Dr. Anita Racic Personalized Medicine

03/30/2026

What "working on my health" looks like right now:

More sunlight.
More grounding.
More real life.

That’s the protocol right now ☀️🍃

03/19/2026

https://globalnews.ca/news/11734772/functional-health-declining-canadians-under-35/

Functional health summarizes a person’s level of difficulty in eight health aspects - vision, hearing, speech, cognition, dexterity, mobility, emotional health and pain.

03/18/2026

Thank you to our patients for all your support and encouragement! We truly appreciate having you as part of our healthcare family. Your trust inspires us to continue prioritizing patient care and wellness. 😊 Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring your health and well-being.

03/17/2026

"Using medical or recreational ma*****na to ease symptoms of numerous mental health conditions doesn’t work, according to two new analyses of existing gold-standard research."

Using medical or recreational ma*****na to ease symptoms of numerous mental health conditions doesn’t work, according to two new analyses of existing gold-standard research.

03/08/2026

Snapped this photo in front of Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, which feels fitting — women in medicine know a lot about courage, heart, and finding our way.

Grateful for the amazing women I work with, including my nurse/health coach, who bring strength and compassion to our patients every day.

Here’s to women supporting women, in health and in life. Happy International Women's Day!💛

03/02/2026

Cancer may be the leading cause of death in Canada, but heart disease is a close second — and one of the most preventable causes of death we see.

That’s the empowering part.

I’m sharing 25 modifiable risk factors you can start addressing today. These are the levers that move the needle on inflammation, metabolic health, vascular aging, and overall longevity.

If you want to protect your heart:
❤️ Lower cardiovascular risk
💪 Improve metabolic resilience
🧠 Support brain health
🌱 Age stronger, not sicker

…this is where you start.

Swipe through the slides →
Your future health is more modifiable than you think.

02/22/2026

Galactin-3 is something I now recommend that people get tested for.

Discover the science of Galectin-3, a powerful protein that drives inflammation, fibrosis, heart disease, and neurodegeneration. Learn evidence-based strategies, including Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP), diet, and supplements, to lower elevated levels and slow chronic disease progression.

02/13/2026

As medical doctors we are required to stay up to date with Continuing Medical Education (CME) and require a certain amount of CME credits every year. I don't mind at all because CME can be really fun and I'm one of those nerds that loves learning.

This past week I did a couple of CME courses out of UBC —this time with Menopause Essentials and Cardiology Updates. Online learning is great but I have to admit, it is way more fun live and in Las Vegas, especially if you can have a side of cowboys with your CME (pics from A4M's December conference in Las Vegas)

Because learning hits different when you're in Las Vegas surrounded by good energy, great colleagues, and the occasional hat-tipping cowboy. 😉

Here’s to staying curious, staying current, and bringing the best back to my practice—cowboy hats optional, but highly recommended.

02/11/2026

❤️‍🩹 6 million Canadians live with *known* heart disease yet many more have undiagnosed heart disease. Conventional medicine deals with treatment of heart disease that has emerged but not with subclinical cases (ie those cases that have not yet manifested). Most cardiologist just consider hypertension, lipids, high blood sugar, , obesity and smoking as risk factors. However, there are many more risk factors than those according to my mentor in Cardiology in the A4M Fellowship, Dr. Mark Houston.❤️‍🩹

Cardiovascular disease isn’t destiny — many drivers of heart risk are modifiable, and focusing on them can keep your heart healthier for longer. Here are some key factors that we can change with lifestyle, nutrition and medical optimization:

🩺 Core cardiometabolic risks
• Hypertension (24 h BP patterns)
• Dyslipidemia (beyond just LDL levels)
• Hyperglycemia / insulin resistance / metabolic syndrome / diabetes
• Obesity
🫀 Behavioral & lifestyle
• Smoking
• Refined carbohydrates & processed foods
• Trans fats
🧂 Dietary imbalances
• Low omega-3 fatty acids
• Low potassium & magnesium intake with high sodium intake
🍷 Other systemic & metabolic drivers
• Hyperuricemia
• Renal disease
• Elevated fibrinogen
• Elevated iron levels

👉 Dr. Houston emphasizes that cardiovascular disease is multifactorial — and that addressing nutrition, inflammation, oxidative stress, glucose metabolism, vascular biology, and lifestyle factors can dramatically shift risk.

Stay tuned to your numbers — and your daily habits — because what we change, we can control. 💪🫀

02/03/2026

❤️ February is Heart Health Month: My Go-To Cardiometabolic Supplements

Supplements aren’t “extras” — they’re metabolic tools.
Your heart is a high-energy organ, and the right nutrients support everything from endothelial function to inflammation to mitochondrial efficiency.

Here are some of the most impactful foundational tools for cardiovascular health:

• Omega-3s – support healthy triglycerides + calm systemic inflammation
• Magnesium – essential for blood pressure regulation, rhythm stability, and insulin sensitivity
• CoQ10 – fuels mitochondrial energy production inside heart muscle cells (especially important if you’re on statins)
• Vitamin D – supports immune balance + endothelial health
• Vitamin K2 (MK-7) – helps direct calcium into bones instead of arteries
• Berberine / Inositol – powerful support for glucose + lipid metabolism

None of these replace lifestyle — but they do support the metabolic and vascular pathways that keep your heart strong, flexible, and resilient.

Small daily habits → long-term cardiometabolic longevity.💛

02/02/2026

🌿 Want to live longer and stay healthier while you do it?
A new Lancet study shows you don’t need drastic overhauls—small changes in sleep, movement, and nutrition add up in a big way.

✨ Key findings:
• People with solid habits (7–8 hrs sleep, daily movement, quality nutrition) had ~9 extra years of life and ~9 extra healthy years.
• Even tiny improvements made a difference:
– +5 minutes of sleep
– +2 minutes of moderate–vigorous activity
– Slightly better diet choices
➡️ Together, these added up to about 1 extra year of life.

💡 The takeaway:
You don’t need perfection.
You need consistency across a few small habits.

Start with:
✔️ 5 more minutes of sleep
✔️ A quick walk or stretch break
✔️ One extra serving of veggies today

Small steps → big impact.
Your future self will thank you. 💚

01/30/2026

https://www.jillcarnahan.com/2026/01/21/cancer-hereditary-hemochromatosis/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Blog&_kx=8WiGGI71NFoxuRRt37olTKnBI3bUPxRfsXMDh8KmibTD25ZrvUGkWPanfohIZLnR.W9yKxJ

Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HH), a common genetic disorder causing iron overload, significantly elevates the risk of cancer, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer), with some studies reporting a 200-fold increased incidence.