Own Your Heart Health with Dr. Regina Druz

Dr. Regina Druz
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Own your heart health — with clarity, confidence, and science that works. I’m Dr. Regina Druz, Cornell- and Duke-trained cardiologist and a national leader in holistic, root-cause cardiology. This channel cuts through outdated advice to bring you expert insights and actionable strategies to reverse and prevent heart disease — naturally and effectively. You’ll discover: How to lower blood pressure without confusion The truth about cholesterol, statins, and alternatives How metabolic health, hormones, sleep, and stress drive heart disease Lifestyle solutions that fuel longevity, vitality, and freedom from fear Through focused playlists and myth-busting content, you’ll gain the tools to: ✅ Understand your real risks ✅ Take control of your health journey ✅ Live longer, stronger, and better Subscribe today and join a community where your heart health — and your future — are the priority.

  1. 5D AGO

    The Critical Age of Aging Acceleration and What You Can Do About It!

    Your body is already producing the most powerful antioxidant on the planet, and it starts running out before you turn 30.   On this episode of Own Your Heart Health, holistic cardiologist Dr. Regina Druz sits down with Dr. Nayan Patel, a doctor of pharmacy who has spent 27 years researching a single molecule, glutathione. His findings challenge nearly everything the wellness industry has told us about antioxidants, longevity, and how aging actually works.   Dr. Patel explains that oxidative stress is the number one driver of chronic disease and early death worldwide. It begins quietly, around age 28 or 29, when glutathione levels start to fall and cellular damage begins compounding faster than the body can keep up. Most people are decades behind by the time they start paying attention.   The supplement aisle is not the answer. Dr. Patel breaks down why popular antioxidants like vitamin C and CoQ10 are far less powerful than believed, and why even intravenous glutathione clears the bloodstream within minutes. Real health improvement requires getting glutathione inside the cell, across the cell membranes, where it can do its two core jobs of neutralizing free radicals and supporting liver detoxification.   After years of research, Dr. Patel developed a topical delivery method that does exactly that. A recent clinical trial showed oxidative stress markers dropping to near zero within one hour in every single participant.   But both Dr. Druz and Dr. Patel are clear that no supplement works without the foundation. Cutting alcohol, reducing toxic exposures, and eating a cysteine-rich diet are what sustain your glutathione levels and protect your lifespan long term.   Your body was built to heal itself. This episode shows you how to let it.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction to Oxidative Stress and Longevity with Dr. Nayan Patel 02:39 From Aerospace Engineering to Glutathione Research 07:41 Why Oxidative Stress Is the Number One Cause of Death 10:52 Why Aging Begins at 28 and What You Can Do About It 23:44 Why Glutathione Outperforms Every Other Antioxidant 28:17 The Real Role of Vitamin C and How It Recycles Glutathione 32:54 Lifestyle and Diet Changes That Protect Glutathione Levels 50:05 How Topical Glutathione Crosses Cell Membranes 54:40 Clinical Trial Results Showing Glutathione's Impact on Immune Function 1:00:06 How to Get Dr. Patel's Glutathione Product and Learn More   Connect with Dr. Nayan Patel: Visit the Auro Wellness website  Follow Auro Wellness on Instagram Follow Auro Wellness on Facebook Follow Auro Wellness on Tiktok Subscribe to Auro Wellness on YouTube   Links: Schedule a Discovery Call Access Courses and Events Get Heartwell Toolkits Schedule a Business Meeting   Connect with Dr. Regina Druz: Visit the Holistic Heart Centers website Follow Holistic Heart Centers on Facebook Follow Holistic Heart Centers on X Subscribe to Dr. Regina on YouTube Follow Dr. Regina on Instagram Follow Dr. Regina on TikTok Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    1h 1m

  2. APR 23

    Small Dose, Big Power How Micro-dosing of GLP1 Medications Quells Midlife Inflammation

