A Root-Cause Approach to YOUR CardioMetabolic Wellness
Let's Talk About Your Heart
Atherosclerosis: The Chronic Inflammatory Condition
Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, is an inflammatory-associated condition and the primary cause of cardiovascular disease. Modifiable lifestyle factors, such as stress, smoking, diet, exercise and toxic burden, will all increase the inflammatory burden and affect the speed at which atherosclerosis progresses.
- The heart is the hardest working muscle in your body, and it needs a constant supply of nutrients and oxygen.
- Each time the heart contracts, nutrients and oxygen are transported by blood through the arteries to different parts of the heart.
- These constant contractions cause the arteries to experience a high level of stress.
- Over time, this stress, combined with other lifestyle factors and genetics, can cause atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries and thickening of the arterial wall.
- Atherosclerosis effects millions of people each year and is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease. But with the right lifestyle modifications, you can help slow down the onset of atherosclerosis and take care of your heart.
Lifestyle Medicine: The Ultimate Anti-Inflammatory
Personalized Nutrition
- Limit sugar
- Avoid processed foods
- Colorful, diverse vegetables and fruit daily, > 9 servings
- Plant-focused
- Anti-inflammatory
- Gut-health
- Personalized to YOU
Daily Physical Activity
- Five to Seven days per week, > 30 minutes
- Moderate intensity exercise
- Include strength training
- Continuous movement throughout the daily
- Minimize sitting
- Optimized based on personal preferences and genetics
Stress Management
- Commit to a plan
- Practice deep breathing and meditation
- Practice good sleep habits
- Take at least one 10-minute walk each day, preferably in nature
- Heart rate variability
- Vagal tone
Environmental Factors
- Avoid toxic cleaners and detergents
- Stop smoking
- Use natural personal care products
- Choose organic food whenever possible
- Utilize a HEPA filter at home
You Deserve to be in Control of Your Cardiovascular Health!!
Cardiovascular disease is largely preventable with personalized lifestyle medicine. There is a better way to reclaim your cardiovascular health. A way in which you are empowered to play an active role in your health and wellness. You can be in control of your cardiovascular health, reverse your cardiovascular risk factors, and restore your wellness.
