Dr. Frank Aieta (Naturopathic Physician)

Dr. Frank Aieta (Naturopathic Physician) Licensed Naturopathic Physician, specializing in individualized, wellness-based medicine

Dr. Aieta is a Licensed Naturopathic Physician, a Nutritionist and is certified in Acupuncture. He specializes in the treatment of both acute and chronic disease, including Lyme disease, utilizing the most advanced natural therapeutics. He offers a wide range of natural, non-toxic treatments, which include: Acupuncture, Spinal Manipulation, Clinical Nutrition, Diet and Lifestyle Counseling, Detoxification, Pain Management, Herbal Medicine, and Natural Hormone Balancing.

On a daily basis I get questions from patients asking if they should get the shingles vaccine. I just send them these st...
09/07/2026

On a daily basis I get questions from patients asking if they should get the shingles vaccine.

I just send them these study results and have them make an informed decision.

A 2025 paper in Clinical Infectious Diseases (Shetty AN, et al. Transient Increased Risk of Shingles Post-Shingrix Vaccination: Self-Controlled Case-Series Analysis) looked at real-world data after Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine) rollout.

In the primary-care dataset, adults 65 and older had an 11-fold increase in shingles presentations in the first 21 days after dose 1 (relative incidence 10.96; 95% CI 10.34–11.62). That signal was not seen in younger adults

Read it yourself and decide with your own clinician what makes sense for you:
https://academic.oup.com/cid/article/81/5/e446/8250066
That’s the data I share.

No pressure either way — just the information so you can weigh it.

❤️ A 2024 JAMA study found the new AHA PREVENT calculator cuts estimated heart risk almost in half vs the old tool — so ...
09/06/2026

❤️ A 2024 JAMA study found the new AHA PREVENT calculator cuts estimated heart risk almost in half vs the old tool — so millions fewer people “qualify” for a statin.

That’s not a breakthrough. It’s a reminder the calculator was never the right instrument.

It still ignores insulin resistance, oxidative stress, and inflammation — the real drivers of CVD.

Cholesterol is a passenger. Those three are the engine.

Lower scores do not equal healthier arteries.

Measure the drivers, not just the spreadsheet.

🚨 The newest “miracle” heart drug just flopped. 🚨Novartis and Ionis just announced that pelacarsen — the first big Lp(a)...
09/06/2026

🚨 The newest “miracle” heart drug just flopped. 🚨

Novartis and Ionis just announced that pelacarsen — the first big Lp(a)-lowering injection everyone was hyping — failed its massive Phase 3 outcomes trial (Lp(a)HORIZON).

8,323 people. High Lp(a). Already had heart disease. Already on statins and “optimal” care. Monthly shots that slashed Lp(a) by ~80%.

Result? No meaningful drop in heart attacks, strokes, or cardiovascular death versus placebo. 📉

Same story we have seen over and over.
👉 Lower one lab number.
👉 Declare victory.
👉 Watch the actual events barely move.

Statins did the exact same thing. They crush LDL on paper. Absolute risk reduction for most people is tiny. You treat 100 people for years to prevent a handful of events — while ignoring the artery wall, inflammation, insulin resistance, endothelial function, and the actual plaque sitting in the vessel.

Lp(a) is a real risk marker. So is LDL. So is high blood pressure. None of them is the disease.

Atherosclerosis is a multi-factor process: endothelial injury, oxidized particles, immune activation, metabolic chaos, and plaque biology that a single injection will never fix.

Chasing one isolated risk factor with a drug is like mopping the floor while the pipe is still bursting. 💦

Want to know what’s actually happening in the artery?

Look at the wall — CIMT, plaque characterization — not just another blood number the next pharma company promises to “fix.”
Root cause first. Always. 🫀

09/03/2026

Heart disease is still the #1 killer of adults… and most people never see it coming.

Half of the men and about two-thirds of the women who die of a heart attack had no warning. Their cholesterol looked fine. Their EKG was fine. They felt fine.

That’s why I sat down with Gary Byron on The Talk of Connecticut to talk about something most people (and even many doctors) still aren’t doing: looking for the soft, unstable plaque that actually causes the majority of heart attacks and strokes — years before a blockage shows up on a stress test or calcium score.

We talked about:
• Why a “normal” cholesterol number is really just a guess
• How a regular hospital carotid ultrasound and a coronary calcium score miss the most dangerous plaque
• What a 15-minute, no-radiation CIMT ultrasound actually shows (and why it caught 98.6% of future heart attacks and strokes in a 10-year study)
• What happens when we find early thickening or soft plaque (spoiler: that’s actually the good news)

Gary is getting a complimentary scan himself, and we’ll be back on the air in a couple of weeks to walk through his real results live.

If you’ve never had a picture of your artery wall, this is the test.
📍 66 Cedar Street, Suite 303B, Newington
⏱ 15 minutes • No fasting • No referral • No radiation
💰 $395
Book here → cardiacriskspecialists.com
Don’t wait for the warning you may never get.


