Platelets (Figure 1; also known as thrombocytes) are an important part of the mechanism of coagulation that controls bleeding. Non-activated platelets circulate freely but once activated, they become sticky assuming a star-like shape and enmesh with each other and fibrin, forming a blood clot. One large group of platelet s in a single sample or …
Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, has stood the test of time as a holistic approach to health and well-being. Rooted in the belief that balance is the key to a healthy life, Ayurveda has been practiced for over 5,000 years, making it one of the world’s oldest healing systems. The word “Ayurveda” is …
Would you believe that changing when you eat could help you lose weight, improve your metabolic health, reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, delay aging, and more? Our bodies evolved in very different conditions than we live in today. Our distant ancestors didn’t have a constant supply of food at their fingertips – no refrigerator, …
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Cardiovascular disease which includes hypertension, coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, heart failure, and stroke are commonly seen in our clinic. Nationally, these diseases affect approximately 1 in 3 and are the cause of death in 1 out of every 2.8 deaths. I have found intravenous chelation therapy to be very effective in treating …