Holistic Heart Centers

Holistic Heart Centers Holistic Heart Centers create a new cardiovascular care model. Our goal is to prevent and reverse

09/25/2025

Today’s heart care isn’t just stents and stress tests. It’s smartphones + sensors + AI guiding earlier, smarter decisions. In this episode, Dr. Regina and Dr. David Albert explore where cardiology is going—and how patients can lead the way.

Highlights you’ll hear:

🎧 Why AI-assisted ECG and imaging can flag heart issues before symptoms

🎧 How consumer wearables (sleep, HRV, BP) translate into actionable coaching for stress, recovery, and metabolic health

🎧 The rise of the “engaged patient”—and how simple tools at home can reduce ER visits and speed up the right care

🎧 A frank look at what AI can (and can’t) do yet—and how clinicians and “citizen patients” can use it responsibly

Bottom line: prevention wins when we combine lifestyle foundations with the right tech and the right guidance. This episode is your roadmap.

👉 Listen now—link in bio.

Not everyone with high cholesterol needs a statin. Bold statement? Yes. But let’s break it down.Statins can be life-savi...
09/24/2025

Not everyone with high cholesterol needs a statin. Bold statement? Yes. But let’s break it down.

Statins can be life-saving for the right people—but they’re often prescribed without digging deeper. Many cases of elevated cholesterol are linked to:

👉 Insulin resistance

👉 Poor sleep

👉 Chronic stress

👉 Inflammation

👉 Nutrient imbalances

Addressing these root causes can normalize cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk without medication—or allow you to take the lowest possible dose.

At Holistic Heart Centers, we use genetic testing, advanced lipid profiles, and metabolic markers to decide: Is medication truly needed, or can lifestyle be the first prescription?

📘 Want clarity on this hot topic? Our course “How to Avoid or Reduce Statins” gives you the tools to have a real conversation with your doctor (link in bio).

09/23/2025

❓ “Who Should Consider a Personal ECG?”

In this week's episode with Dr. David Albert we learn: personal ECG devices aren’t just gadgets. For many people, they’re a practical safety net.

Who benefits most?

👉 Anyone with palpitations or intermittent heart flutters who want confirmation in the moment

👉 People with known AFib awaiting treatment/ablation who need to monitor between visits

👉Those on meds that can affect QT intervals (certain cardiac, psych, GI, or oncology drugs)—with the right device, this can be tracked under medical guidance

Caregivers and proactive health folks who want data + peace of mind at home

Why clinicians like them: objective rhythm strips you can send securely, captured during the actual symptom—not hours later in a clinic when everything looks “normal.” Pair that with smart coaching on sleep, stress, BP, glucose, and you’ve got real-world prevention.

We also dig into how GLP-1s, weight, sleep, and blood pressure tie into arrhythmia risk—and why addressing the cardiometabolic roots matters as much as treating the rhythm.

🎧 Catch the full conversation—link in bio.

When most people hear “high cholesterol”, they think it’s all about LDL. But here’s the truth: sometimes the problem isn...
09/22/2025

When most people hear “high cholesterol”, they think it’s all about LDL. But here’s the truth: sometimes the problem isn’t cholesterol itself—it’s insulin resistance driving the imbalance.

🔑 The clue? Your triglyceride-to-HDL ratio. If it’s ≥ 2.4 (from a fasting lipid panel), it’s a strong signal of underlying insulin resistance.

Why this matters:

Insulin resistance increases triglycerides.

It lowers HDL (“protective” cholesterol).

Over time, it accelerates inflammation, vascular damage, and heart disease risk.

So if your cholesterol is high, don’t just ask “what’s my LDL?”. Ask “is my metabolism working against me?”

👉 Take the HeartWell Quiz to see if insulin resistance may be playing a hidden role in your cholesterol story (link in bio).

09/19/2025

What happens when a cardiologist gets frustrated that his dad can’t safely rehab after a heart attack? He invents the solution.

This week, Dr. Regina sits down with Dr. David Albert—cardiologist, inventor, and founder behind the pocket ECG movement—to talk about how a single-lead ECG you can carry in your wallet changed heart care.

Key takeaways:

👉 A single-lead ECG isn’t a full 12-lead—but it’s powerful for catching rhythm issues like AFib and SVT in real life, in real time.

👉 Patient empowerment = better outcomes. When people can check a rhythm during symptoms and share it with their clinician, decisions get faster and smarter.

👉 Telemedicine + home devices didn’t just help during the pandemic—they permanently upgraded access and peace of mind.

👉 Prevention isn’t abstract: the earlier we detect rhythm problems, the more options we have (lifestyle, meds, procedures).

If you’ve ever felt palpitations and thought “Is this serious?” this conversation is for you.

🎧 Listen to the episode—link in bio.

Not all “high cholesterol” means the same thing. Your risk category changes how aggressive you should be with treatment ...
09/19/2025

Not all “high cholesterol” means the same thing. Your risk category changes how aggressive you should be with treatment and lifestyle.

Here’s the breakdown 👇

Low risk → no major risk factors.
Moderate risk → a couple of risk factors, 10-year risk

☀️ Morning + Evening Rituals 🌙Your brain thrives on rhythm. The way you start your day fuels your focus, and the way you...
09/19/2025

☀️ Morning + Evening Rituals 🌙
Your brain thrives on rhythm. The way you start your day fuels your focus, and the way you close your night restores your energy.

