1. I have AF and l have medication but sometimes in the middle of my sleep, I feel irregular heartbeats – is this something to be worried about? what is the cause of this? Is there anything I can do to help this?
2. Once the aortic valve starts leaking, is there a time frame before complete failure? Assuming no surgeries.
3. What health problems are associated with hypertension?
4. What is the proper way to take your blood pressure?
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Did you know that heart break can lead to heart disease?
Many die of heart attack with no plaque – and 50% who die of a heart attack have normal cholesterol.
Arterial flexibility is the key!
If your stress level increases it can create a tear leading to heart attack.
So we want to regulate stress levels- challenge is how we RESPOND to the stress in our life. HealCircles.org is a new social network to release stress, come join us!
A most contributing factor to heart disease in men is testosterone. But giving testosterone is not the answer, its that he is not making enough. Every man who has a heart attack has low testosterone.
High cortisol inhibits digestion, immune system and can cause high blood pressure.
Generally, a year and a half after a big emotional and unresolved situation such as divorce, child, death, job change, etc can lead to health issues if unresolved. Learning how to deal with stress is the key to heart health.
Key insight into how men and women can be heart health?
For men – Heart opens when you feel successful in helping others.
For women- When you feel successful in getting the love and support they need.
As a woman, if you are feeling unsupported, you have more adrenalin and cortisol and lesser estrogen and progesterone. Worst, the more women complain the worst it gets as it becomes a habit.
Key insight is don’t verbalize the negative but you can share the emotions. Just don’t share based on the expectation of change.
Complaining is a habit you want to break. We can even get addicted to complaining. The key is not to ignore the feelings, but share them with people who are not the target of feelings.
Women before menopause require 10 times more estrogen than men. That means women need to talk 10 times more than men to share their emotions! Women need to share their frustrations or disappointments to increase their estrogen.
How to share the right way:
“You know, the other day with this happened, I had a lot of feelings come up. It’s not a big deal but I just want you to know about it ….”
I was disappointed or frustrated … key is to add emotions as opposed to statements like “you don’t care”.
The key to any communication is to start with the phrase- this is not a big deal, just take it into consideration. Anything else, he will defend himself. Learn to minimize and speak emotions.
For men, when they get upset, this is not the time for them to talk to their spouse. The goal is lower estrogen and increasing testosterone.
She will feel like she is your mother or she will shut down.
When men talk about negative feelings their estrogen will go up!
Men need to do something that makes them feel successful. They need to forget about their problems to get their testosterone up.
When they do something they are good at their hormones go up, which is great! Men should not show emotions unless talking to a therapist who is going to analyze and support them.
For women, anytime they do things that they enjoy doing, feel safe doing, their cortisol and adrenalin will go down.
For men, anytime they do something difficult.
For men, retirement means 2 to 3 years to a heart attack, according to statistics. It’s very important for a man to do a job that they feel good about, overcome a challenge, feel needed!
A simple impactful change is to go on a “complaining fast”. Stop trying to elicit sympathy from others. “Poor me” is addictive, and releases the wrong hormones.
You want an attitude of sharing and letting go, instead of festering.
This makes a huge difference in lowering cortisol and keeping us heart healthy!
How we regulate and respond to stress determines our heart health.
Men and woman respond differently.
Heart disease in men is owing to low testosterone.
Heart disease in woman is due to high stress levels.
Stress hormone.
– Inhibit Digestion
– Inhibit Immune System
– Elevate Blood pressure
How can you bring love into your life?
Decreasing stress and cortisol levels.
For men their hearts open when they are successful in helping others.
On the other hand a woman’s heart opens when she is successful in getting the love support she needs.
Try not verbalize negative complaints to your loved ones. It raises dopamine which can be quite addictive.
The more the complaints the worse life becomes.
Men need high testosterone. Stress raises estrogen.
Any time a man has difficult challenge something he’s good at and enjoys doing he’s testosterone goes up.
Woman need balance in their estrogen and progesterone, stress increases testosterone.
A woman’s level is in balance when she does. something she’s enjoys loves and feels safe.
Learning to deal with our emotions and stress is the key to heart health.
Dr. John Gray, BIO
Dr. John Gray is the author of the most well-known and trusted relationship book of all time, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. USA Today listed his book as one of the top 10 most influential books of the last quarter century. In hardcover, it was the #1 best selling book of the 1990s. Dr. Gray’s books are translated into approximately 45 languages in more than 100 countries and continues to be a bestseller.
Dr. Gray has written over 20 books. His most recent book is Beyond Mars and Venus: new relationship skills for our complex modern world. His Mars/Venus book series has forever changed the way men and women view their relationships.
John helps men and women better understand and respect their differences in both personal and professional relationships. His approach combines specific communication techniques with healthy, nutritional choices that create the brain and body chemistry for lasting health, happiness and romance.
His many books, blogs and free online workshops at MarsVenus.com provide practical insights to improve relationships at all stages of life and love. An advocate of health and optimal brain function, he also provides natural solutions for overcoming depression, anxiety and stress to support increased energy, libido, hormonal balance and better sleep.
