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Join Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., Dr. Kim Williams, and Dr. T. Colin Campbell as they explore the power of plant-based nutrition in preventing heart disease and cancer. Learn how dietary choices can transform your health. #PlantBasedNutrition #HeartDiseasePrevention #CancerPrevention

Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. explores effective strategies to end the cardiovascular disease epidemic. Learn how lifestyle changes and preventive measures can significantly reduce heart disease risk. #CardiovascularHealth #HeartDiseasePrevention #HealthRevolution

Meet Erin and Dusty Stanczyk—a Nebraska couple who transformed their health and family life by embracing a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. After struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, and acid reflux, they found inspiration from Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. and never looked back.Now, at 38, they're raising three plant-strong kids and sharing their journey on Eat Move Rest and in their new book, The Happy Healthy Plant-Based Cookbook. In this episode, they reveal three key pillars to thriving as a plant-based family and recipes from their colorful plant-based cookbook. Episode WebpageWatch the Episode on YouTubeSPECIAL Food Promo for Podcast Listeners Only!Use code: podcast10 to receive 10% off food orders at plantstrong.com Upcoming Events:Join us for our 2025 Plantstrong Retreat in Sedona - April 6-11, 2025: https://plantstrong.com/pages/sedona-retreat Join us for our 2025 Plantstrong Retreat in Black Mountain, NC - Nov 9-14, 2025: https://plantstrong.com/pages/black-mountain-retreat Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG JourneyUse Code: KALE20 for $20 off Annual Subscription at https://home.mealplanner.plantstrong.com/ COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Leave Us a Voicemail QuestionLeave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/plantstrong Follow PLANTSTRONG and Rip Esselstynhttps://plantstrongfoods.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ Follow the PLANTSTRONG Podcast and Give the Show a 5-star RatingApple PodcastsSpotify

We're wrapping up National Heart Health Month with an inspiring conversation with Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., a true pioneer in heart health and a passionate advocate for the power of a whole-food, plant-based diet. With decades of experience as Director of the Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Reversal Program at the Cleveland Clinic Center of Prevention and Wellness, he's seen firsthand how a whole foods, plant-based diet without added oil, sugar, or sodium can not only prevent, but actually reverse heart disease.Dr. Esselstyn shares nine of the ways he has shown reversal of disease through incredible stories from his patients who have transformed their heart health. These real-life successes prove that change is possible—at any age and any stage. If you're looking for hope and a path to a healthier heart, this episode is for you!Episode WebpageWatch the Episode on YouTubeSPECIAL Food Promo for Podcast Listeners Only!Use code: podcast10 to receive 10% off food orders at plantstrong.com Upcoming Events:Join us for our 2025 Plantstrong Retreat in Sedona - April 6-11, 2025: https://plantstrong.com/pages/sedona-retreat Join us for our 2025 Plantstrong Retreat in Black Mountain, NC - Nov 9-14, 2025: https://plantstrong.com/pages/black-mountain-retreat Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG JourneyUse Code: KALE20 for $20 off Annual Subscription at https://home.mealplanner.plantstrong.com/ COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Leave Us a Voicemail QuestionLeave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/plantstrong Follow PLANTSTRONG and Rip Esselstynhttps://plantstrongfoods.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ Follow the PLANTSTRONG Podcast and Give the Show a 5-star RatingApple PodcastsSpotify

Join Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., Dr. Kim Williams, and Dr. T. Colin Campbell as they explore the power of plant-based nutrition in preventing heart disease and cancer. Learn how dietary choices can transform your health. #PlantBasedNutrition #HeartDiseasePrevention #CancerPrevention

Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. explores effective strategies to end the cardiovascular disease epidemic. Learn how lifestyle changes and preventive measures can significantly reduce heart disease risk. #CardiovascularHealth #HeartDiseasePrevention #HealthRevolution

Join Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., Dr. Kim Williams, and Dr. T. Colin Campbell as they explore the power of plant-based nutrition in preventing heart disease and cancer. Learn how dietary choices can transform your health. #PlantBasedNutrition #HeartDiseasePrevention #CancerPrevention

Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. explores effective strategies to end the cardiovascular disease epidemic. Learn how lifestyle changes and preventive measures can significantly reduce heart disease risk. #CardiovascularHealth #HeartDiseasePrevention #HealthRevolution

Optimize Heart Health & Prevent and Reverse Cardiovascular Disease with guest expert Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr.Let's dive into something crucial—heart health! Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women globally.It does NOT have to be. In fact, heart disease kills more women than all types of cancer combined. You might not think about it every day, but what we eat and drink plays a major role in keeping our hearts healthy. There's so much to discover about the impact of diet on our cardiovascular system, and how simple changes can make a big difference.Curious about how to protect your heart and improve your health?TUNE IN and let's explore together with my esteemed guest expert and the director of the Heart Disease Prevention Program at the Cleveland Clinic, Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., MD!In this episode, you will learn:The impact of diet on endothelial cell health and nitric oxide productionThe benefits and risks of different foods and beverages for heart healthHow plant-based nutrition can prevent and reverse cardiovascular diseaseThe role of green leafy vegetables in boosting nitric oxide levelsTop vegetables for promoting heart health, including the Doc's top picksSuccess stories of patients reversing heart disease with a plant-based dietDietary recommendations: the truth about caffeine, sugar, oil, alcohol, and animal protein to ensure better heart healthThe dangers of the typical American diet and its link to chronic illnessInsights on healthy fats and plant-based protein sourcesThe significance of outdoor activities and healthy eating habits for longevitySimple meal options for maintaining a heart-healthy, plant-based diet on the goHow caffeine affects nitric oxide production and heart healthThe impact of coffee on endothelial cell healthDifferences between decaffeinated and caffeinated coffee on the endothelial layerAbout our guest expert:Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., MDDirector of Cleveland Clinic for Cardiovascular Disease PreventionAt age 90, former Olympian turned world-renown cardiovascular surgeon, Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., is a tremendous example of how to eat to live disease-free! He is a Yale graduate (1956) and Western Reserve University M.D. (1961), is a renowned surgeon with a long-standing association with the Cleveland Clinic since 1961. He earned a gold medal in rowing at the 1956 Olympics and a Bronze Star as an Army surgeon in Vietnam. Dr. Esselstyn has held prominent roles at the Cleveland Clinic, including President of the Staff and Head of the Section of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease, in addition to his role as the director of the heart health clinic.He has received numerous honors, including the Benjamin Spock Award for Compassion in Medicine (2005), Yale's Lifetime Achievement Award (2013), and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine's Lifetime Achievement Award (2016). His research on plant-based nutrition, documented in his bestselling book Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, has over 150 scientific publications. Dr. Esselstyn currently leads the Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Reversal Seminar at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Wellness and Preventive Medicine.He lives with his equally impressive wife, Ann (age 89!), in Ohio.Instagram:

Beth Motley, MD grew up an athlete and always had an interest in nutrition. Once she went into medical school, however, she realized that good nutrition is about way more than just athletic performance. It's about longevity, disease prevention, and disease reversal. It's about human health. This inspired her to train under the greats like Dr. John McDougall, Dr. Ron Weiss, Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn and pursue family and lifestyle medicine as a career. What a resume of training, right?Today, Dr. Motley and Rip Esselstyn dive into the importance of meeting patients where they are in their journeys and focusing on small “atomic habits” to create lasting change. They also chat about the perks of a plant-based diet for cancer prevention and managing diabetes with personalized approaches, emphasizing the power of patient education and understanding the science behind dietary choices to effectively reverse insulin resistance. Finally, Dr. Motley shares how she navigates her hectic life with five children, four of whom are under the age of five!Upcoming Events:Register for Plant-Stock August 16th-18th, 2024: https://liveplantstrong.com/ Sedona Retreat - October 8th-13th, 2024 https://plantstrongfoods.com/pages/2024-sedona-retreat COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Leave Us a Voicemail QuestionLeave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/plantstrong Follow PLANTSTRONG and Rip Esselstynhttps://plantstrongfoods.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG JourneyUse Code: PSSUMMER20 for $20 off Annual Subscription at https://home.mealplanner.plantstrong.com/ https://myplantstrong.com/b/trailblazer Follow the PLANTSTRONG Podcast and Give the Show a 5-star RatingApple PodcastsSpotifyTheme Music for Episodehttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/10845

Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., received his B.A. from Yale University and his M.D. from Western Reserve University. In 1956, pulling the No. 6 oar as a member of the victorious United States rowing team, he was awarded a gold medal at the Olympic Games. He was trained as a surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic and at St. George's Hospital in London. In 1968, as an Army surgeon in Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star.Dr. Esselstyn has been associated with the Cleveland Clinic since 1968. During that time, he has served as President of the Staff and as a member of the Board of Governors. He chaired the Clinic's Breast Cancer Task Force and headed its Section of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.In 1991, Dr. Esselstyn served as President of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, That same year he organized the first National Conference on the Elimination of Coronary Artery Disease, which was held in Tucson, Arizona. In 1997, he chaired a follow-up conference, the Summit on Cholesterol and Coronary Disease, which brought together more than 500 physicians and health-care workers in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. In April, 2005, Dr. Esselstyn became the first recipient of the Benjamin Spock Award for Compassion in Medicine. He received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association in 2009. In September 2010, he received the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame Award. Dr. Esselstyn received the 2013 Deerfield Academy Alumni Association Heritage Award In Recognition of Outstanding Achievement & Service, and the 2013 Yale University George H.W. Bush '48 Lifetime of Leadership Award.  Dr. Esselstyn has also received the 2015 Plantrician Project Luminary Award, the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award, and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award.His scientific publications number over 150, “The Best Doctors in America” 1994-1995 published by Woodward and White cites Dr. Esselstyn's surgical expertise in the categories of endocrine and breast disease. In 1995 he published his bench mark long-term nutritional research arresting and reversing coronary artery disease in severely ill patients. That same study was updated at 12 years and reviewed beyond twenty years in his book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, making it one of the longest longitudinal studies of its type. In July of 2014 he reported the experience of 198 participants seriously ill with cardiovascular disease. During 3.7 years of follow up of the 89% adherent to the program, 99.4% avoided further major cardiac events.Dr. Esselstyn and his wife, Ann Crile Esselstyn, have followed a plant-based diet since 1984. Dr. Esselstyn presently directs the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at The Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute.The Esselstyns have four children and ten grandchildren. Links:For more information, please visit https://www.dresselstyn.com

One of the most recognized names in the plant-based movement is Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr. (@DrEsselstyn ) In the latest episode of the NHA Health Science Podcast, hosted by Dr. Frank Sabatino, Dr. Esselstyn shares his decades of insights about living heart healthy. Dr. Esselstyn, a pioneer in cardiovascular health, takes us on a journey through his groundbreaking work. As the director of the Heart Disease Reversal Program at the Cleveland Clinic, he initiated iconic research that laid the foundation for a revolutionary approach to preventing and reversing heart disease. You'll learn about the plant-based revelation that led Dr. Esselstyn to advocate for a low-fat, whole food, plant-based diet. This was the essence of change through landmark studies that proved the efficacy of this transformative approach. Dr. Esselstyn's career in the #HeartHealthRevolution wasn't without incredible challenges, criticisms, and his own unwavering commitment to empowering individuals for lasting cardiovascular health. Dr. Esselstyn's wisdom shines as he delves into the heart of the matter, emphasizing the role of endothelium and the empowering choices individuals can make. He also shares about the nutritional literacy revolution and the seismic shift towards comprehensive education on lifestyle choices. Join in on the journey at www.HealthScience.org/069-Caldwell-Esselstyn  toward a heart-healthy future with #PreventiveCardiology, #HealthyHeart, and #EmpowerHealth. #EsselstynLegacy #NHAHealthSciencePodcast #TransformativeHealth #HeartHealthJourney #LifestyleChoices  

We talked with:Ann Crile Esselstyn has been called "the Julia Child of plant-based-cooking." Ann's singular focus is on creating recipes to prevent and reverse heart disease, and she collaborates with her husband, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr., in counseling patients.Jane Esselstyn, R.N., is a nurse, researcher, middle school sex ed teacher and mother of three. She created the recipes for the #1 New York Times bestseller "Plant-Strong." She coauthored "The Engine 2 Seven-Day Rescue Diet" with her brother, Rip Esselstyn and "The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook" with Ann. Ann and Jane host a popular YouTube channel featuring heart-healthy recipes.Dawn Mussallem, D.O., is a consultant in the Department of General Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic and an assistant professor of medicine. She has over 25 years of patient-centered clinical wellness experience and is nationally recognized in the field of breast medicine, lifestyle medicine, integrative oncology and cancer survivorship. Dr. Mussallem has a unique personal experience as a stage IV cancer patient diagnosed three months into medical school and as a heart transplant recipient.We talked about:You may feel and function better if you start eating a healthier, whole-food, plant-heavy diet. In this episode, Dr. Millstine and her guests discuss:"Above the belt" plant benefits. Dr. Mussallem outlines all the potential benefits for breast health, particularly as this may affect breast cancer survivors. "Below the belt" plant benefits. The crew talks us through many other potential health benefits of eating plant-based foods, including benefits to cardiovascular, renal and vaginal health.No perfectionists here. Taking on more plants in your diet is a process. You don't have to start a 100 miles per hour, 180 degree shift in your eating. Baby steps and slip-ups are expected. Can't get enough?Purchase "Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior: Live Fierce, Stay Bold, Eat Delicious."From Bookshop.orgFrom AmazonFrom Barnes & NobleWant to read more on the topic? Check out our blog:7 steps to better nutrition habits for cancer survivorsI feel like I eat healthy. Do I also need a multivitamin?Diet and nutrition help cancer survivors return to good healthGot feedback?If you've got ideas or book suggestions, email us at readtalkgrow@mayo.edu. We invite you to complete the following survey as part of a research study at Mayo Clinic. Your responses are anonymous. Your participation in this survey as well as its completion are voluntary.

Not long ago, we received an email that stopped us in our tracks. It was a letter of thanks written to Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., but the email also told a harrowing surgery story that was so compelling, we just had to share it with you. And, it's actually the first time Rip and his Father have interviewed a patient together on the PLANTSTRONG Podcast. Rip's guest, Mike Melloh, was seemingly doing everything right. He exercised regularly, ate a “healthy” diet, and even booked appointments for preventative tests to ensure he was a picture of health, as he always believed. He was in for the surprise of his life when test results came back showing significant blockage. What happened next in the operating room is something no one could predict; however, it's given Mike a whole new appreciation for life and the power of whole food, plant-based nutrition.His story and the commentary and education that Dr. Esselstyn provide are so powerful. We hope you'll listen and share because it just may save a life. https://plantstrongfoods.com/ https://plantstrongfoods.com/pages/2023-sedona-retreat https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/https://home.mealplanner.plantstrong.com/ https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/10845

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Does Coffee With Caffeine Increase Risk For Heart Disease? Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr. MD • http://www.drEsselstyn.com• Book - Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure #CaldwellEsselstyn#ReversingHeartDisease #NutritionBasedCure #HeartDisease Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn is a world-renowned surgeon and the acclaimed author of the game-changing book, Prevent And Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure. This Book outlines a groundbreaking program backed by the irrefutable results from Dr. Esselstyn's 20-year study proving changes in diet and nutrition can actually cure heart disease. *PREVENT AND REVERSE HEART DISEASE*offers readers the same simple, nutrition-based plan that dramatically changed the lives of his patients forever. With this eating plan, sufferers of heart disease will maintain cholesterol levels low enough to ensure that they will never have a heart attack. Best of all, the book offers more than 150 delicious recipes that Dr. Esselstyn and his wife, Ann Crile Esselstyn, have developed over the years He's been featured on many television programs and in very popular documentaries on health and nutrition. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., received his B.A. from Yale University and his M.D. from Western Reserve University. He was awarded a gold medal at the Olympic Games. He was trained as a surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic and at St. George's Hospital in London and as an Army surgeon in Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star. Dr. Esselstyn has been associated with the Cleveland Clinic.• He has served as President of the Staff and as a member of the Board of Governors; • chaired the Clinic's Breast Cancer Task Force and headed its Section of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery• and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. His career spans decades of countless prestigious awards:2005 He was the first recipient of the Benjamin Spock Award for Compassion in Medicine. 2009 received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association 2010 He received the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame Award2013 Deerfield Academy Alumni Association Heritage Award In Recognition of Outstanding Achievement & Service2013 He received the Yale University George H.W. Bush '48 Lifetime of Leadership Award. 2015 Plantrician Project Luminary Award, the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 2016 The American College of Lifestyle Medicine 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Esselstyn also has over 150 scientific publications throughout his career. Dr. Esselstyn and his wife, Ann Crile Esselstyn, have followed a plant-based diet since 1984. Dr. Esselstyn presently directs the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at The Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. The Esselstyns have four children and ten grandchildren. To Contact Dr. Esselstyn Jrgo to  DrEsselstyn.com Disclaimer:Medical and Health information changes constantly. Therefore, the information provided in this podcast should not be considered current, complete, or exhaustive. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The Real Truth About Health does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, products, procedures, or opinions referenced in the following podcasts, nor does it exercise any authority or editorial control over that material. The Real Truth About Health provides a forum for discussion of public health issues. The views and opinions of our panelists do not necessarily reflect those of The Real Truth About Health and are provided by those panelists in their individual capacities. The Real Truth About Health has not reviewed or evaluated those statements or claims. 