Cardiac Risk Specialists
The Talk of Connecticut

❤️ Half of first heart attacks happen in people with “normal” cholesterol.If your only strategy is driving LDL to near-u...
09/02/2026

❤️ Half of first heart attacks happen in people with “normal” cholesterol.

If your only strategy is driving LDL to near-undetectable levels, you’re missing most of the story.

Cholesterol is one player. It is not the disease.

The disease is what is happening inside the artery wall:
🔥 Chronic inflammation
🍬 Insulin resistance / metabolic syndrome
🩸 Soft, unstable plaque that can rupture
🧬 Lp(a)
📈 Homocysteine
💨 Smoking + high blood pressure
⚡ Oxidized particles and endothelial damage
That’s why a standard lipid panel can look “perfect” while risk is already building.

👁️ CIMT testing looks at the artery itself.

A carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) ultrasound measures:
• How thick the lining of the carotid artery has become
• Whether soft plaque is already present (the kind most lipid panels and even many calcium scores miss)
• Your actual arterial age vs. your birthday age

No radiation. No dye. Takes about 15 minutes. Repeatable. It can show risk years before a calcium score lights up or a stress test fails.

You can have low cholesterol and still have plaque.
You can have higher cholesterol and clean arteries.

The question isn’t “How low did we crush the number?”

The question is: Is plaque forming in the wall of the artery?

That’s the test that changes the conversation.

📍 Next Newington scan date: Tuesday, September 29
66 Cedar Street, Suite 303B, Newington, CT
Learn more and book at cardiacriskspecialists.com

🛡️ Protect Your Arteries from Spike Protein StressWhether from COVID infection or mRNA vaccines, the spike protein can i...
08/21/2026

🛡️ Protect Your Arteries from Spike Protein Stress

Whether from COVID infection or mRNA vaccines, the spike protein can infiltrate blood vessels, damage the delicate endothelial lining, increase inflammation and oxidative stress, and promote sticky fibrin deposits that contribute to clotting and microclot issues.

That’s exactly why I formulated Arterial Plaque Regression Support.

🧬 Nattokinase (10,000 FU) – Shown in lab studies to help break down spike protein and powerfully dissolve fibrin, supporting clearer blood flow and reducing clot-related stress on the vessel wall.

🌲 Pine Bark Extract – Potent antioxidant that helps restore healthy endothelial function and nitric oxide signaling while fighting oxidative damage.

🌿 Gotu Kola (Centella) – Strengthens the endothelial barrier, supports vessel-wall integrity, and helps stabilize soft plaque.

Together these three ingredients work synergistically to protect the endothelium, address fibrin buildup linked to spike protein, and promote healthier arterial walls — the same formula shown to support meaningful plaque reduction and improved CIMT in clinical research on its key ingredient.

If you’re concerned about residual spike effects, endothelial health, or soft plaque, this is one of the most targeted natural tools available.

👉 Available now at https://draieta.com/shop/arterial-plaque-regression-support/

As always, check with your provider if you’re on blood thinners.

Your arteries deserve this level of support. ❤️

08/18/2026

👀 Aging eyes + declining vision? It may not just be “getting older.”

As we age, the walls of our arteries can thicken and soft plaque can form. This reduces healthy blood flow—not only to the heart and brain, but also to the delicate vessels that feed the eyes (the ophthalmic artery and the tiny vessels of the retina and choroid).
When blood flow to the retina drops, the light-sensing cells get less oxygen and nutrients. Over time this can contribute to progressive vision changes that many people simply accept as normal aging.

That’s why I’m excited about an alternative benefit of my Arterial Plaque Regression Support formula.

By supporting healthier arterial walls and better overall circulation, this blend may help improve blood flow all the way to the retina—potentially slowing some of those progressive vision changes.
Here’s what’s inside and why it fits so well:
🩸 Nattokinase (10,000 FU)
This powerful enzyme supports healthy fibrin breakdown and circulation. A large clinical study (1,062 participants) showed meaningful reductions in carotid plaque size (up to ~36%) and improvements in artery wall thickness. Research also points to protective effects on retinal microvasculature and blood-retinal barrier function.

🌲 Pine Bark Extract (150 mg, 95% proanthocyanidins)
A potent antioxidant that supports endothelial health and microcirculation. Clinical studies (including work with standardized pine bark extracts) have shown improved retinal blood flow velocity, reduced retinal edema, and better visual acuity—especially in early vascular-related eye changes.

🌿 Gotu Kola / Centella asiatica (780 mg with 10% triterpenes)
Supports collagen integrity in vessel walls and helps stabilize soft plaques (research shows increased plaque density/echogenicity and slower progression). Newer studies also link Centella extracts to higher macular pigment density and protection of retinal cells under oxidative stress.

