Part 2: How to Fight Heart Disease with Cardiologist Dr. Monica Aggarwal
Oct 27, 2021
Watch Episode 149 with Dr. Monica Aggarwal:
We are back for round two with Dr. Monica Aggarwal. If you haven’t listened to the first episode (#148), go back and listen to her origin story. Dr. Aggarwal takes a different approach to heart health than most cardiologists. Instead of stents and blood-thinners, she uses lifestyle and nutrition as a patient’s first line of defense. Named a New Generation Innovator by Cardiology Today, Dr. Aggarwal is helping people live longer—not just masking the symptoms of heart disease. Everyone has some level of risk when it comes to heart health. No matter your age or lifestyle, we can all benefit from hearing what Dr. Aggarwal has to say. We just couldn’t fit all of her knowledge into one episode!
Listen to Episode 149 with Dr. Monica Aggarwal:
[Tweet “A stent doesn’t make you live longer—it makes you feel better. What will make you live longer is optimal medical therapy and optimal lifestyle change.” – Dr. Monica Aggarwal]
What we discuss in this episode:
Calculating one’s relative risk of heart disease
Why healthy eating matters even in childhood
Understanding plaque and its consequences
What is a stent and what does it actually do?
Nutritional tips to lower risk of heart disease
Understanding the difference between saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats
Today we have Kute Blackson on the show, an inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. Kute offers a fresh, unique look at spiritual awareness and helps us unlock our own true gifts and greatness.
Our guest today, Will Bulsiewicz, also known as Dr. B, is a gastroenterologist who is also the author of the books Fiber Fueled and The Fiber Fueled Cookbook. He lost more than 45 pounds when he switched to a plant-based diet, and now has his own patients take control of their health.
Marco Borges brings inspiration and passion to the podcast as he tells us about his own personal healthy habits, practices, and philosophies while encouraging us to create our own.
