Welcome back to Lower the Dose! In this episode, host and endocrinologist Dr. Rangi dives into an often-overlooked connection: how your metabolism can predict heart attacks, long before any symptoms show up in your arteries. We usually think of heart disease as something to do with cholesterol or family history, but as you’ll hear today, the earliest warning signs often come not from your heart, but from subtle shifts in your blood sugar, hormones, and even your sleep patterns.

Dr. Rangi breaks down the idea of the “silent decade” the years when your body starts whispering about future troubles, if only you know how to listen. You’ll learn about the early metabolic signals that most doctors miss, why normal cholesterol isn’t the whole story, and how things like belly fat, sugar swings, and chronic stress stack up to put you at higher risk. Plus, practical tips you can use right away to start protecting your heart, long before you ever need a cardiologist.

If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s more you could be doing to stay ahead of heart disease, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Let’s get started!

00:00 "Heart Attacks Begin Quietly"

04:28 "Visceral Fat and Insulin Resistance"

08:24 "Rethinking Preventative Health Insights"

10:27 "Preventing Disease Through Early Detection"

13:14 "Belly Fat and Blood Sugar"

17:37 "Personalized Liver Health Testing"

20:13 Holistic Heart Health Program

25:31 "Preventing Disease Through Early Action"

26:44 "Heart Health: A New Perspective"

Show Website - https://lowerthedosepodcast.com/

Dr. Rangi's Website - https://rangimd.com/

Podcast Partner - TopHealth - https://tophealth.care/

Dr. Rangi's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaiwant-rangi-md-face-32226b97/

“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

Welcome back to Lower the Dose! In this episode, Dr. Rangi, a leader in metabolic wellness, explores those early warning signs our bodies give us before a chronic disease diagnosis, what Dr. Rangi calls our “check engine lights.” From everyday fatigue and sugar cravings to stubborn belly fat and brain fog, these subtle signals often appear long before our lab tests show anything abnormal. She discusses why we so often ignore or dismiss these symptoms, the real risks of waiting too long to take action, and simple, evidence-based changes anyone can make to stabilize metabolism and prevent disease. Whether you’re struggling to feel like yourself or just want to take a proactive approach to your health, this conversation will help you spot the patterns that matter and give you the tools to act early, not just react later.

00:00 Stress, Fatigue, and Health Risks

04:12 "Check Engine Metaphor in Health"

08:40 Insulin Resistance and Fatigue Signs

11:22 Diabetes: Costs and Lifespan Impact

14:23 "Precision 30 Wellness Screening"

17:47 "Simple, Life-Changing Healthy Habits"

22:12 "Listen to Your Body"

24:49 Pause, Reassess, Pivot

29:25 "Proactive Approach to Diabetes"

31:09 "Listen to Your Body"

Show Website - https://lowerthedosepodcast.com/

Dr. Rangi's Website - https://rangimd.com/

Podcast Partner - TopHealth - https://tophealth.care/

Dr. Rangi's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaiwant-rangi-md-face-32226b97/

“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”

Welcome back to Lower the Dose, the podcast where we dig below the surface of metabolic health. In this episode, host Dr. Dr. Rangi to unravels one of the most overlooked but powerful drivers of blood sugar and overall wellness: stress. You’ll learn why stress isn’t just “all in your head”it’s a physiological force that triggers real, measurable changes in your body, from blood sugar spikes to hormone surges, regardless of what you eat.

Dr. Dr. Rangi breaks down the biology of stress, explaining how the “hidden hormone” cortisol works as both a protector in short bursts and a saboteur when it lingers too long. They explore why stress, sleep, and sugar form a self-perpetuating triangle, and why cravings for sweets are your nervous system’s way of crying out for comfort, not a failure of willpower. Dr. Dr. Rangi shares practical strategies from micro-moments of mindfulness to sleep hygiene that anyone can use to take their body out of constant survival mode and into true healing.

If you’ve ever wondered why you wake up with high blood sugar despite eating well, why quick fixes rarely solve stress, or how even a ten-minute nature walk can measurably shift your hormones, this episode is for you. Tune in for actionable tips and a compassionate, science-backed perspective that will help you lower the dose of stress and raise your quality of life.

00:00 "Stress: Key to True Healing"

03:43 "Breaking Free from Survival Mode"

07:13 Morning High Blood Sugar Explained

11:04 "Sleep, Stress, and Breathing Tips"

16:38 Stress Signals and Fatigue Patterns

18:54 "Mindfulness and Meditation Practices"

22:26 Mindfulness and Movement Initiative

27:23 "Decode Symptoms, Don't Ignore"

29:32 Managing Stress: Practical Everyday Tips

Show Website - https://lowerthedosepodcast.com/

Dr. Rangi's Website - https://rangimd.com/

Podcast Partner - TopHealth - https://tophealth.care/

Dr. Rangi's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaiwant-rangi-md-face-32226b97/

“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”