One of the most downloaded episodes in Health Confidential history is back.
For decades, we’ve been told that cholesterol is one of the primary causes of heart disease and that lowering it is the key to protecting our hearts.
But what if the story isn’t that simple?
In this episode of Health Confidential, I sit down with Dr. Stephen Hussey—chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, author, and heart attack survivor—to explore the assumptions many of us have accepted about cholesterol, heart disease, inflammation, and cardiovascular health.
After experiencing a heart attack himself, Dr. Hussey began questioning many of the ideas he had been taught about the heart and what truly drives cardiovascular disease. What followed was a journey that challenged conventional thinking and led him to a very different understanding of heart health.
In this conversation, we discuss:
• The cholesterol myth and why it remains so controversial
• Why healthy people can still suffer heart attacks
• The role of inflammation and metabolism in cardiovascular disease
• What Dr. Hussey learned after his own heart attack
• Why questioning assumptions in medicine matters
• A different perspective on how the heart functions
Whether you’re concerned about your cholesterol, have been prescribed a statin, or simply want to understand heart health from a different perspective, this conversation will give you plenty to think about.
Connect with Dr. Stephen Hussey
Website: https://resourceyourhealth.com
Instagram: @drstephenhusse
Books: Book Links
Connect with Simone Gisondi
Instagram: @simone.gisondi
Website: https://www.simonegisondi.com/
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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to encourage education, critical thinking, and informed conversations about health. It is not medical advice and should not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
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