Course Overview

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide—but many of its risk factors are preventable. In this evidence-based course, Akasha physicians will guide you through the science of cardiovascular health and show you how nutrition and lifestyle can significantly improve heart function, reduce inflammation, and support long-term wellness.

You’ll learn how to understand your lab results, choose foods that protect your heart, identify supplements backed by research, and build sustainable habits that reduce cardiovascular risk.

Whether you’re looking to prevent heart disease, improve cholesterol levels, or optimize your overall health, this course provides practical, physician-led guidance you can begin applying immediately.

What You’ll Learn

Understanding Heart Health

Learn how cardiovascular disease develops, why inflammation plays a central role, and which lifestyle habits have the greatest impact on protecting your heart.

You’ll discover:

• How heart disease develops over time
• Why inflammation matters
• The biggest modifiable risk factors
• Practical strategies for prevention

Understanding Your Heart Health Lab Results

Take the mystery out of blood work by learning what your cholesterol numbers really mean and which advanced biomarkers provide deeper insight into cardiovascular risk.

Eating Patterns That Protect the Heart

Explore the dietary approaches consistently supported by research for improving cardiovascular health.

Heart-Protective Foods

Discover which foods naturally support healthy cholesterol, reduce inflammation, and nourish the cardiovascular system.

Evidence-Based Supplements for Heart Health

Learn which supplements have strong clinical evidence for supporting cardiovascular wellness, healthy cholesterol, and metabolic health.

Lifestyle Habits for a Stronger Heart

Nutrition is only part of the equation. Discover how movement, sleep, stress management, and daily habits work together to reduce cardiovascular risk.

By the End of This Course, You’ll Be Able To:

• Understand the root causes of cardiovascular disease
• Interpret common cholesterol and cardiovascular biomarkers
• Make informed nutrition choices for heart health
• Identify foods that improve cholesterol and reduce inflammation
• Understand when supplements may be beneficial
• Build sustainable lifestyle habits that support lifelong cardiovascular wellness
• Create a personalized foundation for preventing heart disease