Heart disease is an increasingly important issue for women. I’ve heard stats that it actually kills more women than breast cancer, but it’s not talked half as much. So I’m so glad to have Dr. Mark Menolascino here to give us a deep dive on this topic and explain what we can all be doing to safeguard our heart health.
Dr. Mark is one of very few physicians who is board-certified in internal medicine, integrative and holistic medicine, functional medicine, and advanced hormone management and anti-aging medicine. So to say he’s qualified would be a huge understatement. He additionally has a master’s degree in pharmacology and immunology and was a doctoral candidate in the medical science program assisting with clinical trials of new medications, and as well as part of the heart disease reversal team with the famed Dr. Dean Ornish.
Let’s hear what he has to say…
Episode Highlights With Dr. Menolascino

Why 2 out of 3 women have heart disease
The reason that the first sign of heart disease for half of women is death
Why half of heart attacks happen with normal cholesterol
What to look for to know if you have fatty liver
The science-backed ways to support your heart
Why insulin is the most inflammatory compound the body makes
Good and bad foods for the heart (some may surprise you)
A few ways to know by looking at your body if you’re at a higher risk of heart disease
What your fingernails tell you about your health
And more!

Resources We Mention

Find Dr. Mark at MenoClinic.com
Books by Mark Hyman
Books by Izabella Wentz
Dirty Genes by Ben Lynch
You Can Fix Your Brain by Tom O’Bryan
The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

Did you enjoy this episode? What other questions do you have about your heart health? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let us know. We value knowing what you think and this helps other moms find the podcast as well.
Thank You to Today’s Sponsors
This episode is sponsored by Fabletics, my one-stop shop for affordable athletic wear. They have yoga, running, gym gear, sports bras, shoes, accessories, and more. Right now, you can get 2 pairs of leggings for $24, which is half the price of just a sports bra from some other brands! I’ve never understood the crazy prices on some athletic gear, especially since the goal is to get those clothes sweaty anyway! That’s why I love Fabletics. They have really cute styles that rival even the highest priced brands at great prices. I especially love their power hold leggings and sports bras with cris