We are ready to support you on your journey to a longer, healthier life by supporting a heart healthy lifestyle.
You may have been diagnosed with high blood pressure or high cholesterol and potentially you already have symptoms or complications from heart disease. You feel overwhelmed with all the information and lifestyle changes you should be making to help protect your heart. You know there are certain changes that need to be made but find it difficult to stick to a health plan.
Worst of all you are worried about becoming chronically ill or dying from heart disease.
Imagine how good it would feel to know you have your blood pressure and cholesterol under control and you are doing everything you can based on the best available scientific evidence to lower your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
Up until the global COVID-19 pandemic, diseases of the heart and circulatory system was the number one cause of death. And it hasn’t gone away, in fact people with hypertension, high cholesterol and heart disease are at higher risk for getting terribly sick with a COVID-19 infection to the point of being hospitalized or dying. So, now more than ever, as with diabetes and obesity which are also both risk factors for heart disease and worse COVID-19 infections, it is critical to optimize your health and reverse these conditions. Thankfully, these chronic diseases can be prevented and treated by lifestyle changes.
In most doctor/patient relationships, the doctor may have the knowledge but often does not have the time to listen closely, understand the patient, their lifestyle, and areas of resistance. Maybe they give suggestions and advice, but rarely is there follow up, or even inquiry into where the patient is challenged.
On the other hand, the doctor can only do what the patient allows. Even if there is a personalized, comprehensive plan, the patient may or may not follow through for a number of reasons. As a health coach, not only an Integrative Medicine doctor, Dr. Shad takes it as his responsibility to explore this with his clients and come to agreements that work for them.
“Over the years I have seen successes and failures in doctor/patient relationships. If there was one single factor I could highlight, it would be – commitment. All success requires commitment – on the part of the health professional as well as the client.” – Dr. Shad
At Optima Health Center, we identify the root cause of heart disease for you and then develop a personalized whole health plan to prevent, treat or reverse it. People see results in a matter of months. We work with preferred cardiology specialists to cover all the care you need from diagnostic tests to key therapies. In just 3 months, your cholesterol, blood pressure and weight can normalize. How does it work?
Heart disease is linked to a number of risk factors that can be modified and prevented. Some of the major ones include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, anger or stress, and even lack of restorative sleep. What we eat makes a huge difference. We now know that we need good fats for a healthy heart. We also know that heart disease can be prevented and reversed by diet and targeted lifestyle changes.
Dr. Shad (Farshad Fani Marvasti, MD, MPH) is a Stanford-trained physician, medical educator, clinical researcher and author who has been fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine by Dr. Andrew Weil. He is proactively engaged in creating solutions to promote health and prevent the chronic diseases of our time.
His work has been featured on local and national media where he has been quoted or interviewed for his expertise in Public Health, Prevention, Nutrition, Wellness, Integrative Medicine, Diabetes, Heart Disease, and the use of Evidence-Based Supplements to optimize health and longevity.
“Dr. Shad served as my primary care physician for several years. I would describe my relationship with Dr. Shad as the best interaction I’ve ever had with a health care provider. The reasons for this are many, but all stem from his compassion and desire to help the patient from a holistic standpoint. In serving as my physician, Dr. Shad moved beyond simply prescribing medication and sending me on my way; his goal was to ensure that I achieved a balanced state of well-being in all aspects of my life. His innovative approach was that of a health coach, helping me to cultivate habits that could foster a life-time of good health. It’s no wonder that my health today is better than it ever has been! Thanks Dr. Shad!”
– Matt S
