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arrhythmias
InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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Did you know that roughly 1 out of every 20 Americans has some form of an arrhythmia or abnormal heart rhythm? That is a big issue. Most people have probably heard of the most common type of arrhythmia, which is atrial fibrillations. Today, I want to focus on what arrhythmias actually are, the common signs, symptoms and risk factors associated with them and different nutrients that can be beneficial when it comes to supporting the healthy rhythm of the heart.†
Arrhythmias can affect pretty much anyone. This includes people who are otherwise healthy and don’t have any other kind of heart disease. This can be very, very alarming for someone to experience. Some people describe it as the sensation of feeling their own heartbeat or maybe they feel faint, dizzy or lightheaded. Some people can actually experience chest pain or shortness of breath. There are a lot of different ways in which arrhythmias can present themselves.†
When we look at the statistics on atrial fibrillations, we see that this is very prevalent throughout the entire world. It’s estimated that nearly 35 million throughout the world have this issue. In America, studies have shown that it is more prevalent in people over the age of 65.†
We have to understand that people who are more at risk for developing arrhythmias can include people who have high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, high stress levels, diabetes and thyroid dysfunction, as well as people who are overweight. These are all folks who fit into the category of having a greater risk of the development of an arrhythmia, which can be incredibly problematic.†
We should be trying to figure out why the heart itself is misfiring and work towards correcting that. There are certain medications that can be helpful, but there are also dietary and lifestyle changes that can be beneficial. We have to think about following a heart-healthy diet like the Mediterranean Diet and getting enough exercise. We have to work towards maintaining healthy body weight and finding ways to keep our stress levels low.†
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The influx of certain electrolytes plays a key role in the heart’s electrical conduction system. Nutrients such as magnesium and potassium are very important when it comes to the way that the heart itself is going to signal those firing pathways. If we are deficient in magnesium, this is going to impede the proper functioning of the heart. Many people who have abnormal heart rhythms also have abnormal magnesium levels. Essential fatty acids are also needed for maintaining the proper rhythm of the heart.†
Nutrients such as coenzyme Q10, hawthorn extract and NAC have also been studied for their benefits for overall heart health, as well as their ability to help fend off arrhythmias.†
In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH discusses heart arrhythmias. She explains many of the common symptoms associated with this issue, as well as the common treatments, and also provides recommendations for nutrients that can help support proper heart rhythm.†
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gallstones
InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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Roughly 10 to 15% of the US population suffers from gallstones. What are gallstones and what can you be doing about them? That’s what I’m going to be discussing today.†
We know that gallstones have been linked directly with diet. Gallstones themselves are hard deposits that are formed from bile components within the gallbladder or within the bile ducts themselves. They are most commonly formed where there is an excess of cholesterol that gets trapped within the bile and it causes it to crystalize. These blockages caused by gallstones drives up pain.†
There are certain things that can increase your risk for the development of gallstones. First and foremost is the Standard American Diet. The Western diet is the strongest risk factor for the development of gallstones. This diet is not high in fiber, not supportive of cholesterol and not very good for your gallbladder.†
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We also know that women are more likely than men to develop gallstones and there are hormonal connections to that. There is an estrogen-driven component to this in the way that cholesterol is transported throughout the female body versus the male body.†
Being overweight or obese is also a problem, as are certain prescription medications that can leave you more open to the development of gallstones.†
The traditional method of dealing with this issue is having the gallbladder removed. With that, the pain is going to go away, but then we have limited the body’s ability to release bile. This is kind of the endgame.†
We also know that there are other things we can do for our gallbladder before rushing to have it removed. We can certainly change up our diet and have more of a plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts. These will include healthy fats that the body will have a much easier time breaking down. High fiber foods are also important because they help with the regulation of cholesterol so it can’t crystalize and form those stones.†
There are different nutrients that we can consider to support our gallbladder as well. Vitamin C happens to be a big one. We can also look at omega-3 fatty acids. These healthy fats have been shown to help attenuate the risk for developing gallstones. We can look at SAMe, which is very important for all of the different methylation reactions that go on in the body. SAMe has been shown to improve bile flow, so this might actually lower the level of cholesterol in the bile itself. Nutrients such as EGCG from green tea and Vitamin E have also been looked at for their role in gallbladder health.†
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In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH discusses the painful problem of gallstones. She explains how they form and what you can do to help support the health of the gallbladder.†
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