Anne Marie

Cardiovascular Health and Heart Disease Support

Your heart is your body’s engine. Let’s protect it!

  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Atherosclerosis
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes a range of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, such as high blood pressure (hypertension), irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), plaque buildup in arteries (atherosclerosis), poor circulation (peripheral artery disease), and congestive heart failure.

Despite being the leading cause of death worldwide, up to 90% of cardiovascular disease is considered preventable. Many contributing factors like nutrition, physical activity, weight, stress, alcohol use, smoking, and chronic inflammation can be positively influenced with the right support.

As naturopathic doctors, we take a root-cause, whole-person approach to cardiovascular health. Whether you’re managing an existing diagnosis or hoping to prevent future concerns, our aim is to reduce risk factors, relieve symptoms, and support long-term heart health, without compromising your current medical care.
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Your treatment begins with a thorough assessment, including labs, and an in-depth look at your physical, emotional, and lifestyle health. From there, we create a personalized plan designed to:
  • Lower cardiovascular risk factors
  • Improve heart function and circulation
  • Promote sustainable, heart-healthy lifestyle habits

While naturopathic doctors don’t replace the role of cardiologists, we can complement conventional treatments. Through natural therapies including targeted supplements, clinical nutrition, and lifestyle medicine, we help optimize cardiovascular function, improve circulation, and enhance your quality of life at every stage.

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  • Those seeking disease prevention and health promotion

  • Individuals with symptoms they could not manage themselves or with other healthcare practitioners

  • Health concerns with no clear diagnosis

  • Patients looking for treatment options for both acute and chronic conditions

  • Individuals seeking to combine natural and conventional medicine to minimize side effects and improve quality of life

An ND cannot prescribe the same pharmaceuticals an MD has access to in Ontario.

The Naturopathy Act, 2007 brings Naturopathic Doctors under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. This allows Naturopathic Doctors the ability to prescribe, dispense compounds and/or sell drugs designated by regulation under the Act. These drugs include vitamins, minerals, amino acids and botanicals. Estrogen and progesterone in bioidentical form can only be prescribed topically or as a suppository.

In order to prescribe designated drugs under the Act, Naturopathic Doctors must take the Ontario Prescribing and Therapeutics course and exam.

Naturopathic Doctors undertake a 4 year accredited medical degree during which time, they have over 4,100 hours of classroom training in medical science courses, naturopathic principles and therapeutics and 1,200 hours of supervised clinical practicum.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Heart disease can develop silently, but early warning signs often include fatigue, shortness of breath, chest tightness or pressure, dizziness, cold sweats, leg swelling, or an irregular heartbeat. These symptoms may come on gradually and be mistaken for stress, aging, or anxiety. However, ignoring them can delay critical intervention. We encourage patients to listen to their bodies and seek early assessment. Identifying subtle imbalances before a crisis occurs allows us to intervene with targeted, preventive care that supports long-term cardiovascular health.
In many cases yes, especially when caught early. While structural damage to the heart or arteries may not be fully reversible, the progression of cardiovascular disease can often be slowed or even stabilized through lifestyle interventions. Research shows that up to 90% of heart disease risk is linked to modifiable factors like diet, exercise, stress, sleep, and systemic inflammation. As naturopathic doctors, we identify what’s driving your risk and develop sustainable changes that reduce burden on the cardiovascular system.
Naturopathic doctors approach cardiovascular health by looking at the whole person, not just cholesterol levels or blood pressure. We explore the root causes of heart disease, including inflammation, oxidative stress, metabolic dysfunction, and emotional stress. Our process includes comprehensive lab testing, nutrition counseling, supplementation, and guidance on movement, sleep, and nervous system regulation. Our care is designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing medical treatments, filling in the gaps that conventional care may overlook while supporting you in creating lifelong heart health.

While standard cholesterol panels are a good start, they don’t tell the whole story. For a more complete cardiovascular risk assessment, we look at:

  • High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) for inflammation

  • Lipoprotein(a) and ApoB for particle-level risk

  • HHomocysteine, which reflects methylation and endothelial function

  • Fasting insulin and HbA1c to assess blood sugar regulation
    These markers give a broader view of metabolic, inflammatory, and structural factors contributing to heart disease.

Yes, in some cases cholesterol can be significantly reduced through evidence-based lifestyle changes. A diet rich in soluble fiber, plant sterols, soy, and healthy fats combined with regular exercise, weight management, and stress reduction can lower LDL cholesterol by 5–20%. Supplements may also help. While some individuals with genetic or advanced conditions may still require medication, many benefit from a natural, root-cause approach. We work collaboratively with your medical team to support safe, personalized, and lasting improvements in heart health.

Yes, working with a naturopathic doctor should complement, not replace, your cardiologist’s care. We strongly believe in collaborative medicine and encourage open communication between all members of your healthcare team. While cardiologists focus on diagnosis, imaging, and medications, we provide ongoing support for lifestyle change, natural therapies, and reducing the burden of risk factors. Together, we aim to create a well-rounded, integrative plan that not only manages heart disease but also improves energy, resilience, and overall quality of life.
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