The connection between our mouths and metabolism is increasingly well-researched. More and more studies show a clear relationship between heart disease, mouth health, and even obesity. And yet, not nearly enough health professionals are talking about this. That’s why I’m sharing everything I know — so you can make better decisions for your future.
“Stay Off My Operating Table®” Author Dr. Philip Ovadia featured in Newsweek article about metabolic disease aimed at business owners Dr. Philip Ovadia was recently featured in a Newsweek article about the link between personal wellness and business health. In the world of entrepreneurship, the health of a business often takes center stage, with metrics, KPIs,
Lab work is key for measuring metabolic health. But that doesn’t mean every lab test is useful. Studies show 30% of lab tests are inappropriate for checkups. An additional 40% to 60% are downright unnecessary. If your doctor isn’t ordering the right lab work, you may not know if you’re metabolically healthy.
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.
If you want to break the cycle of poor metabolic health, you need to start with yourself — you must be your own catalyst. Here are some ways to get started: Set a dietary example. As you change your diet to whole, real foods, the rest of your family is bound to take notice. Remember: the person who controls the shopping cart controls the metabolic health of the entire family.
Very smart people have very different opinions about the healthiness of red meat. You’ve probably seen some of this debate take place online (especially if you follow me on X). In 2015, I embraced red meat and lost 100 pounds. Almost a decade later, I’ve kept it off. It’s one of the reasons I’m so
Dr. Philip Ovadia’s recent guest appearance on the Rebellious Wellness Over 50 podcast with Gregory Anne Cox covered several critical points about heart health and metabolic wellness. Dr. Ovadia strongly advocated for preventing heart disease through simple diet and lifestyle changes, underscoring the importance of focusing on metabolic health. This includes maintaining stable blood sugar levels, reducing inflammation, and avoiding insulin resistance.
Dr. Berg breaks down the complexities of the battle between supporters of the protein-centric ketogenic diet and the corporate-backed dietary guidelines that favor grains and sugars. The implications are vast. We touch on public health, the medical establishment, and of course, Big Pharma.
Why are some states heart-healthier than others? There’s no single reason why some states appear to have healthier hearts than others. I see a few primary reasons why we see such a divide between each state — particularly the cultural norms between Northern and Southern cooking.
Dr. Phil Ovadia, a noted cardiothoracic surgeon, was recently featured in a news segment that was aired on both Fox News and ABC News in Illinois as part of the National Heart Health Month awareness campaign. The segment called attention to the fact that heart disease is the number one cause of death in Americans. Dr. Ovadia told journalist Marlena Lang that the primary driver of heart disease is the diet many of us have.
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