please keep reading because I want to tell you about a safe and simple amino acid that can promote healthy circulation and help sweep your arteries clear so you never again have to worry about poor circulation.

For more than 50 years, scientific studies have proven this amazing and safe amino acid can help reduce toxin deposits… promote healthy blood flow… and help support strong and supple arteries. Simply known as EDTA (ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid), this amino acid attaches itself to harmful toxins. Since your body recognizes EDTA as a foreign substance, it is quickly eliminated from the body—carrying with it the heavy metals and toxic deposits.

As toxins and gunk are flushed away, healthy blood flow can once again nourish the heart, brain, muscles and every organ in the body. And then, with healthy circulation, full of oxygen-rich blood, you can help reduce scores of annoying health problems and experience genuine improvements to your health.

Here are several health benefits many users report experiencing once improved blood flow is restored…

Healthy cholesterol, homocysteine and blood pressure levels
Less swelling in your legs and ankles
Easier breathing
Warmer hands and feet
Renewed energy—enough to keep you going all day and night
A stronger immune system
Renewed sexual potency—to perform and enjoy a healthy love life again
Healthy vision
Improved memory and mental powers—razor-sharp thinking at any age
Fewer wrinkles—and a healthy, radiant glow to your skin
Better hearing

EDTA can be delivered intravenously (I.V.) or orally in the form of a dietary supplement. However, expect I.V. chelation to be time consuming… require the supervision of a medical professional… to involve needles… and come at a high cost requiring repeat procedures.

Thankfully EDTA is also available in a safe oral supplement providing many of the same benefits over time without the high costs, needles or doctor’s visits.

If you are more than 40 years old—and especially if you have a family history of heart problems—I recommend you consider adding oral EDTA to your daily regimen to help promote healthy cholesterol, blood pressure, smooth circulation and to help reduce your toxic exposure.

Yours for healthy living,

Dr. Michael Cutler
Medical Advisor, True Health™

Some strokes may be prevented without doctor’s help

Health News Team — Mon, 18 May 2009 23:23:44 +0000

Making changes to one’s habits to protect organs like the heart may go a long way in helping to prevent strokes.

By reducing the amount of dietary salt, as well as eating foods that limit bad cholesterol levels, Dr. Matthew Fink says that adults can reduce the likelihood of developing conditions that can lead to a stroke.

Other choices that may help include stopping smoking, because of its damage to blood cells and the increased chance of developing blood clots, as well as exercising to lose weight that may be causing the circulatory system to work harder, according to Fink, chief of the Division of Stroke and Critical Care Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Some supplements may also limit the risks of developing a stroke, such as omega-3 fatty acids and other antioxidants.

Omega-3s, which are also found in several kinds of fatty fish, may help to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as well as blood clotting according to the Mayo Clinic, many of the risk factors that are also connected to strokes.

Strokes are a reality for those under 65

Health News Team — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:12:34 +0000

Younger people may suffer from strokes, and unlike their parents and grandparents, medical professionals say they may need support groups that aid in lifestyle changes necessitated by the brain damage.

Roughly 260,000 strokes occur each year that affect those younger than 65, and "there is concern," says stroke support group facilitator Terri Lukomski, that risk factors are on the rise among young adults, including poor diet and exercise that lead to diabetes and obesity.

The damage caused by a stroke can affect many facets of life including communication and mood, which Lukomski says may be rectified with support in dating, school, and other activities.

Cedars-Sinai doctors say that certain groups are more likely to have an increased chance of a stroke.

Smokers, including women over 30 on "the pill," have double the risk of suffering the medical emergency, as well as those who drink heavily or use drugs.

Those looking to lower cholesterol, a stroke risk factor, may consider a nutritional supplement that contains allicin, a chemical in garlic found to reduce cholesterol levels in an Iranian study.

Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in America, with close to 150,000 Americans succumbing to its effects each year.

‘Beauty sleep’ true to its name

Health News Team — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:12:44 +0000

The key to looking younger and experiencing less facial breakouts is apparently a good night’s sleep and getting up a little earlier for a 30-minute workout.

News of this well-stated, yet possibly rarely followed, advice comes after reports of an emerging business in beauty drinks, a business projected to be a $1.3 billion industry by 2012, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports.

Seattle nutritionist Angela Pifer told the news provider people should pay closer attention to their digestive health.

The nutritionist said people interested in improving their digestive health should temporarily eliminate wheat and dairy to cleanse their bodies of inflammation, according to the article. She also urges people to eat more fruits, vegetables and "other plant foods."
And as for beauty, a good night’s sleep coupled with a regular routine of exercise may be all people need to look younger.

"It’s amazing the difference you can make in your appearance with a half-hour workout in the morning. Your eyes will be less puffy and your skin will have much more of a glow," said Pifer.

Those who have trouble sleeping may want to try natural supplements such as melatonin to assist in their beauty routine.

Cigarette smoke changes shape of heart

Health News Team — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:00:00 +0000

Prolonged exposure to cigarette smoke has been shown to change the shape of the heart.

