The stats are clear. Our current approach to cardiovascular health is utterly failing. Could we have gotten core fundamentals completely wrong? What if the heart isn’t primarily a pump? Our guest this week discusses a different paradigm. One that better explains our current state and how anyone can optimize cardiovascular health.
Meet our guest
Dr. Stephen Hussey MS, DC is a Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner. He attained both his Doctorate of Chiropractic and Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States in Portland, OR. He is a health coach, speaker, and the author of two books on health; The Health Evolution: Why Understanding Evolution is the Key to Vibrant Health and Understanding The Heart: Surprising Insights Into The Evolutionary Origins Of Heart Disease - And Why It Matters. Dr. Hussey guides clients from around the world back to health by using the latest research and health attaining strategies. In his down time, he likes to be outdoors, play sports, read, write, and travel.
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Key takeaways
Cardiovascular health is about much more than the heart muscle
Infrared saunas (over traditional) are especially beneficial to the heart
Common cardio “aerobic” workouts can add oxidative stress burden and actually damage the heart

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Full episode show notes: mindbodypeak.com/84

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