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Oftentimes when individuals get a copy of their echo results, they may see it say "diastolic dysfunction, grade I" phrase in their chart and are unsure what it means. Diastolic dysfunction means the heart has trouble relaxing and filling up with blood properly during the resting phase of the heartbeat. This can make it harder for the heart to fill its lower chambers with blood, leading to less blood being pumped out with each beat. 👉🏼 Certain conditions can increase the risk of developing diastolic dysfunction. These conditions include high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart attack, cardiomyopathy, and certain metabolic disorders. 👉🏼 Aging can contribute to this as well, however, many people have premature arterial aging where the stiffness and thickening of their arteries happen before it should, leading to earlier, more progressive heart disease and its complications. 👉🏼 The progression of diastolic dysfunction can lead to diastolic heart failure, arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, heightened cardiovascular event risk, pulmonary hypertension, and impaired exercise tolerance, which stresses the importance of timely intervention. ⭐️ In many instances, particularly when diastolic dysfunction is associated with conditions like high blood pressure, science based nutrition and lifestyle changes can be effective in improving diastolic function and preventing further deterioration.  These lifestyle modifications typically involve adopting a nutrient sufficient and focused heart-healthy diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, managing stress, and avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption. ⭐️ In my 6 week heart optimization group program, we discuss in great detail all about blood vessel optimization through science based nutrition. I equip you with the knowledge of understanding what is going on and how to improve blood flow and vascular tone to optimize blood pressure, arterial stiffness, and cardiovascular health.  ❤️ My next cohort begins on May 10th and I would love to have you! To secure your spot today, visit the link in bio or my website (www.entirelynourished.com) group coaching tab. #bloodpressure #bloodpressurecontrol #bloodpressuremonitor #bloodpressureproblems #bloodpressurecheck #bloodpressurehealth #bloodpressureculf #bloodpressuretest #lowerbloodpressure #lowerbloodpressurefoods #lowerbloodpressurenaturally #hypertensiontreamtent #hypertensiondiet #hypertensionmanagement #hypertensiontips #hypertensionsupport #hypertensionawareness #hypertension #hypertensionprevention #strokeprevention #transieentischemicattack #ministroke #heartattacksurvivor #heartattackprevention #hearthealthyfood #hearthealthyfoods #heartdisease #heartdiseaseawareness #preventandreverseheartdisease #heartdiseaseprevention

A coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan is a CT scan used to detect calcified plaque in the arteries. Its intention is to assess the risk of coronary artery disease in an individual, but it is often perceived as a death sentence.  ⁠ While it is common to live in fear after receiving a medical diagnosis such as a high CAC score, feeding words like these to yourself is not helpful: “Will it happen when I walk? “Will it happen if I eat? “Will it happen when I sleep?   ⁠ While your fear is common and valid, we need to take this as an opportunity to be more proactive in reducing your risk. I see individuals post heart attack that never took this test and if they they had, it may have reduced their chance of having a cardiovascular event.⁠ ⁠ It's important to become educated on what is going and what you can do to decrease your risk of complications given these circumstances. 1. No matter the diagnosis, no matter where you are in your heart health journey, we need to optimize your risk factors by looking to improve: blood pressure, lipid profile, inflammatory markers, blood sugar/insulin/hgA1c to stricter standards.⁠ ⁠ 2. We need to address the underlying root causes that make plaque unstable and promotes more plaque in the arteries (this includes insulin resistance, oxidative stress, blood vessel dysfunction, inflammation).⁠ ⁠ 3. We need to achieve a nutrient sufficient diet, improve sleep quality and quantity, manage stress and health anxiety, etc. to help address the above.⁠ ⁠ ❤️ No matter where you are in your heart health journey, we must act now to reduce your risk of cardiovascular issues!⁠ ⁠ ⚠️ Googling can put you down a health anxiety rabbit hole that can do more harm than good (plus it may also populate a million ads for supplements that are enticing and may do more harm than good).⁠ ⁠ ❤️ In my 6 week heart optimization group program, I spend the time to explain the WHY behind my recommendations to empower you with an action plan going forward.⁠ ⁠ 👉🏼 To secure your spot, enroll for my July 12th group. Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/e5eigZgA ⭐️ Join my email list for a bonus offer for this cohort: https://lnkd.in/eAEbtf_E #heartdisease #heartdiseaseprevention #highcalciumscore #atherosclerosis #coronaryarterydisease #hearthealthydiet