    Hormonal health in midlife is bigger than estrogen, and this conversation shows why microdosing GLP-1 medications is getting attention for positive changes in patient’s inflammation, weight changes, and heart risk.   On Own Your Heart Health, Dr. Regina Druz, talks with Dr. Jennifer Roelands, integrative gynecologist and longevity physician, about what many women face in perimenopause and menopause when their bodies stop responding the way they used to. They explain why hormonal balance is tied to much more than sex hormones alone. Thyroid function, insulin resistance, environmental toxins, body composition, and daily stress all affect how women feel.   Microdosing becomes a key part of the conversation as they talk through what it may help with and where caution still matters. Dr. Roelands shares how low dose GLP-1 use may help lower inflammation, ease brain fog, quiet food noise, and support women facing weight challenges in midlife. This is not about chasing fast weight loss. It is about using these tools carefully, with medical supervision, as part of a larger plan for hormonal health, cardiovascular health, and long term women's wellness.   One thing they make clear is that no treatment works well without a strong foundation. Nutrition, strength training, sleep, stress care, and holistic care still come first. For listeners interested in women's health, integrative medicine, longevity, and health innovation hormone replacement, this conversation helps women think through whether microdosing belongs in their care plan.   Episode Breakdown: 00:02 Hormonal Health and Longevity for Women 02:08 Dr. Jennifer Roelands on Root Cause Women’s Health 04:40 Environmental Toxins, Fertility, and Heart Health 07:19 Hormonal Health Beyond Estrogen 12:46 GLP-1 Microdosing for Perimenopause and Menopause 18:35 Who Microdosing Helps and How It Is Used 25:03 Inflammation, Brain Fog, and the Bigger Benefits of GLP-1s 33:09 Foundational Health Before Hormone Therapy or Microdosing 40:20 How Microdosing Is Personalized in Real Practice 50:57 Why Hormone Therapy Works Better With a Strong Foundation   Connect with Dr. Jennifer Roelands: Perimenopause Playbook Guide Visit Dr. Jennifer’s website Follow Dr Jennifer on Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Jennifer’s YouTube channel   Links: Schedule a Discovery Call Access Courses and Events Get Heartwell Toolkits Schedule a Business Meeting   Connect with Dr. Regina Druz: Visit the Holistic Heart Centers website Follow Holistic Heart Centers on Facebook Follow Holistic Heart Centers on X Subscribe to Dr. Regina on YouTube Follow Dr. Regina on Instagram Follow Dr. Regina on TikTok Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    55 min

  3. APR 9

    From Space to Earth: Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity

    Biological aging can reveal where your future health is headed long before standard labs raise concern.   On Own Your Heart Health, host Dr. Regina Druz talks with Dr. David Furman, longevity researcher, societal entrepreneur, and biomarker scientist, about why biological aging deserves far more attention in modern medicine. This conversation gives listeners a clearer way to think about prevention, especially when routine blood work looks normal and deeper risk is still present. Dr. Furman explains how the immune system shapes aging through chronic inflammation and why newer longevity biomarkers may offer a more useful picture of risk than familiar markers that miss early change.   Dr. Druz and Dr. Furman connect this work to cardiovascular health, brain health, and the everyday question many patients ask when they feel they are doing everything right and still do not have answers. They unpack how proteomics, predictive health, and personalized medicine can help identify silent patterns tied to biological aging years before disease shows up in a scan or diagnosis. The discussion also touches on epigenetics, space medicine, and the idea of a digital twin, which opens up a striking view of how future risk may be modeled in a more personal way. This is a valuable listen for anyone who wants a smarter path to biological aging insight, stronger preventative care, and a longer healthspan grounded in real data instead of guesswork. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Dr. David Furman’s Path Into Aging Research 04:31 How the Immune System Drives Chronic Inflammation and Biological Aging 08:04 Why Standard Inflammation Markers Miss Hidden Disease Risk 11:05 Proteomics and Longevity Biomarkers for Cardiovascular Health and Brain Aging 17:30 Early Signs of Biological Aging in Healthy Adults and When to Test 21:02 Lifestyle Changes That Lower Chronic Inflammation and Support Healthspan 27:39 AI, Organ Age Testing, and Predictive Health for Personalized Medicine 31:47 Epigenetics, Biological Age Clocks, and What Makes a Test Actionable 34:25 Space Medicine, Digital Twin Technology, and the Future of Aging Prediction Links: Schedule a Discovery Call Access Courses and Events Get Heartwell Toolkits Schedule a Business Meeting Connect with Dr. Regina Druz: Visit the Holistic Heart Centers website Follow Holistic Heart Centers on Facebook Follow Holistic Heart Centers on X Subscribe to Dr. Regina on YouTube Follow Dr. Regina on Instagram Follow Dr. Regina on TikTok Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    40 min

