In this eye-opening episode of Motivated Endeavors, we sit down with renowned heart surgeon, Dr. Philip Ovadia. Despite being at the forefront of treating heart disease, Dr. Ovadia urges us to stay off his operating table. He shares his insights on the alarming rise of heart disease rates, the misalignment of the current medical system, and the outdated nutritional guidelines that are contributing to the problem. Dr. Ovadia also takes us through his personal journey of transformation, shedding light on the importance of metabolic health in combating heart disease. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to take control of their health and challenge conventional beliefs about nutrition and the medical industry.

Timestamps:

00:03:42 - Rise of heart disease in the 1950s.
00:04:08 - Ubiquity of heart disease.
00:05:06 - Cultural normalization of sickness.
00:05:21 - Conventional wisdom on heart health.
00:06:17 - Healthcare system's focus on treatment over prevention.
00:07:01 - Competing theories: fat vs. sugar in heart disease.
00:26:41 - Impact of AI on healthcare.
00:30:14 - Rise of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
00:30:36 - Need for reexamination of US dietary guidelines.
00:34:11 - Influence of the pharmaceutical industry on healthcarStay Off My Operating Table: A Heart Surgeon's Plea with Dr. Phillip Ovadia

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