Am I at Risk?
RED FLAGS
A common question we hear is, “Am I at risk for a heart attack, stroke, vascular dementia or Type 2 diabetes?” Inflammation is the consistent, underlying cause of heart attack and strokes. The following list includes what we consider to be the RED FLAGS of inflammation. Do you have now or at any time, one or more of the following?
- Family History of Heart Attacks, Strokes or Type 2 Diabetes
- Elevated Cholesterols
- Nicotine use in any form and/or secondary exposure
- Psychological issues such as depression, stress, anxiety or PTSD
- Career Fields / Shift Work
- Diabetes / Gestational Diabetes
- Insulin Resistance / Elevated blood glucose levels
- Pre-eclampsia
- Blood Pressure greater than 120/70
- Resting Heart Rate greater than 75 bpm
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Abdominal obesity
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Sleep Apnea
- Periodontal Disease / Silent Dental Abscesses
- Erectile Dysfuntion
- Rheumatoid Arthritis / Psoriasis
- Auto-immune Diseases / Lupus / Multiple Sclerosis / Sjogren’s Syndrome
- Chron’s Disease
- Migraine Headaches
- Gout / Uric Acid / Kidney Stones
- Polycystic ovaries
- Hirsutism (facial hair growth in women)
- Oligomenorrhea (changes in menstrual cycles)
- Osteoporosis
- Endometriosis
- Asthma
- Macular Degeneration
- Hypothyroidism
- Heavy Metals / Lead exposure
- Frequent Meals in Restaurants
- Post-Breast Cancer
- Xanthelasma
- Ear Lobe Creases (Frank’s Sign)
If you answered YES to any of these conditions, our program will dramatically reduce and prevent your risk for heart attacks, strokes and vascular dementia!
