Naturopathic Treatment for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

Naturopathic Treatment for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial

This study is designed to test the ability of a comprehensive naturopathic approach to reduce important risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease. Treatment will take place over the course of one year and the comparator/control group will be followed by their medical doctors and be given conventional care.

Interventions will consist of an individualized treatment approach guided by an expert panel of clinicians who treat patients with cardiovascular disease. These interventions will consist of a combination of dietary, lifestyle and specific recommendations for supplementation. As this is a pragmatic study, blinding will not be attempted nor is appropriate.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 to 65 years old
• CUPW worker
• prescreening indicates higher than normal TC/HDL ratio

Exclusion Criteria:

• Experienced an MI or stroke within past 6 months