Toronto, ON<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The Goal of the Healthy Heart Service at NHC<\/b>\nThe Healthy Heart Service is directed towards reducing risk factors contributing to various Cardiovascular Diseases. This Service is suited for those who have one or more risk factor or have a family history of heart disease.<\/p>\nMost cardiovascular diseases can be prevented<\/strong> by addressing the risk factors, some of which includes physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, being overweight or obese, tobacco use, elevated blood pressure, poor stress management, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Lifestyle changes with a focus on specific heart-healthy foods along with an exercise Service strengthen the heart and improve the overall function of the cardiovascular system. Schedule your 15 mins free consultation with our Naturopathic Doctor at Toronto Natural Health Clinic<\/a><\/strong> and learn how this Service can help you achieve optimal health function.<\/p>\nThis individualized Service<\/strong> considers your lifestyle, mental\/emotional stress factors, diet, and activity level. Our practitioners will create a therapy plan that is manageable and best suited for your condition to prevent and\/or address any cardiovascular condition.<\/p>\nReferences:<\/em>\n(1) WHO | Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). 2014. WHO | Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).[ONLINE] Available at: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)<\/a> [Accessed 19 May 2014].<\/p>\n(2) Cardiovascular Disease – CVD | Canadian Best Practices Portal – CBPP. 2014.Cardiovascular Disease – CVD | Canadian Best Practices Portal<\/a> – CBPP. [Accessed 19 May 2014].<\/p>\nOverview of the Cardiovascular System<\/h4>\nThe cardiovascular system has three main components: the heart<\/strong>, the blood vessels<\/strong>, and the blood itself<\/strong>.<\/p>\nThe heart serves the action of<\/strong> the system\u2019s pump and the blood vessels are the delivery routes. Blood is the fluid which gets pumped throughout the body providing oxygen and other nutrients to vital tissues and also aids in the removal of wastes. Therefore, the main function of the cardiovascular system is the maintenance of blood flow to all parts of the body to ensure survival.<\/p>\nRisk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease<\/strong>\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\nUnhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. These measurable risk factors are known as \u201cintermediate risk factors\u201d<\/u> indicating an increased risk of developing heart failure, stroke, heart attack and other comorbidities (1).<\/p>\nFacts & Figures: <\/strong><\/p>\n\nThe following data is obtained from the World Health Organization & from the Public Health Agency of Canada.<\/em>WHO\nAccording to WHO, cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death globally.<\/strong>\n\u201cCVDs are the number one cause of death globally: more people die annually from CVDs than from any other cause (1).\u201d\n\u201cIn 2007, 1.3 million Canadians (4.8%) reported having heart disease diagnosed by a health professional (2).\u201d\n\u201cMen are more likely to report having heart disease than women \u2013 5.3% of men and 4.2% of women (2).\u201d\n\u201cMen were more likely to die of CVD than women \u2013 almost three times higher for those under 65 years of age (2).\u201d\n\u201cMost cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and obesity, physical inactivity, high blood pressure, diabetes and raised lipids (1).\u201d\n\u201c9.4 million deaths each year, or 16.5% of all deaths can be attributed to high blood pressure. This includes 51% of deaths due to strokes and 45% of deaths due to coronary heart disease (1).\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Related Articles:<\/h5>\n\nNaturopath<\/a><\/li>\nNaturopathic Health Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>\nMigraine and food connection<\/a><\/li>\nHealthy Diet for Better Sleep<\/a><\/li>\nFood for Healthy Mom and Baby<\/a><\/li>\nTips for Improving Your Health<\/a><\/li>\nAlways tired? The most common causes of fatigue & what to do about it.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Lab Tests<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div>We provide different types of lab tests<\/span>\n which can help you to understand what is<\/span>\n happening to your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span>Lab Tests<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Adrenal Function Test<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Candida Panel<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Heavy Metal Testing<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Food Sensitivity TestingIntolerance Testing<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Female Hormone PanelHormonal Imbalance Test<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Male Hormone PanelHormonal Imbalance Test<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Other Lab TestsOther Nutritional Tests<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div>Areas of Care<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div>Our focus is on supporting you in every step toward a healthier lifestyle, with services designed to meet your unique needs and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Areas of Focus<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Conception & Pregnancy<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Gut<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Detoxification<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Weight Loss<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Heart<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Hormones<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Immunity<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Kids<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Mind<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Smoking Cessation<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Travel Assistance Service<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing the risk factors, some of which includes physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, being overweight or obese, tobacco use, elevated blood pressure, poor stress management, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Lifestyle changes with a focus on specific heart-healthy foods along with an exercise program strengthen the heart and improve the overall function of the cardiovascular system.<\/p>\nThis individualized program considers your lifestyle, mental\/emotional stress factors, diet, and activity level. Our practitioners will create a treatment plan that is manageable and best suited for your condition to prevent and\/or treat any cardiovascular condition.<\/p>\nOverview of the Cardiovascular System\nThe cardiovascular system has three main components: the heart, the blood vessels, and the blood itself.<\/p>\nThe heart serves the action of the system\u2019s pump and the blood vessels are the delivery routes. Blood is the fluid which gets pumped throughout the body providing oxygen and other nutrients to vital tissues and also aids in the removal of wastes. Therefore, the main function of the cardiovascular system is the maintenance of blood flow to all parts of the body to ensure survival.<\/p>\nRisk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\nUnhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. These measurable risk factors are known as \u201cintermediate risk factors\u201d indicating an increased risk of developing heart failure, stroke, heart attack and other comorbidities (1).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":42761,"parent":107,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-117","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-naturopathic-doctors-toronto"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/117\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/107"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42761"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
The Goal of the Healthy Heart Service at NHC<\/b>\nThe Healthy Heart Service is directed towards reducing risk factors contributing to various Cardiovascular Diseases. This Service is suited for those who have one or more risk factor or have a family history of heart disease.<\/p>\n
Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented<\/strong> by addressing the risk factors, some of which includes physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, being overweight or obese, tobacco use, elevated blood pressure, poor stress management, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Lifestyle changes with a focus on specific heart-healthy foods along with an exercise Service strengthen the heart and improve the overall function of the cardiovascular system. Schedule your 15 mins free consultation with our Naturopathic Doctor at Toronto Natural Health Clinic<\/a><\/strong> and learn how this Service can help you achieve optimal health function.<\/p>\nThis individualized Service<\/strong> considers your lifestyle, mental\/emotional stress factors, diet, and activity level. Our practitioners will create a therapy plan that is manageable and best suited for your condition to prevent and\/or address any cardiovascular condition.<\/p>\nReferences:<\/em>\n(1) WHO | Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). 2014. WHO | Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).[ONLINE] Available at: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)<\/a> [Accessed 19 May 2014].<\/p>\n(2) Cardiovascular Disease – CVD | Canadian Best Practices Portal – CBPP. 2014.Cardiovascular Disease – CVD | Canadian Best Practices Portal<\/a> – CBPP. [Accessed 19 May 2014].<\/p>\nOverview of the Cardiovascular System<\/h4>\nThe cardiovascular system has three main components: the heart<\/strong>, the blood vessels<\/strong>, and the blood itself<\/strong>.<\/p>\nThe heart serves the action of<\/strong> the system\u2019s pump and the blood vessels are the delivery routes. Blood is the fluid which gets pumped throughout the body providing oxygen and other nutrients to vital tissues and also aids in the removal of wastes. Therefore, the main function of the cardiovascular system is the maintenance of blood flow to all parts of the body to ensure survival.<\/p>\nRisk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease<\/strong>\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\nUnhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. These measurable risk factors are known as \u201cintermediate risk factors\u201d<\/u> indicating an increased risk of developing heart failure, stroke, heart attack and other comorbidities (1).<\/p>\nFacts & Figures: <\/strong><\/p>\n\nThe following data is obtained from the World Health Organization & from the Public Health Agency of Canada.<\/em>WHO\nAccording to WHO, cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death globally.<\/strong>\n\u201cCVDs are the number one cause of death globally: more people die annually from CVDs than from any other cause (1).\u201d\n\u201cIn 2007, 1.3 million Canadians (4.8%) reported having heart disease diagnosed by a health professional (2).\u201d\n\u201cMen are more likely to report having heart disease than women \u2013 5.3% of men and 4.2% of women (2).\u201d\n\u201cMen were more likely to die of CVD than women \u2013 almost three times higher for those under 65 years of age (2).\u201d\n\u201cMost cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and obesity, physical inactivity, high blood pressure, diabetes and raised lipids (1).\u201d\n\u201c9.4 million deaths each year, or 16.5% of all deaths can be attributed to high blood pressure. This includes 51% of deaths due to strokes and 45% of deaths due to coronary heart disease (1).\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Related Articles:<\/h5>\n\nNaturopath<\/a><\/li>\nNaturopathic Health Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>\nMigraine and food connection<\/a><\/li>\nHealthy Diet for Better Sleep<\/a><\/li>\nFood for Healthy Mom and Baby<\/a><\/li>\nTips for Improving Your Health<\/a><\/li>\nAlways tired? The most common causes of fatigue & what to do about it.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Lab Tests<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div>We provide different types of lab tests<\/span>\n which can help you to understand what is<\/span>\n happening to your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span>Lab Tests<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Adrenal Function Test<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Candida Panel<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Heavy Metal Testing<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Food Sensitivity TestingIntolerance Testing<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Female Hormone PanelHormonal Imbalance Test<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Male Hormone PanelHormonal Imbalance Test<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Other Lab TestsOther Nutritional Tests<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div>Areas of Care<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div>Our focus is on supporting you in every step toward a healthier lifestyle, with services designed to meet your unique needs and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Areas of Focus<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Conception & Pregnancy<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Gut<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Detoxification<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Weight Loss<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Heart<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Hormones<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Immunity<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Kids<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Mind<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Smoking Cessation<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Travel Assistance Service<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing the risk factors, some of which includes physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, being overweight or obese, tobacco use, elevated blood pressure, poor stress management, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Lifestyle changes with a focus on specific heart-healthy foods along with an exercise program strengthen the heart and improve the overall function of the cardiovascular system.<\/p>\nThis individualized program considers your lifestyle, mental\/emotional stress factors, diet, and activity level. Our practitioners will create a treatment plan that is manageable and best suited for your condition to prevent and\/or treat any cardiovascular condition.<\/p>\nOverview of the Cardiovascular System\nThe cardiovascular system has three main components: the heart, the blood vessels, and the blood itself.<\/p>\nThe heart serves the action of the system\u2019s pump and the blood vessels are the delivery routes. Blood is the fluid which gets pumped throughout the body providing oxygen and other nutrients to vital tissues and also aids in the removal of wastes. Therefore, the main function of the cardiovascular system is the maintenance of blood flow to all parts of the body to ensure survival.<\/p>\nRisk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\nUnhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. These measurable risk factors are known as \u201cintermediate risk factors\u201d indicating an increased risk of developing heart failure, stroke, heart attack and other comorbidities (1).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":42761,"parent":107,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-117","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-naturopathic-doctors-toronto"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/117\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/107"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42761"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
