EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 36 MIN
Beyond Cholesterol: A New View of Heart Health
from The Balancing Point Podcast · host John Nieters
In this episode of The Balancing Point, I sit down with Diamond Fernandes to explore a different way of thinking about heart disease. We discuss why arteries are muscles rather than pipes, the limitations of stress testing, the role of inflammation, and why prevention requires more than managing cholesterol alone. This conversation challenges conventional thinking and offers a broader perspective on protecting cardiovascular health. - - - - - Dr. Diamond Fernandes is a cardiac physiologist, author, and founder of the Heart Fit Clinic. Inspired by his father's early heart attack, he has spent nearly three decades helping people better understand cardiovascular health and prevention. Through advanced testing, non-invasive therapies, cardiac rehabilitation, and patient education, Diamond focuses on identifying risk factors long before they become medical emergencies. He is the author of Beating Heart Disease and Death of the Stress Test, and is known for challenging outdated models of cardiovascular care with a more proactive, patient-centered approach. Website: https://heartfitclinic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartfitclinics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfitclinic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Heartfitclinic LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/heart-fit-clinic/ - - - - - John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.- - - - - Dr. John NietersWebsite: https://alamedaacupuncture.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture/- - - - - PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
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In this episode of The Balancing Point, I sit down with Diamond Fernandes to explore a different way of thinking about heart disease. We discuss why arteries are muscles rather than pipes, the limitations of stress testing, the role of inflammation, and why prevention requires more than managing cholesterol alone. This conversation challenges conventional thinking and offers a broader perspective on protecting cardiovascular health. - - - - - Dr. Diamond Fernandes is a cardiac physiologist, author, and founder of the Heart Fit Clinic. Inspired by his father's early heart attack, he has spent nearly three decades helping people better understand cardiovascular health and prevention. Through advanced testing, non-invasive therapies, cardiac rehabilitation, and patient education, Diamond focuses on identifying risk factors long before they become medical emergencies. He is the author of Beating Heart Disease and Death of the Stress Test, and is known for challenging outdated models of cardiovascular care with a more proactive, patient-centered approach. Website: https://heartfitclinic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartfitclinics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfitclinic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Heartfitclinic LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/heart-fit-clinic/ - - - - - John is nationally and internationally known for treating chronic and degenerative health conditions known as “knotty” diseases in Chinese Medicine. He has also written the definitive book, “The Sweet Spot: Increase Longevity Through Innovative Understanding of Blood Chemistry Labs,” on advanced functional medicine laboratory analysis.John has completed extensive post-graduate training. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics. Additionally, he completed certifications in Gynecology and Internal Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China. Dr Nieters was in the first group of American acupuncturists to be certified in Integrated Diabetes Prevention and Treatment at the Xin Hua Hospital, China.Dr. Nieters has taught international courses in Integrative Cardiology. As a teacher of herbal medicine, he has developed mastery in creating custom herbal formulas.Inspired by the level of integration offered to patients in Chinese hospitals, John strives to provide integrative health care to his patients within the scope of his practice.- - - - - Dr. John NietersWebsite: https://alamedaacupuncture.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ58GpkcQHnSe4XaYmBTRJw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alameda.acupuncture/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupuncture/- - - - - PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
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