Gaiam: Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Heart Health

Dr. Brent Bauer, Mayo Clinic Director of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, introduces you to an integrative treatment approach, which combines conventional and alternative medicine to treat common heart conditions.

Dr. Donald Hensrud, Chair, Preventive Medicine, Mayo Clinic, takes you grocery shopping for heart healthy foods. Diet and nutrition play a critical role in heart health. Even with genetic heart conditions, incorporating a smart, healthy diet can increase the strength and durability of the muscle.

Rodney Yee leads you in a simple session of gentle yoga for heart health. The movements are ideal for beginners. Yoga offers many great benefits for overall heart health. It can help improve circulation, promote healthier breathing habits, and relieve stress.