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Howard Elkin MD, FACC
THE MEDICAL ADVOCATE
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“Medical Advocates create partnerships with their medical practitioners, taking responsibility for their own health and well-being”
— Howard Elkin MD, FACC
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November 2021
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January 2021
- Jan 25, 2021 What Harm Can a Few Daily Sips Do?
- December 2020
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September 2020
- Sep 4, 2020 BISPHENOL A (BPA) EXPOSURE & RISK OF DEATH
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July 2020
- Jul 10, 2020 ENDING THE WAR ON SATURATED FAT
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June 2020
- Jun 9, 2020 LONG-HAULERS AND COVID 19: WHAT’S MILD?
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May 2020
- May 12, 2020 INTRODUCING IMMUNOWISE
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April 2020
- Apr 6, 2020 COVID-19 AND BLOOD PRESSURE MEDS?
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January 2020
- Jan 6, 2020 NEW HOPE FOR LOWERING LP(a)
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November 2019
- Nov 15, 2019 DANGER IN INSOMNIA & SLEEP DEPRIVATION
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July 2019
- Jul 15, 2019 CALORIC RESTRICTION WINS
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June 2019
- Jun 27, 2019 The Medical Advocate at Santa Monica Public Library
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February 2019
- Feb 27, 2019 Dr. Elkin on NuWelness TV with Dt. Cherilyn Lee
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December 2018
- Dec 24, 2018 DR. ELKIN ON THE USE OF FLUOROQUINALONE ANTIBIOTICS
- Dec 16, 2018 CURRENT CONCEPTS AND CONTROVERSIES IN CARDIOLOGY
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November 2018
- Nov 26, 2018 WHAT ARE THE BEST COOKING OILS?
- Nov 17, 2018 CONTROVERSIES & ADVANCES IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
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October 2018
- Oct 4, 2018 Is Mitral Valve Clip Truly a Huge Advance?
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August 2018
- Aug 12, 2018 PURE Study: Only Cutting the Saltiest Diets Helps the Heart.
- Aug 5, 2018 3rd Round of FMD (Fasting Mimicking Diet)
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July 2018
- Jul 27, 2018 Amid Obesity Epidemic, Liver Cancer Death Surge.
- Jul 26, 2018 Energy Medicine – Fundamental in Alzheimer’s
- Jul 22, 2018 Exercising in Polluted Air Still Protects the Heart
- Jul 11, 2018 Can HRT Slow Cognitive Decline in Postmenopausal Women?
- Jul 4, 2018 ROUND 2 FMD (Fasting Mimicking Diet)
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June 2018
- Jun 28, 2018 MIGRAINE IN MEN: Too Much Estrogen?
- Jun 17, 2018 CAN YOU TREAT ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION WITH PROBIOTICS?
- Jun 10, 2018 EUROPE FAILS TO ENDORSE STRINGENT BLOOD PRESSURE GUIDELINES PROPOSED BY AHA AND ACC
- Jun 10, 2018 GOOD NEWS REGARDING USE OF VAGINAL ESTROGEN :
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April 2018
- Apr 22, 2018 War Erupts Over HbA1c Goals -- Who's Right?
- Apr 14, 2018 Exercise May Outrun Strong Family Risk for Heart Disease
- Apr 10, 2018 Coronary Artery Calcium Scans: When are they useful ?
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February 2018
- Feb 26, 2018 How Antibiotic Exposure Impacts Our Microbiome
- Feb 12, 2018 Bad News: American Life Expectancy Falls
- Feb 3, 2018 HEARTWISE CONTINUES TO GROW
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January 2018
- Jan 24, 2018 Studies Suggest Testosterone Risks May Be Overstated
- December 2017
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November 2017
- Nov 26, 2017 Lower BP Targets
- Nov 26, 2017 Energy Drinks tied to Cardiac Changes
- Nov 26, 2017 Controversies and Advances
- Nov 26, 2017 Small Trial Leads To Big Concerns
- Nov 26, 2017 High Fat Diet Is Best
- January 2017
Announcing Dr. Elkin's Concierge Practice!
I'm delighted to announce the opening of my West side integrative cardiology/anti-aging medical practice at the office of my friend Dr. Ben Weitz in Santa Monica. You will find me there each Tuesday.
Please phone my office at: 562.945.3753 for details!
— Howard Elkin MD, FACC
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