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🫀 Did you know that 50% of heart attacks happen in people with normal cholesterol levels? That means traditional heart screenings often miss early warning signs—but the good news is, there’s so much more we can do to assess and prevent heart disease before it becomes life-threatening.

In this episode, I’m diving into:

✅ Why heart disease is still the #1 cause of death—and how we can prevent it

✅ The standard heart health tests most doctors run (and why they aren’t enough)

✅ The advanced lab markers that give a clearer picture of cardiovascular risk

✅ The difference between a CT Calcium Score vs. CT Angiogram and why I recommend one over the other

✅ How Cleerly’s AI-driven technology is revolutionizing heart disease prevention

✅ Lifestyle strategies to optimize your heart health starting today

💡 Key Takeaways:

80% of heart disease is preventable with early detection and lifestyle changes.

Standard cholesterol tests don’t tell the whole story—we need deeper testing like ApoB, Lp(a), hs-CRP, and insulin markers.

A CT Angiogram with Cleerly analysis can detect and quantify soft plaque, which is critical for preventing heart attacks.

Small changes like nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and targeted supplements can significantly reduce your risk.

✨ Resources & Next Steps:

Want to optimize your heart health?

Book a consultation: www.statwellness.com

Connect with me on Instagram: @kristinojadnp @statwellness @littlebypodcast

❤️ Your heart is worth it. Tune in and take charge of your heart health today!

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Did you know that microplastics have been found in our food, water, and even the human bloodstream? In this eye-opening episode, Kristin Oja, DNP, FNP-C, IFMCP, breaks down everything you need to know about microplastics—what they are, where they come from, and how they impact our health. She explores the latest research on their role in inflammation, hormone disruption, and chronic disease while providing practical tips to reduce your exposure. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on why microplastics matter and how small changes can make a big difference for your long-term health and longevity!

Test your total toxic burden with STAT Wellness; call or text 404-254-5905 to get on the schedule

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The gut plays a big role in our metabolic health. In this episode, Kristin and Julie Ann talk about what bacteria influence our metabolism, how to get more fiber through food and supplementation, whether akkermansia lives up to the hype, and so much more.

Learn more about Julie Ann below:

Website: www.julieannwellness.com

IG and FB: @julieannwellness

Email: [email protected]

Thank you all for your questions; we had so many come through Kristin had to divide the Functional Medicine Q&A into 2 parts.

Check out our events:

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Interested in becoming a patient of STAT Wellness- book a free 15 minute consult with someone on our team by calling or texting 404-254-5905

Thank you for sending your questions! In this episode, Kristin talks about everything from hormones to GLP-1s to viral exposure and mold toxicity. She barely got to scratch the surface of all your questions so we will be doing a part 2 next week.

For more information on our Functional Medicine 101 Webinar, Blood Sugar Bootcamp, and other events go to:

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And schedule your free 15 minute consult with a STAT Wellness team member by calling or texting 404-254-5905

What a better way to kick off the new year and new season than with Kim Schaper? She is the queen of metabolic health, strength training, and all things women's health. She understands each women is a unique individual and does not believe in the "one size fits all" mentality. Lets move away from weight loss and focus on muscle building in 2025!

Learn more about Kim Shaper: https://www.kimschaper.com/

Book your free 15 min consult with a Functional Medicine Provider today at STAT Wellness

Call/Text 404-254-5905

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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Someone passes from heart disease every 33 seconds. It is estimated that 75-80% of heart disease is modifiable with lifestyle. Through medical advances and further testing, it is evident that checking a traditional cholesterol profile is not enough to evaluate cardiovascular risk.

We are honored to have Joel Kahn, MD on todays episode. He has been a Cardiologist since 1980s and is one of the Nation's thought leaders when it comes to Integrative Cardiology. He has published a number of books including Plant Based Solutions, The Whole Heart Solution, Lipoprotein(a): The Hearts Quiet Killer, and the No BS Diet Book.

Check out his website and practice with the links below:

https://www.drjoelkahn.com/

https://www.kahnlongevitycenter.com/

We cover it all in this episode: the current state of our healthcare system, the root of disease, tests to evaluate longevity, and lifestyle tips to live a long and healthy life. Dr. Lufkin is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things longevity. Learn a little bit more about him below along with some of the resources referenced throughout the podcast.

Robert Lufkin, MD is a Physician/medical school professor at UCLA and USC + New York Times bestselling author empowering people to take back their health with lifestyle and live life to the fullest. After reversing chronic disease and transforming his own life he is making it his mission to help others do the same.

His new book, ‘Lies I Taught In Medical School’ is a New York Times bestseller and has re-framed how we think about metabolic health and longevity. In addition to being a practicing physician, he is author of over 200 peer reviewed scientific papers and 14 books that are available in ten languages. His weekly video podcast and social media posts have over 400,000 followers worldwide.

Robert has given invited lectures/keynotes around the world, and was named one of the ‘100 Most Creative People in Los Angeles’ by Buzz Magazine. His other honors include serving as President of the Society of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, President of the American Society of Head and Neck Radiology, and numerous other professional affiliations. Among his many inventions including several patents in artificial intelligence, he developed an MR-compatible biopsy needle which is used worldwide today as the “Lufkin Needle.”

Resources:

Blood test kit (with 15% off) is- https://pathlongevity.com/

Free book chapter is here: https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/

90% of primary care visits are thought to be associated with stress. We are in a stress epidemic in the United States. Noise is coming at us from all directions and we are searching in many of the wrong places for happiness.

Tune into this episode to learn more about the implications of stress and how to start balancing it today. Want to become a patient of STAT Wellness? Call or text 404-254-5905 to get booked for a free 15 min consult today.

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Are you surviving or thriving as a Mom? Are you trying to do it all and struggling to know what fuels you? This episode is with Jess Durando a licensed clinical therapist, certified nutrition coach, certified pre-& postnatal coach and mama of 2. She takes a mind-body approach to helping overwhelmed moms feel happier and healthier through every phase of motherhood.

Jess specializes in maternal mental health, perinatal mood disorders and anxiety, and helping moms create sustainable systems to manage their mood, time, and stress in sustainable ways.

You can find her at @mindbody.mamatherapist on IG, or at her website www.mamamethodwellness.com. She can be contacted at [email protected]