A Personal Note:
Several years ago, like many people, I was eating a relatively toxic American diet. I suffered what is called a Widowmaker heart attack. It’s called that because that’s what it does. Most people who have one, don’t make it to the hospital. In fact, the survival rate is less than five per-cent. I’m one of the lucky ones.
I was first introduced to the work of Dr. Michael Ozner while recovering from triple by-pass surgery. My then-cardiologist suggested that I look into his book, “The Miami Mediterannean Diet,” and commit to making some essential lifestyle changes.
I found it essential for me to cut the strings to past habits and absorb his wisdom. His easy-to-adapt lifestyle changes not only helped to heal me, but with the love of my family and friends, I cut ties to old bad habits and stayed on the path for a better life.
This platform was created to share wisdom–not as a forum buck for public endorsement. However, by following his direction, cutting out toxic habits, and learning how to regain my strength, both inner and outer—I restored my body to optimal health.
It is with great pleasure and honor that this recent conversation is shared and amplified.
Michael Ozner, MD, FACC, FAHA, is one of America’s leading advocates for heart disease prevention. Dr. Ozner is a board-certified cardiologist, a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and of the American Heart Association, Medical Director of Wellness & Prevention at Baptist Health South Florida and a well-known regional and national speaker in the field of preventive cardiology.
He is also the Symposium Director for “Cardiovascular Disease Prevention,” an annual international meeting highlighting advances in preventive cardiology and dedicated to treatment and prevention of heart attack and stroke. Dr. Ozner has frequently appeared in the print, radio and television media including The New York Times, NPR radio and CBS News. He was the recipient of the 2008 American Heart Association Humanitarian Award and has been elected to Top Cardiologists in America by the Consumer Council of America. Dr. Ozner is also the author of The Great American Heart Hoax, Heart Attack Proof and The Complete Mediterranean Diet.
