Your heart is an incredible organ, pumping 2,500–5,000 gallons of blood every day through nearly 60,000 miles of blood vessels to deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout your body. Working closely with the lungs, it keeps your circulatory system functioning efficiently and supports overall vitality.
As we age, the heart’s efficiency naturally declines, even if our heart rate stays the same. Heart disease—often called the “silent killer” because it can develop without obvious symptoms—remains one of the leading causes of death in Western countries. The most common cause is blockage of blood vessels, but the good news is that heart disease is largely preventable.
A naturopathic approach focuses on addressing root causes and reducing risk factors through nutrition, stress management, regular movement, and targeted supplementation. Nutrients such as magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, Coenzyme Q10, antioxidants, and specific amino acids can help support circulation, energy production, and overall heart function when used appropriately. Herbal medicines may also be beneficial and are carefully prescribed to avoid interactions with medications.
Lifestyle habits play a powerful role in heart health. Diets high in processed foods, saturated fats, and excess salt, along with chronic stress, smoking, and inactivity, can strain the heart and blood vessels. In contrast, eating a whole-food diet rich in healthy fats, lean protein, fiber, and colorful fruits and vegetables helps protect the cardiovascular system.
Dr. Ashely Gordon supports heart health by creating individualized treatment plans that may include dietary guidance, lifestyle support, evidence-based supplements, and appropriate lab testing to monitor markers such as cholesterol, inflammatory markers and blood sugar. Whether your goal is prevention or managing an existing concern, naturopathic care can help you take proactive steps toward a healthier heart.
When you give your heart the care it deserves, it rewards you with lasting energy, circulation, and vitality for years to come.
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