Happy #WellnessWednesday! Gut health is crucial for overall well-being. This insightful article from the AMA shares expert tips on improving your gut health through diet, hydration, and lifestyle choices. Learn how small changes can make a big difference in your digestive health and overall wellness. #GutHealth #HealthyLiving #OneVillage" Read more about improving gut health: AMA - Improving Gut Health

I often hear people say to me “my doctor told me I will die if I don’t take a statin, and now I am confused because I read online that it may increase my calcium score.”⁠ ⁠ ⚠️ While statins can be a part of the picture and be life saving for some, this type of language is not conducive to helping anyone.⁠ ⁠ ⭐️ It is important that you surround yourself with qualified healthcare professionals who will explain the situation to you fully so you can understand it and then make a more grounded decision for your health. ⁠ ⁠ 👉🏼 Statins may help stabilize soft plaque meaning it may cause the soft plaque in the arteries to harden. Since the calcium score only detects hardened plaque, the calcium score will rise in this event. ⁠ ⁠ There are many tactics that can help stabilize soft plaque and prevent complications from atherosclerosis and heart disease - and it should always include science based nutrition. ⁠ ⁠ ⭐️ If you are looking for a supportive environment that encourages questions, does not push supplements or a one sized fits all solution, and is there to educate, empower, and help you implement science based nutrition for optimal heart health, consider joining my 6 week heart optimization group program.⁠ ⁠ ❤️ I am here fore you and I would love to help guide you on your heart health journey.⁠ ⁠ 💫 My next program begins on Friday, July 12th and spots are VERY limited! Secure your spot today here: https://lnkd.in/e5eigZgA ⁠ *payment plan options are available.⁠ ⁠ Feel free to message with me with any questions. #coronaryarterydisease #coronaryheartdisease #coronaryangiography #coronarycalciumscore #heartattack #heartattacksurvivor #heartattackprevention #heartattackrecovery #hearthealth #hearthealthy #hearthealthydiet #hearthealthawareness #hearthealthyliving #highcalciumscore #hearthealthyrecipes #heartdisease #heartdiseaseawareness #heartdiseaseprevention #heartdiseasesurvivor #heartdiseasewarrior #heartdiseasesupport #highcholesterol #cardiacbypasssurgery #cardiacrehab #cardiacsurgery #cardiacdiet #heartfailureawareness #heartfailure #heartfailuresurvivor #heartfailurediet

