Apologies for the long absence. This video shows how high blood sugar damages the arteries and causes systemic inflammation. Please click on the link to view.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obV9gNaaWWU  © 2018 – 2024 Asclepiades Medicine, LLC. All Rights ReservedDrJesseSantiano.com does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying…
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Insulin Resistance and Atherosclerosis and the Nattokinase Solution
This article discusses the relationship between insulin resistance and atherosclerosis formation and how nattokinase improves both. In a study that I previously referred to by Ren et al., they compared nattokinase (NK) 6,000 units with simvastatin 20 mg in 72 patients. After 26 weeks, it showed that nattokinase (NK) and simvastatin could decrease total cholesterol…
An Amazing Stroke Recovery
What is a Stroke? A cardiovascular accident is commonly called a stroke. It is one of the top causes of death in the whole world. There are two kinds of strokes. A hemorrhagic stroke is from bleeding inside the brain. The other type is ischemic. An ischemic stroke is when a part of the brain…
Atrial Fibrillation and Metabolic Syndrome
This article gives a brief overview of atrial fibrillation and how reversible risk factors can prevent them. Electrical Conduction in the Heart For the heart to work correctly, there should be a well-coordinated movement between the heart’s chambers. There should be a point source of an electrical signal coming from the right atrium and then…
Abnormal Blood Clots and Metabolic Syndrome
This series is about the multiple medical conditions that are related to metabolic syndrome (MetS). For the definition of MetS and the diseases commonly associated with it, refer to Part 1. Part 2 presents the pulmonary, genitourinary, and reproductive organ manifestations of MetS. Part 3 shows the link of MetS to gout, obstructive sleep apnea,…