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"I decided I am going plant-based. I had to." Just because we look healthy on the outside DOES NOT mean we are healthy on the inside. My guest today, Robby Graham, was living proof of this.  As a lifelong bodybuilder, Robby frequented the gym. One day, he collapsed at the gym. He was having a heart attack. Once he realized how close he was to death, he knew something had to change. After doing some research, he and his wife Mia decided to adopt a plant-based diet. And they've never looked back. Robby and his wife, Mia, are now the proprietors of Revelations Café, a plant-based restaurant in Tampa, FL. Their amazing story is also featured in the new documentary film “Revelations Café: Food for the Soul,” (from the same producer of the famous "Forks Over Knives" documentary!) and in their book, "222 Says It Was Always You".**HAVE A QUESTION, SUGGESTION OR COMMENT FOR THE PODCAST? FILL OUT THE FORM HERE***Resources from this Episode:"222 Says It Was Always You" by Robby & Mia Graham "Prevent And Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure" by Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr. Donate to the documentary film: "Revelations Café: Food for the Soul"If you want to connect with Robby and Mia, visit the following:Instagram: @revelations.cafe Cafe Website: revelations-cafe.comHow can I work with Plant Centered Nutrition? One on One Coaching"Positively Plant-Based": the Online CourseIf you want to connect with Ashley, visit the following:Instagram: @plantcenterednutritionWebsite: plantcenterednutrition.usFacebook: Plant Centered NutritionIf you want to connect with Katie, visit the following:Instagram: @plantcenteredkatieWebsite: plantcenterednutrition.usFacebook: Plant Centered Nutrition

We have an exceptional guest today on the Podcast, Dr Caldwell Esselstyn! Forks Over Knives was one of the 1st plant-based documentaries we watched when Shamiz was going through healing and Dr Esselstyn's work has inspired us immensely. Free Consultation with High Carb Health: https://www.highcarbhealth.com/healthsurvey/ Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., received his B.A. from Yale University and his M.D. from Western Reserve University. In 1956, pulling the No. 6 oar as a member of the victorious United States rowing team, he was awarded a gold medal at the Olympic Games. He was trained as a surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic and at St. George's Hospital in London. In 1968, as an Army surgeon in Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star. Dr. Esselstyn has been associated with the Cleveland Clinic since 1968. During that time, he has served as President of the Staff and as a member of the Board of Governors. He chaired the Clinic's Breast Cancer Task Force and headed its Section of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. In 1991, Dr. Esselstyn served as President of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, That same year he organized the first National Conference on the Elimination of Coronary Artery Disease, which was held in Tucson, Arizona. In 1997, he chaired a follow-up conference, the Summit on Cholesterol and Coronary Disease, which brought together more than 500 physicians and health-care workers in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. In April, 2005, Dr. Esselstyn became the first recipient of the Benjamin Spock Award for Compassion in Medicine. He received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association in 2009. In September 2010, he received the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame Award. Dr. Esselstyn received the 2013 Deerfield Academy Alumni Association Heritage Award In Recognition of Outstanding Achievement & Service, and the 2013 Yale University George H.W. Bush '48 Lifetime of Leadership Award.  Dr. Esselstyn has also received the 2015 Plantrician Project Luminary Award, the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award, and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award. His scientific publications number over 150, “The Best Doctors in America” 1994-1995 published by Woodward and White cites Dr. Esselstyn's surgical expertise in the categories of endocrine and breast disease. In 1995 he published his bench mark long-term nutritional research arresting and reversing coronary artery disease in severely ill patients. That same study was updated at 12 years and reviewed beyond twenty years in his book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, making it one of the longest longitudinal studies of its type. In July of 2014 he reported the experience of 198 participants seriously ill with cardiovascular disease. During 3.7 years of follow up of the 89% adherent to the program, 99.4% avoided further major cardiac events. Dr. Esselstyn and his wife, Ann Crile Esselstyn, have followed a plant-based diet since 1984. Dr. Esselstyn presently directs the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at The Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. The Esselstyns have four children and ten grandchildren.

GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instapot-download ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MY LATEST BESTSELLING BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Ruth Morley has explored the world on foot and by bicycle for years. She has trekked in the Himalayas, Patagonia, Thailand; run 52 marathons in 18 U.S. states, 11 countries, on 5 of the 7 continents; cycled both down the western coast of the U.S. and from the Pacific to the Atlantic.; climbed Africa's tallest mountain, Kilimanjaro once (19,341 ft.), Japan's Mt. Fuji twice (12,388 feet) and Colorado's Pike's Peak three times (14,115 ft.); backpacked the length of Europe's 1500 mile trail, the GR5 (North Sea to the Mediterranean), the 2200 mile Appalachian Trail (Georgia to Maine), and, as of the present, half of Ohio's 1440 mile Buckeye Trail and a third of the Florida National Scenic Trail. Future plans presently include completing the above two trails, doing the 480-mile Colorado Trail in the Rockies in August 2023, and the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland in 2024. She is now in her fourth year of enthusiastically following, 100%, a WFPB SOS-free way of eating, specifically Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn's plan for preventing and reversing heart disease, which has made all the difference in the world in her health, energy, stamina, and recovery rate. What does the future hold? With her primary focus on her way of eating, she also thrives with her time moving in the great outdoors, her daily meditation and yoga, weekly Pilates and twice weekly sessions working out with weights and is grateful for the great support from her husband of nearly 50 years. At the age of 70, but feeling 20+ years younger, she anticipates many more years ahead of her for great explorations. You can read her accounts of these journeys on the Appalachian, Buckeye and Florida trails, including her implementation of the WFPB way of eating, on her blog at: thetrek.co/author/Ruth-Morley. She can also be reached at her public Facebook page, Heart-Healthy Hiking (which is brand new, so be patient!). Thanks so much for your interest! HEALTHY BODY, PEACEFUL MIND, JOYFUL HEART! Ruth's blog: https://thetrek.co/author/ruth-morley/ Ruth's Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/953474405664382/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=967516747593481

