Real Integrative Medicine with Dr. Jordan Robertson ND

The biggest missed opportunity in women’s health (and it’s not your hormones for once).

Mar 28, 2024

Women's heart health is the number one health risk for women, often overlooked and misunderstood. The podcast discusses the importance of understanding the unique risk factors, navigating health conversations, and empowering women to prioritize their heart health. Personal experiences and expert insights shed light on the misconceptions and challenges faced by women in addressing their cardiovascular well-being.

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Women's heart health is the number one health risk, with specific factors like pregnancy history influencing status.

Empowerment and self-advocacy are vital in women's heart health, encouraging proactive steps and informed decisions.

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Importance of Preventative Heart Health for Women

Taking steps towards preventing cardiovascular disease is crucial for women, especially considering the specific risk factors like pregnancy history, premature menopause, and transitions during menopause. Even simple lifestyle changes like incorporating regular exercise, such as 20-minute walks, and following a plant-based diet can significantly benefit heart health. Women are encouraged to start early, advocate for themselves with healthcare providers, and prioritize their own well-being.

Recognizing Sex-Specific Risk Factors for Women's Health

01:22

Simplicity and Realism in Patient Care

01:46

Introduction

2min

Transition to Preventative Heart Health for Women

2min

Women's Heart Health and Misconceptions

27min

Navigating Women's Health Conversations with Healthcare Providers

3min

Importance of Communicating Pregnancy and Family History for Accurate Health Screening

2min

Empowering Women to Advocate for Their Health and Make Informed Choices

3min

If we ask a room full of women what their greatest health risk is they either can’t answer, or answer breast cancer.

If we ask people what a typical heart patient looks like, they often have an immediate vision of a man.

If we cram women’s health into a 7-minute health appointment, we probably aren’t asking her about her pregnancy history.

This, is the bad news of women’s heart health.

The good news is, we can change your path. If you listen to this conversation.

Heart health is a woman’s number one health risk, and oftentimes, she’s carrying around sex-specific risk factors (like pregnancy history) that influence her status. In this episode, I’m joined by Cardiac Nurse and Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Olivia Greenspan who shares her experience on both ends of the spectrum, and why she’s so passionate about teaching you the basics about heart health.

We cover the risk factors nobody has asked you about, how to approach your health care appointments and why you need to start making changes today.

Olivia practices in Ontario and you can find her on her website or on Instagram where she shares practical and pragmatic advice about women’s heart health, especially around menopause.

www.oliviagreenspan.ca

www.facebook.com/oliviagreenspannd/

IG - @droliviand