When we talk about science based nutrition for heart attack prevention, we are talking about addressing all potential causes of heart disease. ⁠ ⁠ We are aiming to:⁠ - Stabilize existing plaque ⁠ - Prevent promotion of more plaque formation⁠ - Improve blood vessel health so your heart can do its job better and more efficiently⁠ - Avoid heart failure and its progression⁠ ⁠ We are also looking at optimizing: ⁠ - Cardiometabolic labs (all of them matter - from lipids, LDL, apoB, triglycerides to hgA1c, glucose to inflammatory markers like hsCRP, and uric acid, etc)⁠ - Underlying inflammation, whether from gut issues to abdominal centered weight, etc.⁠ - Exercise aptitude and stamina⁠ - Nutrient adequacy - getting all the nutrients you need for your body to do its job without straining any organs⁠ - Blood pressure and vascular health to keep arteries healthy and happy⁠ - Energy balance to ensure proper weight management ⁠ ⁠ ❤️ And when we take this comprehensive approach, we are truly reducing your risk of heart attacks and strokes! ⁠ ⁠ ⭐️ Join me in my next 6 week heart optimization group program on July 12th where I dive into the science based nutrition to optimize your heart health. It includes 6 weeks of live lectures (that are also recorded if you cannot make it live) along with a private community and group where you can get all your questions answered and you can start implementing these strategies to reduce your risk!⁠ ⁠ ⭐️ I’ve decided to add an extra special bonus for anyone that joins my next 6 week heart optimization group program and I’ll be sharing more details about that with my email list soon. ⁠ ⁠ ❤️ Wanna be the first to find out? Join my email list here: https://lnkd.in/eAEbtf_E #atherosclerosis #bloodvessels #inflammation #heartdisease #heartattacksurvivor #heartattack #plaque #coronaryarterydisease #heartdiseaseawareness #heartdiseaseprevention #heartattackprevention #calciumheartscan #cardiovasculardisease #cardiovascularhealth #highbloodpressure #highbloodpressurediet #highcholesterol #highbloodsugar #hearthealthydiet #hearthealth #hearthealthawareness #hearthealthyliving #highcholesteroldiet #highcholesterolproblems #cholesterollowering #cholesterolcontrol #cholesterolawareness #cardiacrehab #cardiacrehabilitation #cardiacbypass

Check out this comprehensive guide on Lifesnipet featuring 15 effective ways to love your liver. From simple lifestyle adjustments to mindful dietary choices, discover how you can support your liver’s well-being and optimize your overall health. Don’t miss out on these valuable insights—your liver will thank you for it! #LiverHealth #WellnessTips #HealthyLiving

In a recent episode featuring Dr. Peter Attia, a physician renowned for his expertise in healthspan and lifespan, the conversation delves into the NAD pathway and its implications for aging and overall health. Dr. Attia discusses the potential benefits of supplements such as NAD, NMN, and NR, addressing their safety, bioavailability, and various administration methods. The episode also highlights ongoing research into longevity and evaluates whether these supplements, along with others like rapamycin and resveratrol, can effectively extend lifespan. Furthermore, Dr. Attia shares insights into personal supplement regimens, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle factors—such as sleep, nutrition, and exercise—in promoting longevity. The discussion also touches on the validity of biological age tests and examines the relationship between normal radiation levels and cancer risk. Listeners can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the efficacy of longevity-focused supplements and the lifestyle behaviors that contribute to disease prevention and enhanced quality of life. #Healthspan #Lifespan #Longevity #NAD #Supplements #Wellness ---------------------- Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eWCHN2sf

We need to be focusing on the nutrients that you need to ADD to your diet for optimal heart health. One of the many nutrients is Zinc. Several studies show that low zinc levels are correlated with lower cardiac function. ⁠ ⁠ Why may this be? ⁠ ⁠ 1️⃣ Zinc has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which help protect the heart and blood vessels from damage caused by oxidative stress and inflammation.⁠ ⁠ 
2️⃣ Zinc reduces the activity of certain molecules involved in cell death processes, such as caspase-3 and TNF-α, preventing the death of vascular and myocardial cells.⁠ ⁠ 3️⃣ Zinc also plays a role in regulating the contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle by influencing membrane channels that control the movement of calcium ions, which are essential for proper heart function.⁠ ⁠ ⭐️ The Recommended Dietary Allowance for adults is 8mg/day for women and 11mg for men. Some studies suggest that adults above 80 years old may need higher amounts for heart health.⁠ ⁠ ⚠️ Caution with taking a Zinc supplement for more than 14 days as it can compete with Copper metabolism, leading to a decline in immune function. ⁠ ⁠ 💫 For more heart disease prevention tips, be sure to subscribe to my email list here: https://lnkd.in/eAEbtf_E ⁠ ❤️ To learn more about science based nutrition, consider joining my next 6 week heart optimization group program that begins on March 22nd. More information can be found on my website at www.entirelynourished.com.⁠ ⁠ Study reference: https://lnkd.in/eKag_Ha3 #highcholesterol #highbloodpressure #highcalciumscore #lowercholesterol #lowerbloodpressure #heartdiseaseprevention #cholesteroldiet #hearthealthydiet #cardiacdiet #cholesteroltips #lowerbloodpressurenaturally #heartattackrecovery #cardiacbypasssurgery #cardiacrehab #heartdiseaseawareness #heartattacksurvivor #atherosclerosis #lowcholesterol #foodovermedicine #cardiacbypasss #hearthealth #hearthealthy #antiinflammatory #antiinflammatorydiet #coronaryarterydisesae #heartdiseasesupport #cardiacsurgery #heartsurgerysurvivor #heartattackprevention #heartdisease