New York Times bestselling author and PLANTSTRONG founder, Rip Esselstyn, is joined by a very special guest, his father, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., discussing the nine ways he has documented reversal of cardiovascular disease over the last 40 years. When Dr. Esselstyn started his work at the Cleveland Clinic in the early 80s, he was the chairman of the breast cancer task force. In his work, he encountered multiple cultures where breast cancer was virtually non-existent and the same was true for cardiovascular disease.  Why was the incidence of cancer and cardiovascular disease so prevalent in the U.S. and other Western cultures, but not so in others?  Essy set out to prove that cardiovascular disease COULD be reversed with a whole food, plant-based diet, but first he had to find compliant patients and that's where the conversation starts today. Once he had amassed compliant patients he did, in fact, prove reversal of heart disease in nine different measures, including: Oh, and stick around to the end when he answers audience questions ranging from caffeine, salt, and alcohol, to diabetes, saturated fats, and gum disease.
   Episode Highlights 10:10 Where does cardiovascular disease begin? 11:00 Role of nitric oxide 13:00 Is it ever too late to bring endothelial cells back to life? 14:30 What are the foods you should and shouldn't eat to protect endothelial cells 16:00 Benefits of chewing your greens six times daily 21:20 Top Greens to Consume (i.e. Essy's Rap!) 39:45 Essy Answers Your Questions 40:30 Will this also help with type 2 Diabetes? 41:05 Why are my triglycerides so high when I'm compliant? 42:00 Is one drink of beer or wine ok with dinner? 42:35 Are you against statin drugs? 44:50 Can old plaque be reversed? 46:50 Are plant-based milks ok? 48:50 Why is the totality of sodium intake important? 49:50 What are your recommendations on B-12? 50:53 Is there a link between gum disease and heart disease? 51:11 What are your thoughts on red rice yeast extract in place of statins? 51:25 What's more toxic - salt or sugar? 55:50 How can avocados damage endothelial cells? Episode Resources Watch the Episode on YouTube Order Dr. Esselstyn's Book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure Dr. Esselstyn's Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Website Slides from Dr. Esselstyn's Presentation Join our PLANTSTRONG Sedona Retreat - October 9-14, 2023 To stock up on the best-tasting, most convenient, 100% PLANTSTRONG foods, including our cereals, granolas, pizza kits, broths and soups, check out all of our PLANTSTRONG products HERE. Give us a like on the PLANTSTRONG Facebook Page and check out what being PLANSTRONG is all about. We always keep it stocked full of new content and updates, tips for healthy living, delicious recipes, and you can even catch me LIVE on there! We've also got an Instagram! Check us out and share your favorite PLANTSTRONG products and why you love it! Don't forget to tag us using #goplantstrong

Let's cut right to the chase today. A whole food, plant-based diet CAN save your life.  It sounds like hyperbole, but it isn't, because today's guest is living proof.  John Tanner was out on a run in 2009 and went into cardiac arrest. He collapsed to the ground and his heart stopped beating. Fortunately, the quick action of others to get help saved his life.  In recovery, John started reading everything he could about the causes of heart disease and how to prevent it. His research, of course, led him to the work of Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr, T. Colin Campbell, and others. He learned what most doctors don't know: Heart disease need not exist. It is reversible and, in most cases, preventable.  John tells his harrowing story and discusses the remarkable advocacy work he is doing now with his non-profit NuSci and food delivery company, Little Green Forks.  In fact, he's offered a generous discount code at Little Green Forks: Rip15New to receive $15 off your order.  A plantstrong diet brought him back to life and it can help you, too. About John Tanner, PhD John Tanner earned his M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Caltech. John is the Founder and CEO of Tanner Research, Inc., an advanced R&D company that was named to the "LA Fast 50" five years in a row and that develops software, electronics, and robotics. Dr. Tanner is also the founder and Director of NuSci, The Nutrition Science Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives through education of nutrition science. More recently he founded the healthy meal delivery company, Little Green Forks.   Episode Resources Watch the Original Episode on YouTube Episode Webpage NuSci.org Little Green Forks - Use code: Rip15New to receive $15 off your order To stock up on the best-tasting, most convenient, 100% PLANTSTRONG foods, including our new granola and teas, check out all of our PLANTSTRONG products HERE. Join us in Black Mountain, NC for a Transformative PLANTSTRONG Retreat - April 16-21, 2023 https://plantstrongfoods.com/pages/2023-black-mountain-retreat Give us a like on the PLANTSTRONG Facebook Page and check out what being PLANSTRONG is all about. We always keep it stocked full of new content and updates, tips for healthy living, delicious recipes, and you can even catch me LIVE on there! We've also got an Instagram! Check us out and share your favorite PLANTSTRONG products and why you love it! Don't forget to tag us using #goplantstrong

Picture this – you're about to be wheeled into the operating room for triple bypass surgery. One artery is 100 percent blocked and two others are 65 percent blocked. You have an enlarged heart, leaky valves, and a heart murmur, among other issues. At the eleventh hour, your cardiologist says, “Look, we can do this triple bypass, or you can try whole food, plant-based diet.” You have no idea why, but you choose a plant-based diet. Surely it's easier than a triple bypass. Thanks to the work and encouragement of a certain Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr, you make the radical lifestyle change and your angina disappears within three weeks, putting you on a path to health, self-discovery, and a new purpose in life. Today, we're sharing the remarkable true story of Paul Chatlin. Inspired by the radical shift in his health and the desire to spread the word about plants, in 2014, Paul created the Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group, or PBNSG for short. PBNSG is dedicated to evidence-based education and advocacy of plant-based whole-food nutrition and an active lifestyle to prevent and reverse disease. They provide classes, community, and plenty of support to guide people in this transformation and optimize health. Paul is a true go-getter, working from the heart (pun intended) to help spread to good word about whole food plant-based nutrition. Episode Resources Watch the Episode on YouTube Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group Join us in Black Mountain, NC for a Transformative PLANTSTRONG Retreat - April 16-21, 2023https://plantstrongfoods.com/pages/2023-black-mountain-retreat Join Team PLANTSTRONG and Run with Rip! https://plantstrongfoods.com/pages/team-plantstrong To stock up on the best-tasting, most convenient, 100% PLANTSTRONG foods, including our broths and soups, check out all of our PLANTSTRONG products HERE. Give us a like on the PLANTSTRONG Facebook Page and check out what being PLANSTRONG is all about. We always keep it stocked full of new content and updates, tips for healthy living, and delicious recipes, and you can even catch me LIVE on there! We've also got an Instagram! Check us out and share your favorite PLANTSTRONG products and why you love it! Don't forget to tag us using #goplantstrong

AL SCHMIDT IS ENJOYING LIFE AT 88!!! AL'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@UCqQWuVxkkL-XAKFQmMYazCQ At the age of 80, six years ago, I was practically a full-time cardiac patient, on death's door. I had already suffered decades of cardiac events: three heart attacks, five-vessel bypass surgery, and the implantation of three stents. Due to my severe angina, I could not climb stairs, and could not walk to my neighbor's house without severe and frightening chest pains. I could not take the trash out. I installed in my house as I could not climb stairs. My existence was limited to sitting in front of the computer or the TV—and I hate TV. I had become depressed. I kept a daily diary of my medical events, and the most overused word in the diary was “pain.” I knew that he had reached End Stage Heart Failure. In my diary, he made a note to look into receiving End of Life Counseling. “Grasping at straws,” I signed up for a cardiac rehab program at Kaiser. I could barely walk to the meeting room. A dietitian made a presentation advocating the plant-based diet. I had nothing to lose, so I decided to try it. They advised me to read three books: Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, by Caldwell B. Esselstyn, MD, How Not to Die, by Michael Greger, MD, and The China Study, by T. Colin Campbell, PhD, and Thomas M. Campbell II, MD. I read all three books and they changed my life, or rather saved it. After four weeks on a whole food, plant-based diet, I went to Lake Tahoe and walked for over a mile, at an elevation of 6,000 feet. I then climbed two flights of stairs to return to my car, without effort. Once back home, I began to resume my long-forsaken habit of walking over a mile and a half. My serum cholesterol fell from 250 to 149 in two months. It is now 115. In the same time, he lost 30 pounds, going from 180 to 150. (He's 5'11”.) Again after 6 years it is now 135. My kidney function went from 40% to normal. The dark blue skin on my ankles, caused by the pooling of blood under the skin due to chronic venous insufficiency (the blood failing to flow upward as it should) disappeared in less than a year. His angina pains went away. So did the dizziness, weakness, disorientation, and recurrent falling. After all of these improvements, I returned to see his cardiologist. In fact, instead of taking the elevator, I walked up four flights of stairs to see her. When she saw how improved I was, she asked if he would be willing to share his story, and arranged for me to speak before 100 medical professionals! Today, I am enjoying life, enjoying food, and feel full of energy. I am never tempted to stray back to the way I used to eat. Why would I? I had no energy, could not do anything, and was afraid of dying. For resources such as books, recipes, websites, and more info check out: StayingaliveWFPB.com ESTHER LOVERIDGE HAS KEPT OFF 140 POUNDS!!! ESHTER'S FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1395566147179210 Esther's book: https://www.amazon.com/DONUTS-POTATOES-Journey-Plant-Based-Diet/dp/1982244178/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WMJUETOE236E&keywords=from+donuts+to+potatoes&qid=1670705602&sprefix=%2Caps%2C319&sr=8-1 Esther has a passion for sharing the secret of her dramatic weight loss story. She says "It is never too late to begin a journey toward health". She took her first step at the age of 72 by following "The McDougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss", a plant-based diet.

