Ep. 254 Understanding and Optimizing Heart Health with Dr. Stephen Hussey

Published: Feb. 11, 2023, 8 a.m.

I am honored to have Dr. Stephen Hussey joining me today. He is a chiropractic doctor with an interest in and a methodology related to cardiovascular disease.\xa0\nDr. Hussey suffered from a large STEMI, a type of myocardial infarction or heart attack, and he has been diabetic since childhood. In this episode, we dive into his background and the open-minded curiosity with which he views the world. We talk about statistics related to cardiovascular disease, mitochondrial dysfunction, the impact of Ancel Keys and his research, how cholesterol and statins work in the body, and the causes of heart attacks. We also discuss ways to navigate cardiovascular health proactively and the impact of fasting.\nI hope you enjoy listening to our discussion as much as I did recording it!\xa0\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nDr. Hussey shares his background and his journey to figuring out how to manage the various physical conditions he suffered from since childhood.\n\nWhy Dr. Hussey believes heart disease is not just about diet.\xa0\n\nThe vast number of Americans currently affected by vascular disorders proves that a different and better treatment approach is required.\n\nDr. Hussey discusses the frustration he experienced trying to navigate conversations with traditionally-trained providers.\n\nWhat may prevent western physicians and practitioners from investigating other effective treatment options?\n\nWhat causes mitochondrial dysfunction?\n\nDr. Hussey explains the metabolic theory of cancer.\n\nWhy is cancer of the heart so rare?\n\nHow Ancel Keys profoundly impacted American nutritional guidelines and the health of the American population.\n\nThe benefits of cholesterol and LDL, and the problem with statins.\n\nWhat causes heart attacks?\n\nDr. Hussey shares his take on meal frequency and snacking and how that relates to heart health.\n\nBio:\nDr. Stephen Hussey MS, DC, is a Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner. He attained his Doctorate of Chiropractic and a Master's 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 using the latest research and health-attaining strategies. In his downtime, he likes to be outdoors, play sports, read, write, and travel.\xa0\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\nFollow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\xa0\nConnect with Dr. Stephen Hussey\nOn his website\nOn Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn\nDr. Hussey\u2019s book, Understanding the Heart, is available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and the publisher\u2019s website.