The M-Quad: Where Metabolism Meets the Heart
A unified framework for physicians linking metabolism, cortisol, vascular pressure, and myocardial remodeling—the M-Quad—revealing how upstream metabolic dysfunction drives modern cardiovascular disea... ...more
Functional Wellness
November 01, 2025•64 min read
Cigar Moments: Ritual, Reflection & Reality... Not Just an Oral Fixation
For centuries, cigars have marked life’s milestones—births, weddings, victories, deals. Beyond the smoke, they’re about slowing down, connection, and reflection. But context matters: ritual carries me... ...more
Functional Wellness
October 20, 2025•13 min read
Cardio-Oncology and the Cardiometabolic Responsibilities in the Cancer Survivor
Cancer survivors face hidden threats: insulin resistance, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction fueling heart disease. Cardio-oncology must act early to protect the heart, restore vitality, prevent ... ...more
Functional Wellness
October 15, 2025•93 min read
Rethinking Cardiac and Metabolic Risk in Kidney Transplant Candidates
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death after kidney transplantation. Early detection of insulin resistance and use of CCTA with FFRct can transform outcomes through proactive, life-savin... ...more
Functional Wellness
September 12, 2025•33 min read
Silent Risks: How Kidney Disease Fuels Heart Disease If you’re a baby boomer or moving through middle age… this may be about you.
Chronic kidney disease is silent but deadly — often taking lives through heart disease before kidney failure. Learn why CKD fuels cardiovascular risk and how proactive testing can save lives. ...more
Functional Wellness
September 10, 2025•13 min read
What Does “Borderline High Sugars” Really Mean? An URGENT Wake-up Call !!!
Borderline sugars are the smoke, but insulin resistance is the hidden fire — driving heart disease, dementia, cancer, and fatty liver years before glucose rises. Prevention means finding the fire, not... ...more
Functional Wellness
September 07, 2025•14 min read
