Finding Carotid Plaque Despite 'Normal' Labs

Subscribe to our channel:    / @optispan  Get Our Newsletter (It's Free): https://www.optispan.life/Join Matt and Dr. Nicole (Nicki) Byrne, Clinic Director at Optispan, for a deep dive into preventative Healthspan Medicine. In this episode, they discuss why traditional reactive healthcare is failing us, what true preventative care looks like, and the comprehensive, data-driven approach used at Optispan to catch risks early and optimize long-term health. From advanced diagnostics to lifestyle pillars and evidence-based medications, learn how to shift from treating disease to building resilience.🔬 Topics Covered:The moment Dr. Byrne realized traditional medicine was focused on the wrong end of the problem.The dangers and gaps in the current "longevity medicine" ecosystem.A complete walkthrough of Optispan's Gateway Day assessment: advanced bloodwork, genetics, point-of-care ultrasound, DEXA scans, CGM, sleep tracking, and more.Real patient examples of conditions caught early that standard care would have missed (e.g., insulin resistance, fatty liver, plaque buildup).How data from multiple sources creates a personalized health blueprint.The philosophy behind using medications (like GLP-1s, SGLT2 inhibitors, Rapamycin) and supplements preventatively.The critical pillars of health: Eat, Move, Sleep, and Connect.A vision for how healthcare should work in the next five years.This video was produced by One Billion Media, an agency that specializes in YouTube virality for health brands and experts. Learn more about their work here:https://onebillionmedia.com/

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1:04 Meet Dr. Nicki Byrne3:25 The 80-Year-Old With "Hormones of a 25-Year-Old"4:41 "People Think I'm a Snake Oil Salesman"9:52 She Looked Healthy—Then We Found Plaque13:56 The Danger of a "Negative" Cancer Screening17:00 Why Your "Normal" Lab Results Might Not Be Normal for You25:44 What Actually Happens During a 5-Hour Health Day33:29 What Your 3am Blood Sugar Spike Is Really Telling You35:09 You're Probably Lying to Yourself About Sleep38:24 Insulin Resistance: The Root of All Evil43:07 Wealthy, Successful… and Lonely51:08 Peptides From a Sketchy Website? Here's What to Know1:06:20 The Rapamycin Skin Cream Experiment1:08:05 What Should Be "Normal" Healthcare in 5 YearsDISCLAIMER: The information provided on the Optispan podcast is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not meant to be, nor should it be construed as, personalized medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is established by your use of this channel. The information and materials presented are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We strongly advise that you consult with a licensed healthcare professional for all matters concerning your health, especially before undertaking any changes based on content provided by this channel. The hosts and guests on this channel are not liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages or adverse effects that may arise from the application of the information discussed. Medical knowledge is constantly evolving; therefore, the information provided should be verified against current medical standards and practices.More places to find us:Twitter: https://x.com/Optispan_IncTwitter:   / mkaeberlein  Linkedin:   / optispan  Instagram:   / optispan_  TikTok:   / optispan  https://www.optispan.life/