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Yet, there was over a 13% increase in hypertension related deaths from 2001 to 2011. So what is missing? The underlying core cause of high blood pressure and ...](https://naturalfamilydoc.com/blog/2015/11/lowering-blood-pressure-naturally) ### [Co-Q-10 Helps Lower Blood Pressure! Co-Q-10 is a molecule essential for energy production in the mitochondria or “power houses” of our cells. Since our heart muscle has a high need for energy because it never stops pumping, Co-Q-10 can be a beneficial supportive nutrient for this metabolic demand. Co-Q-10 has been shown to lower ...](https://naturalfamilydoc.com/blog/2015/11/co-q-10-helps-lower-blood-pressure) ### [Try Natural, Safe & Effective Solutions to Feel Your Best! Naturopathic medicine focuses on utilizing natural, safe and effective treatment options along with lifestyle recommendations to improve health. There are several different types of natural treatment options available that are safe and effective. Utilizing these options helps to restore function ...](https://naturalfamilydoc.com/blog/2015/10/try-natural-safe-effective-solutions-to-feel-your-best) ### [Functional Medicine Tests Can Give You Answers! Functional medicine tests are laboratory assessments to help determine underlying issues in the body that may be contributing to health concerns. Naturopathic doctors, like myself, utilize these tests in conjunction with a comprehensive health history intake to determine core causes of health ...](https://naturalfamilydoc.com/blog/2015/10/functional-medicine-tests-can-give-you-answers) ### [WellnesSeries Class This Week: How To Create a Natural Medicine Cabinet! Natural and safe products can be used and are very effective for several different ailments. 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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If we don’t eat a good breakfast, our bodies will not have the proper nutrients required to function optimally which results in adrenal stress, fatigue, blood sugar imbalances and weight gain. 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