Winter 2007

A Cardiac Risk Assessment that goes Beyond Cholesterol
More than 50 percent of people who have a heart attack have normal cholesterol. It's a statistic Doug Triffon, M.D., likes to quote, not to alarm people, but to educate and motivate them.

A Passion for Our Mission
Carol and Martin Dickinson are advocates of Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. They helped fund The Dickinson & Gooding Center for Early Detection and other projects.

Coenzyme Q10 Reduces Migraines

Coenzyme Q10: A Heart-Healthy Supplement
Nutritional supplements such as Coenzyme Q10 have been used to decrease blood pressure and to improve heart function in people with mild congestive heart failure.

Healing A Stressed Heart
Suzanne Weeks was in excellent health when she had a heart attack at 41. She discovered the cause through Healing Hearts, a lifestyle change program at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine.

Heart-Healthy Nutrition Tips
Certain foods have proven to lower your risk for heart disease. Registered dietitian Cathy Garvey discusses how you can benefit from a nutrient-rich, heart-healthy diet.

Loving-Kindness Meditation
By Karen Sothers, M.Ed.

Make a Commitment to Your Heart
Mimi Guarneri, M.D., FACC, Medical Director of Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, provides valuable information about preventing heart disease.

Patients with Angina and CHF Find Relief

Phase II Expansion: Giving Opportunities

Put a Little Love in Your Heart
Heart disease is as much about emotional well being as it is about physical health. We list eight great ways to love your heart naturally.

Scientists Review Vitamin D Research Findings

Some Women May Overlook Heart Attack Symptoms
For women, the symptoms of a heart attack are often more subtle than men.