This individualized Service<\/strong> considers your lifestyle, mental\/emotional stress factors, diet, and activity level. Our practitioners will create a therapy plan that is manageable and best suited for your condition to prevent and\/or address any cardiovascular condition.<\/p>\nReferences:<\/em>\n(1) WHO | Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). 2014. WHO | Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).[ONLINE] Available at: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)<\/a> [Accessed 19 May 2014].<\/p>\n(2) Cardiovascular Disease – CVD | Canadian Best Practices Portal – CBPP. 2014.Cardiovascular Disease – CVD | Canadian Best Practices Portal<\/a> – CBPP. [Accessed 19 May 2014].<\/p>\nOverview of the Cardiovascular System<\/h4>\nThe cardiovascular system has three main components: the heart<\/strong>, the blood vessels<\/strong>, and the blood itself<\/strong>.<\/p>\nThe heart serves the action of<\/strong> the system\u2019s pump and the blood vessels are the delivery routes. Blood is the fluid which gets pumped throughout the body providing oxygen and other nutrients to vital tissues and also aids in the removal of wastes. Therefore, the main function of the cardiovascular system is the maintenance of blood flow to all parts of the body to ensure survival.<\/p>\nRisk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease<\/strong>\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\nUnhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. These measurable risk factors are known as \u201cintermediate risk factors\u201d<\/u> indicating an increased risk of developing heart failure, stroke, heart attack and other comorbidities (1).<\/p>\nFacts & Figures: <\/strong><\/p>\n\nThe following data is obtained from the World Health Organization & from the Public Health Agency of Canada.<\/em>WHO\nAccording to WHO, cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death globally.<\/strong>\n\u201cCVDs are the number one cause of death globally: more people die annually from CVDs than from any other cause (1).\u201d\n\u201cIn 2007, 1.3 million Canadians (4.8%) reported having heart disease diagnosed by a health professional (2).\u201d\n\u201cMen are more likely to report having heart disease than women \u2013 5.3% of men and 4.2% of women (2).\u201d\n\u201cMen were more likely to die of CVD than women \u2013 almost three times higher for those under 65 years of age (2).\u201d\n\u201cMost cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and obesity, physical inactivity, high blood pressure, diabetes and raised lipids (1).\u201d\n\u201c9.4 million deaths each year, or 16.5% of all deaths can be attributed to high blood pressure. This includes 51% of deaths due to strokes and 45% of deaths due to coronary heart disease (1).\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Related Articles:<\/h5>\n\nNaturopath<\/a><\/li>\nNaturopathic Health Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>\nMigraine and food connection<\/a><\/li>\nHealthy Diet for Better Sleep<\/a><\/li>\nFood for Healthy Mom and Baby<\/a><\/li>\nTips for Improving Your Health<\/a><\/li>\nAlways tired? The most common causes of fatigue & what to do about it.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Lab Tests<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div>We provide different types of lab tests<\/span>\n which can help you to understand what is<\/span>\n happening to your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span>Lab Tests<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Adrenal Function Test<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Candida Panel<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Heavy Metal Testing<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Food Sensitivity TestingIntolerance Testing<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Female Hormone PanelHormonal Imbalance Test<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Male Hormone PanelHormonal Imbalance Test<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Other Lab TestsOther Nutritional Tests<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div>Areas of Care<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div>Our focus is on supporting you in every step toward a healthier lifestyle, with services designed to meet your unique needs and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Areas of Focus<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Conception & Pregnancy<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Gut<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Detoxification<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Weight Loss<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Heart<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Hormones<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Immunity<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Kids<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Mind<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Smoking Cessation<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Travel Assistance Service<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing the risk factors, some of which includes physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, being overweight or obese, tobacco use, elevated blood pressure, poor stress management, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Lifestyle changes with a focus on specific heart-healthy foods along with an exercise program strengthen the heart and improve the overall function of the cardiovascular system.<\/p>\nThis individualized program considers your lifestyle, mental\/emotional stress factors, diet, and activity level. Our practitioners will create a treatment plan that is manageable and best suited for your condition to prevent and\/or treat any cardiovascular condition.<\/p>\nOverview of the Cardiovascular System\nThe cardiovascular system has three main components: the heart, the blood vessels, and the blood itself.<\/p>\nThe heart serves the action of the system\u2019s pump and the blood vessels are the delivery routes. Blood is the fluid which gets pumped throughout the body providing oxygen and other nutrients to vital tissues and also aids in the removal of wastes. Therefore, the main function of the cardiovascular system is the maintenance of blood flow to all parts of the body to ensure survival.<\/p>\nRisk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\nUnhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. 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References:<\/em>\n(1) WHO | Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). 2014. WHO | Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).[ONLINE] Available at: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)<\/a> [Accessed 19 May 2014].<\/p>\n(2) Cardiovascular Disease – CVD | Canadian Best Practices Portal – CBPP. 2014.Cardiovascular Disease – CVD | Canadian Best Practices Portal<\/a> – CBPP. [Accessed 19 May 2014].<\/p>\nOverview of the Cardiovascular System<\/h4>\nThe cardiovascular system has three main components: the heart<\/strong>, the blood vessels<\/strong>, and the blood itself<\/strong>.<\/p>\nThe heart serves the action of<\/strong> the system\u2019s pump and the blood vessels are the delivery routes. Blood is the fluid which gets pumped throughout the body providing oxygen and other nutrients to vital tissues and also aids in the removal of wastes. Therefore, the main function of the cardiovascular system is the maintenance of blood flow to all parts of the body to ensure survival.<\/p>\nRisk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease<\/strong>\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\nUnhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. These measurable risk factors are known as \u201cintermediate risk factors\u201d<\/u> indicating an increased risk of developing heart failure, stroke, heart attack and other comorbidities (1).<\/p>\nFacts & Figures: <\/strong><\/p>\n\nThe following data is obtained from the World Health Organization & from the Public Health Agency of Canada.<\/em>WHO\nAccording to WHO, cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death globally.<\/strong>\n\u201cCVDs are the number one cause of death globally: more people die annually from CVDs than from any other cause (1).\u201d\n\u201cIn 2007, 1.3 million Canadians (4.8%) reported having heart disease diagnosed by a health professional (2).\u201d\n\u201cMen are more likely to report having heart disease than women \u2013 5.3% of men and 4.2% of women (2).\u201d\n\u201cMen were more likely to die of CVD than women \u2013 almost three times higher for those under 65 years of age (2).\u201d\n\u201cMost cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and obesity, physical inactivity, high blood pressure, diabetes and raised lipids (1).\u201d\n\u201c9.4 million deaths each year, or 16.5% of all deaths can be attributed to high blood pressure. This includes 51% of deaths due to strokes and 45% of deaths due to coronary heart disease (1).\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Related Articles:<\/h5>\n\nNaturopath<\/a><\/li>\nNaturopathic Health Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>\nMigraine and food connection<\/a><\/li>\nHealthy Diet for Better Sleep<\/a><\/li>\nFood for Healthy Mom and Baby<\/a><\/li>\nTips for Improving Your Health<\/a><\/li>\nAlways tired? The most common causes of fatigue & what to do about it.