ER Doctor: #1 Cause of Heart Attacks & Strokes (EAT THIS Instead)

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The proven way to prevent heart attacks and strokes based on science, with Dr. Tom Cowan. Head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/theprimalpodcast to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Is it possible that "clogged arteries" and high cholesterol aren't the primary causes of heart attacks? In this episode, Dr. Tom Cowan (MD) joins us to challenge the 80-year-old Thrombogenic Theory and break down the clinical reality of cardiovascular health. Drawing from his experience overseeing more than 100,000 patient cases, Dr. Cowan explains why traditional cardiology’s focus on LDL and plaque often misses the true physiological triggers of heart disease. From the power of collateral circulation to the impact of metabolic acidosis on heart tissue, this episode provides the medical clarity needed to look past the "clogged pipe" model and understand how the heart actually functions. Whether you are tracking your own markers or are a healthcare professional seeking root-cause insights, this conversation bridges the gap between historical medical literature and modern clinical reality. In This Episode, We Reveal: * The Flaws of Thrombogenic Theory: A historical and scientific review of why coronary blockages do not always correlate with myocardial infarction. * Collateral Circulation: How the heart’s innate "backup system" protects against acute ischemia, and why it's often ignored in standard diagnostics. * The Biological Role of Cholesterol: Moving beyond the "good vs. bad" narrative to understand cholesterol’s essential function in cellular repair and steroid hormone synthesis. * The Myogenic vs. Thrombogenic Model: Shifting the focus from the arteries to the health of the myocardial cells and the autonomic nervous system. * The Role of Inflammation & Stress: Identifying the metabolic and environmental stressors that actually trigger cardiac events. * Falsifiability in Medicine: How to apply the scientific method to common medical claims to discern clinical truth from dogma. Scientific Resources & Dr. Cowan’s Work: * Medical Text: Human Heart, Cosmic Heart by Dr. Tom Cowan https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=Dr.+Thomas+Cowan&geniuslink=true&tag=ultimatehe004-20 * Clinical Research & Website: https://drtomcowan.com/ * The Fourth Phase of Water: Beyond Solid, Liquid, and Vapor: https://amzn.to/4sU6Qbl Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:30 Does Cholesterol Actually Cause Heart Attacks? 05:00 The Autopsy Studies They Don't Talk About 09:08 Why a 95% Blockage Doesn't Mean What You Think 12:19 Stents Are a $50 Billion Scam? 15:32 If Blockages Don't Cause Heart Attacks, What Does Plaque Do? 19:00 The Dangerous Truth About Statin Drugs 22:36 Heart Attacks Are an Energy Problem, Not a Plumbing Problem 28:17 The Fourth Phase of Water That Keeps You Alive 34:00 Why Your Cell Phone May Be Hurting Your Heart 38:11 The Only Diet Rule You Need to Follow 42:10 Bacon, Butter, and Cream: What 1920s Heart Health Looked Like 46:01 The Heart Is Not a Pump 50:00 How Blood Actually Moves Through Your Body 57:00 The Vortex Where Energy Enters the Heart 58:16 Why Heart Medications May Make Things Worse 01:00:18 Practical Steps to Protect Your Heart Primal Resources: * Primal Tallow Balms & Soaps: https://shop.theprimal.com/ * GoCarnivore App: https://www.gocarnivore.com/ Connect With Us: * Website: https://www.theprimal.com/ * Instagram: @theprimal.podcast * Twitter/X: @ThePrimal_Pod About Rina Ahluwalia & The Primal Podcast: Rina Ahluwalia is a leading researcher in root-cause healing and the founder of GoCarnivore.com. She facilitates high-level clinical discussions with world-renowned MDs and researchers to deconstruct the pathophysiology of modern disease and promote the science of the Proper Human Diet.