Dr. Amy Doneen, an internationally recognized leader in heart health and co-founder of the BaleDoneen Method, shares life-saving insights on cardiovascular disease prevention. She discusses critical heart attack red flags, the importance of monitoring blood pressure, and how dietary adjustments can enhance heart health. Dr. Doneen highlights the impact of lipoprotein little a on heart disease risk and emphasizes the significance of personalized health strategies. Her holistic approach aims to empower listeners to take charge of their cardiovascular wellness.
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Flawed Healthcare System
The current healthcare system is a sick care model, treating illnesses but neglecting long-term wellness and prevention.
It focuses on treating diseases like heart attacks and strokes but overlooks chronic conditions and preventative measures.
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Red Flags for Heart Issues
Be aware of heart attack and stroke red flags like a diagonal earlobe crease (Frank's sign), male pattern baldness, and fat deposits on the eyes.
These can indicate increased risk, even without clear cause and effect.
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Blood Pressure's Importance
Maintaining blood pressure under 120/80 is crucial for long-term health, significantly reducing heart attack, stroke, and overall death rates.
High blood pressure, even in younger adults, can increase dementia risk later in life.
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This week we’re going to go straight to the HEART of the matter.
LITERALLY.
I have been searching for answers about HEART HEALTH for a long time now. Those of you who follow me on a regular basis know I have some heart issues. So not only is this going to be a great download about heart health for you, but it’s also an especially personal episode for me as well.
That’s because this week’s guest saved my life.
Let me repeat that…SHE SAVED MY LIFE!
Just as important, since HEART DISEASE is a leading cause of death worldwide, what you hear this week will impact you and many people you know.
And what you’ll learn could SAVE YOUR LIFE too.
My guest, DR. AMY DONEEN, is an internationally recognized leader in the prevention of HEART ATTACKS, STROKES, AND DIABETES and is the owner and medical director of The Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center (HASPC) in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Doneen is also the co-founder and a principal instructor in the BaleDoneen Method, a genetically guided, precision-medicine approach to preventing, detecting, and treating cardiovascular disease. And she has written a must-read book, HEALTHY HEART, HEALTHY BRAIN.
I GUARANTEE you’ll think differently about your heart health after listening to this week’s episode.
Dr. Doneen wastes no time in giving you practical information about life-threatening symptoms you should watch for. We spend time talking about…
…the RED FLAGS for a heart attack
…why the right BLOOD PRESSURE is critical for long-term health
…the role of CHOLESTEROL and LIPOPROTEINS in your body
…what FAT DEPOSITS in the eyes mean
…and the connection between ORAL and ARTERIAL HEALTH
You’re going to get an important BIOLOGY LESSON on how all your vital organs and body systems work in concert with each other. Dr. Doneen is going to teach you about your ARTERIAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM, how PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH AND BRAIN HEALTH are linked, and why it's important for those systems to function well so that you can improve your heart health.
Is there a DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE this week?
ABSOLUTELY!
And her message is simple…
If you want to LIVE LONGER, learn about your heart, and take care of it like your life depends on it.
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