EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 7 MIN
Predicting Female Heart Attacks 30 Years Early
from The Balancing Point Podcast · host John Nieters
Dr. John Nieters explains three affordable labs that can predict women’s heart attack risk decades early—and what to do if results are high.In this episode of The Balancing Point, I share how we can predict and prevent heart attacks—especially in women—by using three simple lab tests: a lipid panel, high-sensitivity CRP, and lipoprotein(a). I explain why lipoprotein(a) is one of the most dangerous LDL subtypes, why it often goes untested, and what steps you can take if you have a family history of cardiovascular disease.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://web.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupunctureProduced by DrTalks: https://drtalks.com/podcast/
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Dr. John Nieters explains three affordable labs that can predict women’s heart attack risk decades early—and what to do if results are high.In this episode of The Balancing Point, I share how we can predict and prevent heart attacks—especially in women—by using three simple lab tests: a lipid panel, high-sensitivity CRP, and lipoprotein(a). I explain why lipoprotein(a) is one of the most dangerous LDL subtypes, why it often goes untested, and what steps you can take if you have a family history of cardiovascular disease.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://web.facebook.com/AlamedaAcupunctureProduced by DrTalks: https://drtalks.com/podcast/
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