  4. MAR 26

    From Biomarkers to Bionerds: How Stem Cells and Exosomes Transform Healing

    Stem cells and exosomes are getting a lot of attention in regenerative medicine, and this episode of Own Your Heart Health explains why they matter beyond the trend cycle. Dr. Regina Druz sits down with Dr. Jeff Gross to break down how exosomes, stem cells, peptides, and cellular therapy fit into a bigger strategy for longevity, anti-aging, and real health optimization. This conversation helps separate thoughtful clinical use from empty hype.   Instead of treating exosomes like a shortcut, this episode shows how they fit within integrative health and functional medicine. It explains why inflammation, recovery, and cellular signaling matter so much in the aging process, and why personalized medicine starts with fixing the terrain first through sleep, movement, nutrition, and metabolic support. From joint issues and recovery to cardiovascular health and broader wellness goals, Dr. Gross explains where stem cells, exosomes, peptides, and nutraceuticals may support regenerative medicine when used with clinical judgment.   This is an insightful episode for people interested in biohacking, personalized medicine, and practical ways to think about longevity without losing sight of what drives long-term results. Own Your Heart Health connects science, patient care, and health optimization in a way that feels useful and relevant to people who want better function, less inflammation, and a more thoughtful path forward.   Episode Breakdown: 00:02 Introduction to Longevity and Regenerative Medicine 06:54 How Stem Cells Change With Age 15:40 Why Exosomes May Work Better Than Stem Cells 25:44 Joint Repair, Inflammation, and Healing 31:51 When to Use Peptides, Exosomes, and Regenerative Medicine 48:35 Plant Exosomes and the Future of Longevity Links: Schedule a Discovery Call Access Courses and Events Get Heartwell Toolkits Schedule a Business Meeting Connect with Dr. Regina Druz: Visit the Holistic Heart Centers website Follow Holistic Heart Centers on Facebook Follow Holistic Heart Centers on X Subscribe to Dr. Regina on YouTube Follow Dr. Regina on Instagram Follow Dr. Regina on TikTok Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    53 min

  5. MAR 5

    Unlocking Longevity: Bridging Heart Health and Brain Wellness

    Longevity is not a prize you earn from perfect labs or a stack of supplements. It is the set of choices that protect heart health and brain wellness at the same time, especially in a world that keeps your nervous system on alert. In this conversation, Dr. Regina Druz and Dr. Cynthia Libert outline an approach that does not rely on fear, trend chasing, or a one size fits all protocol.   If you feel fine on paper but not in your body, you will hear how functional medicine can uncover drivers that standard visits miss, including sleep disruption, inflammation, blood sugar imbalance, toxin exposure, and trauma history. They address cognitive decline and what Alzheimer’s prevention looks like before symptoms take over. The focus stays on steps you can repeat without turning health into a second job.   They also examine stress management as a medical issue, not a slogan, and explain why integrative medicine and lifestyle medicine work best when they support habits you can sustain. Genetics is part of the discussion. Genetic risk factors can raise your odds, yet they do not decide your future on their own. If you want Longevity guidance that connects heart health, brain wellness, and daily action, this episode offers a clear place to begin. Longevity is shaped in ordinary moments, one choice at a time.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Rethinking Longevity Through Heart Health And Prevention 02:15 From Physician Burnout To Functional Medicine Leadership 08:50 The Master Gardener Model And Patient Agency In Chronic Disease 19:43 The Bredesen Risk Factor Framework For Alzheimer’s Prevention 29:37 Stress Management, Cortisol, And Nervous System Resilience 49:12 Genetic Risk Factors, APOE4, And Personalized Alzheimer’s Prevention 55:47 Ezetimibe Research And The Future Of Alzheimer’s Prevention Links: Schedule a Discovery Call Access Courses and Events Get Heartwell Toolkits Schedule a Business Meeting Connect with Dr. Regina Druz: Visit the Holistic Heart Centers website Follow Holistic Heart Centers on Facebook Follow Holistic Heart Centers on X Subscribe to Dr. Regina on YouTube Follow Dr. Regina on Instagram Follow Dr. Regina on TikTok Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    59 min

  6. FEB 19

    The Critical Window for Hormonal Therapy to Prevent Heart Disease—Are You Missing It?