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Lab Tests<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div>We provide different types of lab tests<\/span>\n which can help you to understand what is<\/span>\n happening to your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span>Lab Tests<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Adrenal Function Test<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Candida Panel<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Heavy Metal Testing<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Food Sensitivity TestingIntolerance Testing<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Female Hormone PanelHormonal Imbalance Test<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Male Hormone PanelHormonal Imbalance Test<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Other Lab TestsOther Nutritional Tests<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div>Areas of Care<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div>Our focus is on supporting you in every step toward a healthier lifestyle, with services designed to meet your unique needs and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Areas of Focus<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Conception & Pregnancy<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Gut<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Detoxification<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Weight Loss<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Heart<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Hormones<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Immunity<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Kids<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Mind<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Smoking Cessation<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Travel Assistance Service<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing the risk factors, some of which includes physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, being overweight or obese, tobacco use, elevated blood pressure, poor stress management, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Lifestyle changes with a focus on specific heart-healthy foods along with an exercise program strengthen the heart and improve the overall function of the cardiovascular system.<\/p>\nThis individualized program considers your lifestyle, mental\/emotional stress factors, diet, and activity level. Our practitioners will create a treatment plan that is manageable and best suited for your condition to prevent and\/or treat any cardiovascular condition.<\/p>\nOverview of the Cardiovascular System\nThe cardiovascular system has three main components: the heart, the blood vessels, and the blood itself.<\/p>\nThe heart serves the action of the system\u2019s pump and the blood vessels are the delivery routes. Blood is the fluid which gets pumped throughout the body providing oxygen and other nutrients to vital tissues and also aids in the removal of wastes. Therefore, the main function of the cardiovascular system is the maintenance of blood flow to all parts of the body to ensure survival.<\/p>\nRisk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\nUnhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. These measurable risk factors are known as \u201cintermediate risk factors\u201d indicating an increased risk of developing heart failure, stroke, heart attack and other comorbidities (1).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":42761,"parent":107,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-117","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-naturopathic-doctors-toronto"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/117\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/107"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42761"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
(2) Cardiovascular Disease – CVD | Canadian Best Practices Portal – CBPP. 2014.Cardiovascular Disease – CVD | Canadian Best Practices Portal<\/a> – CBPP. [Accessed 19 May 2014].<\/p>\nOverview of the Cardiovascular System<\/h4>\nThe cardiovascular system has three main components: the heart<\/strong>, the blood vessels<\/strong>, and the blood itself<\/strong>.<\/p>\nThe heart serves the action of<\/strong> the system\u2019s pump and the blood vessels are the delivery routes. Blood is the fluid which gets pumped throughout the body providing oxygen and other nutrients to vital tissues and also aids in the removal of wastes. Therefore, the main function of the cardiovascular system is the maintenance of blood flow to all parts of the body to ensure survival.<\/p>\nRisk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease<\/strong>\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\nUnhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. These measurable risk factors are known as \u201cintermediate risk factors\u201d<\/u> indicating an increased risk of developing heart failure, stroke, heart attack and other comorbidities (1).<\/p>\nFacts & Figures: <\/strong><\/p>\n\nThe following data is obtained from the World Health Organization & from the Public Health Agency of Canada.<\/em>WHO\nAccording to WHO, cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death globally.<\/strong>\n\u201cCVDs are the number one cause of death globally: more people die annually from CVDs than from any other cause (1).\u201d\n\u201cIn 2007, 1.3 million Canadians (4.8%) reported having heart disease diagnosed by a health professional (2).\u201d\n\u201cMen are more likely to report having heart disease than women \u2013 5.3% of men and 4.2% of women (2).\u201d\n\u201cMen were more likely to die of CVD than women \u2013 almost three times higher for those under 65 years of age (2).\u201d\n\u201cMost cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and obesity, physical inactivity, high blood pressure, diabetes and raised lipids (1).\u201d\n\u201c9.4 million deaths each year, or 16.5% of all deaths can be attributed to high blood pressure. This includes 51% of deaths due to strokes and 45% of deaths due to coronary heart disease (1).\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Related Articles:<\/h5>\n\nNaturopath<\/a><\/li>\nNaturopathic Health Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>\nMigraine and food connection<\/a><\/li>\nHealthy Diet for Better Sleep<\/a><\/li>\nFood for Healthy Mom and Baby<\/a><\/li>\nTips for Improving Your Health<\/a><\/li>\nAlways tired? The most common causes of fatigue & what to do about it.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Lab Tests<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div>We provide different types of lab tests<\/span>\n which can help you to understand what is<\/span>\n happening to your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span>Lab Tests<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Adrenal Function Test<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Candida Panel<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Heavy Metal Testing<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Food Sensitivity TestingIntolerance Testing<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Female Hormone PanelHormonal Imbalance Test<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Male Hormone PanelHormonal Imbalance Test<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Other Lab TestsOther Nutritional Tests<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div>Areas of Care<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div>Our focus is on supporting you in every step toward a healthier lifestyle, with services designed to meet your unique needs and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Areas of Focus<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Conception & Pregnancy<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Gut<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Detoxification<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Weight Loss<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Heart<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Hormones<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Immunity<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Kids<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Mind<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Smoking Cessation<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Travel Assistance Service<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing the risk factors, some of which includes physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, being overweight or obese, tobacco use, elevated blood pressure, poor stress management, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Lifestyle changes with a focus on specific heart-healthy foods along with an exercise program strengthen the heart and improve the overall function of the cardiovascular system.