Author Archives: Dr. Charles Whitney
Omega-3 fish oil
I believe omega 3 fish oil is the most beneficial supplement that exists. I once asked a University of Pennsylvania cardiologist if it is as effective as a $30,000 internal cardiac defibrillator at preventing sudden […]
Beta Blockers
Beta blockers -Coreg, Toprol (metoprolol), Lopressor (atenolol) Added for those with active ischemia or heart failure Coreg (carvedilol) is best at reducing heart failure progression, reducing ischemia, and reducing mortality Coreg is the only beta-blocker […]
Fibrates- Tricor
Increase HDL, decrease triglycerides, improve LDL particle size, is anti-inflammatory, and stabilizes the endothelium Reduce the death rate from vascular disease, especially in those with insulin resistance; up to a 71% reduction Beneficial if HDL […]
Actos (pioglitazone)
A diabetes medicine we will consider using if you have pre diabetes in the presence of inflammation and significant plaque Better at reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance than Glucophage (metformin), which is the typical […]
Sleep Apnea
As the weight of our country rises, so does the incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Sleep apnea is when we stop breathing while we sleep. It can be brief or last for several seconds […]
Vascular Stability/Inflammation
Oxidative stress Oxidation produces damaging free radicals. Oxidation is actually normal and occurs in common human functions such as when our immune system fights an infection. What we need is a balance between the oxidative […]
Engines of Chronic Disease
When we are young, everyone has similar health goals of how we want to be when we are “old”. We want to be independent, have a healthy brain, and be as active as we want […]