A few weeks ago, we hosted a Facebook live event with Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn to discuss the importance of green leafy vegetables in preventing and reversing heart disease. 
During the broadcast, Essy shared the science behind chewing vs. drinking your leafy greens and he also spent time answering viewer questions. It was packed with so much information and action, that we've decided to share the playback in podcast format. Ann even got in on the action because she was so darn jazzed about it! And you know her, when she's excited, she just can't sit still! Essy answers: What do we need to know about endothelial function? What is nitric oxide and what functions does it perform? What is so magical about green leafy vegetables? Why we should chew our greens, as opposed to drinking them? What is the science behind this recommendation? Why do greens have to be steamed? Is raw ok? Can I use apple cider vinegar on my greens, or is it only balsamic vinegar? What does caffeine do to your artery cells? If I chew my green leafy ands still have a smoothie, is that ok? Should I limit spinach, or should I mix up my greens? How long should I chew my greens? Is there an optimum amount of time? What effect does wine have on the endothelium? What is the best way to store greens? Ann and Essy's thoughts on microgreens or baby greens? Can we eat the stems from our greens? Is insulin resistance the core cause of cardiovascular disease? Is hyperthyroidism improved with a whole food plant-based diet? If I have a problem with tooth decay, is it ok to use toothpaste with fluoride? What are some of Ann's favorite ways to get greens into her meals? Does Menirges Disease have any correlation with heart disease? Where does exercise come into play? How important is it to our health? I'm wfpb and my cholesterol is still high. Anything I can do? What can I do to raise my heart ejection fraction rate? How quickly can a plant-based diet improve your arteries? Episode Resources Episode Webpage Watch the Episode on YouTube Order Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Caldwell B. Esselstyn, MD Order Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior by Jane and Ann Esselstyn Order Rip's Books Join TEAM PLANTSTRONG and run the Austin Marathon, Half Marathon or 5K with Rip!
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Vanquishing Heart Disease - Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., MD Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr. MD • http://www.drEsselstyn.com• Book - Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure#CaldwellEsselstyn#ReversingHeartDisease #NutritionBasedCure #HeartDisease Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn is a world-renowned surgeon and the acclaimed author of the game-changing book, Prevent And Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure. This Book outlines a groundbreaking program backed by the irrefutable results from Dr. Esselstyn's 20-year study proving changes in diet and nutrition can actually cure heart disease. *PREVENT AND REVERSE HEART DISEASE*offers readers the same simple, nutrition-based plan that dramatically changed the lives of his patients forever. With this eating plan, sufferers of heart disease will maintain cholesterol levels low enough to ensure that they will never have a heart attack. Best of all, the book offers more than 150 delicious recipes that Dr. Esselstyn and his wife, Ann Crile Esselstyn, have developed over the years He's been featured on many television programs and in very popular documentaries on health and nutrition. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., received his B.A. from Yale University and his M.D. from Western Reserve University. He was awarded a gold medal at the Olympic Games. He was trained as a surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic and at St. George's Hospital in London and as an Army surgeon in Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star.Dr. Esselstyn has been associated with the Cleveland Clinic.• He has served as President of the Staff and as a member of the Board of Governors; • chaired the Clinic's Breast Cancer Task Force and headed its Section of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery• and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. His career spans decades of countless prestigious awards2005 He was the first recipient of the Benjamin Spock Award for Compassion in Medicine. 2009 received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association 2010 He received the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame Award2013 Deerfield Academy Alumni Association Heritage Award In Recognition of Outstanding Achievement & Service2013 He received the Yale University George H.W. Bush '48 Lifetime of Leadership Award. 2015 Plantrician Project Luminary Award, the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 2016 The American College of Lifestyle Medicine 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award.Dr. Esselstyn also has over 150 scientific publications throughout his career.Dr. Esselstyn and his wife, Ann Crile Esselstyn, have followed a plant-based diet since 1984. 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5 DELICIOUS DINNER RECIPES to support your weight loss: https://www.chefaj.com/5-delicious-lo... Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., a member of the victorious United States rowing team, was awarded a gold medal at the Olympic Games. He was trained as a surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic and at St. George's Hospital in London. In 1968, as Army surgeon in Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star. Dr. Esselstyn has been associated with the Cleveland Clinic since 1968. During that time, he has served as President of the Staff and as a member of the Board of Governors. He chaired the Clinic's Breast Cancer Task Force and headed its Section of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Esselstyn and his wife, Ann Crile Esselstyn, have followed a plant-based diet since 1984. Dr. Esselstyn presently directs the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at The Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., MD. was featured in the documentary Forks Over Knives, Dr. Esselstyn wrote the groundbreaking book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease. HE CAN BE REACHED AT WWW.DRESSELSTYN.COM

In honor of Father's Day, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr. back on the podcast to answer YOUR questions. He answers questions related to cholesterol, exercise, sodium, fat, atrial fibrillation, the best diagnostic tests, and – of course – how to build an ENDOTHELIUM FORTRESS. The best Father's Day gift is sharing the wisdom and knowledge of this pioneer so let's get right to it. Episode Timestamps 4:50 It's Showtime! 5:55 I'm 100% plant-based, but have high cholesterol. Do I still need statins? 8:30 What is the best diagnostic test to see if my arteries are clogged? 9:52 Question about sodium consumption. The data is so confusing! 12:50 What are the best heart health tests I should take at 50? 14:15 LPa - What is it, and how can I improve it? 16:00 How do I build an endothelial fortress and lower my triglycerides? 18:15 Atrial fibrillation - Can it be reversed via diet? 21:45 Could I potentially have familial hypercholesterolemia? 26:39 Talk about the role of fats in a plant-based diet. Aren't some fats healthy? 31:30 What is your opinion on meds for clotting and atrial fibrillation? 33:30 Could I impact familial hypercholesterolemia with a whole foods plant-based diet? 34:14 Opinions on cardio exercise? Can too much be bad? 37:00 Can my HDL be too high? 44:05 How can I best treat mild atherosclerosis? Episode Resources Watch the Episode on YouTube Order Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. Dr. Esselstyn's Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Program Website PLANTSTRONG Foods - shop our official unsalted broths- and our growing assortment of other delicious products made without oil, added sugar, or excessive sodium. PLANTSTRONG Sedona Retreat - October 10th-15th, 2022 - Dr. Doug Lisle - the esteemed evolutionary psychologist and co-author of The Pleasure Trap - is attending our upcoming Sedona Retreat to give three of his paradigm-shifting lectures that help us understand all the forces working against us in our quest to live plantstrong. Once you SEE the system we live in - you can't UNSEE it. And Dr. Lisle is a master in giving us language and tools to set ourselves on a permanent path to success. And great news! Our Sedona retreat has been approved for 21.5 CME credits for physicians and physician assistants. And 21.5 Nursing Contact Hours for nurses…. And 2.2 CEUs for other healthcare professionals as part of the registration fee for our PLANTSTRONG Retreat. PLANTSTRONG Meal Planner - Save $10 off the annual membership with the code: PLANTSTRONG Visit plantstrong.com for all PLANTSTRONG Resources, including books, recipes, foods, and the PLANTSTRONG Coaching Programs Join the Free PLANTSTRONG Community with over 26,000 members Theme Music for Episode Promo Music: Your Love by Atch License: Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0

Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., received his B.A. from Yale University and his M.D. from Western Reserve University. In 1956, pulling the No. 6 oar as a member of the victorious United States rowing team, he was awarded a gold medal at the Olympic Games. He was trained as a surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic and at St. George's Hospital in London. In 1968, as an Army surgeon in Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star.Dr. Esselstyn has been associated with the Cleveland Clinic since 1968. During that time, he has served as President of the Staff and as a member of the Board of Governors. He chaired the Clinic's Breast Cancer Task Force and headed its Section of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.In 1991, Dr. Esselstyn served as President of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, That same year he organized the first National Conference on the Elimination of Coronary Artery Disease, which was held in Tucson, Arizona. In 1997, he chaired a follow-up conference, the Summit on Cholesterol and Coronary Disease, which brought together more than 500 physicians and health-care workers in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. In April, 2005, Dr. Esselstyn became the first recipient of the Benjamin Spock Award for Compassion in Medicine. He received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association in 2009. In September 2010, he received the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame Award. Dr. Esselstyn received the 2013 Deerfield Academy Alumni Association Heritage Award In Recognition of Outstanding Achievement & Service, and the 2013 Yale University George H.W. Bush '48 Lifetime of Leadership Award.  Dr. Esselstyn has also received the 2015 Plantrician Project Luminary Award, the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award, and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award.His scientific publications number over 150, “The Best Doctors in America” 1994-1995 published by Woodward and White cites Dr. Esselstyn's surgical expertise in the categories of endocrine and breast disease. In 1995 he published his bench mark long-term nutritional research arresting and reversing coronary artery disease in severely ill patients. That same study was updated at 12 years and reviewed beyond twenty years in his book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, making it one of the longest longitudinal studies of its type. In July of 2014 he reported the experience of 198 participants seriously ill with cardiovascular disease. During 3.7 years of follow up of the 89% adherent to the program, 99.4% avoided further major cardiac events.Dr. Esselstyn and his wife, Ann Crile Esselstyn, have followed a plant-based diet since 1984. Dr. Esselstyn presently directs the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at The Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute.The Esselstyns have four children and ten grandchildren. Dr. Esselstyn will be speaking at the virtual event on March 12, 2022:Women vs. Inflammation: Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease and InflammationFor more information, please visit: https://www.dresselstyn.com Emory Lifestyle Medicine invites you to join our upcoming virtual heart health cooking class on Friday, February 11 at 12pm EST! Learn more or register HERE.Leave a review for our show on your favorite podcast platform, and get a chance to win a free admission to the class! *Please email krystyna.rastorguieva@emoryhealthcare.org with the screenshot of your review, to enter the raffle and collect your prize. We thank you for your support and value your feedback!This podcast is brought to you by Emory Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness. To learn more about our work, please visithttps://bit.ly/EmoryLM 

In this episode Rodger discusses:*How he first became aware he had a heart condition*His family's history of heart disease*The risks he took because of his heart condition *The other factors besides genetics that added stress to his heart*Raising the bar for his life and improving his health with the help of a therapist*The possible deeper reason why his health began to spiral once more*The incentive provided by a Tony Robbin's event*Becoming a participant in a Nutrition Study, and what he gained from it*Facing more challenges when it came to his health*An event that occurred while on vacation, which precipitated surgery*Becoming privy to an important piece of information from the doctor that convinced him to  go "all in" on a Vegan lifestyle*Where he is at with his health now*The biggest obstacle, lesson and kindness shown throughout his healing processResources for a Plant Based Lifestyle:Books• Program For Reversing Heart Disease, Dr Dean Ornish• Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D.• UnDo It! - How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases, Dean Ornish, M.D.and Anne Ornish• The Alzheimer's Solution – A breakthrough Program to Prevent and Reverse The Symptoms Of Cognitive Decline at Every Age, Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, M.D.• Lick The Sugar Habit, Nancy Appleton, PhD• How Not To Die, Michael Greger, M.D.• Proteinaholic, Garth Davis, M.D.• The China Study, T. Colin Campbell PhD• The Blue Zones – 9 Lessons For Living Longer from the people who've lived the longest, Dan Buettner• Eat To Live, Joel Fuhrman, M.D., Recipes• https://MonkeyAndMeKitchenAdventures.com/• https://Simple-Veganista.com/Documentaries• Forks Over Knives• Food Choices• PlantPureNation• What The Health• Feel Rich: Health Is The New Wealth• From The Ground Up• Earthlings (warning there's no going back after this)• The Game Changers• Cowspiracy• Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead  Note: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast.  Under no circumstances shall Marla Miller, Open-Minded Healing Podcast, any guests or contributors to the podcast , be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.

Becoming Heart Attack Proof - Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr, M.D. - Offstage Interview 2021 Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr., M.D • http://www.dresselstyn.com/site/ • Book - Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., received his B.A. from Yale University and his M.D. from Western Reserve University. In 1956, pulling the No. 6 oar as a member of the victorious United States rowing team, he was awarded a gold medal at the Olympic Games. He was trained as a surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic and at St. George's Hospital in London. In 1968, as an Army surgeon in Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star. Dr. Esselstyn has been associated with the Cleveland Clinic since 1968. During that time, he has served as President of the Staff and as a member of the Board of Governors. He chaired the Clinic's Breast Cancer Task Force and headed its Section of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. In 1991, Dr. Esselstyn served as President of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, That same year he organized the first National Conference on the Elimination of Coronary Artery Disease, which was held in Tucson, Arizona. In 1997, he chaired a follow-up conference, the Summit on Cholesterol and Coronary Disease, which brought together more than 500 physicians and health-care workers in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. In April, 2005, Dr. Esselstyn became the first recipient of the Benjamin Spock Award for Compassion in Medicine. He received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association in 2009. In September 2010, he received the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame Award. Dr. Esselstyn received the 2013 Deerfield Academy Alumni Association Heritage Award In Recognition of Outstanding Achievement & Service, and the 2013 Yale University George H.W. Bush '48 Lifetime of Leadership Award. Dr. Esselstyn has also received the 2015 Plantrician Project Luminary Award, the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award, and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award. Passionate believers in whole food plant based diets, no chemicals, minimal pharmaceutical drugs, no GMO's. Fighting to stop climate change and extinction. Connect with The Real Truth About Health: Sign Up for our Membership Club and Get 30 Days Free

Becoming Heart Attack Proof - Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr, M.D. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr., M.D • http://www.dresselstyn.com/site/ • Book - Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., received his B.A. from Yale University and his M.D. from Western Reserve University. In 1956, pulling the No. 6 oar as a member of the victorious United States rowing team, he was awarded a gold medal at the Olympic Games. He was trained as a surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic and at St. George's Hospital in London. In 1968, as an Army surgeon in Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star. Dr. Esselstyn has been associated with the Cleveland Clinic since 1968. During that time, he has served as President of the Staff and as a member of the Board of Governors. He chaired the Clinic's Breast Cancer Task Force and headed its Section of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. In 1991, Dr. Esselstyn served as President of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, That same year he organized the first National Conference on the Elimination of Coronary Artery Disease, which was held in Tucson, Arizona. In 1997, he chaired a follow-up conference, the Summit on Cholesterol and Coronary Disease, which brought together more than 500 physicians and health-care workers in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. In April, 2005, Dr. Esselstyn became the first recipient of the Benjamin Spock Award for Compassion in Medicine. He received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association in 2009. In September 2010, he received the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame Award. Dr. Esselstyn received the 2013 Deerfield Academy Alumni Association Heritage Award In Recognition of Outstanding Achievement & Service, and the 2013 Yale University George H.W. Bush '48 Lifetime of Leadership Award. Dr. Esselstyn has also received the 2015 Plantrician Project Luminary Award, the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award, and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award. Passionate believers in whole food plant based diets, no chemicals, minimal pharmaceutical drugs, no GMO's. Fighting to stop climate change and extinction. Connect with The Real Truth About Health: Sign Up for our Membership Club and Get 30 Days Free

I was thrilled to interview Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn. We discussed How to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Dr. Esselstyn has been associated with the Cleveland Clinic since 1968. During that time, he has served as President of the Staff and as a member of the Board of Governors. He chaired the Clinic's Breast Cancer Task Force and headed its Section of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery.  He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He has published over over 150 scientific publications  and is most known for his surgical expertise in the categories of endocrine and breast disease.    For more information visit Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn website  -  http://www.dresselstyn.com

Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., received his B.A. from Yale University and his M.D. from Western Reserve University. In 1956, pulling the No. 6 oar as a member of the victorious United States rowing team, he was awarded a gold medal at the Olympic Games. He was trained as a surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic and at St. George's Hospital in London. In 1968, as an Army surgeon in Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star.Dr. Esselstyn has been associated with the Cleveland Clinic since 1968. During that time, he has served as President of the Staff and as a member of the Board of Governors. He chaired the Clinic's Breast Cancer Task Force and headed its Section of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.In 1991, Dr. Esselstyn served as President of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, That same year he organized the first National Conference on the Elimination of Coronary Artery Disease, which was held in Tucson, Arizona. In 1997, he chaired a follow-up conference, the Summit on Cholesterol and Coronary Disease, which brought together more than 500 physicians and health-care workers in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. In April, 2005, Dr. Esselstyn became the first recipient of the Benjamin Spock Award for Compassion in Medicine. He received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association in 2009. In September 2010, he received the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame Award. Dr. Esselstyn received the 2013 Deerfield Academy Alumni Association Heritage Award In Recognition of Outstanding Achievement & Service, and the 2013 Yale University George H.W. Bush '48 Lifetime of Leadership Award.  Dr. Esselstyn has also received the 2015 Plantrician Project Luminary Award, the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award, and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award.His scientific publications number over 150, “The Best Doctors in America” 1994-1995 published by Woodward and White cites Dr. Esselstyn's surgical expertise in the categories of endocrine and breast disease. In 1995 he published his bench mark long-term nutritional research arresting and reversing coronary artery disease in severely ill patients. That same study was updated at 12 years and reviewed beyond twenty years in his book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, making it one of the longest longitudinal studies of its type. In July of 2014 he reported the experience of 198 participants seriously ill with cardiovascular disease. During 3.7 years of follow up of the 89% adherent to the program, 99.4% avoided further major cardiac events.Dr. Esselstyn and his wife, Ann Crile Esselstyn, have followed a plant-based diet since 1984. Dr. Esselstyn presently directs the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at The Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute.The Esselstyns have four children and ten grandchildren. For more information, please visit:https://www.dresselstyn.com This podcast is brought to you by Emory Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness. To learn more about our work, please visithttps://bit.ly/EmoryLM

New research! Dr. Esselstyn explains the new research on how to lower stubborn cholesterol, blood pressure and triglycerides. He answers questions including: What about oxalates? Are smoothies ok? Should I be concerned about supplementing? What about vitamin D? Is baby aspirin ok? What do I do when I go to a restaurant? Is it ok if my cholesterol does not get down to 150? What can I do to lower stubborn cholesterol, blood pressure and triglycerides. Should I eliminate grains? What else, besides food, can help lower inflammation? Watch full interview Get 5 Free Recipes!  Shop Be Green With Amy Amazon Store  Learn how to lower cholesterol, blood pressure and your risk for heart disease. Q + A! Dr. Esselstyn wrote: Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure  His wife Ann and daughter Jane wrote: The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook: Over 125 Delicious, Life-Changing, Plant-Based Recipes Alma Powder    Dr. Esselstyn is an internationally known surgeon, researcher and former clinician at the Cleveland Clinic and a featured expert in the acclaimed documentary Forks Over Knives. Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease has helped thousands across the country, and is the book behind Bill Clinton's life-changing vegan diet. The proof lies in the incredible outcomes for patients who have followed Dr. Esselstyn's program, including a number of patients in his original study who had been told by their cardiologists that they had less than a year to live. Within months of starting the program, all Dr. Esselstyn's patients began to improve dramatically, and twenty years later, they remain free of symptoms. Dr. Esselstyn presently directs the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at The Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute.Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., MD. was featured in the documentary Forks Over Knives. Dr. Esselstyn wrote the groundbreaking book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease. Dr. Esselstyn and his wife, Ann Crile Esselstyn, have followed a plant-based diet since 1984. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., a member of the victorious United States rowing team, was awarded a gold medal at the Olympic Games. He was trained as a surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic and at St. George's Hospital in London. In 1968, as Army surgeon in Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star. Dr. Esselstyn has been associated with the Cleveland Clinic since 1968. During that time, he has served as President of the Staff and as a member of the Board of Governors. He chaired the Clinic's Breast Cancer Task Force and headed its Section of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Follow Dr. Esselstyn https://Dresselstyn.com https://www.instagram.com/dresselstyn/ https://twitter.com/DrEsselstyn https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Esselstyn Hi I'm Amy. My husband Rick & I adopted a Whole Plant lifestyle in 2012. We have had fantastic health results. Together, we've lost over 130 pounds! We offer private, lifestyle coaching and Zoom cooking lessons. We love to share our knowledge of this lifestyle and hope to spread the word and help others to Be Strong, Be Well and Be Green!

This is Episode 56 of The Changed Physician Podcast where hosts interview Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn about his journey from pursuing medical school, becoming a surgeon, recognizing the need to do research, and embracing the plant-based diet for his family and for those with severe heart disease. Timeline: 00:15 Why he went into medicine and his path to surgery 04:00 Realized doing surgery that he was not helping PREVENT cancer 05:40 Realizing he needed to do his own research 06:30 Starting research in 1985 with 24 severe heart disease patients 08:45 Saw his 18 patients for 12 years and saw exciting results 11:20 Starting a conference on the prevention & reversal of heart disease 13:20 4-year study to repeat results with 200 patients 15:00 Need to get the medical profession on board; data x 100 years 17:00 How to convince others that diet can change symptoms/disease 19:00 Food and food alone can change heart disease 20:00 Endothelial 21:30 The vocabulary to use to teach others about heart disease (ENDOTHELIUM and NITRIC OXIDE) 23:00 Nitric oxide provides protection from heart disease 26:00 Endothelial cells suffer with age 27:00 Antioxidants from food with high ORAC value 31:00 Which greens are best? 32:30 Joining Nutrition committee of American College of Cardiology 35:00 How he kept his sanity when his findings were not quickly received 36:30 The challenges in life create excitement 37:00 When you are making a lifestyle change 38:40 The two key words to learn and understand 40:00 Visual proof, practical applications, & stories are powerful You can learn more about Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, his research, and more at www.dresselstyn.com Learn More About the Community at:

Lauren, from Well Elephant, joins Sarah on the podcast to tell her story on how adopting an oil free, plant based diet filled with whole foods can have a miraculous effect on your health. On this episode we discuss: How Lauren Reversed Heart Disease on a Plant Based Diet The Profound Effect that the Book Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Dr Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr. had on her How to Maintain an Oil Free Diet Lauren's Mission to Help Others ACE plant based eating Learn more about Lauren: https://wellelephant.com/ Get the show notes: https://badtothebowl.com/14

How to prevent and reverse heart disease with NY Times best-selling author, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr.What You'll Learn in this Episode: How 80% of chronic illness can be prevented by eating a whole food, plant based diet. The REAL cause of heart disease. What to shop for at the grocery store. An example of what to eat at breakfast, lunch and dinner. How heart disease and many other chronic diseases can be reversed. High Five Highlights: The one food you should add to your diet today: Green leafy vegetables. Favorite quote: Cardiovascular disease is nothing more than a toothless paper tiger, that need never ever to exist, and if it does exist, it need never ever to progress. Heart disease is a completely benign foodborne illness. Book he would share: The China Study by Colin Campbell (get on audible.com and use code “WhichWayisLife"). Most important thing he's learned in life: Having a loving relationship with his wife. Connect with Dr. EsselstynShare the Show! If you enjoyed this show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help us tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show. Sponsors: audible.com - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/whichwayislifeReal Salt - Is Your Salt Real?

