Dr. Ming K. Heng MD, Cardiologist

When the weather warms, all of us start thinking about coming out of our Winter hibernation, and focusing on increasing activity. Aside from improving fitness and and losing the holiday weight, exercise in general should be a part of our weekly routine for our general health. The type of exercise you engage in is also important. Many of us prefer one or the other: Cardio or Strength training. Most of us do not do BOTH. Studies show it is important to do both, and here's why! ...Please read my article on Cardio Vs Strength Training. Cardio and Strength Exercises may have different benefits for Health! https://www.linkedin.com//cardio-strength-exercises-may-h/ #fitness #workout #training #exercise hashtag#gym #personaltrainer #personaltraining #cardio #strengthtraining #wellness #fitfam #hengmedical #camarillo #ventura #doctor #cardiologist

Have a Safe and Enjoyable Holiday weekend!

When Bernie Sanders had a heart attack a month ago, I was asked by several patients whether his heart condition would affect his ability, or anyone's ability for that matter, to work. Is it dangerous to work with a heart condition? I think this is an excellent opportunity to write my professional opinion on his condition, the mechanisms leading up to a heart attack, and what is done about it in the medical field. This is an important article, thank you for taking the time to ...read it! https://www.linkedin.com//heart-attack-stents-national-pol #HeartAttack #BernieSanders #PoliticsandHealth #Stent #presidentialelection #democraticdebate #BernieSandershealth #Eisenhower #President #Hearthealth #Cardiology #HengMedical #Camarillo #Oxnard #Ventura #Doctor #Health

Have you ever thought about why you have always been encouraged to "Eat more fruits and vegetables"? The evidence that plant-based foods rich in flavonoids lowers incidence of Heart Disease and Cancer is now indisputable due to recent studies. In this case particular case, food is medicine. Please read my latest article "FOOD AS MEDICINE: What are FLAVONOIDS and How Can They Help the HEART?" https://www.linkedin.com//flavonoid-intake-heart-disease/... You'll find the key to better health is not necessarily a trip to the pharmacy, but to the grocery store #Flavonoids #Fruits #Vegetables #Brightcolor #Longlife #HealthyLifestyle #HealthyDiet #FoodisMedicine #HeartHealth #LowFat #PlantBased #HealthConscious #HeartDisease #Cancer #Cancerfree #BigRewards

This is important. Popping a "baby" aspirin used to be so commonplace to prevent heart attack and stroke, it was almost seen as harmless as a vitamin. New studies have shown that aspirin is not harmless at all. If you wish to take aspirin daily, make sure you consult with your doctor. Please read my article on the subject. Have a great weekend! https://www.linkedin.com//baby-aspirin-still-prescribed-/... #Aspirin #HeartDisease #Stroke #Diabetes #HealthyLifestyle #PrimaryPrevention #SecondaryPrevention #HeartHealth #BabyAspirin #Cardiology #Ventura #Camarillo #Oxnard #HengMedical #DrHeng

Eating More Fruits and Vegetables Improves Brain Health #Fruits #Vegetables #BrainHealth #Wellness #FoodisMedicine #Prevention #HeartDisease #HealthyDiet #Memory #GoodForYou #MediterreanDiet #DASHDiet #Cardiology #Ventura #Oxnard #Camarillo #HengMedical #DrHeng https://www.linkedin.com//fruits-veggies-brain-health-mi/

I have recently written an article by request for some of my patients who are curious whether being bitten by the notorious "Kissing Bug" can cause symptoms of heart failure and heart disease. The answer is Yes. It is not just a rumor, or fake news! Please read on... https://www.linkedin.com//can-you-get-heart-disease-from-k #KissingBug #HeartDisease #ChagasDisease #Triatominae #InsectBite #EnlargedHeart #Fatal #Symptoms #AssassinBug #VampireBug #Reduviidae #CDC #Pest #FactCheck #CardiacHealth #Cardiology #Cardiologist #InternalMedicine #Camarillo #HengMedical #Factcheck

Does it matter what time you plan your meals? Yes it does! Please read my article regarding the Benefits of Time Restricted Eating, and why planning your meals around your natural body clock can make a difference in your health #Timetoeat #12hourfast #Lent #fasting #diet #weightloss #healthyeating #habits #medicaldiet #obesity #bodyclock #circadianrhythm #eatontime #cardiology #hengmedical #healthyfood #healthtips #bodyclock

As Men and Women get older, they are more vulnerable to Heart Disease. This Valentine's Day, forget about chocolates and rich foods. the best way to focus on your loved ones is keeping your Heart HEALTHY ! #Menopause #Hearthealth #HeartDisease #Loveyourheart # #ValentinesDay #HealthyLifestyle #QuitSmoking #EatRight #HeathlyDiet #HealthConscious #CommonSense #HeartSmart #Cardiologiset #Camarillo #Ventura #Oxnard

Many of my patients have asked me if they may take supplements with their heart medications. In particular, Omega 3 and Vitamin D. Do they help or hurt the #Heart? Please read my recent article on the subject! #Omega3 #VitaminD #Heartdisease #contraindications #health #supplements #vitamins #heartmedications #research #studies #cardiology #cardiologist #ventura #oxnard #camarillo #hengmedical #heng

Happy New Year! It is well known there are dangers to your health if you lose weight too fast, especially if you are at risk for heart disease. However, new studies reveal even if you can't stick to a healthy diet all the time, it still pays off to try. Don't feel bad one of the first items on your new year resolution list is always to lose weight and eat better. The fact it is on your list at all is the first step! Please read my article on New Year Resolutions & Yo-Yo Dieting #yoyodiet #weightcycling #newyearresolutions #newyearsresolutions #heartdisease #heartstudies# #mediterraneandiet #healthydiet #healthyliving #morbidity #weightgain #obesity #medicaladvice #cardiologist #hengmedical #camarillo #ventura #oxnard #california #doctors #newyearnewyou

Happy New Year! Some of the most common items on the list of #resolutions for change at the beginning of each year are getting #healthy, losing #weight, and improving one’s #diet. As someone who sees great improvements in the most unlikely candidates, and unusual setbacks in the relatively healthy individuals, I know #habits are hard to break. However, when you make things simple for yourself, such as setting attainable #goals, giving yourself rewards for small achievements, and enjoying the #journey while you work to reach those goals, living a #healthylifestyle stops becoming a pipe dream. It becomes a REALITY! #happynewyear #happy2019 #realgoals #cardiachealth #hengmedical #cardiology #cardiologist #camarillo #ventura #oxnard #california

Happy Holidays from our family at Heng Medical! #happyholidays #seasonsgreetings #healthyholidays #happynewyear2018