HeartWise Fitness & Longevity Center-Howard Elkin MD, FACC

10 NUTRITIONAL MYTHS TO DEBUNK I'm certainly not a "one size fits all" kind of guy. I have never believed that there is an ideal diet for everyone. Anyone who preaches that is wrong as far as I am concerned. That said, there are several nutritional facts that most of us can agree on. There are many misconceptions and myths about nutrition that need to be laid to rest now and for always.... Examples: What about egg yolks, oils and fats, grains, protein and low fat, high fat? Where do carbs fit in? Please join me tonight! Thursday April 1st at 7:00 pm PST on my YouTube Live channel as we delve into these misconceptions and much more. It will be very interactive and fun! Simply click onto: The Medical Advocate, Howard Elkin, MD Hope to see you this Thursday ! #nutrition #nutritionmatters #nutritionfacts #nutritionmyths #integrativemedicine #functionalmedicine #integrativecardiology #cardiology #cardiologist #heartdoctor #yourhealthmatters #yourhealthisyourwealth #heartwisefitnessandlongevitycenter #themedicaladvocate

PALPITATIONS: IS IT REALLY YOUR HEART ? Palpitations are clearly one of the most common complaints that bring patients not only to the cardiologist's office, but also to the emergency room. Although most are not life-threatening and are not necessarily related to heart disease, they can be extremely bothersome and downright scary.... In my latest YouTube Live on 3/18/21 we had a terrific informative and interactive session. We discussed symptoms, causes, triggers and treatment with an emphasis on the Medical Advocate way of dealing with this all-too-common symptom. Please check out this valuable segment by clicking onto the link below. https://youtu.be/XxSXJ-i_B1s

LDL-P HDL2b Small dense Large fluffy LP(a) MPO CRP Lp-PLA2 MAKING SENSE OF THE ALPHABET SOUP IN CARDIAC LAB TESTING In my latest YouTube Live on 3/4/21 we honed in on advanced cardiac lab testing, explaining the various tests available and their clinical significance.... Please check out this valuable segment and learn the integrative, Medical Advocate way of stratifying your cardiac risk with the appropriate testing. Simply click on the link below to watch my most recent YouTube video. https://youtu.be/DYMRhcssmn0

MAKING SENSE OF THE LIPID MAZE ! LDL-P.... APO-E....Lp(a).... TRIG....sdLDL.... HDL2B....VLDL...CRP....LA PLA2.....MPO Understanding the various blood fats (lipids) and knowing what needs to be treated and why can be terribly confusing. You've heard this from me repeatedly that "it all depends on your individual risk."... Please join me this Thursday 3/4/21 for my next YouTube live at 7:00 pm PST. We will explore this issue in detail and have plenty of time to answer questions. Simply subscribe to my channel: The Medical Advocate, Howard Elkin, MD Hope to see you there ! #lipids #hdl #cardiologist #cardiology #heartdoctor #integrativecardiology #integrativemedicine #integrativehealth #functionalmedicine #functionalmedicinedoctor #holistichealth #holisticwellness #yourhealthmatters #yourhealthisyourwealth #heartwisefitnessandlongevitycenter #themedicaladvocate

Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia in those over the age of seventy, however, it is seen in those younger as well. Individuals with this arrhythmia are 5 times more likely to develop a stroke. There is a new study linking even modest alcohol consumption to this very common heart rhythm disturbance. Read my latest post about this, with a link to the study, at the HeartWise website!

TOOLS FOR THE MEDICAL ADVOCATE In this segment from my most recent YouTube Live (1/21/21), we explore in detail how a Medical Advocate operates. The first prerequisite is to embrace the power within. All of you have this power. You don’t need to be a medical professional. Everything is contingent on what I call the Patient Bill of Rights. Yes, these are inherent to a Medical Advocate. But there’s no free lunch here. You also have Patient Responsibilities.... Once you embrace these qualities you will be ready to pull in the reigns and take control of your health. We had a great discussion in this segment, citing examples of everyday medical issues, from supplements and prescription medications, to vaccines. Whose body is it? It’s your body, so embrace it, and stay in the driver’s seat as it relates to your health. Please check out this video. Simply subscribe to my channel, The Medical Advocate, Howard Elkin, MD #themedicaladvocate #beyourownmedicaladvocate #cardiology #cardiologist #heartdoctor #integrativecardiology #integrativemedicine #integrativehealth #functionalmedicine #functionalmedicinedoctor #yourhealth #yourhealthmatters #yourhealthisyourwealth #heartwisefitnessandlongevitycenter #themedicaladvocate

