Addressing the Elephant in the Room: Let's Talk About Your Heart Health with Dr. Alexandra Verge, ND

Send us Fan MailCardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death in North America. However, there is a lot that we can do to decrease our risk. This week we have Dr. Alexandra Verge, ND on the show to debunk common myths we hear in the cardiovascular space as well as to let us know what we can do to decrease our risk all together. In this episode we cover:What is cardiovascular disease and why everyone should careWhy its important to care even more about your cardiovascular disease risk when you’re youngerWhy you don’t need 2g of salt in your electrolytes per dayThe deal on cholesterol and saturated fat in your diet and which one actually raise your cholesterol on blood workThe dangers of the carnivore dietWhy we need to change our conversation around everyone taking omega 3’sLifestyle factors you can implement today to decrease your riskAnd so much more!You can connect with Dr. Verge here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexvergend/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexVergeND/Coming in Fall 2024:The Under Pressure Program: Your Hypertension BlueprintJoin the waitlist: https://kuraclinic.ac-page.com/under-pressure-girls-gone-wellness-podcastSHOP OUR MERCH HERE <3Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @girlsgonewellnesspodcast for updates and more wellness tips. You can also subscribe to our Youtube Channel @Girlsgonewellnesspodcast to watch our episodes! Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review—we truly appreciate your support. Let's embark on this journey to wellness together!DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.