Embrace a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
Dear Readers,
Welcome to our February newsletter, dedicated to Heart Health Month! This month, we focused on nurturing our hearts and embracing a lifestyle that promotes cardiovascular wellness.
In this issue we are reminded of the importance of knowing our numbers when it comes to heart health. Taking good care of our hearts begins with accurate knowledge of our risk factors.
We appreciate and applaud another encouraging personal transformation journey; we share a great morning routine for health, and a seminar recording on heart health and prevention.
Enjoy the ressources here and let’s protect our cardiovascular health.
Coeurlida Louis Ashby, MD, DipABLM
Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Internist
Yale Medical School -Internal Medicine
The Heart of the Matter: Understanding Heart Health.
Your heart is the powerhouse of your body, tirelessly pumping blood and oxygen to every cell. Taking care of your heart is essential for a vibrant and fulfilling life.
Heart disease remains a significant health concern globally. It is the #1 cause of death in the United States and worldwide.
Proactive steps can safeguard our cardiovascular health.
Amazing Transformation:
Health Journey Spotlight Lifestyle Transformation
“Dr Ashby has literally been a lifesaver. I left a major Sarasota practice when the Dr wanted me to be on statins for high cholesterol. He had recently had a heart attack and he thought the statins to be ok. Dr Ashby ordered extensive bloodwork from the Cleveland Clinic. Test results showed exactly how dangerous a place I was in. Cholesterol waaay over the top, A1C over 7; blood pressure dangerously high; and on and on. We discussed lifestyle changes, dietary changes and implemented a supplement program. NO DRUGS, all PLANT DRIVEN products. I dropped red meats, cheeses, spirits and increased my activity levels. Two years later, latest bloodwork shows EVERYTHING is at ultra healthy levels. A1C is perfect, blood pressure at perfect levels. I dropped 80 pounds. My inflammation is essentially gone. I feel great, look great and have maintained my healthy lifestyle for years. It’s not work, just an attitude adjustment.
THANK YOU DR ASHBY!!!!!”
-B.K.
Thank you for sharing part of your journey and story. We are all on this health and life journey together; it is my pleasure and honor to point in the direction of better Lifestyles for health improvement. Let’s keep moving forward.
We have arrived at this future, and there is a lot of good with correct Lifestyle
Begin your Lifestyle Journey now
Assess opportunities for health improvements or disease reversal each year. If you haven’t done so this year, make your apointment for a health assessment.
Begin your Lifestyle Journey now
Assess opportunities for health improvements or disease reversal each year. If you haven’t done so this year, make your apointment for a health assessment.
Take the 10 Day Morning Routine Challenge -Follow an effective Morning Routine for 10 days and enjoy the health benefits
The first actions of our day directly impact the rest of our day -and eventually the rest of our lives.
Follow a well designed morning routine (or one of your choosing) for optimal health for just 10 days and enjoy the benefits.
While the new year’s resolutions have since faded, bring back positive change by following an effective morning action plan. Success in your day begins with the first few steps of the morning.
Consider the following Three Step Morning Routine to promote a healthy start to your day:
Morning Routine Step 1: Hydrate your cells
First: Hydrate and nourish your cells -by giving the body vitamins, minerals and micronutrients first, the cells function at their best.
Morning Routine Step 2: Nourish the Microbiome
Nourish your microbiome each day. We know of the importance of a healthy gut microbiome. Nourishing the microbial population begins with fiber.
Morning Step 2: Fuel the Microbiome
Fiber -Gut Fuel
Advanced Nutriclean Fiber
Morning Routine Step 3: Alkalanize body & Support Digestion
In Step 3, Alkalinize the body: Squeeze half a lemon in 8 ounces of warm water and enjoy. This creates a healthy internal environment and primes the digestive system for the eating day.
Morning Step 3: Support the Digestive system with Aloe if you can’t tolerate Lemon
Power Protein Smoothie
Ready for Meal One? after the morning routine, the gut is ready for a meal.
A protein smoothie can be a great way to begin a nutritional day. If your first meal tends to be on the go, consider the following protein smoothie recipe for a healthy alternative.
Talk to your doctor to make sure all the ingredients are right for you. You can mix and match items and introduce new foods slowly to make sure you tolerate them.
Recipe details and all ingredients of protein smoothie can be accessed on Fullscript via link below:
Power Protein Smoothie Ingreditents Link
Know your Risk-
Do you know your risk factors for heart disease?
Did you know..
You can calculate your Risk of having a heart attack or a stroke?
In a recent presentation, we discussed how to calculate the risk of heart attack or stroke.
View recording and calculate your own risk here: Watch Heart Health Seminar
February is:
National Heart Health Month
Heart Disease is 80% Preventable.
Blood Pressure:
Did you know that high blood pressure is The Deadliest Risk Factor for heart attacks?
Any pressure above 120/70 is high. Know your blood pressure numbers. Talk to your doctor if your blood pressure is high.
Discuss nutritional solutions for high blood pressure
High Cholesterol:
It’s not just the LDL (Bad cholesterol) number that matters, but the quality of the cholesterol as well.
Is LDL cholesterol healthy or is it oxidized? Are there too many small sticky particles that damage the vessel lining? are the particles large, ‘fluffly’ healthy and protective?
QUALITY matters for your cholesterol.
Inquire about your Cholesterol QUALITY
“He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.”
-Arabian Proverb