HOW DOES A MEDICAL ADVOCATE OPERATE? Now that you’ve learned from the last YouTube Live (1/7/21) what exactly is a Medical Advocate, where do you go from here? In this week’s segment learn your Patient Bill of Rights and your Patient Responsibilities. From there you simply take the plunge by placing your health and wellness into your own hands.... Use these principles as you deal with recommendations on prescription meds, supplements, and diet. How about dealing with the current pandemic and the issue of vaccinations? Please join me this Thursday 1/21/21 at 7:00 pm PST on You Tube Live. Simply subscribe to my channel: The Medical Advocate, Howard Elkin, MD #cardiology #cardiologist #heartdoctor #wellness #newyearsgoals #newyearsresolutions #healthgoals #integrativecardiology #integrativemedicine #integrativehealth #functionalmedicine #yourhealth #yourhealthmatters #yourhealthisyourwealth #takechargeofyourhealth #heartwisefitnessandlongevitycenter #themedicaladvocate

WHY VACCINATE? As a cardiologist taking regular hospital call, I’m considered a front liner So, it’s essential that I be protected. WHAT ABOUT YOU ?... 1) Currently available vaccines are highly effective at preventing COVID-19. (95% effectiveness). 2) Vaccines may help protect those around you, thus preventing the spread of the disease. 3) Vaccines are safe for the most part (and make a lot more sense than contracting the actual virus). 4) Vaccines are the only practical way of obtaining herd immunity. 5) Vaccines are the only valid way to hopefully doff our masks and resume social interaction. Let’s face it; for the past 10 months we really haven’t been livingmore like subsisting. Vaccines are certainly not the end-all-be-all. Our first focus should always be on optimizing our immune health and striving for metabolic health. That said, the only practical way to get beyond this point is for mass vaccination (akin to what was accomplished with smallpox and polio vaccinations) THE TIME IS HERE! THE FACTS: Both the Pfizer/BioNTech and the Moderna mRNA shots require 2 doses to provide maximum protection. It can take up to 2 weeks after the first dose to develop a sufficient antibody response. The purpose of the second dose is to push that antibody level up as high as you can go to give the maximum amount of time before it wanes below a protective threshold. Stopping a pandemic requires using all the tools we have available. The combination of getting vaccinated along with ongoing mask wearing and social distancing while maintaining optimal immune and metabolic health through a healthy low carb diet ,appropriate supplementation and exercise is the key to protecting ourselves and each other as we hopefully attain herd immunity. #covid_19 #covidvacccine #covid #covidprevention #integrativemedicine #integrativehealth #functionalmedicine #functionalmedicinecoach #functionalmedicinepractitioner #heartdog #cardiology #cardiologist #yourhealth #yourhealthmatters #yourhealthisyourwealth #heartwisefitnessandlongevitycenter #themedicaladvocate

STAYING IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT That’s what being a Medical Advocate is all about. What’s involved? How do you achieve it?... Join me this Thursday on YouTube Live as we delve into this topic. My wish is for all of you to pull in the reins as it relates to your health. Let 2021 set the stage for optimal wellness. Please join me and subscribe to my YouTube channel: THE MEDICAL ADVOCATE, HOWARD ELKIN, MD Thursday 1/7/21 at 7:00 pm PST #wellness #totalwellness #healthgoals #newyearsresolutions #functionalmedicine #functionalmedicinedoctor #integrativemedicine #integrativehealth #heartdoctor #cardiology #cardiologist #yourhealth #yourhealthmatters #yourhealthisyourwealth #heartwisefitnessandlongevitycenter #themedicaladvocate