

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 Dr. Stephen Hussey.
14 snips Dec 9, 2023
Dr. Stephen Hussey, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, dives deep into the often-misunderstood world of heart health. He discusses the heart-water connection, revealing how structured water impacts vascular function and atherosclerosis. Hussey also traces the historical roots of heart disease and the importance of modern practices like gratitude. He emphasizes nitric oxide's role in heart metabolism and challenges conventional beliefs about dietary fats and heart function. Tune in for unconventional insights that could change your approach to cardiovascular health!
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Heart's Purpose
- The heart is not simply a forceful pressure propulsion pump.
- Early heart researchers doubted its size and capacity to push blood throughout the body.
Ancient Heart Disease
- Heart disease was found in ancient Egyptian mummies, suggesting a link to their grain-heavy diet.
- An ancient document, the Ebers Papyrus, describes symptoms resembling a heart attack.
Naked Mole Rat & Stress Response
- The naked mole rat's unique stress response and ability to use fructose for energy are relevant to heart health.
- Mammals evolved a split vagus nerve enabling a stress response without organ shutdown.