Boundless Life The Most Mind-Blowing Information On Heart Disease You'll Ever Hear - Understanding The Heart (Uncommon Insights Into Our Most Commonly Diseased Organ) - Part 1 With Stephen Hussey.
May 27, 2021
In this engaging discussion, Stephen Hussey, a Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner, shares revolutionary insights from his book 'Understanding the Heart.' He unpacks myths about heart health and highlights unique connections between stress responses and heart function, exploring the biology of the naked mole rat. Hussey emphasizes the importance of diet, the role of nitric oxide, and innovative products for modern lifestyles. He also reveals the intricate relationship between water and heart health, challenging conventional wisdom about cardiovascular care.
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Ancient Heart Disease
- The first recorded heart disease instances appear in ancient Egypt, evidenced by mummified remains.
- Egyptians, predominantly wheat and barley eaters, likely experienced an imbalanced omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, contributing to heart issues.
Naked Mole Rat Resilience
- Naked mole rats, unlike other mammals, can slow their metabolism and utilize fructose for energy in low-oxygen environments.
- This allows them to withstand stresses that would typically harm or kill other mammals, offering insights into heart health.
Metabolic Heart Attacks
- Stressful events can force the heart to burn glucose instead of its preferred ketones and fatty acids.
- This glucose preference leads to lactic acid buildup, hypoxia, and potential tissue death, sometimes termed "metabolic heart attacks".