<\/p>\nThis individualized program considers your lifestyle, mental\/emotional stress factors, diet, and activity level. Our practitioners will create a treatment plan that is manageable and best suited for your condition to prevent and\/or treat any cardiovascular condition.<\/p>\nOverview of the Cardiovascular System\nThe cardiovascular system has three main components: the heart, the blood vessels, and the blood itself.<\/p>\nThe heart serves the action of the system\u2019s pump and the blood vessels are the delivery routes. Blood is the fluid which gets pumped throughout the body providing oxygen and other nutrients to vital tissues and also aids in the removal of wastes. Therefore, the main function of the cardiovascular system is the maintenance of blood flow to all parts of the body to ensure survival.<\/p>\nRisk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\nUnhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. 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The cardiovascular system has three main components: the heart<\/strong>, the blood vessels<\/strong>, and the blood itself<\/strong>.<\/p>\nThe heart serves the action of<\/strong> the system\u2019s pump and the blood vessels are the delivery routes. Blood is the fluid which gets pumped throughout the body providing oxygen and other nutrients to vital tissues and also aids in the removal of wastes. Therefore, the main function of the cardiovascular system is the maintenance of blood flow to all parts of the body to ensure survival.<\/p>\nRisk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease<\/strong>\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\nUnhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. These measurable risk factors are known as \u201cintermediate risk factors\u201d<\/u> indicating an increased risk of developing heart failure, stroke, heart attack and other comorbidities (1).<\/p>\nFacts & Figures: <\/strong><\/p>\n\nThe following data is obtained from the World Health Organization & from the Public Health Agency of Canada.<\/em>WHO\nAccording to WHO, cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death globally.<\/strong>\n\u201cCVDs are the number one cause of death globally: more people die annually from CVDs than from any other cause (1).\u201d\n\u201cIn 2007, 1.3 million Canadians (4.8%) reported having heart disease diagnosed by a health professional (2).\u201d\n\u201cMen are more likely to report having heart disease than women \u2013 5.3% of men and 4.2% of women (2).\u201d\n\u201cMen were more likely to die of CVD than women \u2013 almost three times higher for those under 65 years of age (2).\u201d\n\u201cMost cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and obesity, physical inactivity, high blood pressure, diabetes and raised lipids (1).\u201d\n\u201c9.4 million deaths each year, or 16.5% of all deaths can be attributed to high blood pressure. This includes 51% of deaths due to strokes and 45% of deaths due to coronary heart disease (1).\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Related Articles:<\/h5>\n\nNaturopath<\/a><\/li>\nNaturopathic Health Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>\nMigraine and food connection<\/a><\/li>\nHealthy Diet for Better Sleep<\/a><\/li>\nFood for Healthy Mom and Baby<\/a><\/li>\nTips for Improving Your Health<\/a><\/li>\nAlways tired? The most common causes of fatigue & what to do about it.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Lab Tests<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div>We provide different types of lab tests<\/span>\n which can help you to understand what is<\/span>\n happening to your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span>Lab Tests<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Adrenal Function Test<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Candida Panel<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Heavy Metal Testing<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Food Sensitivity TestingIntolerance Testing<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Female Hormone PanelHormonal Imbalance Test<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Male Hormone PanelHormonal Imbalance Test<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Other Lab TestsOther Nutritional Tests<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div>Areas of Care<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div>Our focus is on supporting you in every step toward a healthier lifestyle, with services designed to meet your unique needs and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Areas of Focus<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Conception & Pregnancy<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Gut<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Detoxification<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Weight Loss<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Heart<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Hormones<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Immunity<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Kids<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Mind<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Smoking Cessation<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Travel Assistance Service<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing the risk factors, some of which includes physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, being overweight or obese, tobacco use, elevated blood pressure, poor stress management, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Lifestyle changes with a focus on specific heart-healthy foods along with an exercise program strengthen the heart and improve the overall function of the cardiovascular system.<\/p>\nThis individualized program considers your lifestyle, mental\/emotional stress factors, diet, and activity level. Our practitioners will create a treatment plan that is manageable and best suited for your condition to prevent and\/or treat any cardiovascular condition.<\/p>\nOverview of the Cardiovascular System\nThe cardiovascular system has three main components: the heart, the blood vessels, and the blood itself.<\/p>\nThe heart serves the action of the system\u2019s pump and the blood vessels are the delivery routes. Blood is the fluid which gets pumped throughout the body providing oxygen and other nutrients to vital tissues and also aids in the removal of wastes. Therefore, the main function of the cardiovascular system is the maintenance of blood flow to all parts of the body to ensure survival.<\/p>\nRisk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\nUnhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. 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The heart serves the action of<\/strong> the system\u2019s pump and the blood vessels are the delivery routes. Blood is the fluid which gets pumped throughout the body providing oxygen and other nutrients to vital tissues and also aids in the removal of wastes. Therefore, the main function of the cardiovascular system is the maintenance of blood flow to all parts of the body to ensure survival.<\/p>\nRisk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease<\/strong>\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\nUnhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. These measurable risk factors are known as \u201cintermediate risk factors\u201d<\/u> indicating an increased risk of developing heart failure, stroke, heart attack and other comorbidities (1).<\/p>\nFacts & Figures: <\/strong><\/p>\n\nThe following data is obtained from the World Health Organization & from the Public Health Agency of Canada.<\/em>WHO\nAccording to WHO, cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death globally.<\/strong>\n\u201cCVDs are the number one cause of death globally: more people die annually from CVDs than from any other cause (1).\u201d\n\u201cIn 2007, 1.3 million Canadians (4.8%) reported having heart disease diagnosed by a health professional (2).\u201d\n\u201cMen are more likely to report having heart disease than women \u2013 5.3% of men and 4.2% of women (2).\u201d\n\u201cMen were more likely to die of CVD than women \u2013 almost three times higher for those under 65 years of age (2).\u201d\n\u201cMost cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and obesity, physical inactivity, high blood pressure, diabetes and raised lipids (1).\u201d\n\u201c9.4 million deaths each year, or 16.5% of all deaths can be attributed to high blood pressure. This includes 51% of deaths due to strokes and 45% of deaths due to coronary heart disease (1).