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Eric Bakker Naturopath » Articles » Chronic Diseases

A comprehensive guide to understanding and managing long-term health conditions. Here, we provide expert insights, practical advice, and holistic approaches to help you live a healthier, more balanced life despite chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and more. Empower yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to take control of your health journey.

High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a lot more common than you think, it can be deadly if left untreated. Let's take a good look at high blood pressure, the causes, symptoms and various treatments.

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Heart Disease

What Is Heart Disease? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of mortality in the United States. Heart disease causes one out of every four deaths in the United States. Each...

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Your Cardiovascular System

How Does Your Cardiovascular System Work? In a nutshell, your circulatory system (cardiovascular system) is responsible for transporting oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the lungs and then pumping it throughout the body via arteries. Once the oxygen and nutrients...

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Cardiovascular Disease Helped With Antioxidants

  Antioxidants and Cardiovascular Disease: Supporting Heart Health   Antioxidants and cardiovascular disease are increasingly recognized as interconnected topics in health discussions today. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death around the globe, including here in New Zealand,...

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Metabolic Syndrome

What Is Metabolic Syndrome? You may well have heard a lot about metabolic syndrome, or syndrome X. But what exactly is Metabolic Syndrome? In 1988, a man called Gerald Reaven noted that several risk factors such as high cholesterol, high...

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Hypoglycemia

What Is Hypoglycemia?   Hypoglycemia means low blood sugar. Functional refers to the blood sugar stabilizing mechanisms not working correctly. Functional hypoglycemia often accompanies other conditions, especially those linked to prolonged stress or anxiety, including chronic fatigue syndrome and post-viral...

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