Heart Disease Isn’t What You Think – Dr Sarah Myhill Explains Why

In this episode of We Love Our Heart, I sit down with the brilliant Dr Sarah Myhill, one of the UK’s most respected naturopathic doctors, to explore the real causes of heart disease.And in just 30 minutes, she managed to compress what normally takes two full lectures into an eye-opening masterclass.Her core message challenges the conventional narrative:heart disease is primarily a vascular problem, not simply a cholesterol problem.According to Dr Myhill, the key issues lie in the quality and behaviour of the blood itself — including:• “Sticky” blood• High blood pressure• Turbulent blood flowThese factors increase friction inside arteries, damaging vessel walls and contributing to clotting and cardiovascular events.We also dive into the metabolic side of heart disease. Dr Myhill argues that excess sugar — not insulin itself — is a major driver of metabolic dysfunction, leading to inflammation and vascular damage.She also questions the long-standing belief in carbohydrate loading, suggesting that ketones (fat-derived fuel) may be a cleaner and more efficient energy source for the body.Beyond diet, she reminds us that the true foundations of health are often the simplest:• Sleep – the body’s primary healing mechanism• Hydration – essential for circulation• Heat and movement – improving blood flowWe also discuss key nutrients that support metabolic and vascular health, including magnesium, vitamin D, MSM and vitamin K.The big takeaway?Heart disease isn’t just a problem of the heart — it’s a systemic issue involving metabolism, blood flow, inflammation and lifestyle.This conversation was packed with insights and genuinely left me thinking:Why aren’t we talking about these things more often?If you want more like this then join my FREE Newsletter here: https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/80bd2c4f-ac18-49df-aa6f-7b7e08e8945a?email={{email}}