\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Related Articles:<\/h5>\n\nNaturopath<\/a><\/li>\nNaturopathic Health Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>\nMigraine and food connection<\/a><\/li>\nHealthy Diet for Better Sleep<\/a><\/li>\nFood for Healthy Mom and Baby<\/a><\/li>\nTips for Improving Your Health<\/a><\/li>\nAlways tired? The most common causes of fatigue & what to do about it.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Lab Tests<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div>We provide different types of lab tests<\/span>\n which can help you to understand what is<\/span>\n happening to your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span>Lab Tests<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Adrenal Function Test<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Candida Panel<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Heavy Metal Testing<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Food Sensitivity TestingIntolerance Testing<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Female Hormone PanelHormonal Imbalance Test<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Male Hormone PanelHormonal Imbalance Test<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Other Lab TestsOther Nutritional Tests<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div>Areas of Care<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div>Our focus is on supporting you in every step toward a healthier lifestyle, with services designed to meet your unique needs and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Areas of Focus<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Conception & Pregnancy<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Gut<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Detoxification<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Weight Loss<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Heart<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Hormones<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Immunity<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Kids<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Mind<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Smoking Cessation<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Travel Assistance Service<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing the risk factors, some of which includes physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, being overweight or obese, tobacco use, elevated blood pressure, poor stress management, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Lifestyle changes with a focus on specific heart-healthy foods along with an exercise program strengthen the heart and improve the overall function of the cardiovascular system.<\/p>\nThis individualized program considers your lifestyle, mental\/emotional stress factors, diet, and activity level. Our practitioners will create a treatment plan that is manageable and best suited for your condition to prevent and\/or treat any cardiovascular condition.<\/p>\nOverview of the Cardiovascular System\nThe cardiovascular system has three main components: the heart, the blood vessels, and the blood itself.<\/p>\nThe heart serves the action of the system\u2019s pump and the blood vessels are the delivery routes. Blood is the fluid which gets pumped throughout the body providing oxygen and other nutrients to vital tissues and also aids in the removal of wastes. Therefore, the main function of the cardiovascular system is the maintenance of blood flow to all parts of the body to ensure survival.<\/p>\nRisk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\nUnhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. 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Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease<\/strong>\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\nUnhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. These measurable risk factors are known as \u201cintermediate risk factors\u201d<\/u> indicating an increased risk of developing heart failure, stroke, heart attack and other comorbidities (1).<\/p>\nFacts & Figures: <\/strong><\/p>\n\nThe following data is obtained from the World Health Organization & from the Public Health Agency of Canada.<\/em>WHO\nAccording to WHO, cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death globally.<\/strong>\n\u201cCVDs are the number one cause of death globally: more people die annually from CVDs than from any other cause (1).\u201d\n\u201cIn 2007, 1.3 million Canadians (4.8%) reported having heart disease diagnosed by a health professional (2).\u201d\n\u201cMen are more likely to report having heart disease than women \u2013 5.3% of men and 4.2% of women (2).\u201d\n\u201cMen were more likely to die of CVD than women \u2013 almost three times higher for those under 65 years of age (2).\u201d\n\u201cMost cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and obesity, physical inactivity, high blood pressure, diabetes and raised lipids (1).\u201d\n\u201c9.4 million deaths each year, or 16.5% of all deaths can be attributed to high blood pressure. This includes 51% of deaths due to strokes and 45% of deaths due to coronary heart disease (1).\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Related Articles:<\/h5>\n\nNaturopath<\/a><\/li>\nNaturopathic Health Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>\nMigraine and food connection<\/a><\/li>\nHealthy Diet for Better Sleep<\/a><\/li>\nFood for Healthy Mom and Baby<\/a><\/li>\nTips for Improving Your Health<\/a><\/li>\nAlways tired? The most common causes of fatigue & what to do about it.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Lab Tests<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div>We provide different types of lab tests<\/span>\n which can help you to understand what is<\/span>\n happening to your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span>Lab Tests<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Adrenal Function Test<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Candida Panel<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Heavy Metal Testing<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Food Sensitivity TestingIntolerance Testing<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Female Hormone PanelHormonal Imbalance Test<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Male Hormone PanelHormonal Imbalance Test<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Other Lab TestsOther Nutritional Tests<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div>Areas of Care<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div>Our focus is on supporting you in every step toward a healthier lifestyle, with services designed to meet your unique needs and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Areas of Focus<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Conception & Pregnancy<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Gut<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Detoxification<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Weight Loss<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Heart<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Hormones<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Immunity<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Kids<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Mind<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Smoking Cessation<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Travel Assistance Service<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing the risk factors, some of which includes physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, being overweight or obese, tobacco use, elevated blood pressure, poor stress management, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Lifestyle changes with a focus on specific heart-healthy foods along with an exercise program strengthen the heart and improve the overall function of the cardiovascular system.<\/p>\nThis individualized program considers your lifestyle, mental\/emotional stress factors, diet, and activity level. Our practitioners will create a treatment plan that is manageable and best suited for your condition to prevent and\/or treat any cardiovascular condition.<\/p>\nOverview of the Cardiovascular System\nThe cardiovascular system has three main components: the heart, the blood vessels, and the blood itself.<\/p>\nThe heart serves the action of the system\u2019s pump and the blood vessels are the delivery routes. Blood is the fluid which gets pumped throughout the body providing oxygen and other nutrients to vital tissues and also aids in the removal of wastes. Therefore, the main function of the cardiovascular system is the maintenance of blood flow to all parts of the body to ensure survival.<\/p>\nRisk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\nUnhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. 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1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n
