Ready to be your best you yet? It’s time to Be HEALTHistic. Join cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra, and naturopathic physician Dr. Drew Sinatra — the father-and-son doctor duo with decades of experience in both integrative and conventional medicine — as they explore real solutions for achieving true wellness. Featuring expert guests along the way, Be HEALTHistic brings you a deep, balanced exploration of topics all the way from food as medicine and the mind-body connection, to raising healthy families and finding safe alternatives to prescription drugs. Be HEALTHistic cuts through the confusion, with simple, straightforward advice you can trust as you blaze your own path to optimal wellness.
We all know the classic signs of a heart issue — pain in your chest, shortness of breath, numbness in the left arm. But those are mainly warning signs for men; heart disease presents differently in women. In this episode of Be HEALTHistic, Dr. Drew Sinatra welcomes his wife and fellow naturopathic physician, Dr. Briana Sinatra, to discuss the top cardiovascular risk factors women should be aware of, how to best protect your heart, and all the questions you need to ask your doctor. First, the doctors share the lifestyle and biomarker information they gather from patients to get an overall picture of each individual’s cardiovascular health, and suggest the most pertinent screenings you should ask your doctor for. Then, our doctor duo examines some of the red flags that are more common to women, which may be subtle and harder to spot, and why it’s vital to see your doctor when something just doesn’t feel right. Next, the practicing NDs discuss the toll emotions can take as women enter into new life stages, how menopause and hormonal changes also impact the body, and the importance of having the proper self-care tools to reduce stress — including exercise, reading, meditation, massage or a bath. Lifestyle factors can have a tremendous impact on cardiovascular health, and the Doctors Sinatra share strategies and anecdotes that can help. Finally, they recommend the best nutraceuticals to support a healthy heart, explain why intermittent fasting may be key for some women, and why it’s crucial to “know your numbers.” Don’t miss this Heart Awareness Month episode of Be HEALTHistic, where Drs. Drew and Briana Sinatra shine a light on the importance of cardiovascular health in women.