✨ Morning rituals = power-ups for clarity and motivation.
✨ Evening rituals = gentle wind-downs for calm and recovery.

When you anchor your days with intentional practices, you create more flow, that sweet spot where your mind and body feel energized, aligned, and at ease.

🎧 In EP25 of our podcast, Dr. Lara Salyer shares why these small shifts matter most and how simple routines can help you protect both your brain + body from burnout.

📌 Listen now: https://holisticheartcenters.com/2025/09/04/podcast-episode-25-do-you-know-how-to-flow-exploring-how-your-brain-gets-its-happiest-with-dr-lara-salyer/

One of the most powerful predictors of insulin resistance isn’t a fancy test—it’s a simple math problem.👉 Triglycerides ...
09/17/2025

One of the most powerful predictors of insulin resistance isn’t a fancy test—it’s a simple math problem.

👉 Triglycerides ÷ HDL cholesterol

If the ratio is ≥ 2.4, it’s a red flag that your metabolism is struggling. Why it matters:

Insulin resistance drives high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and inflammation.

It often develops silently, years before diabetes or heart disease show up.

Catching it early means you can reverse course with diet, movement, and targeted support.

Example: Triglycerides 150, HDL 40 → Ratio = 3.75 → Strong insulin resistance signal.

The good news? This ratio responds quickly to lifestyle and metabolic care.

✅ Stop guessing. Start testing. Our HeartWell Toolkits™ measure advanced markers of insulin resistance + heart risk, right from home.

Order a HeartWell Toolkit™ today (link in bio).

✅ Flow Trigger: Quiet creative time, the moments when your brain can wander, imagine, and innovate.❌ Flow Disruptor: Con...
09/17/2025

✅ Flow Trigger: Quiet creative time, the moments when your brain can wander, imagine, and innovate.

❌ Flow Disruptor: Constant phone pings each notification pulls you out of focus, draining your energy.
🎤 Why it matters: Flow isn’t just about productivity; it’s where joy, clarity, and peak performance live. By creating space for uninterrupted focus, you give your brain the chance to thrive.
📌 CTA: Dr. Lara + Dr. Druz share science-backed strategies for designing your day to invite more flow and protect your energy.

🔗 Listen now: EP25 Podcast: https://holisticheartcenters.com/2025/09/04/podcast-episode-25-do-you-know-how-to-flow-exploring-how-your-brain-gets-its-happiest-with-dr-lara-salyer/

Ever noticed the little note on your lab report that says “LDL-C (calculated)”? That’s a hint.Most LDL numbers on a stan...
09/15/2025

Ever noticed the little note on your lab report that says “LDL-C (calculated)”? That’s a hint.

Most LDL numbers on a standard lipid panel are not directly measured—they’re calculated using formulas that assume your bloodwork was drawn fasting.

Here’s why that matters:

If you weren’t fasting, your triglycerides may be elevated from your last meal.

High triglycerides skew the LDL calculation, making it look worse (or better) than it truly is.

Decisions about diet, meds, or supplements could be based on bad math.

Bottom line: Fasting = clarity. Aim for 8–12 hours without food (water is fine). Then you can actually trust your numbers—and your plan.

💡 Want help translating your labs into clear action steps? Our HeartWell Quiz will point you toward the right testing and support. Take the HeartWell Quiz (link in bio).

Micro Breaks = Macro Benefits ✨🧠 Even a 2–5 minute pause can reset your focus, reduce stress hormones, and improve creat...
09/15/2025

Micro Breaks = Macro Benefits ✨
🧠 Even a 2–5 minute pause can reset your focus, reduce stress hormones, and improve creativity. These tiny moments of rest signal your nervous system to shift into balance—fueling both productivity and joy.

Want to learn how to protect your brain + body from burnout while tapping into flow? Tune into EP25 now.
🔗 Listen here: https://holisticheartcenters.com/2025/09/04/podcast-episode-25-do-you-know-how-to-flow-exploring-how-your-brain-gets-its-happiest-with-dr-lara-salyer/

You don’t need a PhD to make sense of a lipid panel—you need a process. Here’s the 3-step read I use to turn standard la...
09/13/2025

You don’t need a PhD to make sense of a lipid panel—you need a process. Here’s the 3-step read I use to turn standard labs into a real plan.

Step 1 — Confirm fasting.
Most LDL values are calculated and assume fasting. If triglycerides are elevated because you ate, LDL-C can be off—leading to mixed messages.

Step 2 — Know your risk category.
Low, moderate, high, very high, or extreme? Your risk (age, BP, diabetes, kidney function, family history, inflammation, pregnancy history, etc.) determines how low your numbers should go.

Step 3 — Check the TG/HDL ratio.
A ratio ≥ 2.4 strongly suggests insulin resistance—a root cause we can treat with lifestyle, targeted supplements, and sometimes medications. Fixing metabolism often improves the entire lipid profile.

Prefer to skip the guesswork? Our HeartWell Toolkits™ let you collect advanced lipid and metabolic markers with medical grade genetics at home, then review them with a physician to build a personalized plan.

Order a HeartWell Toolkit™ (link in bio). Save this post for your next lab review.

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Our vision is a global collaborative community to champion holistic heart health and wellness. Our mission is to provide a NET-network, education and technology- to enable self-sustained, collaborative, personalized, and outcome-driven holistic heart care.