In Today's Episode Dr. Robynne Chutkan is one of the most knowledgeable gastroenterologists working in the United States today. She is the author of three bestselling digestive health books: Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution, and The Bloat Cure. Dr. Chutkan has a BS from Yale and an MD from Columbia, and is a faculty member at Georgetown University Hospital. In 2004 she founded the Digestive Center for Wellness, an integrative gastroenterology practice, incorporating microbial optimization, nutritional therapy, biofeedback, and stress reduction, as part of the therapeutic approach to digestive disorders. She is a regular guest on the Dr. Oz Show, covering digestive health, and is also a member of the Medical Advisory Board for the show. She was the host of the National Institutes of Health Clinical Roundtable Series, and a medical consultant and on-air talent for Discovery Health Channel. She has been a featured expert on The Today Show, CBS This Morning, and The Doctors, and is frequently interviewed as a medical expert for the Washington Post, and women's health magazines. She is an avid runner, snowboarder, and yogi, and is passionate about helping her patients live not just longer, but dirtier lives.   In today's show I talk to Dr. Chutkan about the microbiome, probiotics, over-sanitization, corruption in the pharmaceutical industry, and how mothers can help their babies begin life with a healthy microbiome.   Outline of This Great Episode [1:57] Welcome to our old friends and new friends alike! The Vidal Speaks Podcast is where you can learn about all kinds of ways to get well, why a plant-powered diet is the only diet that will reverse disease in the long run, the true causes of chronic disease, and the myths surrounding treatments. Most importantly, you will learn to take charge and heal yourself and those you love. I hope that this show will grow into a movement of people who take charge of their health! Please tune in every Wednesday and share this podcast with your friends. [3:33] In her 20-year practice, Vidal found that almost every patient who came to her, had a gut issue. [4:40] The overprescription of antibiotics has created a large population of sick people. [8:05] Dr. Chutkan transitioned into integrative medicine, after she saw lots of patients who wanted to know what lifestyle changes they should make to get better. [11:31] Many patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease use the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. [12:29] One patient's miraculous healing using diet inspired Dr. Chutkan to start finding ways to get her patients off of drugs. [14:09] Doctors want their patients to get better, but their educations have been hijacked by the pharmaceutical industry. [22:41] What is the “Velio Diet” for healing the gut? [25:47] Microbiota Accessible Carbohydrates are crucial for gut healing, and can be found in foods like leafy greens, oats and lentils. [28:47] Choose vegetables. [30:25] People are waking up to the importance of gut health. [31:38] We are more microbial than we are human. [33:04] Cleansers are contributing to disruption of the microbiome. [34:56] What is Triclosan, and why has the FDA said it must be taken out of personal care products? [35:30] Your hand sanitizer isn't doing what you intend it to do. [36:14] Eat clean and live dirty. [38:51] What is the Hygiene Hypothesis? [41:29] Healthy bacteria can crowd out a virus. [42:52] Instead of focusing on Germ Theory, focus on your body's microbial terrain. [44:07] There is no magic pill for good health. [46:08] To a very large degree, we are in control of our health. [47:32] Be sure to check out VidalSpeaks.com, where you can find my story, my favorite products and much more! Please support this show by using the Amazon Banner on my site for all your Amazon purchases, which will pay a small commission to me with no extra cost to you. It really helps. Please also consider donating directly to keep our show going, leaving us a review, or sharing our show with a friend. All of this supports our mission. Thank you! [49:27] Your doctor isn't dangerous, but their training might be. [51:10] More physicians are becoming interested in food as medicine, often because of personal health crises. Dr. Chutkan was particularly driven by a desire to help her own daughter. [58:13] Pediatricians are much more likely to prescribe antibiotics when they feel like parents expect it. [59:13] Remember that you have the right to informed consent and refusal, and that no drugs come without side effects. [1:04:16] Dr. Chutkan's book, The Microbiome Solution, includes a recommended birth plan to help start your child's gut off right. There is even a solution for those that have to give birth via c-section. [1:05:53] Be open to educating your doctor. [1:07:05] During a colonoscopy, Dr. Chutkan and other gastroenterologists can tell a meat eater from a plant eater. [1:10:04] If you are not already a vegan, eat more plants! [1:12:32] The microbiome can change (for better or worse) very quickly. [1:13:52] Eating a good diet is far more important than taking a probiotic.     Connect with Today's Guest Gutbliss.com The Digestive Center for Wellness Dr. Chutkan on Facebook Dr. Chutkan on Twitter Dr. Chutkan on Instagram   Resources Mentioned The Microbiome Solution, by Dr. Robynne Chutkan Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure, by Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr.  The Enzyme Factor, by Hiromi Shinya

How to prevent and reverse heart disease with NY Times best-selling author, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr.What You'll Learn in this Episode: How 80% of chronic illness can be prevented by eating a whole food, plant based diet. The REAL cause of heart disease. What to shop for at the grocery store. An example of what to eat at breakfast, lunch and dinner. How heart disease and many other chronic diseases can be reversed. High Five Highlights: The one food you should add to your diet today: Green leafy vegetables. Favorite quote: Cardiovascular disease is nothing more than a toothless paper tiger, that need never ever to exist, and if it does exist, it need never ever to progress. Heart disease is a completely benign foodborne illness. Book he would share: The China Study by Colin Campbell (get on audible.com and use code “WhichWayisLife"). Most important thing he's learned in life: Having a loving relationship with his wife. Connect with Dr. EsselstynShare the Show! If you enjoyed this show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help us tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show. Sponsors: audible.com - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/whichwayislifeReal Salt - Is Your Salt Real?

This weeks special guest is Dr.Esselstyn M.D. from theCleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. Dr.Esselstyn and Eddie we'll be talking about the leading killer in the United States, which is also the No.1 killer of women, and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined, "Heart Disease" How to prevent it, reverse it and kill it! Dr.Esselstyn will be sharing with us the science and facts to his proven method and how you can also prevent and reverse Heart disease the natural way, without all those prescription drugs. We'll also find out after years of struggling with heart disease, what former President Bill Clinton did to finally reverse the progression of his heart disease and to lose all that extra unhealthy weight he was packing. All this and more on this weeks new exciting episode of TheDeenShow with special guest Dr.Esselstyn Dr.Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., received his B.A. from Yale University and his M.D. from Western Reserve University. In 1956, pulling the No. 6 oar as a member of the victorious United States rowing team, he was awarded a gold medal at the Olympic Games. He was trained as a surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic and at St. George's Hospital in London. In 1968, as an Army surgeon in Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star. Dr. Esselstyn has been associated with the Cleveland Clinic since 1968. During that time, he has served as President of the Staff and as a member of the Board of Governors. He chaired the Clinic's Breast Cancer Task Force and headed its Section of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Read more on him here http://www.dresselstyn.com/site/about/about-dr-esselstyn/ Heart Disease: Scope and Impact: *Heart disease (which includes Heart Disease, Stroke and other Cardiovascular Diseases) is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, killing nearly 787,000 people alone in 2011. *Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people of most racial/ethnic groups in the United States, including African Americans, Hispanics and Whites. For Asian Americans or Pacific Islanders and American Indians or Alaska Natives, heart disease is second only to cancer.Heart Disease Scope and Impact PhotoCardiovascular diseases claim more lives than all forms of cancer combined. *Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease, killing nearly 380,000 people annually.In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 34 seconds. Every 60 seconds, someone in the United States dies from a heart disease-related event. *About 720,000 people in the U.S. suffer heart attacks each year. Of these, 515,000 are a first heart attack and 205,000 happen in people who have already had a heart attack. *In 2011, about 326,200 people experienced out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the United States. Of those treated by emergency medical services, 10.6 percent survived. Of the 19,300 bystander-witnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the same year, 31.4 percent survived. *Direct and indirect costs of heart disease total more than $320.1 billion. That includes health expenditures and lost productivity. Women & Heart Disease  *Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. *While 1 in 31 American women dies from breast cancer each year, 1 in 3 dies of heart disease.Women-and-Heart-Disease-ImageHeart disease causes 1 in 3 women's deaths each year, killing approximately one woman every minute. *Only 1 in 5 American women believe that heart disease is her greatest health threat. *An estimated 43 million women in the U.S. are affected by heart disease. Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease. Since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease. The symptoms of heart disease can be different in women and men, and are often misunderstood. Women and men are not the same when it comes to heart disease.   1. Sources: CDC.

I'm delighted to share my interview with one of the most important medical figures of the 20th and 21st centuries. I hope this recording will be around in a hundred years so my descendants can brag that great-great grandpa knew both T. Colin Campbell and today's guest, Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr, MD.