After performing thousands of open-heart surgeries, Dr. Philip Ovadia recognized that the vast majority were preventable…if his patients had improved their metabolic health in the first place. In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley sat down with heart surgeon, author and podcaster Dr. Philip Ovadia to learn about the underrated relationship between insulin resistance and heart disease, and what you need to know to arm yourself at home and in the doctor’s office. Small correction from the intro: Dr. Ovadia is a board-certified cardiac surgeon, not a cardiologist. He has performed over 3,000 heart surgeries across 25-plus yearsIf heart disease has been the number one killer for so long, isn’t it possible that we’re tackling it the wrong way? Dr. Ovadia’s belief is that our emphasis on cholesterol has done us a disservice when it comes to heart health. If you have a family history of heart issues, or a heart condition yourself, learn how Dr. Ovadia believes you can stay off his operating table. Timestamps[[[[[[[[[[[ [ [[[[[[[In this episode you will learn:Why cholesterol and LDLs are not the real enemy of the heart and how sugar is the real culprit when it comes to heart disease. Why 70 years of cholesterol-focused medicine hasn't reduced heart disease — and what the data actually shows about LDL's role in cardiac eventsThe Kraft Test: Ovadia is referring to the work of Dr. Joseph R. Kraft, a pathologist who ran insulin assays on 14,384 patients and concluded that "those with cardiovascular disease not identified with diabetes are simply undiagnosed." The peer-reviewed analysis of his database (Crofts et al., 2016) found that more than half of patients with entirely normal glucose tolerance were nonetheless hyperinsulinaemic.Why your fasting insulin level is the most important number most doctors never order — and how to get it tested for around $10What exactly to ask your doctor about insulin resistance, and signs and symptoms for it: waist circumference, blood pressure, fasting glucose, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides.How stress plays a role in heart conditions, and how emotional support can make a difference in patients’ outcomes.Why statin drugs can be problematic, in that they hide the symptom rather than attacking the root of the problem. The single question to ask your doctor that will immediately reveal whether they understand metabolic heart disease: "Am I insulin resistant?"Why skin tags, belly fat, rounded face, low energy and high blood pressure are early warning signs of insulin resistance — years before chest pain or shortness of breath appearDr. Ovadia’s recommendations for diet and lifestyle changes to keep you off the operating table: processed food needs to go, and we must move more. If you have a desk-job, try a standing desk or simply get up and move around once an hour. Meat is medicine. Dr. Ovadia advocates for the nutritional density of meat, yes, even red meat, and suggests that a low-fat diet has not prevented heart disease as promised. Vitamin K2 and CoQ10 feed the mitochondria our hearts need for energy. The effects of common viruses like strep on the heart valves.What role genetics plays in heart disease versus habits. Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel.------ Follow Doctor Motley!InstagramFacebookWebsiteFollow Dr. Philip Ovadiahttps://www.instagram.com/ifixhearts/https://ifixhearts.com/team/https://www.youtube.com/@IFixHeartsBuy his books: https://ovadiahearthealth.com/books/------ * Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/and enter code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your mineral replenishment order.*Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates https://www.doctormotley.com/*Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You’ll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here https://www.doctormotley.com/15