What could be more important than the health of your heart? We now know that 80 percent of cardiac disease is preventable, with certain lifestyle factors even shown to reverse heart disease – something that heart medications rarely achieve but simple lifestyle changes can. This is great news – you have the power to prevent (or even reverse) the number one cause of death for American men and women.
Now, the latest medical research can guide you to make empowered, healthy (and enjoyable!) dietary and lifestyle changes which will lower your risk of heart disease. Get empowered with this informative and interesting workshop with Laura Varich, MD, a certified lifestyle medicine physician, while also sampling some recommended foods for heart health. You’ll see just how easy it is to incorporate them into your diet.
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This program is presented by Laura Varich, MD, and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Laura Varich, MD is the founder of Fresh Physician (FreshPhysician.com), a website that grew out of a desire to turn the tide on the chronic diseases such as weight gain, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, and many others that have become rampant in our society today. Dr. Varich’s in-depth research within the medical literature revealed that there is hope for improved health for us all. Her life’s goal is to share the information that she discovered on how whole-food, plant-based eating is the way to turn around chronic disease, and also how simple and delicious this way of eating can be.
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