He has appeared repeatedly on Oprah, as well as on The Dr. Oz Show, TODAY, CBS This Morning, Good Morning America, and others. He has been profiled in Time, Forbes, USA Today, and People. He was also the subject of a three hour special hosted by Barbara Walters.
John Gray lives in Northern California, where for 34 years he happily shared his life with his beautiful wife, Bonnie, until her passing in 2018. They have three grown daughters and four grandchildren. He is an avid follower of his own health and relationship advice.
LET’S TALK HEALTH
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Check out this video on what is blood pressure, why should you care, how to measure it correctly and what is the number to worry about! Also how to control and lower your blood pressure.
All about Statins with Leading Cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn
What are statins, why are they prescribed, what do they do, the dangers and when not to take them. Also the alternatives to Statins with Leading cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn for Heart Health Circle www.healcircle.org/heart
All about Cholesterol with Leading Cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn
What is cholesterol, why should you monitor it, what is the safe and dangerous range, what about the new numbers, how to lower it safely. Check out Healcircle.org/heart for how to be and stay heart healthy for life!
Top Tips for your Heart Health – by Cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn
How can you be heart-healthy and not a victim of the #1 killer in America- heart disease? Check out this video by Dr. Joel Kahn to learn more about numbers to track, preventative health steps and more! Then join us at Healcircle.org/heart to get heart-healthy for life! We are waiting 🙂
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3. The new BP range and which is the real number to watch
4. The #1 thing we can all do from home
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February is Heart Health Month, the perfect time to learn about your risk for heart disease and what you can do to protect the organ that pumps your body around the clock. Did you know that heart disease is not just happening to older adults? It’s happening to younger folks too!
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Ann Marie Chiasson, MD, MPH, is the Interim Director of the Fellowship at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and is board-certified in Integrative Medicine and Family Medicine. Dr. Chiasson has a long standing interest in traditional energy healing traditions and has extensive experience exploring energy medicine and alternative healing practices including time spent with Mayan shamanic healers and psychic surgeons in the Yucatan peninsula. She is the author of Energy Healing- the Essentials of Self Care (Sounds True 2013,) co-author of Self-Healing with Energy Medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil (Sounds True 2009,) as well as multiple other academic and instructional publications on Energy Healing and Integrative Medicine. She teaches Integrative Medicine and Energy Medicine around the country and has also worked extensively as a Medical Director in hospice in Tucson and as an Integrative Family Medicine physician in Tucson and Canada.
LET’S TALK HEALTH
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Toe Tapping to Heal Anxiety, Pain & Inflammation with Dr. Ann Marie Chiasson
Toe Tapping has amazing benefits including a needle free acupuncture for the liver, stomach and spleen in terms of Chinese medicine. It’s like acupressure and works with the lymphatic flow. It also helps with restless leg syndrome and works really well if people do it on the bed before they sleep for five minutes. It works incredibly well for anxiety as well as grounding.
Get Instant Energy with this Simple Tapping with Dr. Ann Marie Chiasson
The quickest 2 minute “pick me up” you can do to recharge yourself! Do this first thing in the morning, right before an important meeting or exams, in the afternoon, right after getting bad news or anytime you’re feeling tired.
Back of the Heart Tapping for Energy with Dr. Ann Marie Chiasson
The most important spot for health! Tap your way to better emotions and health by patting this spot.
Heart Centered Meditation with Dr. Ann Marie Chiasson
Core meditation for healing and yet do simple that a child can do! From chemo and cancer to increasing telomere length, the heart center meditation may be the only exercise you need for better healing.
Healing the Gut, Allergies, Asthma, Pain, Autoimmune and more with Dr. Ann Marie Chiasson
Ann Marie Chiasson, MD, MPH, is the Interim Director of the Fellowship at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and is board-certified in Integrative Medicine and Family Medicine. Dr. Chiasson has a long standing interest in traditional energy healing traditions and has extensive experience exploring energy medicine and alternative healing practices including time spent with Mayan shamanic healers and psychic surgeons in the Yucatan peninsula. She is the author of Energy Healing- the Essentials of Self Care (Sounds True 2013,) co-author of Self-Healing with Energy Medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil (Sounds True 2009,) as well as multiple other academic and instructional publications on Energy Healing and Integrative Medicine. She teaches Integrative Medicine and Energy Medicine around the country and has also worked extensively as a Medical Director in hospice in Tucson and as an Integrative Family Medicine physician in Tucson and Canada.
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Check out this week’s health buzz and find out which common seed lowers blood pressure, should you eat quinoa or not, the 4 pantry foods to remove plaque naturally and reverse or prevent heart disease. Also check out what new research just came out on dairy and its link to cancer, especially prostate cancer.
Dr. Joel Kahn is a founder of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity in Michigan and the owner of GreenSpace Cafe. He is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Michigan School of Medicine and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Wayne State University of Michigan. His specialty is the prevention and reversal of heart disease (heart attacks, stroke) using lifestyle therapies. He is the author of over 150 scientific articles, hundreds of health articles, and 5 books. His first book is a national public TV special, Your Whole Heart Solution. His latest book is a #1 Amazon seller, The Plant-Based Solution.
