Heart Disease

In heart disease, the blood vessels of the heart struggle to provide the heart with enough blood, oxygen, and nutrients in order for it to pump effectively. Eventually the lack of blood flow leads to the heart muscle becoming damaged, resulting in weakened heart health and function. This can result in a reduced physical capacity, chest pain, and eventual heart attack. However, at Re-Gen Fitness and Recovery, we have several services that can reduce or reverse this, leading to improved physical abilities, a better quality of life, and even a longer life itself. These services include:

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

Hyperbaric oxygen is an effective therapy to improve heart health and prevent, reduce, or reverse heart disease. It can increase the amount of oxygen that reaches damaged parts of the heart, which improves tissue health and recovery, and can promote the growth of new blood vessels, which reduces the workload of the heart. Studies on HBOT and heart disease have found that 10-30 HBOT sessions can significantly improve heart function, exercise capacity, and inflammation. In fact, one study showed that 10 HBOT sessions resulted in significantly lower heart damage, swelling, inflammation and post-operative complications after heart surgery, with subjects who completed HBOT having shorter hospital stays. 

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)

PEMF can improve heart health and function through its ability to increase circulation and reduce inflammation. For instance, studies have shown 40-60 PEMF sessions can improve exercise capacity, quality of life, the heart’s pumping ability, and autonomic nervous system function when compared to control groups.

Infrared Heat Therapy

Regular use of infrared saunas has been associated with a decrease in blood pressure, which can be beneficial for those with hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease. For example, one study showed that twelve 15-minute sessions in an infrared sauna led to a significant reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. 

Targeted Nutritional Supplementation

At Re-Gen, we utilize high quality nutritional supplements that have been shown to help prevent, reduce, or reverse heart disease. Chronic inflammation in the body can contribute to the development of heart disease and the nutrients in our “Healthy Aging Blend”, such as omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and antioxidants like CoQ10 and Beta Carotene, can help to reduce this inflammation and can improve cardiovascular health. The nutrients in our “Antioxidant Blend”, like Vitamins C, E, and beet root extract have also been shown to improve cardiovascular health and lower inflammation in the body. 

Guided Fitness and Flexibility Training

Fitness and flexibility training are crucial to health and physical function, particularly with heart disease. However, this can be difficult, and even dangerous, with many of the complications that arise from poor cardiovascular health. At Re-Gen, our fitness and flexibility training is custom to each client, managed by our lead physiologist, and constantly supervised by our trained fitness specialists. Through a rehabilitative and structured approach, often in combination with recovery, we have been able to greatly improve the quality of life, physical capabilities, and potentially even the length of life of our clients with cardiovascular health concerns.