Cardiometabolic Health at 60 – A Personal Journey
In this episode, naturopathic physician Chris Meletis joins Rob to discuss their personal journeys with cardiometabolic health as they both turn 60 this year. They dive deep into the importance of advanced lipid testing, including markers like lipoprotein(a), apolipoprotein B, and particle size. Chris shares his expertise on optimizing nitric oxide, managing inflammation, and the role of hormones like testosterone and DHEA. Rob also shares the steps he's taking to improve his own heart health numbers, from supplements to lifestyle changes, and gets Chris' expert guidance on his plan. This episode is a must-listen for any medical professional looking to take a nuanced, comprehensive approach to supporting their patients' cardiovascular wellbeing.
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Chris Meletis is an educator, international author, and lecturer. His personal mission is "Changing America's Health One Person at a Time." Dr. Meletis has authored 18 books and over 200 national scientific articles in journals including Natural Health, Alternative and Complementary Therapies, Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, Life Extension, Natural Pharmacy, NDNR, and several journal articles on PubMed.gov. Dr. Meletis served as Dean of Naturopathic Medicine and Chief Medical Officer for 7 years for the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (now the National University of Natural Medicine). He was awarded the 2003 Physician of the Year by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. He has a deep passion for helping the underprivileged and spearheaded the creation of 16 free natural medicine healthcare clinics in the Portland metropolitan area of Oregon.
Suggested Links:
Cardiometabolic Health Resource Center- https://todayspractitioner.com/cardiometabolic-resource-center/
Understanding Advanced Lipid Testing for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment -- https://todayspractitioner.com/cardiovascular-health/understanding-advanced-lipid-testing-for-cardiovascular-risk-assessment/
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