Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I’m a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients.
The episode discusses ways to boost immunity including eating whole foods, exercising regularly, managing stress, getting sufficient sleep, and potentially taking supplements like vitamin D, vitamin A, and zinc. It emphasizes that lifestyle habits are most important for a strong immune system and reducing inflammation. Doctor Bishop also notes the link between periodontal disease and heart health as highlighted by a patient's experience.
The episode provides evidence-based tips for maintaining immune function through daily practices like nutrition, movement, stress management and rest. It encourages developing these behaviors long-term for ongoing health benefits.
Takeaways:
- The episode discusses ways to boost immunity and overall health, including eating whole foods, exercising regularly, managing stress, getting sufficient sleep, and potentially supplements.
- Processed foods, sugary foods, and foods that are too fatty are not recommended as they don't provide the necessary vitamins and minerals. Whole foods that are cooked sensibly are preferred.
- Exercise is important to reduce inflammation and maintain health. Both strength training and endurance activities are recommended.
- Stress has many negative health impacts like increased cortisol, blood pressure and sugar levels. Managing stress is important for well-being.
- Getting sufficient, quality sleep is foundational for health. Routines like dim lights, essential oils and relaxation techniques can help induce sleep.
- Dental health is important to prevent periodontal disease which can increase inflammation.
- Inflammation may be linked to conditions like heart disease and high blood pressure.
- Mitochondria are important for energy production in cells and exercise helps maintain their function.
- A virtual heart check website is recommended to assess heart attack risk factors.
- The podcast aims to help listeners understand factors like blood pressure, weight, cholesterol and lifestyle changes for better health and longevity.
Australia, like the rest of the western world, has a heart problem.
Over 9 million people around the world die from heart disease every year.
Every 10 minutes, someone in Australia suffers a heart attack. And 21 lives are lost daily because of it.
The devastating fact in all of this is…
Almost every one of those cases could have been prevented.
This podcast is for anyone who wants to improve their health literacy and gain information to help them make the best decisions about their risk of heart attack, their cholesterol, blood pressure, risk of diabetes, weight loss and general health. Join me on my personal mission journey to prevent Heart Attack on a global scale. If you like this podcast, I would be honoured by a 5-star review and appreciate if you let your friends and family know about this podcast; you may even save the life of someone you love!
Are You at Risk of a Sudden Heart Attack? How Healthy is Your Heart? Really?
Heart disease is the #1 killer in the Western World. In Australia, someone dies every 28 minutes from heart disease. That’s 51 people a day. In the US, someone has a heart attack every 40 SECONDS! Fortunately, many heart attacks are preventable. However, regular exercise and eating healthy are no guarantee you won’t succumb to this silent killer.
- 94% of Australians have at least One Risk Factor for heart disease.
- 59% of Australians have been Touched by heart disease.
- Yet only 3% of Australians have had a Full Heart-Health Assessment in the past 12 months.
Do the free heart check today at www.virtualheartcheck.com.au
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The Healthy Heart Network is designed to help members:
- understand the present state of their heart’s health
- recognise their current level of risk of suffering a heart attack
- Learn the positive steps they can take to improve their situation
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