Tag: stress

Blood Pressure, Common Sense & Salty Language

January 23, 2015July 31, 2018 Michael Carlston, MD

Firmly established conventional guidelines on blood pressure and salt are finally eroding. It’s about time. For decades I’ve guided my patients along a different path, telling them that I am not concerned by their blood pressure in my office and that they need salt to live. Both of these blood pressure-related opinions have gotten me in […]

Better Than Statins

December 5, 2014July 31, 2018 Michael Carlston, MD

photo, landscape green meadow, river, backdrop of tall forest and blue sky

Statins are finally getting the criticism they deserve. It is extremely important for you to understand that heart disease is not just about cholesterol. Exercise, healthy diet, avoiding nasty chemicals (including cigarettes) and being calm, are the effective steps to reduce heart disease.