Heart Stress Test, Want To Know What Your Real Odds Are of Having a Heart Attack?

How about a Stroke or Diabetes?

Okay, this doesn’t sound like very positive, but hang in there. It gets a lot better and more positive.

I was having lunch today with my CPA and my good friend Sherry Strong. Sherry’s upcoming book is a must-read. I will let you know when she’s ready to release it.

Since Sherry has been here visiting me in Dallas I have learned SO much about natural food preparation and what causes disease.

 

Heart Stress Tests

Our conversation took a turn to her “doctor’s tests.” I think most of them are worthless. Some are vital.

It’s important to know the difference.

I’m going to give you the three tests you absolutely must take if you want to help ensure your future health in a moment.

But first, let me give you Sherry’s argument to my third test. Yes, we nutritionists argue sometimes. 

I’ll let you decide. But statically it’s far more accurate than any blood test and get this:

You can do it at home for free.

So far, are you with me? Good.

I’m going to go in reverse order, the third test to last…

 

Simple Heart Stress Test #1

This test is super simple and you can do it at home:

Measure your waistline. 

• • Use a tape measure and do not pull it tight.
  • Measure right below the navel.
  • Write down that number in inches.

Next measure your height out of shoes in inches.

• • Write that down too.

If your waist in inches is more than twice your height you are FOUR TIMES more likely to have heart disease.

Four times. That’s more predictive than cholesterol tests by far. And a lot less expensive to boot.

Don’t just read about this test — DO IT.

I’ll give you something you can do ABOUT it if you fail this test in a second. The great news is that this is one factor that is totally within your control.

 

Simple Heart Stress Test #2

Know your SED rate.

The Sedimentation Rate, often referred to as the ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) or Sed Rate is an inflammatory marker in the blood. 

Have you heard about the ESR test?

It’s this blood test that checks for inflammation in the body.

When we get hurt or sick, our body tries to fix it by swelling up and getting hot – that’s inflammation for you.

This test shows how fast our red blood cells sink in a tube within an hour.

If they drop fast, it might mean there’s inflammation going on.

It’s pretty handy because it can hint at various conditions like autoimmune diseases, infections, and even cancers by showing if there’s inflammation.

But, it’s kind of like a general signal light; it tells you something’s up but not exactly what or where. And get this, things like how old we are, whether we’re male or female, if someone’s pregnant, or even if they’re anemic can make a difference in the test results.

In a nutshell, the ESR test isn’t about diagnosing you with something specific on its own.

It’s more like a heads-up that helps doctors figure out if they need to dig deeper with more tests or treatments.

A good ESR test result is typically around 0-20 mm/hr for males and 0-30 mm/hr for females.

Higher values, such as above 40 mm/hr, may indicate an underlying health issue that requires further investigation.

 

Simple Heart Stress Test #2

Know your hsCRP and LP(a) levels.

In simple terms, both hsCRP and LP(a) are substances in your blood that can give doctors an idea of how much inflammation is in your body. High levels could indicate a higher risk of certain diseases, particularly those related to the heart.

Both of these can be done as one test usually. Both are inflammatory markers as well as key indicators of heart health.

 

hsCRP or High-sensitivity C-reactive protein

This protein is a substance produced by the liver in response to inflammation.

When there’s inflammation in the body, the level of hsCRP in the blood increases.

Therefore, testing for hsCRP can help detect or monitor conditions associated with inflammation, such as infections or chronic diseases. It’s also used to evaluate the risk of cardiovascular disease, as high levels of hsCRP might indicate a higher risk of heart disease

• Normal: An hsCRP level less than 1.0 milligram per liter (mg/L) is considered low risk for heart disease.
• Intermediate: An hsCRP level between 1.0 mg/L and 3.0 mg/L is considered an average risk for heart disease.
• High: An hsCRP level above 3.0 mg/L is considered high risk for heart disease

LP(a), or Lipoprotein(a), is a type of LDL cholesterol

Often referred to as “bad” cholesterol – it carries protein in the blood.

High levels of LP(a) can lead to the buildup of plaques in arteries, which can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

While the exact role LP(a) plays in inflammation isn’t fully understood, it’s believed that high levels of this substance can contribute to inflammation in the blood vessels, leading to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease

• Normal: An Lp(a) level of less than 30 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) is generally considered to be within the normal range.