These three ingredients work together through complementary pathways—supporting fibrin balance, antioxidant defense, vessel-wall integrity, and healthy blood flow.

When arterial health improves, the eyes can receive better perfusion. That extra nourishment may help protect the retina and slow some of the progressive vision changes that come with reduced ocular blood flow.

Curious? You can find Arterial Plaque Regression Support here:
https://draieta.com/shop/arterial-plaque-regression-support/

🚨 ONLY 6 SPOTS LEFT! 🚨August 24th CIMT scans in Newington, CT are almost full!If you’ve been putting off checking your t...
08/16/2026

🚨 ONLY 6 SPOTS LEFT! 🚨
August 24th CIMT scans in Newington, CT are almost full!

If you’ve been putting off checking your true cardiovascular risk, this is your sign. ⏳

Why CIMT matters:
Unlike a basic cholesterol panel or even a calcium score, carotid intima-media thickness ultrasound can detect early soft plaque — the kind that can rupture long before traditional tests raise red flags. It’s non-invasive, radiation-free, and gives you a clear picture of your arterial health so you can take action before problems start. ❤️🩺

Spots are going fast for the August 24th session at our Newington location.

👉 Secure one of the last 6 openings today:
cardiacriskspecialists.com

Don’t wait until the next available date. Your heart will thank you. 💪

Cardiac Risk Specialists

🚨 Most people have no idea how much plaque is actually building up in their carotid arteries until it’s already a major ...
08/15/2026

🚨 Most people have no idea how much plaque is actually building up in their carotid arteries until it’s already a major problem.

That’s why the CIMT ultrasound is such a game-changer.

Unlike a standard duplex carotid ultrasound (which mainly looks at blood velocity) or a stress test with EKG, CIMT can measure the actual thickness of the arterial wall and the size of plaque with millimeter precision. This allows us to calculate percentage of narrowing all the way from as little as 1% up to 100%.

Here’s a real-world example: If we see a 4.5 mm plaque (whether it’s soft, heterogeneous, or calcified/echogenic) and the internal diameter of the carotid artery is typically around 7.5 mm, we simply subtract:
7.5 mm – 4.5 mm = 2 mm of remaining lumen space.
That means 60% of the artery is already narrowed — something most conventional tests won’t reliably detect until the blockage is significantly worse (often >70%).

This level of precision lets us identify cardiovascular risk years earlier, track subtle changes over time, and intervene with targeted natural strategies long before someone ends up in the ER.

One approach we’ve been using is our Arterial Plaque Regression Support formula.

https://draieta.com/shop/arterial-plaque-regression-support/

Research on the key ingredients has shown the potential for greater than 36% reduction in arterial wall thickness (CIMT) over the course of a year when combined with the right lifestyle and monitoring.

Right now, Cardiac Risk Specialists is the only place in the area offering this advanced CIMT testing.

📍 Next testing date: August 24 in Newington, Connecticut

👉 Learn more and reserve your spot at cardiacriskspecialists.com

Don’t wait for a blockage big enough to set off the alarms. Measure it early. Track it. Reverse it. 💪❤️

Cardiac Risk Specialists

🚨 A Coronary Artery Calcium Score of Zero does not mean Zero Risk 🚨Look at these two reports side-by-side from the same ...
08/14/2026

🚨 A Coronary Artery Calcium Score of Zero does not mean Zero Risk 🚨

Look at these two reports side-by-side from the same patient…
👉 Left: CIMT Ultrasound
• Average IMT: 1.06 mm (normal is under 0.50 mm)
• Arterial age: >80
• Large heterogeneous (soft) plaque in both carotid bulbs
• Elevated early event risk

👉 Right: Coronary Calcium Score
• Total calcium score: 0
• “No evidence of calcified plaque”
This is exactly why a zero calcium score can be so deceptive!

A CAC of 0 only tells you there is no calcified plaque yet. It says nothing about the soft, vulnerable plaque that can rupture and cause a heart attack or stroke before it ever turns into calcium.

In fact, if this patient’s calcium score goes up in the future, that can actually be a good sign — it often means the soft plaque is stabilizing and becoming more hard/echogenic (safer).

A physician looking only at the CAC + normal lipid numbers would likely call this patient “low risk.”

Meanwhile, the soft plaque is sitting there ready to cause trouble.

This is why we use CIMT — it detects the problem years earlier, while there’s still time to reverse it.

Early detection > waiting for calcium.

Soft plaque is the real enemy!

Do you know your true cardiovascular risk?

Get your CIMT test performed this month through
cardiacriskspecialists.com

Sign up right through the website and get your 15 min scan done at our Newington, CT location

Next scan date is: Aug 24th

Know your true cardiovascular risk early, don’t wait until it’s too late!

Cardiac Risk Specialists

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301 North Main Street
West Hartford, CT
06117

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm

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