The Shocking Truth About Low-Fat Diets and Heart Health – Jaime Seeman - #CoSci

[ Important update – this presentation is from CoSci 2024 and I'm pleased to share Dr. Jaime Seeman will return for CoSci 2025, February 7-9th in Las Vegas, NV. And we've just now added the World Premiere of The Cholesterol Code documentary to be held the evening of the 7th. To learn more and attend the conference, go to CoSci.org ] Dr. Jaime Seeman, a holistic obstetrician and gynecologist, shares a compelling personal and familial journey exploring the connections between metabolic and cardiovascular health, women's health, and the role of hormone replacement therapy. She delves into her mother's case of advanced atherosclerosis despite prolonged statin use, the impact of diet and lifestyle, and the critical role estrogen plays in health. Highlighting insights on hormone therapy, she bridges the gap between conventional and integrative medicine, offering a data-driven, empowering perspective on aging, prevention, and patient autonomy. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Dr. Jaime Seeman 1:01 Early Life and Health Journey 2:27 Transition to Health Mission 3:07 Lessons from a Gynecologist 3:26 Patient Story Introduction 4:11 Smoking in Nursing School Era 5:01 Statin Therapy and Dietary Advice 6:15 Struggles with Obesity and Diets 7:09 Hormone Replacement and Menopause 8:03 Coronary Artery Calcium Score Discovery 8:54 CT Angiogram Findings 9:55 Integrative Cardiology Approach 10:50 Atrial Fibrillation and Stress Test 12:03 Considering a Heart Catheterization 12:33 Revealing the Patient as Her Mother 13:54 Metabolic and Cardiovascular Lessons 15:12 Role of Estrogen in Health 16:05 Estrogen’s Effects on Insulin and Metabolism 19:01 Cognitive Impacts of Estrogen Loss 22:28 Hormone Replacement Therapy Insights 27:11 Questions on Breast Cancer and Hormone Therapy 30:19 Concluding Remarks