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Reduce Inflammation to Prevent Heart Disease Ever felt a bit bored by the cholesterol talk related to heart health? Well, get ready for a twist. Recent studies indicate that inflammation might be just as key in battling heart disease. It’s been found that fighting inflammation, even if cholesterol levels stay the same, decreases heart attack and stroke risks significantly. In the JUPITER study, older adults with high inflammation but normal cholesterol, who took statins, saw less heart attacks and strokes1. Another trial, CANTOS, showed a 15% drop in heart attacks or strokes for those with a prior heart attack and high inflammation after using an anti-inflammatory drug1. Their need for big heart surgeries also decreased by 30%, pointing out the power of fighting inflammation1. Key Takeaways Inflammation is key in heart disease development. Lowering it reduces heart attack and stroke risks. Studies show working on inflammation, even if cholesterol isn’t changed, greatly cuts heart disease risk. Changing lifestyle habits like quitting smoking, keeping a healthy weight, and regular exercise can lessen inflammation and boost heart health. Eating an anti-inflammatory diet, with foods like fruits, veggies, nuts, and fatty fish, also helps cut inflammation. Drugs such as statins and anti-inflammatory medicines help manage inflammation and lower heart disease chances. #heartdisease #diabetes #hearthealth #health #heart #cardiology #heartattack #cancer #healthylifestyle #highbloodpressure #hearthealthy #cardiologist #stroke #doctor #nutrition #healthy 

Reduce Inflammation to Prevent Heart Disease Ever felt a bit bored by the cholesterol talk related to heart health? Well, get ready for a twist. Recent studies indicate that inflammation might be just as key in battling heart disease. It’s been found that fighting inflammation, even if cholesterol levels stay the same, decreases heart attack and stroke risks significantly. In the JUPITER study, older adults with high inflammation but normal cholesterol, who took statins, saw less heart attacks and strokes1. Another trial, CANTOS, showed a 15% drop in heart attacks or strokes for those with a prior heart attack and high inflammation after using an anti-inflammatory drug1. Their need for big heart surgeries also decreased by 30%, pointing out the power of fighting inflammation #inflammation #health #wellness #healthylifestyle #guthealth #nutrition #arthritis #pain #weightloss #fitness #cbd #painrelief #healthy #anxiety #chronicpain #diabetes #antiinflammatory 

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is underdiagnosed and undertreated, which is a big disservice to preventive heart attack risk reduction. PAD is a vascular disease that leads to narrowing and potential blockage of the arteries outside of the heart and brain, particularly in the abdominal aorta, iliac, and lower extremity arteries. Plaque buildup, atherosclerosis, in these arteries, is the most common cause of PAD.  When the lower extremity arteries are narrowed due to having too much artery clogging cholesterol in the blood vessels, it can lead to leg pain called claudication. Claudication typically presents as leg pain, discomfort, tightness, cramping when walking, or burning in the calf, thigh, hip or buttocks that happens at a similar level of walking day to day, disappears when standing for several minutes ,and happens again when walking resumes. Many times people notice it when they see a change in their inability to walk as fast or as long as usual. If you have symptoms of PAD, please ask your doctor for further assessment. Untreated PAD can also lead to limb amputation. Some MODIFIABLE risk factors include: smoking (4x increased risk), diabetes (1.5-4x increased risk), high cholesterol (2x increased risk), high blood pressure (2.5-4x increased risk), metabolic syndrome, and high inflammatory markers. ⭐️In order to PREVENT and properly manage peripheral artery disease, we must take a PROACTIVE approach to optimize your cardiometabolic risk factors and take care of your blood vessel health. ❤️ A science based heart healthy nutrition and lifestyle plan is imperative to optimize blood flow and arterial stiffness to manage cardiovascular disease. It includes addressing these above cardiometabolic risk factors and implementing a diet that addresses inflammation through ADDING in foods.  💫 In my 6 week heart optimization group program, we discuss a truly heart healthy diet that improves heart and blood vessel health - no matter where you are in your heart journey - to help you live a long and healthy life without health complications. 👉🏼 My next program begins on July 12th and spots are limited! Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/e5eigZgA #coronaryarterydisease #coronaryheartdisease #peripheralarterydisease #coronarycalciumscore #heartattack #heartattacksurvivor #heartattackprevention #heartattackrecovery #hearthealth #hearthealthy #hearthealthydiet #hearthealthawareness #hearthealthyliving #highcalciumscore #hearthealthyrecipes #heartdisease #heartdiseaseawareness #heartdiseaseprevention #peripheralarterydiseaseawareness #peripheralarterydiseasetreatment #heartdiseasesupport #highcholesterol #cardiacbypasssurgery #cardiacrehab #cardiacsurgery #cardiacdiet #heartfailureawareness #heartfailure #heartfailuresurvivor #heartfailurediet

