Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Ovadia Featured On WCIA News
Recently featured on WCIA News, the CBS affiliate in Urbana, Illinois, Dr. Philip Ovadia, a cardiothoracic surgeon who has performed more than 3,000 heart surgeries, shares a powerful message: the journey from being at risk of becoming his own patient to transforming his health and well-being.
A decade ago, Dr. Ovadia faced his own health crisis, being pre-diabetic and obese. Despite the conventional advice of dieting and exercise, he found no success until he embarked on a path of eating low-carbohydrate, whole foods, leading to a 100-pound weight loss.
In the interview, Dr. Ovadia emphasizes the critical role of metabolic health, advocating for a diet of whole, real foods and a lifestyle that includes regular physical activity, adequate sleep, and stress management. His holistic approach aims not only to improve physical health but also to reduce the risk of serious conditions like Alzheimer’s, kidney disease, and mental health issues.