    Hormone replacement therapy and heart health is one of the most debated topics in women’s medicine, yet most women are still left sorting through outdated headlines and half-explained risks. If you have ever wondered whether the fear surrounding hormones still applies today, this episode of Own Your Heart Health will give you clarity based on current science and real clinical experience.   Dr. Regina Druz and Dr. Amy B. Killen break down what happened after the Women’s Health Initiative and why the nuance matters more than the noise. They explain how hormone therapy is not a one-size-fits-all decision. Timing, delivery method, and your baseline cardiovascular health all influence outcomes. When it comes to hormone replacement therapy and heart health, your starting point changes everything.   Have you ever actually checked your arteries for plaque or vascular stiffness? Do you know how inflammation, insulin sensitivity, and body composition are affecting your risk right now? The doctors explain that understanding your metabolic health is often the missing piece. Estrogen may help improve lipids or blood pressure for some women, but it cannot fix deeper metabolic issues on its own. Insulin resistance, muscle mass, and overall body composition all play a major role in protecting your long-term cardiovascular health.   You will hear a discussion on progesterone and testosterone, including why earlier studies created confusion and how modern prescribing approaches are more individualized. Monitoring blood pressure, hematocrit, and markers of inflammation remains essential. The real question is not whether hormones are good or bad. The real question is what is safest and most effective for you.   If you want to understand hormone replacement therapy and heart health without fear or hype, this episode will help you ask better questions, assess your real risk, and build a strategy that supports both metabolic health and long-term cardiovascular health.    Episode Breakdown: 00:02 Hormone Replacement Therapy and Heart Health: Why This Topic Still Feels Confusing 02:00 Dr. Amy B. Killen’s Path From ER Medicine to Hormone Therapy and Longevity Care 09:18 Women’s Health Initiative: What Drove Risk and What Got Misread 12:01 Transdermal Estradiol and Progesterone: What “Safer” Can Mean Clinically 13:25 Cardiovascular Health Beyond Calculators: Imaging, Plaque, and Real Baselines 17:43 Metabolic Health and Insulin Sensitivity: The Lipid and Blood Pressure Reality 26:24 Testosterone Therapy and Heart Risk: What Monitoring Should Include 31:11 Progesterone and Tolerance: Sleep, Mood, and Blood Pressure Patterns 40:59 Vascular Screening for Women: The Wake-Up Call Too Few Hear   Links: Schedule a Discovery Call Access Courses and Events Get Heartwell Toolkits Schedule a Business Meeting   Connect with Dr. Amy B. Killen: Follow Dr. Amy on IG, FB, and Tiktok: @dr.amybkillen Subscribe to Dr. Amy’s Substack Visit Dr. Amy’s website Enroll in the HOT Provider Course   Connect with Dr. Regina Druz: Visit the Holistic Heart Centers website Follow Holistic Heart Centers on Facebook Follow Holistic Heart Centers on X Subscribe to Dr. Regina on YouTube Follow Dr. Regina on Instagram Follow Dr. Regina on TikTok Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    44 min

  7. FEB 5

    How Do You Heartwell? When Standard Risk Scores Underestimate Danger and How This AI Tool Changed Everything