🌿💓 Discover the Surprising Connection Between Gut Health and Heart Health! Did you know that the health of your gut can significantly impact your heart? Cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of death globally, may be influenced by our gut microbiota. ➡️ Dive deeper into this intriguing connection and understand how your gut health can be a key to a healthier heart. Read more in this insightful article - https://lnkd.in/g_fT2u7z #GutHealth #HeartHealth #Probiotics #JindalNaturecure #WellnessJourney

Science has proven that chronic, low-grade inflammation can turn into a silent killer that contributes to cardiovas­cular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes and other conditions. The fact that three out of five people around the world die from a disease linked to inflammation raises serious red flags. Thankfully, there is plenty you can do to fight back. Step #1: Eat to beat inflammation. The three best diet choices—plus essential food “do’s and don’ts” to help suppress inflammation levels. Step #2: Get moving! Fighting Inflammation reveals how much aerobic exercise (surprisingly little!)it takes to lower inflammation levels—and how too much exercise may actually provoke an inflammatory response. Step #3: Manage your weight. Discover the simple strategies to help you zero in on reducing abdominal fat—the kind that produces pro-inflammatory chemicals. For example, you’ll learn surprising no-pain secrets to help reduce sugar in your diet. Step #4: Get enough sleep. Inadequate sleep not only robs you of energy and productivity it also elevates inflammation—which is especially hazardous to heart health. Fighting Inflammation reveals 4 simple steps to help you get a healthier and more refreshing night’s sleep! Step #5: Stop smoking. Kicking the habit can result in a dramatic reduction in inflammation levels within just a few weeks, experts say. Step #6: Limit alcohol use. When it comes to inflammation, alcohol can be either your friend or foe. Step #7: Conquer chronic stress. Chronic stress can spark the development of inflammation and cause flare-ups of problems like rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease, depression and inflammatory bowel disease. Fighting Inflammation reveals 10 powerful ways to help lower unhealthy stress. Whether you’re aiming to prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, dementia, or other conditions connected to chronic inflammation, the sooner you incorporate these seven steps into your life, the better! Don't wait!

Chronic inflammation and health   Chronic low-level inflammation has become a prevalent health problem and is the root of many common chronic and degenerative diseases. By keeping stress levels low, exercising, and consuming a healthy diet (low-inflammation diet) one can reduce the risk of living with chronic/lifestyle diseases.  #HealthyLiving #HealthyAgeing #Lifestylemedicine https://lnkd.in/gEUTUxs8

Midnight Snackers Beware: New Study Links Meal Timing to Heart Health🌜🍕 Recent research in the NutriNet-Santé Cohort study reveals intriguing links between meal timings and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks (https://lnkd.in/djD67UsZ). Key takeaways: 1.) Delaying the first meal of the day correlates with a higher overall CVD risk. 🕗 2.) Late dinners (after 9 PM) significantly elevate cerebrovascular disease risks. 🌙 3.) Longer nighttime fasting might lower cerebrovascular disease risks. 🌌 4.) These patterns are notably more pronounced in women. This study highlights the potential impact of meal timings on heart health, suggesting a preventative role in cardiovascular diseases. #NutritionScience #CardiovascularHealth #MealTimingResearch