In a study of rats by the University of Illinois at Chicago, researchers found changes in the left ventricle, which is the heart’s pumping chamber.

They also found elevated levels of a stress hormone norepinephrine, which is essential to the body’s fight or flight response.

Norepinephrine has a number of physiological changes in the body.

Rats were exposed to cigarette smoke or normal room air for five weeks and the effect on their hearts was examined under a microscope.

According to professor of biobehavioral health science and lead researcher Mariann Piano, cigarette smoke contained more than 4,000 different chemicals, which interacted with the body to be a likely cause heart disease.

Research was published in the European Journal of Heart Failure this month.

The National Cancer Institute estimated more than 438,000 deaths were caused by smoking the US each year and 38,000 were caused by exposure to second hand smoke.

Heavy metal ‘bad for the heart’

Health News Team — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:00:00 +0000

Heavy metal music may have a negative effect on the heart, according to a new study.

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine found blood vessels constricted by an average of six per cent when a study group listened to stressful music.

Participants described heavy metal as the music that made them anxious, researchers revealed.

While listening to other music after a two week deprivation period, blood vessels widened by an average of 26 per cent, having a positive effect on the heart.

Principal investigator Michael Miller said the university had previously found laughter was good for the heart.

"So, a logical question was whether other emotions, such as those evoked by music, have a similar effect," he said.

Enjoyable music would depend on how an individual was "wired" Mr Miller explained, adding country music would be most likely to have a positive effect for him.

Music has also been used to develop mathematical and spatial awareness in school aged children, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Traditional Chinese herb enters medical market

Health News Team — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:00:00 +0000

An ancient herb has become the first traditional Chinese medicine to be recognized by US health authorities, a pharmaceutical company has claimed.

Producers Tasly Pharmaceutical in Tianjin, China, says the US Food and Drug Administration has given approval for testing of medicine from the Danshen or Salvia Miltiorrhiza plant.

Medicine Fufang Danshen Diwan is undergoing tests by the US and the European Union authorities, the China Daily reported.

It is already available in 16 African countries for its curative effects, Tasly told the publication.

According to government figures, traditional Chinese medicine accounted for 177.2 billion yuan ($25.9 billion) in exports or approximately a quarter of pharmaceutical industrial output.

The National Institutes of Health says Danshen is used in mainland China for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

The organization recommends people on blood-thinning agent warfarin, refrain from taking Danshen as well.

Researchers say more Chinese medicine will enter the market following the standardization of the medication.

Vitamin E aids heart health

Health News Team — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:00:00 +0000

A review of the benefits of Vitamin E has concluded it does help heart health, according to a researcher.

It has been known to assist in the treatment of blood clots because it can promote bleeding, reported Science Daily.

One of the best examples of how Vitamin E has benefitted health was in the Woman’s Health Study where 40,000 women were given the vitamin or placebo to take for ten years.

A total of 24 per cent fewer women taking the supplement died from heart disease with its effects appearing to be stronger among women over 65.

Scientists now believe they can prevent over-bleeding via Vitamin E though its interaction with Vitamin K.

Maret Traber of Oregon State University, who conducted the review, said: "We need more research to understand the delicate balance between vitamins E and K.”

Despite lowering their risk of heart attacks, women taking Vitamin E in the study did suffer more nose bleeds.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects the body from damage and is important in the formation of red blood cells, according to the National Health Institute.

It occurs naturally in a balanced diet.

Grapes could ‘help hearts’

Health News Team — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:00:00 +0000

Eating grapes is good for the heart, US university research has shown.

A diet high in phytochemicals – naturally occurring antioxidants also found in red wine – has been shown to have a positive affect on the cardiovascular system.

Research was undertaken by a team at Michigan State University under the guidance of Mitchell Seymour.

Rats, that were bred to be predisposed to salt-related hypertension, were fed grapes or given blood pressure medication as part of a salty diet.

Those that ate a diet high in grapes had better blood pressure, heart function and less inflammation as well as less signs of heart damage.

Although the animals in the drug-fed group also showed lower blood pressure, their hearts were not as protected, the research revealed.

The research team said: "These findings support our theory that something within the grapes themselves has a direct impact on cardiovascular risk."

Red wine in moderation has been shown to be good for your heart, according to doctors.

Just Add Alfalfa, It’s the ‘Best’

Dr. Michael Cutler — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:20:40 +0000

Did you know that alfalfa comes from an Arabic word that means “the best fodder?” Well it certainly lives up to its name in every way. It has long been recognized as an excellent food source that adds more to the soil than it removes, but results from new research has uncovered the following amazing qualities about the sprout of the alfalfa plant:

Fights heart disease and hardening of the arteries.
Helps protect against leukemia, colon and pancreatic cancers.
Encourages increase of bone density and helps stop the breakdown of bone.
Helps decrease LDL (bad cholesterol) and fat.
Helps control fibrous lumps in the breast.
Helps relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes.
Helps decrease symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Helps with aging issues.

So doesn’t it make sense to include some delicious alfalfa sprouts in your daily diet regimen? After all, it is “the best!”