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Dr. Alexandra Verge, ND - Kura Clinic

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Dr. Alexandra Verge, ND - Kura Clinic

Naturopathic Doctor serving Guelph for over 20 years - with a passion for integrative heart health.

11/08/2025

November is Fall Prevention Month 🍂

Falls aren’t a normal part of aging … and most are preventable.

If you (or someone you love) takes medications, lives with low bone density, or struggles with mobility or balance, it’s time to be proactive, not reactive.

Here are 7 simple ways to reduce fall risk:

1. Review your meds (especially those that cause dizziness)
2. Keep glasses clean and lighting bright
3. Build strength + balance (hello, Tai Chi and Yoga!)
4. Add grab bars and remove clutter
5. Use nightlights and non-slip mats
6. Choose footwear with grip
7. Have a plan (and tools) for emergencies

Prevention today protects independence tomorrow 💪🏽

10/29/2025

🧠 October 29th is World Stroke Day ❤️

Stroke is a medical emergency—every minute counts.

Remember FAST:
👉 F – Face drooping
👉 A – Arm weakness
👉 S – Speech difficulty
👉 T – Time to call 911

Other sudden signs include numbness, confusion, vision loss, dizziness, or severe headache.

Don’t ignore TIAs (mini-strokes)—even if symptoms fade, they signal high stroke risk. Acting quickly can save a life and reduce long-term damage.

Prevention is always better than treatment - let’s work on those modifiable stroke risk factors including:
* high blood pressure
* smoking
* high cholesterol
* physical inactivity
* diabetes
* sleep apnea
* atrial fibrillation
* and more …

10/23/2025

⏱️ The new 2025 AHA/ACC Hypertension Guidelines are here … and one key takeaway is clear: don’t delay treatment.

Early intervention reduces long-term strain on the heart and blood vessels.
🔹 SBP 130–139 mmHg + low 10-yr CVD risk → lifestyle first, meds if not improved after 3–6 months
🔹 SBP 130–139 mmHg + higher risk → meds recommended
🔹 ≥140/90 mmHg → meds + lifestyle for everyone

Accurate BP measurement is critical, but when hypertension is confirmed, earlier treatment means better outcomes.

❣️Targeted lifestyle support can work. You just need to know what to do and how to do it … and 3-6 months to try it out.

10/18/2025

October is Menopause Month 💜 and October 18 is World Menopause Day!

This year’s theme from the is lifestyle medicine.

What a great reminder that the everyday choices we make can have a big impact on symptoms and long-term health during menopause.

❣️ Feeling well through your menopause transition isn’t just about hormone therapy.❣️

Six key lifestyle pillars stand out:

🥗 nourishing diets
🏃🏼‍♀️ regular physical activity
🧘‍♀️ stress management
🚭 avoiding risky substances
😴 restorative sleep
🤝 supportive social connections

These tools are practical, adaptable, and effective for improving quality of life.

Let’s use this month to highlight the power of lifestyle in supporting women through midlife and beyond.

10/03/2025

💡 Did you know? Potassium-containing salt substitutes can benefit *everyone*—not just those with high blood pressure.

Research shows that lowering sodium intake helps manage blood pressure in both hypertensive and normotensive people; usually by reducing it in those with high blood pressure and preventing future increases in those with normal pressure.

🧂🥦 Using a potassium-containing salt substitute at home is a simple way to cut sodium while adding potassium, a nutrient that supports heart health. This means if one family member has high blood pressure and another does not, everyone still gains a health advantage.

✨ Important note ☝🏻: salt substitutes work best when most meals are cooked at home, since the bulk of sodium in our diets comes from packaged and restaurant foods. For big change, we need food industry reform too.

✨ Important note ✌🏻: caution is warranted in certain scenarios that influence potassium balance (e.g. chronic kidney disease, heart failure, certain potassium-sparing medications and/or blood pressure meds (ironic!)—so check with your healthcare provider or pharmacist if concerned)

09/30/2025

Fibre for the win! 🥣

One of the best dietary tools for lowering cholesterol is soluble fibre—specifically the viscous, gel-forming type found in certain seeds, grains, fruits, and veggies. It is one of the mainstays of my beloved Portfolio Diet - a well-known and researched cholesterol-lowering dietary pattern.

How soluble fibre helps: it binds cholesterol in the gut and prevents reabsorption, lowering blood levels.

Some top soluble fibre sources:
🌾 Oats, barley
🌱 Flax, chia, psyllium
🥦 Brussels sprouts, eggplant, okra
🍐 Pears, apples, prunes

Aim for 20 grams daily, adding slowly over time to allow your gut to adjust. 💩

Bonus actions: soluble fibre can also help with gut health, blood sugar control, and satiety. What’s not to love?

09/24/2025

September 24th is Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) Awareness Day (thanks to ).

💙 FH is an inherited condition causing very high LDL cholesterol from birth, raising the risk of early heart disease and stroke.

Signs that FH might be present: 🚨
❣️ LDL-C above 4.9 mmol/L (190 mg/dL)
❣️ Family history of early heart disease
❣️ High cholesterol at a young age
❣️ Firm nodules on tendons
❣️ Grey/white ring around the cornea

FH affects 1 in 250 people worldwide and is even more common in some populations, like French Canadians.

Early diagnosis and treatment save lives.💓

09/19/2025

Isometric exercise = an underrated tool for blood pressure.

💪Unlike cardio or lifting, isometrics are *static* holds:

🪑 Wall sits
✋ Hand-grip squeezes
🪢 Planks

ALL exercise contributes to cardiovascular health but a 2023 study suggested isometrics lowered BP better than aerobic, resistance, or HIIT!

✅ Quick ✅ Low cost ✅ Doable at any age

What was suggested?
4 sets of 2-min wall sits or hand-grip squeezes (with rest between) done 3X weekly

09/18/2025

Big news in cardiovascular health: Canada has updated its hypertension guidelines for 2025! 🇨🇦

Blood pressure at or above 130/80 mmHg is now considered hypertension, aligning with global standards.

Why it matters: even modest elevations, if experienced for years, increase risk.
For women in midlife, when blood pressure often creeps up, this is a chance to focus on prevention. 💪💓

09/13/2025

🌍 September 13th is World First Aid Day! This year’s theme is “First Aid and Climate Change” - a reminder that as extreme weather events increase, knowing first aid is more important than ever.

From smoke inhalation during wildfires to frostbite in winter storms, first aid skills save lives when access to care is delayed.

🚑Tip: Download the free IFRC First Aid app for guidance on CPR and first aid basics or check out for available courses (including for cats and dogs).

09/12/2025

September is National Cholesterol Education Month in the U.S.

While I practice in Canada, it is a good reminder that cholesterol deserves attention, especially for women in midlife.

Even if your doctor said your risk is "low for now," longer-term cholesterol exposure can still matter.

Knowing your numbers, and how long they have been elevated, is key for heart health. ❤️ ⏳

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15 Yarmouth Street
Guelph, ON
N1H4G2

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9:15am - 12:30pm
	2pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday	9:15am - 12:30pm
	2pm - 6pm
Thursday	9:15am - 12:30pm
	2pm - 6pm

Telephone

+15197669759

Website

https://kuraclinic.ca/dr-alexandra-verge/

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