Having diabetes doesn’t just mean you suffer from the direct consequences of diabetes. It also means opening the door to a host of other diseases. Luckily, this means that, by controlling diabetes, people can dramatically lower the risk of heart and kidney diseases. A new study highlights the power of sustained lifestyle changes in not only managing type 2 diabetes but significantly lowering the risk of serious chronic conditions. According to the study, “The lifestyle changes that contribute to diabetes remission, including weight loss, increased exercise, and a healthier diet, can improve multiple cardiovascular risk factors, like obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and inflammation.” Proactive health management is crucial–and lifestyle change is a powerful tool. Changing behavior is difficult, but can transform patient outcomes in diabetes and beyond. Use the free January AI app to gain insights into how much carb and fat you’re consuming (reduce over time) and how much fiber and protein you’re getting (increase over time).  Just take a picture and #DiabetesRemission #HeartHealth #ChronicDiseasePrevention #LifestyleChange #prevention #precisionnutrition #foodismedicine #foodasmedicine #prediabetes #type2diabetes

The American Heart Association released a report last week that more than 6 in 10 U.S. adults will have some type of cardiovascular disease by 2050.⁠ ⁠ It is important to understand that cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term for many conditions, including coronary heart disease (including heart attack), arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation), valvular disease, congenital heart disease, heart failure, stroke, and hypertension.⁠ ⁠ What is important to note is there is a suspected decline in high cholesterol, the other risk factors are expected to increase, particularly:⁠ a) High blood pressure from 51.2% in 2020 to 61% in 2025.⁠ b) Obesity from 43.1% to 60.6%⁠ c) Diabetes from 16.3% to 26.8%⁠ ⁠ ⭐️ Research shows that 80-90% of heart disease is preventable through science based nutrition! ⁠ ⁠ ⭐️ We CAN and NEED to address these all risk factors through science based nutrition!⁠ ⁠ ⭐️ Join me in changing these projected statistics and take action NOW to avoid cardiovascular disease and/or its complications in the future. ⁠ ⁠ ❤️ I created my 6 week heart optimization group program to help you protect your heart from all of these conditions. ⁠ ⁠ In this program, I give you the tools and strategies to optimize your heart health and function, and reduce your risk of heart disease and its complications. We discuss in detail what is happening in the arteries and how we can mitigate the underlying causes of heart disease - from inflammation, insulin resistance, endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, lipid optimization, etc. - through science based nutrition.⁠ ⁠ ❤️ If you are looking for support on your heart health journey, join my next group program that starts on July 12th! ⁠ ⁠ Enrollment is open, and is filled on a first come, first serve basis.⁠ Enroll here: https://lnkd.in/e5eigZgA If you haven't joined my email list, be sure to here: https://lnkd.in/eAEbtf_E #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

How does inflammation play a role in atherosclerosis?⁠ ⁠ Atherosclerosis, the process of artery narrowing due to plaque buildup, features two distinct plaque types. Soft plaques, with lipid-rich cores and thin caps, are prone to rupture, leading to sudden blockages and acute cardiovascular events. While hardened plaques, with more calcification and thicker caps, are in the more advanced stage of plaque formation and tend to be more stable but can still restrict blood flow, contributing to chronic complications over time.⁠ ⁠ Let’s discuss how inflammation influences both types of plaques:⁠ ⁠ 1. Promotion of plaque: Chronic inflammation within the arterial walls triggers an immune response that leads to the accumulation of cholesterol and immune cells, contributing to the formation of these plaques. ⁠ 2. Inducing instability in plaque: Inflammation within plaques can weaken their structure by increasing the activity of enzymes that break down the fibrous cap covering the plaque. This weakening can lead to plaque rupture, triggering blood clot formation and sudden blockages in arteries, which can cause heart attacks or strokes. Additionally, inflammation can make the plaque more prone to rupture by increasing its vulnerability to being eroded by circulating immune cells and substances in the blood.⁠ ⁠ ⭐️We can and need to reduce inflammation through science based, targeted nutrition and lifestyle changes. Ideally achieving hsCRP less than 1mg/dL.⁠ ⁠ ❤️ In my 6 week heart optimization, we discuss how to prevent the progression of atherosclerosis and how to optimize your heart health through science based nutrition. ⁠ ⁠ 👉🏼 I devote an entire lecture and week on inflammation in my 6 week group program - we discuss the how, what, and why to implement science based nutrition strategies together.⁠ ⁠ To secure your spot in my next 6 week heart optimization group program, enroll today: https://lnkd.in/e5eigZgA #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