In this episode, we sit down with Diamond Fernandes to explore why preventing heart disease takes much more than lowering cholesterol. We discuss the limitations of traditional heart screening, why personalized testing matters, and how inflammation, insulin resistance, exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress, and meaningful relationships all contribute to lifelong cardiovascular health. Together, we unpack a more complete approach to protecting your heart before problems develop. - - - - - About the Guest: Diamond Fernandes is an integrative cardiac health specialist and the founder of Heart Fit Clinic. His work is driven by a deeply personal story: his father suffered a heart attack at 38 and bypass surgery at 42, sparking his mission to understand how to truly prevent and reverse heart disease. With clinics across major cities in Canada, Diamond focuses on going beyond the traditional ‘plumbing’ model of cholesterol and blocked pipes. He uses extensive testing, advanced cardiac rehab programs, and therapies like external counterpulsation to improve artery health, grow new vessels, and reduce the risk of plaque rupture. His books, Beating Heart Disease and the upcoming Death of the Stress Test, challenge outdated approaches and highlight the roles of lifestyle, infections, autoimmunity, mindset, and emotional health in protecting the ‘love muscle’ at the center of our lives. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://heartfitclinic.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfitclinic/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Heartfitclinic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartfitclinics - - - - - Connect with Dr. Ivan Rusilko Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivanrusilko/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanrusilko/ This podcast is brought to you by Access Medical Labs. Claim 10% off your first invoice here: https://lp.accessmedlab.com/getstarted. - - - - - DISCLAIMER: The content herein is for educational and entertainment purposes only, containing opinions of the participants, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for specific questions or concerns and dial 911 in case of a medical emergency. Never delay seeking nor disregard medical advice because of information shared herein. Please be aware that different healthcare providers may have varying approaches to lab testing and interpretation. The selection of specific tests, methodologies, and treatment recommendations can differ based on the provider’s training, experience, and the individual needs of the patient. Providers should always use their best clinical judgment when making decisions for patient care. MUSIC CREDITS Intro & Outro Music Song: “Exciting” by HitsLab Licensed via: Envato Elements License Code: FRDG5LAYC2 Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/exciting-CN8759T License Certificate: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1alXX0Hc-ltCX8I3diCH9NfZmKSlgwQjJ/view?usp=sharing Envato Support: https://help.elements.envato.com/hc/en-us/requests/new Song: “5 Please Don't Go” Artist: Alex MakeMusic Verification Link: https://www.shazam.com/song/1714682478/5-please-dont-go Note: This track shows differing artist listings across platforms, and we are addressing this with licensing partners. - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
