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For your 100 year heart

Woman in her late 50s holding a mug of tea at a sunlit kitchen table, looking out the window

HRT and Heart Health: Benefits, Risks, and Who Should Consider It

HRT and heart health: Dr. Jack Wolfson explains how age, timing, and estrogen patches vs. pills change your risk, and when hormones make sense.
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5 Drinks for Lower Blood Pressure: What the Research Shows

Coffee, ginger kombucha, beet juice, greens and mineral water. Dr. Jack Wolfson reviews what the research says about 5 drinks for lower blood pressure, and ...
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Woman in her late 50s holding a warm mug at a window on a snowy winter afternoon

MITOLUX Vitamin D Lamps: Why We Recommend Them for Winter

Shorter winter days mean no UVB. Dr. Jack Wolfson explains why we recommend MITOLUX vitamin D lamps, compares all three models, and covers safe use.
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Man in his early 60s at a kitchen table with a hand on his chest, reviewing paperwork

Should You Get an AFib Ablation? What to Optimize First

Get healthy BEFORE your AFib ablation. And keep working on your health afterward. An ablation can change your heart’s electrical ...
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Loneliness and heart disease: isolation linked to 29 percent higher coronary heart disease risk and 32 percent higher stroke risk

Loneliness Breaks Hearts: Why Connection Belongs in Your Heart Plan

Loneliness and heart disease are linked in study after study. A cardiologist explains how isolation harms your heart and four steps to rebuild connection.
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The 100 Year Heart Diet

Free Guide

Get your free guide on what to eat and when to eat for a healthy heart!

Pelacarsen trial and high Lp(a) blood test result showing lowered Lp(a) and hs-CRP but no reduction in heart attacks, strokes, or deaths

Two Blockbuster Heart Drugs Just Failed. Here’s What That Tells You About Your Numbers.

The pelacarsen trial lowered Lp(a) but not heart attacks. A root cause cardiologist explains what that means for your numbers and what to test instead.
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Couple in their late fifties cooking wild salmon and leafy greens together in a sunlit kitchen

Better Cells. Better Blood Vessels.

Here is a fact that should change how you think about your arteries. Your blood vessels are not plumbing. They ...
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Ancient family of grandparents, parents and two children sitting together on a grassy ridge beside a small fire, watching the sun set over open country

Your Heart Needs the Dark: Why It Is Time to Turn Off the Lights and Go to Bed Earlier

For most of human history, sunset meant something. The sky grew dark, the fire burned low, and the body received ...
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Tired, overweight man eating pizza late at night at a kitchen table crowded with fast food

Do We Eat Too Much Food? How Excess Fuel Can Create Oxidative Stress

Food is fuel. It gives your cells the energy they need to beat your heart, move your muscles, power your ...
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Man in his late fifties in a sunlit kitchen turning a supplement bottle around to read the back label

Avoid This Magnesium at All Costs

Walk into almost any drugstore, grab a bottle labeled “magnesium” and turn it around. There is a good chance the ...
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Treat the Person, Not the Number

Modern medicine loves numbers. Cholesterol. Blood pressure. Blood sugar. Body weight. Calcium scores. Ejection fraction. Kidney function. The list gets ...
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Man in his early sixties lying calmly on the table of a CT scanner during a coronary calcium scan

How Often Should You Repeat a Coronary Artery Calcium Scan?

The short answer is simple: at Natural Heart Doctor, we do not recommend getting the first coronary artery calcium scan. ...
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Woman in her fifties seated at a table with her arm supported, measuring her blood pressure with an upper-arm cuff at home

How to Monitor Your Blood Pressure at Home—and Get Numbers You Can Trust

Before you accept a hypertension diagnosis—or make a decision about medication—make sure the number is real. A cuff that does ...
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Woman in her fifties steadying herself on a kitchen counter after standing up, feeling lightheaded

POTS and Oxidative Stress: The Missing Link You Need to Test

If you have POTS, you have probably been told that your racing heart is the problem. You stand up. Your ...
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About Dr. Keith Smigiel NP, DC

Dr. Keith Smigiel

Dr. Keith Smigiel is a regenerative medicine physician and pain management specialist. He takes an integrative approach to medicine, focusing on customized solutions tailored to individual needs. Using advanced, non-surgical treatments, Dr. Smigiel stimulates your body’s ability to naturally heal itself.

Dr. Smigiel helps people suffering from conditions such as chronic pain and erectile dysfunction, to hair loss and weight gain. Combining treatments such as PRP Therapy, Ozone, Neural Prolotherapy, and IV Infusions with functional rehabilitation, he helps you look and feel better.

He heals the body, instead of just treating the symptoms!

With his professional qualifications as a certified family nurse practitioner, a doctor of chiropractic, and a fellow of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture, Dr. Smigiel offers patients comprehensive care from a broad perspective of conventional and alternative medicine. He also has extensive experience in functional rehabilitation and chronic pain management.

Dr. Smigiel is married to Angela and has two children, Sophia and Larz. When he’s not busy helping patients, he enjoys hiking, mountain biking, motocross, and boating.

About Dr. Lauren Lattanza NMD, FACC

Dr. Lattanza Office Visit with Patient

As a Naturopathic Physician, I am trained to treat the whole person and get to the root cause of disease.

I went to Arizona State University where I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a depth in physiology and minor in Spanish. After my undergraduate degree I was working on prerequisite classes towards medical school, which is when I came to learn that my values identified best with the principles of naturopathic medicine. I knew that I wanted to help patients identify the causes of disease and be able to offer treatments which would improve their health rather than simply treating symptoms.

