Deflating High Blood Pressure: A Functional Medicine Approach with Dr. Abid Husain

• Why it’s called the “silent killer” and why symptoms often go unnoticed.

Beyond Cholesterol:

• How inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction contribute to heart disease.

Atherosclerosis Explained:

• The role of small, dense LDL particles, immune responses, and vascular inflammation.

Kidneys and Blood Pressure:

• The vicious cycle between kidney damage and hypertension.

Functional Medicine Testing for Heart Health:

• Advanced lab markers (hs-CRP, Lp-PLA2, ADMA, renin, aldosterone) and imaging (CCTA, Cleerly scan).

Hormones and Cardiovascular Health:

• The impact of testosterone, estradiol, and thyroid function on blood vessel integrity.

Lifestyle Strategies for Blood Pressure Control:

• Importance of sleep, exercise (HIIT, resistance training), diet, and stress management.

Power Foods and Supplements:

• Celery, hibiscus tea, magnesium, taurine, fish oil, garlic, and herbal options.

Emerging Therapies:

• Use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, peptides (Apigenin, Tesamorelin), and repurposed medications (Tadalafil, Telmisartan).

The Future of Heart Care:

• Artificial intelligence, advanced imaging, and precision cardiovascular medicine.

• Heart disease prevention requires looking beyond cholesterol and addressing root causes like inflammation.
• Early, personalized testing and imaging can dramatically improve heart health outcomes.
• Hormone balance, quality sleep, targeted exercise, and anti-inflammatory nutrition are critical for cardiovascular resilience.
• New therapies, like GLP-1 agonists and peptides, offer exciting breakthroughs in heart disease prevention and longevity.
• Functional medicine provides a roadmap for optimizing heart health and living a vibrant, energetic life.