    If you have ever looked at your lab results and wondered what they really say about your heart risk, this episode of Own Your Heart Health is for you!  What does my LDL mean for my actual heart attack risk? How low should my LDL be based on my personal biology rather than a population average? Dr. Druz offers a clearer way to think about prevention by introducing Heartwell AI, a personalized tool designed to move beyond surface-level cholesterol numbers. By combining genetics, imaging, inflammation, and cardiometabolic data, Heartwell AI helps patients and clinicians understand when treatment truly changes long-term heart attack risk and when lowering a number alone misses the bigger picture. If you want smarter conversations with your doctor and a better framework for understanding heart risk, this episode delivers exactly that.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome to Own Your Heart Health: Personalized Heart Risk, Not Guesswork 01:05 “Fire and Forget” Cholesterol Care vs Personalized Heart Attack Risk Prevention 04:10 The Question Patients Really Ask: Will This Treatment Work for Me 12:10 12:10 The Missing Metric: How Do I Find Heart Risk Beyond Cholesterol 18:05 Why Risk Calculators Fall Short: Genetics, Imaging, and Vascular Age 21:00 Heartwell AI Explained: Personalized Risk and Treatment Modeling 41:40 Case Study Wake-Up Call: When Mild LDL Masks High Heart Attack Risk 52:05 Residual Risk: Why Lowering LDL Still Leaves Heart Attack Risk Links: Schedule a Discovery Call Access Courses and Events Get Heartwell Toolkits Schedule a Business Meeting Connect with Dr. Regina Druz: Visit the Holistic Heart Centers website Follow Holistic Heart Centers on Facebook Follow Holistic Heart Centers on X Subscribe to Dr. Regina on YouTube Follow Dr. Regina on Instagram Follow Dr. Regina on TikTok Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    59 min

  8. JAN 22

    My Breast Cancer Story: How I Found Six Longevity Pillars That Connect Cancer and Heart Disease

    Menopause can quietly reshape risk for both heart disease and breast cancer.    Dr. Regina Druz shares how her own breast cancer diagnosis became a turning point that changed how she thinks about health and wellness, longevity, and prevention during midlife.   Drawing from personal experience and clinical work, Dr. Druz reframes menopause and health as a critical window for heart disease prevention and breast cancer awareness. She introduces six core drivers that connect cardiovascular disease and cancer, including chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, hormonal shifts, immune imbalance, metabolic syndrome, and toxic burden. These patterns often develop years before standard screening raises concern. Are we measuring the right things early enough? Are we paying attention to trends rather than waiting for thresholds?   Through an integrative medicine lens, the episode questions whether hormonal therapy alone can address midlife health changes. Dr. Druz connects metabolism, inflammation, and long-term risk in a way that feels practical and grounded. Menopause is not a pause in health. It is a moment to look closer, test smarter, and protect long-term vitality with intention.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome to Own Your Heart Health and 2026 Prevention Focus   01:30 Dr. Regina Druz Shares Her Breast Cancer Diagnosis   05:00 Shared Root Causes of Heart Disease and Breast Cancer   14:00 Perimenopause as a Critical Prevention Window   19:00 The Six Core Pillars of Heart and Cancer Risk   26:00 Chronic Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Menopause   36:00 Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife   44:30 Environmental Toxins as Hidden Health Risk Drivers   52:00 A Practical Prevention Path for Longevity and Heart Health  Links: Schedule a Discovery Call Access Courses and Events Get Heartwell Toolkits Schedule a Business Meeting Connect with Dr. Regina Druz: Visit the Holistic Heart Centers website Follow Holistic Heart Centers on Facebook Follow Holistic Heart Centers on X Subscribe to Dr. Regina on YouTube Follow Dr. Regina on Instagram Follow Dr. Regina on TikTok Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

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Own your heart health — with clarity, confidence, and science that works. I’m Dr. Regina Druz, Cornell- and Duke-trained cardiologist and a national leader in holistic, root-cause cardiology. This channel cuts through outdated advice to bring you expert insights and actionable strategies to reverse and prevent heart disease — naturally and effectively. You’ll discover: How to lower blood pressure without confusion The truth about cholesterol, statins, and alternatives How metabolic health, hormones, sleep, and stress drive heart disease Lifestyle solutions that fuel longevity, vitality, and freedom from fear Through focused playlists and myth-busting content, you’ll gain the tools to: ✅ Understand your real risks ✅ Take control of your health journey ✅ Live longer, stronger, and better Subscribe today and join a community where your heart health — and your future — are the priority.

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