I dedicated the next 4 years to the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona where I attained my Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine. I served as Class President all 4 years, Board of Trustees – Student Trustee, spoke as the Club President for our branch of Toastmasters, and was voted by my peers and attending physicians to earn the Outstanding Leadership Award for the Class of 2020. Throughout medical school I took it upon myself to work alongside MDs, DOs, chiropractors, and functional medicine practitioners in addition to naturopathic physicians.

As a Spanish speaking student, I was able to volunteer with community clinics around Phoenix and provide free healthcare to low-income families. Due to this combined exposure, I came to find my passion in treating cardiometabolic and digestive disorders that are all too common, yet largely preventable. I took the opportunity to learn the broad spectrum of healthcare so I can ensure that I am able to provide my patients with the best options.

About Dr. Jack Wolfson DO, FACC

Dr. Wolfson Office Visit with Patient

Dr. Jack Wolfson is a cardiologist, Amazon best-selling author, husband, father, and the nation’s #1 Natural Heart Doctor.

For more than two decades, more than one million people have enjoyed the warmth, compassion, and transformational power of his natural heart health courses and events.

Dr. Wolfson is the founder of Natural Heart Doctor Scottsdale, his heart health practice in Arizona, and Natural Heart Doctor, an online resource center with natural health information. Doctors from across the globe reach out to Dr. Wolfson for training and education in holistic health practices.

He has been named one of America’s Top Functional Medicine Doctors and is a five-time winner of the Natural Choice Awards as a holistic M.D. Dr. Wolfson’s work has been covered by more than 100 media outlets, including NBC, CNN, and the Washington Post. His book “The Paleo Cardiologist: The Natural Way to Heart Health” was an Amazon #1 best-seller.

Dr. Wolfson and his wife Heather have four children and are committed to making the world a better place to live. They provide for those in need (including animals) and support natural health causes through their philanthropic efforts.

Chiropractic

Our chiropractor is an expert at adjustments and holistic chiropractic care and works closely in conjunction with the other health care experts at Natural Heart Doctor.

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IV Therapy

We use specially formulated natural vitamins and minerals that are injected into a vein to prevent or treat dehydration. Ideal for people in Arizona.

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Acupuncture

Stimulate your body’s natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being with acupuncture at Natural Heart Doctor.

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Health Coaching

Our health coaches use evidence based skillful conversation, clinical interventions, and strategies to engage you actively and safely in health behavior changes.

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Cardio Tests

We use the most advanced testing in the world to assess heart health and to identify the root cause of your health issues.

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Office Visits

Schedule an office visit with one of our cardiologists, holistic physicians, chiropractor, or health coaches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I’d like to receive an online second opinion from Natural Heart Doctor. What do I do next?

You can initiate a second opinion online through our website at any time. To begin, select the team member you’d like to speak with and open an account.

Click here for cardiologist Dr. Jack Wolfson.

Naturopathic Medical Doctor Dr. Lauren Lattanza. Get details.

Naturopathic Medical Doctor Dr. Tonia Rainier. Get details.

Click here for  Natural Heart Doctor Health Coach.

Alternatively, you can email health@naturalheartdoctor.com. A member of our care team will help guide you through the process of starting a second opinion.

What is the cost of a Natural Heart Doctor Online Second Opinion?

The cost for most second opinions varies by team member. This fee includes information collection, a phone or video consultation, a second opinion from a Natural Heart Doctor specialist and guidance throughout the process from your personal Care Team at Natural Heart Doctor.

Cardiologist Dr. Jack Wolfson’s Second Opinion Fee is $1500.

Holistic Physician’s Dr. Lauren Lattanza’s Second Opinion Fee is $250.

Naturopathic Physician Dr. Tonia Rainier’s Second Opinion Fee is $250.

Note: We apply the Online Second Opinion Call fee as a credit to any future consultations with Natural Heart Doctor, should you choose them.

Will my insurance cover the cost of a Natural Heart Doctor Online Second Opinion?

Most likely, no. Most health plans do not cover online second opinions or consultations. You are responsible for the cost of our second opinion. Natural Heart Doctor cannot file a claim with your insurance carrier, nor can we provide a procedure (CPT) code for this service.

What is the timeline to receive an online second opinion?

We do our best to schedule your second opinion as quickly as possible. Typically, it takes 5 to 7 business days after your information has been collected to receive your phone or video online second opinion.

What information do you need in advance of our call?

Our office will send you a short questionnaire to complete and return. We DO NOT need your complete medical records.

How many questions can I ask the expert during our call?

You may ask a maximum of five questions. This is to ensure that the expert has sufficient time to devote to each question. All questions must be finalized before your online meeting.

What should I expect to receive once my second opinion is complete?

You will receive a summary of our discussion along with our second opinion. The second opinion will be in written form. After you have reviewed the second opinion, a Natural Heart Doctor clinician will follow up with you by phone to address general medical questions about the information provided in the second opinion.

What if I have follow-up questions for the expert after I have reviewed my second opinion?

If you have a clarifying question about an expert’s response to one of the questions in your second opinion, and the Natural Heart Doctor clinician is unable to address it, then you may request a follow up session for an additional fee. 

Is my medical and payment information secure?

Natural Heart Doctor is strongly committed to protecting the privacy and security of all our patients. Our website meets all federal requirements for protecting personal health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). All financial transactions are processed by Natural Heart Doctor securely using industry standard payment processing tools.

I would rather visit Natural Heart Doctor for an in-person appointment. What should I do next?

If you would prefer an in-person appointment at Natural Heart Doctor instead of an online second opinion, please call (480) 535-6844 for details and scheduling.

Can I schedule a follow up appointment with the specialist who provided my online second opinion?

Yes, we’re happy to help you on an extended basis. Our clinician can discuss options with you when presenting our second opinion summary.