LET’S TALK HEALTH
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Check out this week’s health report with leading Cardiologist Dr. Kahn on the great keto debate, lectins, libido, bacon, fasting, ProLon diet, fruit juices, pumpkins, keto and more! Each week he helps you figure out what health news to believe and which to blow away.
#1 LECTINS, BEANS & HEART HEALTH
#2 HOW TO UP YOUR LIBIDO AND SEXUAL PERFORMANCE?
#3 FRUIT JUICE – WHY THE BAD RAP?
#4 WHAT’S UP WITH PUMPKIN?
#5 IS BACON GOOD AGAIN?
#6 HOW NOT TO HAVE BERNIE SANDER’S HEART DRAMA
#7 THE GREAT KETO DEBATE
#8 PROLON AND FASTING MIMICKING DIET
Dr. Joel Kahn is a founder of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity in Michigan and the owner of GreenSpace Cafe. He is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Michigan School of Medicine and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Wayne State University of Michigan. He specialty is the prevention and reversal of heart disease (heart attacks, stroke) using lifestyle therapies. He is the author of over 150 scientific articles, hundreds of health articles, and 5 books. His first book is a national public TV special, Your Whole Heart Solution. His latest book is a #1 Amazon seller, The Plant-Based Solution.
I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy or heart failure after I gave birth to our firstborn in 2007. This came as a shock to me and my family. I had just had an emergency C-section.
We knew my blood count/hemoglobin was dangerously low at 6 grams per deciliter (normal range for women is between 12.0 and 15.5). But we had no idea that the pregnancy or the blood count had affected my heart.
My ejection fraction (EF), which is the amount of blood pumped out of the ventricles with each contraction, was less than 40% at the time (normal range for women is 55% – 75%). I was back in the hospital but my baby was not allowed to be in my care. I was emotionally and physically drained. I just wanted to be with my son.
My case was sent to the head of cardiology, and I will never forget what he said to me: “The practice of medicine is an art form, not just a science. I want to help reduce your stress and reunite you with your son as soon as possible. Let us help you.” I was refusing to take any medications as I did not want it to affect my ability to nurse my son.
His approach and manner calmed me. We worked out a treatment plan that would also allow me to continue to nurse my son. This quickly eliminated my stress levels, and the bonding time I had with my new baby helped my motivation to fight against heart failure. As soon as I was able to, I pushed myself to walk, to do some deep breathing exercises, and to meditate. Within a week, I was released from the hospital, but I had to continue taking medications.
At home, with the support of my husband and parents, I was able to rest and spend time with my newborn baby. My father kept telling me that I had to beat this for my son. I was too young; I had too much to fight for. I embarked on a diet, exercise and meditation regime. I started with telling myself every day how grateful I was to be alive and to have this beautiful baby. I felt like I was the luckiest new mom – I had the support of both my partner and my parents. I stayed positive and was certain I would recover.
I was on maternity leave for 4 months. I wanted a clean bill of health by the time I started working again, but it took longer than that to recover fully. However, I kept at the diet, light exercise, and meditation regimen.
I incorporated green veggies, good fats like avocado, and dates to help increase my hemoglobin. I also started taking iron infusions to help increase my iron levels and hemoglobin. Exercise and mediation helped keep my stress levels low. I took the time to be present at the moment, practicing positive reinforcement. I cherished every moment I spent with our son. Six months later, my EF had improved to the point where it was almost normal. I was overjoyed! I was hopeful. A few months later, in 2008, we realized that I was expecting once more. Given my experience with the earlier pregnancy, the doctors were concerned. However, with the help of modern medicine, diet, light exercise and meditation, I was able to go through another pregnancy and keep my heart from a relapse.
We are blessed with two healthy kids, and over time, my heart failure has fully recovered. Don’t let anyone tell you that can’t recover from heart failure. I’m living proof that you can.
If you’re like me, you are super confused with all the health news coming out daily! What to believe and what to follow? So I decided to start a series (and write this book) on what we don’t know and our doctor isn’t telling us. This is a super short interview with Dr. Li where he reveals the truth and breaks some myths. Check it and out, make the change, and tell your loved ones!
Key Highlights:
Health begins with what you feed yourself. Listen to find out the most powerful thing your doctor isn’t telling you.
Your clean health exam is not what you think it is. Listen to hear the issue with a clean health exam.
The biggest lie we women have been told is about SOY! Science proves it actually lowers the risk of breast cancer. Research shows women with breast cancer who eat soy do better. Listen to hear details on this critical health alert.
Tea and coffee are shown by science to protect our DNA, coax out stem cells, right size circulation, nurture our microbiome and so much more
Dark chocolate is the yummiest grand slamming medicine doctor Li is ordering you to eat. Listen as to why!
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KEY LINKS:
CONTACT: William W. Li, MD,
The Angiogenesis Foundation
One Broadway, 14th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02142 USA
t: (617) 401-2779
e: info@angio.org
