In this episode, Dr. Steve interviews Dr. Stephen Hussey to discuss the true causes of heart disease and the role stress, inflammation, and lifestyle play in our overall health. Dr. Stephen shares his personal journey with heart disease and challenges conventional views on cholesterol and heart attacks. Discover actionable insights on how sunlight, grounding, and stress management can support heart health.
Dr. Stephen Hussey MS, DC is a Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner. He attained both his Doctorate of Chiropractic and Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States in Portland, OR. He is a health coach, speaker, and the author of two books on health; The Health Evolution: Why Understanding Evolution is the Key to Vibrant Health and Understanding The Heart: Surprising Insights Into The Evolutionary Origins Of Heart Disease – And Why It Matters. Dr. Hussey guides clients from around the world back to health by using the latest research and health-attaining strategies. In his downtime, he likes to be outdoors, play sports, read, write, and travel.
[00:01 - 15:04] Dr. Stephen Hussey's Health Journey
Developed chronic inflammatory conditions in childhood, including severe allergies and IBS.
Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 9 due to inflammation and insulin deficiency.
Despite managing diabetes and leading a healthy lifestyle, Dr. Stephen had a heart attack at age 34.
Dr. Stephen questions conventional heart disease advice and shares insights on alternative approaches to managing heart health.
[15:05 - 22:52] The Heart Attack at 34
Heart attack at the age of 34, despite healthy lifestyle choices.
Discussion of the CAC (Coronary Artery Calcification) score showing no calcified plaque.
The unexpected clot that caused the heart attack.
Reflections on emergency care and the use of stents.
Dr. Stephen shares how lifestyle changes like infrared light therapy and grounding helped reverse artery blockage.
[22:53 - 43:41] The Role of Sunlight, Grounding, and Structured Water
Atherosclerosis and heart attacks are largely caused by clotting tissue, not just cholesterol buildup.
Structured water, formed by the body, protects arteries and prevents clotting.
Infrared light and grounding can help improve blood flow by building structured water in the body.
Lifestyle changes, like exposure to sunlight and infrared light, can reverse artery blockages and reduce inflammation.
[43:42 - 57:37] Heart Disease and the Role of Clotting and Blood Flow
Coronary heart disease is largely caused by clotting tissue, not cholesterol buildup.
Stenosis (narrowing of arteries) doesn't always lead to heart attacks; the body can create collateral arteries to bypass blockages.
Structured water, energized by infrared light and grounding, plays a critical role in protecting arteries and improving blood flow.
Standard heart procedures, like stents and bypass surgeries, don't reduce long-term heart attack risk without addressing underlying causes of clotting.
[57:38 - 01:04:45] Managing Stress for Heart Health
Chronic stress triggers inflammation and increases the risk of clotting in the body.
Feeling out of control or in unpredictable situations leads to more harmful stress responses.
Building coherence in life—through nature, mindfulness, and positive relationships—can help lower stress.
Stress, poor lifestyle, and environmental toxins all contribute to heart disease more than cholesterol alone.
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Tweetable Quotes:
"The hospital becomes the worst place for you to be for healing, you know, it's the best place for you to be in an emergency, but as soon as you're stable and there's no threat of dying anymore, and no need for, you know, monitoring or care, whatever, then it becomes the worst place for healing." - Dr. Stephen Hussey
"No doctor ever told me I could change my lifestyle and, you know, I could correct these conditions." - Dr. Stephen Hussey
"The only answer I got was, well, your cholesterol is high. Well, your cholesterol is high. And so and I was just like, okay, well, my cc score was this and there was no plaque in my arteries. So if cholesterol causes plaque, why was there no plaque?" - Dr. Stephen Hussey
