Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a powerful, naturally occurring nutrient required for the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)—the energy currency for every cell in the body. Although the body produces small amounts on its own, CoQ10 levels can decline with age, stress, illness, and certain medications. We also obtain limited amounts from foods such as mackerel, […]

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm disorder in which the atria of the heart beat irregularly and often very rapidly. Normally, the heart contracts in a coordinated rhythm, but in atrial fibrillation, electrical signals in the atria become uncoordinated. This causes the atria to quiver, or fibrillate, rather than produce a strong, regular […]

Gingivitis, commonly referred to as bleeding gums or early-stage periodontal disease, is an inflammation of the gums caused primarily by the accumulation of oral bacteria. When bacteria mix with food debris, they form dental plaque, a sticky film that adheres to teeth and along the gum line. If plaque is not regularly removed, it can harden […]