2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n
3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\n
Unhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. These measurable risk factors are known as \u201cintermediate risk factors\u201d<\/u> indicating an increased risk of developing heart failure, stroke, heart attack and other comorbidities (1).<\/p>\n
Facts & Figures: <\/strong><\/p>\n\nThe following data is obtained from the World Health Organization & from the Public Health Agency of Canada.<\/em>WHO\nAccording to WHO, cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death globally.<\/strong>\n\u201cCVDs are the number one cause of death globally: more people die annually from CVDs than from any other cause (1).\u201d\n\u201cIn 2007, 1.3 million Canadians (4.8%) reported having heart disease diagnosed by a health professional (2).\u201d\n\u201cMen are more likely to report having heart disease than women \u2013 5.3% of men and 4.2% of women (2).\u201d\n\u201cMen were more likely to die of CVD than women \u2013 almost three times higher for those under 65 years of age (2).\u201d\n\u201cMost cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and obesity, physical inactivity, high blood pressure, diabetes and raised lipids (1).\u201d\n\u201c9.4 million deaths each year, or 16.5% of all deaths can be attributed to high blood pressure. This includes 51% of deaths due to strokes and 45% of deaths due to coronary heart disease (1).\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Related Articles:<\/h5>\n\nNaturopath<\/a><\/li>\nNaturopathic Health Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>\nMigraine and food connection<\/a><\/li>\nHealthy Diet for Better Sleep<\/a><\/li>\nFood for Healthy Mom and Baby<\/a><\/li>\nTips for Improving Your Health<\/a><\/li>\nAlways tired? The most common causes of fatigue & what to do about it.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Lab Tests<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div>We provide different types of lab tests<\/span>\n which can help you to understand what is<\/span>\n happening to your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span>Lab Tests<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Adrenal Function Test<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Candida Panel<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Heavy Metal Testing<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Food Sensitivity TestingIntolerance Testing<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Female Hormone PanelHormonal Imbalance Test<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Male Hormone PanelHormonal Imbalance Test<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Other Lab TestsOther Nutritional Tests<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div>Areas of Care<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div>Our focus is on supporting you in every step toward a healthier lifestyle, with services designed to meet your unique needs and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Areas of Focus<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Conception & Pregnancy<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Gut<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Detoxification<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Weight Loss<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Heart<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Hormones<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Immunity<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Kids<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Mind<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Smoking Cessation<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Travel Assistance Service<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing the risk factors, some of which includes physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, being overweight or obese, tobacco use, elevated blood pressure, poor stress management, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Lifestyle changes with a focus on specific heart-healthy foods along with an exercise program strengthen the heart and improve the overall function of the cardiovascular system.<\/p>\nThis individualized program considers your lifestyle, mental\/emotional stress factors, diet, and activity level. Our practitioners will create a treatment plan that is manageable and best suited for your condition to prevent and\/or treat any cardiovascular condition.<\/p>\nOverview of the Cardiovascular System\nThe cardiovascular system has three main components: the heart, the blood vessels, and the blood itself.<\/p>\nThe heart serves the action of the system\u2019s pump and the blood vessels are the delivery routes. Blood is the fluid which gets pumped throughout the body providing oxygen and other nutrients to vital tissues and also aids in the removal of wastes. Therefore, the main function of the cardiovascular system is the maintenance of blood flow to all parts of the body to ensure survival.<\/p>\nRisk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\nUnhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. 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The following data is obtained from the World Health Organization & from the Public Health Agency of Canada.<\/em>WHO\nAccording to WHO, cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death globally.<\/strong>\n\u201cCVDs are the number one cause of death globally: more people die annually from CVDs than from any other cause (1).\u201d\n\u201cIn 2007, 1.3 million Canadians (4.8%) reported having heart disease diagnosed by a health professional (2).\u201d\n\u201cMen are more likely to report having heart disease than women \u2013 5.3% of men and 4.2% of women (2).\u201d\n\u201cMen were more likely to die of CVD than women \u2013 almost three times higher for those under 65 years of age (2).\u201d\n\u201cMost cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and obesity, physical inactivity, high blood pressure, diabetes and raised lipids (1).\u201d\n\u201c9.4 million deaths each year, or 16.5% of all deaths can be attributed to high blood pressure. This includes 51% of deaths due to strokes and 45% of deaths due to coronary heart disease (1).\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Related Articles:<\/h5>\n\nNaturopath<\/a><\/li>\nNaturopathic Health Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>\nMigraine and food connection<\/a><\/li>\nHealthy Diet for Better Sleep<\/a><\/li>\nFood for Healthy Mom and Baby<\/a><\/li>\nTips for Improving Your Health<\/a><\/li>\nAlways tired? 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Lifestyle changes with a focus on specific heart-healthy foods along with an exercise program strengthen the heart and improve the overall function of the cardiovascular system.<\/p>\nThis individualized program considers your lifestyle, mental\/emotional stress factors, diet, and activity level. Our practitioners will create a treatment plan that is manageable and best suited for your condition to prevent and\/or treat any cardiovascular condition.<\/p>\nOverview of the Cardiovascular System\nThe cardiovascular system has three main components: the heart, the blood vessels, and the blood itself.<\/p>\nThe heart serves the action of the system\u2019s pump and the blood vessels are the delivery routes. Blood is the fluid which gets pumped throughout the body providing oxygen and other nutrients to vital tissues and also aids in the removal of wastes. Therefore, the main function of the cardiovascular system is the maintenance of blood flow to all parts of the body to ensure survival.<\/p>\nRisk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\nUnhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. 