• Borderline: Some sources suggest that an Lp(a) level from 14 to 30 mg/dL can be considered borderline, while others consider levels from 30 to 50 mg/dL as intermediate.

• High: An Lp(a) level above 50 mg/dL is typically considered high and may indicate an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

It’s important to note that these ranges might vary depending on the specific lab that analyzes the test. Other factors, such as age, sex, and race, can also affect Lp(a) levels.

 

Heart Stress Test for Thin and Healthy People

If you are thin and look healthy, then listen to this:

You too can be Lance Armstrong or Jim Fixx and not know it.

Lance and Jim looked like two of the healthiest men on the planet.

• Lance beat testicular cancer but came within an inch of his life.
• Jim died after a short jog of a heart attack very young in his life.

 

Looks can be deceiving.

This is Sherry’s argument — and she’s totally correct.

That’s why I give you THREE (well, actually four) TESTS.

You see, it’s virtually impossible to have a normal SED rate, a normal hsCRP level and a normal LP(a) level and be at imminent risk for any of these killer diseases.

Possible, perhaps — but almost not.

 

So, if you look healthy and feel like a bazillion bucks, you still need to know your levels of these inflammatory markers.

If you are overweight or obese, you totally absolutely MUST do the waist/height test as well as the others.

You see, it goes both ways.

Some obese folks test out okay at the doctor’s office. Their cholesterol, blood pressure, and all typical readings are okay.

Rarely does a doc run an hsCRP or LP(a). And rarely do they run a SED rate.

See the importance here?

Both the fit and the unfit can be at dire risk and not even know it.

 

Heart Stress Test Remedies

Now, here’s the solution:

A low-inflammatory nutrition and training plan, along with plenty of stress-free time.

I can help you with the first two things.

The third thing — de-stressing — is up to you. You may want to spend 30 minutes a day doing yoga, walking, meditating, praying, or whatever calms your MIND and BODY down.

 

Check this out:

Lance and Jim were both doing insane amounts of exercise, so much so that they demanded insane amounts of high-inflammatory foods. Foods like processed carbohydrates for example.

And they both got sick. One of them died.

My good friend Dr. Steven Chase believes that 85% of cancer is preventable.

Re-read that: 85%. And he’s an oncologist — a cancer doctor.

And you know heart disease is 95% preventable or did you?

But all of these killers, especially diabetes, demand a low-insulin, low-inflammatory nutrition and exercise plan.

Lance and Jim had sky-high inflammatory levels from all that exercise. It was TOO much exercise.

That’s why so many marathoners die of heart attacks. They eat inflammatory foods and engage in high-stress exercise for too long of a time.

 

Heart Stress Answers

So, what’s the answer?

• Short workouts that are intense, effective, and enjoyable. Weights and cardio both, or in-home resistance workouts will work fine.
• Longer “soft” workouts like brisk walking that help de-stress the body and burn more body fat.
• A nutrition plan that allows for your favorite foods at the RIGHT TIME of the day but also helps you burn body fat without activating your body’s stress-producing hormones like cortisol…cool.

 

Most nutrition plans are stressful. Big mistake.

Stress can cause you to hold on to body fat. Plus stress causes inflammation.

Most workout plans are either too easy or too intense for too long a period.

My System is super-short (7-14 minutes a day, plus walks when you can. This is enough to build all the muscle you need plus burn body fat when combined with the nutrition plan.

My System’s nutrition plan is ideal if you are willing to “diet” for a day or two, and then enjoy a day of eating “normal” foods.

Hey, no one is perfect.

Anyone who has half a brain should know that not very many people (myself included) are willing to do without their favorite foods forever.

That’s silly — and it’s not necessary to burn body fat.

My System ‘demands’ that you eat these foods at certain times TO BURN MORE BODY FAT!

Wild, isn’t it?

It’s the System I’ve used for years.

It’s the combination of two books:

7 Minute Muscle + Every Other Day Diet

Get them both for one low price…

Go here: Helps you pass the tests, any of my three Upgrade Kits come with both books, a full year of support from me on the Every Other Day Diet group Forum, and so many bonuses I can’t list them all.

This combo is something I am so very proud to share with you.

It’s the ultimate System for lowering body fat, increasing lean muscle, lowering insulin, lowering inflammation, and ensuring your health.

Whether you are in shape or obese, this System will work for you.

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