This week, we’re diving into heart disease, a critical topic for all women especially PCOS women.
Heart disease is a primary killer of both women and men. It affects many people each year. And modern medicine does not address prevention but instead treatment of disease.
That’s why I wanted to bring in a guest expert on cardiovascular disease, Dr. Nicole Harkin. She founded Whole Heart Cardiology to provide patient-centered cardiac care, evidence-based nutritional guidance, and personalized lifestyle plans for her patients in a modern setting. She takes pride in helping patients achieve their goals, feel better, and thrive. She is licensed to see patients in California, New York, and Florida.
In this episode, I interview Dr. Nicole Harkin, a preventative cardiologist.
We discuss:
- What is preventative cardiology?
- How do you know if you are developing heart disease?
- The Heart disease and PCOS connection.
- Evidenced-based tips that include nutrition, lifestyle and medications that help prevent heart disease and diabetes. (She gives us great tips to do now)
- BMI vs. waist circumference (here is a link to a great article for waist circumference)
- Even if you are in your 20's, you should start now.
Great Resource: Preventative Cardiology at Cleveland Clinic
This episode is brought to you by:
Well Woman MD: Integrative Women's Health And Fertility. Welcome to Well Woman MD, a modern integrative medicine practice that allows your doctor to be your partner.
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Whole Heart Cardiology, Dr. Nicole Harkin
Website: https://www.wholeheartcardiology.com/
IT: Nicole Harkin MD Cardiologist (@nicoleharkinmd) • Instagram photos and videos
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1. What is preventative cardiology?