What is Angina?

What is Angina?

What is Angina? Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND   Angina or heart/chest pain is one of the first signs that many experience when they have heart disease. However there are other conditions that mimic angina. One of these is anxiety. Angina and anxiety share many symptoms 

Mitral Valve Prolapse

Mitral Valve Prolapse

Mitral Valve Prolapse Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND   Our next topic is one that will draw heavily upon the anatomy blog that I wrote a while ago. This topic is mitral valve prolapse (MVP). Do you recall how the heart was divided into left and 

Omega 3s and the Heart!

Omega 3s and the Heart!

Omega 3s and the Heart! Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND   Omega 3s are something that everyone has heard of. In fact many nutritionists including myself consider them to be essential to a healthy daily vitamin regimen. But many people I talk to ask a few 

The Confusing World of Heart Arrhythmias

The Confusing World of Heart Arrhythmias

The Confusing World of Heart Arrhythmias Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND   Arrhythmia is a word that you may have heard of but may not know what it means. So what exactly is an arrhythmia? Basically an arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat. In general we can 

The Benefits of Beets Hx

The Benefits of Beets Hx

The Benefits of Beets Hx Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND   Everyone has heard about beets. Beet powder, beet chews and even beet juice! It’s everywhere you look! But what really are the benefits of using beet supplements? Why is the tart cherry in the Beets 

What is a Myocardial infarction or Heart Attack?

What is a Myocardial infarction or Heart Attack?

What is a Myocardial infarction or Heart Attack? Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND   What exactly is a myocardial infarction or MI? Well in layman’s terms, it is what is known as a heart attack. But what exactly happens during a heart attack? Basically during a