The stats are clear. Our current approach to cardiovascular health is utterly failing. Could we have gotten core fundamentals completely wrong? What if the heart isn't primarily a pump? Our guest this week discusses a different paradigm. One that better explains our current state and how anyone can optimize cardiovascular health. Meet our guest 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 down time, he likes to be outdoors, play sports, read, write, and travel. Thank you to our partners * Outliyr Peak Performance Shop [https://outliyr.com/shop/?utm_source=mindbodypeak&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode+]: get exclusive discounts on cutting-edge health, wellness, & performance gear * Upgrade your brain with the FREE Outliyr Nootropics Mini-Course [https://outliyr.com/outliyr-nootropics-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show%20notes&utm_campaign=e37] Key takeaways * Cardiovascular health is about much more than the heart muscle * Infrared saunas (over traditional) are especially beneficial to the heart * Common cardio "aerobic" workouts can add oxidative stress burden and actually damage the heart Links * Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kR2uSiocxXs * Full episode show notes: mindbodypeak.com/84 [http://mindbodypeak.com/84] Connect with Nick on social media * Instagram [http://instagram.com/mindbodypeakperformance] * Twitter [http://twitter.com/nicholasurban_] * YouTube [http://mindbodypeak.com/youtube-link] * LinkedIn [https://linkedin.com/in/nicholasurban] Easy ways to support * Subscribe [https://mindbodypeak.com/subscribe] * Leave an Apple Podcast review [https://mindbodypeak.com/rate-podcast/] * Suggest a guest [https://mindbodypeak.com/contact/] Related shows * EP 72 - Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Biofeedback [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93Kpv0qbwoM] Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for us? Let me know at mindbodypeak.com/84 [http://mindbodypeak.com/84] and one of us will get back to you! Be an Outliyr, Nick