The Energy Blueprint Podcast You DON'T have to die of heart disease! - Holistic cardiologist Dr. Jack Wolfson
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Dec 21, 2024 Dr. Jack Wolfson, a board-certified cardiologist and holistic health advocate, shares his transformative journey from conventional medicine to a lifestyle-focused approach to cardiology. The discussion highlights the myths surrounding cholesterol and emphasizes the importance of lipoprotein ratios in heart health. Wolfson critiques the reliance on medications like statins, advocating instead for dietary changes and natural supplements. He stresses the multifaceted causes of heart disease, including lifestyle and environmental factors, promoting a more integrated approach to holistic well-being.
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Career Shift To Holistic Cardiology
- Jack Wolfson left conventional cardiology after seeing repeated patient relapses and his father's unexplained decline.
- He opened Wolfson Integrative Cardiology in 2012 to focus on lifestyle and root causes.
Cholesterol Is Not The Enemy
- Cholesterol is essential and produced by the body for hormones, vitamin D, digestion, and brain function.
- LDL is a carrier for cholesterol; quality and particle metrics matter more than raw LDL number.
Use Advanced Lipid Testing
- Test advanced lipid markers like ApoB/ApoA ratio and LDL particle measures rather than just total LDL.
- Aim for an ApoB/ApoA ratio below 0.6 and check inflammation to assess true cardiovascular risk.