Healthy aging involves maintaining physical and mental health and function throughout the lifespan, often through lifestyle modifications such as exercise, healthy eating, and stress reduction. On the other hand, inflammaging refers to chronic, low-grade inflammation that accelerates the aging process. It is associated with a range of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, hormonal imbalance, and degeneration of discs leading to neck and back pain. Unhealthy diets, characterized by high intake of saturated fats, sugar, and processed foods, can contribute to inflammaging by promoting oxidative stress and inflammation in the body. This chronic inflammation can lead to the development of age-related diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative disorders causing neck and back pain and reducing overall mobility. Click to continue reading : https://lnkd.in/gvKmJYZG

Since it is #WorldDiabetesDay it prompted me to look at my own journey and share with you some of my successes. There have been both ups & downs, but at this point, having done a lot of my own work I have been quite successful in making changes to improve my health. Some of these include taking fewer meds, modifying my eating & exercise habits, & understanding the physiology behind the disease. All of these have resulted in a significant improvement in my blood results. In this post I’ve pulled out a number of my top tips for anyone struggling with diabetes, I hope you find them useful. ➡️ Visit a functional medicine practitioner. I visited Debbie Lewis a few years ago which was my turning point. She offered me advice, conducted thorough investigations, and helped me take charge of my body. ➡️ Take responsibility for your health & well-being, this includes owning your health problems & seeking professional treatment if needed. I did a lot of research about this and landed on Jason Fung's book called The Diabetes Code, which played a significant role in reversing my diabetes.  ➡️ Be mindful of the foods you eat. Although many believe that genetics plays a role in diabetes, it has more to do with the foods we consume, the lifestyle we lead, and our approach to life. Nutrition is a big one to understand, what we have been told about healthy eating is filled with misinformation. I have relied heavily on the recipes from the Ketogenic Kitchen.  ➡️ Closely monitor your condition. Whilst many people diagnosed with diabetes will monitor their condition and do their yearly evaluations, i.e. visual checks, blood pressure, HbA1c readings, neuropathy tests, these might not be enough to ensure a successful outcome. I advocate closely monitoring your condition on a day-to-day basis, paying attention to the symptoms you experience, weight gain, headaches, these will indicate whether you need to make adjustments or changes. I wear a monitor full time and it has helped me to understand which foods I need to avoid, what causes my glucose to spike, I back it up with finger pricks to assess the accuracy. ➡️ Do your research. It's not uncommon for us to turn to medical professionals when we have a question about our health. After all, GPs are there to assist us. However, they don't always have the answers. With this in mind, it's important to do your own research. Though you may be tempted to go by whatever your doctor says because of their status, looking further afield and seeking other sources of information can be beneficial. Remember everyone is different and will need a more bespoke program to follow.  After almost a decade of researching, seeking guidance, and trying various treatments, I am on the road to recovery, I originally had an HbA1c of 18.7, and my latest blood test demonstrates I am prediabetic at 7.2. It did not come easily but it is achievable. I hope that by sharing these tips, you will be able to take charge and lead a healthier life.