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We provide different types of lab tests<\/span>\n which can help you to understand what is<\/span>\n happening to your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span>Lab Tests<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Adrenal Function Test<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Candida Panel<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Heavy Metal Testing<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Food Sensitivity TestingIntolerance Testing<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Female Hormone PanelHormonal Imbalance Test<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Male Hormone PanelHormonal Imbalance Test<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Other Lab TestsOther Nutritional Tests<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div>Areas of Care<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div>Our focus is on supporting you in every step toward a healthier lifestyle, with services designed to meet your unique needs and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Areas of Focus<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Conception & Pregnancy<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Gut<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Detoxification<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Weight Loss<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Heart<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Hormones<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Immunity<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Kids<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Mind<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Smoking Cessation<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Travel Assistance Service<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing the risk factors, some of which includes physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, being overweight or obese, tobacco use, elevated blood pressure, poor stress management, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Lifestyle changes with a focus on specific heart-healthy foods along with an exercise program strengthen the heart and improve the overall function of the cardiovascular system.<\/p>\nThis individualized program considers your lifestyle, mental\/emotional stress factors, diet, and activity level. Our practitioners will create a treatment plan that is manageable and best suited for your condition to prevent and\/or treat any cardiovascular condition.<\/p>\nOverview of the Cardiovascular System\nThe cardiovascular system has three main components: the heart, the blood vessels, and the blood itself.<\/p>\nThe heart serves the action of the system\u2019s pump and the blood vessels are the delivery routes. Blood is the fluid which gets pumped throughout the body providing oxygen and other nutrients to vital tissues and also aids in the removal of wastes. Therefore, the main function of the cardiovascular system is the maintenance of blood flow to all parts of the body to ensure survival.<\/p>\nRisk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\nUnhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. These measurable risk factors are known as \u201cintermediate risk factors\u201d indicating an increased risk of developing heart failure, stroke, heart attack and other comorbidities (1).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":42761,"parent":107,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-117","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-naturopathic-doctors-toronto"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/117\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/107"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42761"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Our focus is on supporting you in every step toward a healthier lifestyle, with services designed to meet your unique needs and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Areas of Focus<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Conception & Pregnancy<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Gut<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Detoxification<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Weight Loss<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Heart<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Hormones<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Immunity<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Kids<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Healthy Mind<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Smoking Cessation<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/span>Travel Assistance Service<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing the risk factors, some of which includes physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, being overweight or obese, tobacco use, elevated blood pressure, poor stress management, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Lifestyle changes with a focus on specific heart-healthy foods along with an exercise program strengthen the heart and improve the overall function of the cardiovascular system.<\/p>\nThis individualized program considers your lifestyle, mental\/emotional stress factors, diet, and activity level. Our practitioners will create a treatment plan that is manageable and best suited for your condition to prevent and\/or treat any cardiovascular condition.<\/p>\nOverview of the Cardiovascular System\nThe cardiovascular system has three main components: the heart, the blood vessels, and the blood itself.<\/p>\nThe heart serves the action of the system\u2019s pump and the blood vessels are the delivery routes. Blood is the fluid which gets pumped throughout the body providing oxygen and other nutrients to vital tissues and also aids in the removal of wastes. Therefore, the main function of the cardiovascular system is the maintenance of blood flow to all parts of the body to ensure survival.<\/p>\nRisk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n1. Unhealthy diet<\/p>\n2. Physical inactivity<\/p>\n3. Tobacco use and alcohol consumption<\/p>\nUnhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. These measurable risk factors are known as \u201cintermediate risk factors\u201d indicating an increased risk of developing heart failure, stroke, heart attack and other comorbidities (1).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":42761,"parent":107,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-117","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-naturopathic-doctors-toronto"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/117\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/107"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42761"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing the risk factors, some of which includes physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, being overweight or obese, tobacco use, elevated blood pressure, poor stress management, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Lifestyle changes with a focus on specific heart-healthy foods along with an exercise program strengthen the heart and improve the overall function of the cardiovascular system.<\/p>\n
This individualized program considers your lifestyle, mental\/emotional stress factors, diet, and activity level. Our practitioners will create a treatment plan that is manageable and best suited for your condition to prevent and\/or treat any cardiovascular condition.<\/p>\n
Overview of the Cardiovascular System\nThe cardiovascular system has three main components: the heart, the blood vessels, and the blood itself.<\/p>\n
The heart serves the action of the system\u2019s pump and the blood vessels are the delivery routes. Blood is the fluid which gets pumped throughout the body providing oxygen and other nutrients to vital tissues and also aids in the removal of wastes. Therefore, the main function of the cardiovascular system is the maintenance of blood flow to all parts of the body to ensure survival.<\/p>\n
Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease\nThe following behavioral risk factors contribute to approximately 80% of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (1).<\/p>\n
Unhealthy diet and physical inactivity can elevate blood pressure, blood glucose, lipid levels, and also increases weight. These measurable risk factors are known as \u201cintermediate risk factors\u201d indicating an increased risk of developing heart failure, stroke, heart attack and other comorbidities (1).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":42761,"parent":107,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-117","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-naturopathic-doctors-toronto"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/117\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/107"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42761"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nhchalton.com\/toronto\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}