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HEARThrive - Module 8 - Heart Disease, Diabetes, Alzheimer's

Name: HEARThrive - Module 8 - Heart Disease, Diabetes, Alzheimer's
Rating: 4.2 (10 reviews)

Solve All 3 Chronic Diseases Together

Created byMalcolm & Myron Achtman

Last updated 10/2025

English

What you'll learn

• Identify your true risk factors for the three major chronic diseases—heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s—based on metabolic health, not outdated markers.
• Understand why fasting insulin matters and how it reveals hidden metabolic dysfunction long before traditional tests do.
• Take control of your blood sugar in real time by testing how your body responds to the foods you eat—and using that data to make smarter decisions.
• Break free from sugar cravings by learning practical strategies to reduce or eliminate sugar and refined carbohydrates.
• Read and interpret food labels with confidence, so you can quickly spot hidden sugars and harmful ingredients.
• Use simple tracking tools (like Cronometer) to monitor your intake of carbohydrates, sugars, and key nutrients.
• Stabilize your energy levels and avoid the blood sugar spikes and crashes that lead to fatigue, brain fog, and overeating.
• Support sustainable weight loss by naturally reducing hunger and improving metabolic efficiency.
• Improve mental clarity, focus, and mood by fueling your brain more effectively.
• Understand the connection between diet and inflammation, including how it relates to skin issues, autoimmune conditions, and overall health.
• Build a long-term, sustainable approach to eating that supports better health—not just short-term results.

Course content

8 sections • 30 lectures • 1h 58m total length

Medical Disclaimer0:29
A quick reminder that this course is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Consult with your doctor and by all means share what you have learned with him or her.
Additional Medical Alert for Module 80:25
If you adopt the ideas in Module 8 it's possible your metabolic health may improve a lot. If you are currently taking medications, you should work closely with a knowledgeable medical doctor who can adjust your prescription dosages as needed.
Course Overview for New Students2:50
The HEARThrive program consists of 12 modules (i.e. 12 courses). Each module is divided into 10 sections, which are like the chapters of a book. It's probably best to go through the modules in order, from 1 to 12, but you don't have to. If you wish, select a topic that interests you the most and sign up for that course. The sooner you begin learning, the greater chance you will have of improving your health.
Welcome to Module 80:43
A brief welcome to this module and a reminder to check out “HEARThrive - Revamp and Relaunch Your Health,” a classic way to discover much of what this program has to offer you, including the link to two additional hours of free HEARThrive content on Udemy.
If You Learn Nothing Else in Module 8 - Learn This!1:56
Heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease are impacted by poor metabolic health. Patients and doctors often put the blame on high blood sugar. But what you must realize is that insulin plays even a bigger role. That is something you must learn and understand if you want to reduce your risk or prevent heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer's.

What Do We Know About Heart Disease?2:40
It seems No One Knows Anything For Sure when it comes to the cause of heart disease. In this video an independent writer (not a doctor) explains the answer better than many mainstream doctors.
Are We Getting Proper Advice on Diabetes? PART 13:27
Let's look at a sample menu (recommended by Diabetes Associations) of what you should be eating to prevent diabetes.
Are We Getting Proper Advice on Diabetes? PART 23:46
Let's track the amount of carbohydrates (recommended by Diabetes Associations) that one might consume based on a brochure outlining what we should supposedly be eating to prevent diabetes. In addition, be sure to check out the beautiful "Proper Human Diet" Guidebook from Dr. Ken Berry in the Resources. Dr. Ken Berry encourages that we spread the word by sharing his guidebook with as many people as possible. He too recognizes that the information shared by mainstream diabetes associations is dead wrong. His "Proper Human Diet" advocates eating low carb and right up to "carnivore" (if desired) to achieve maximum metabolic control. Thousands of people who follow his "Proper Human Diet" have reversed their diabetes. As a result, they have potentially lowered their risk of cardiovascular disease as well.

Early Onset Dementia - Scary5:43
A story about a friend in his forties who is already exhibiting occasional signs of memory loss. Perhaps his high sugar diet is playing a role.
My Mother's Dementia - A Story of Decline16:37
This is my personal, candid and heartfelt story of my Mom's dementia. This video is longer than usual but I'm speaking from the heart and telling it like it is. Dementia will rob you of your life and impact the whole family.

Check Whether You Have Metabolic Syndrome3:58
Learn what the 5 factors of metabolic syndrome are so that you can optimize your health conditions and reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer's
Test Your own Blood Sugar at Home2:26
You can learn to test and track your own blood sugar by using a blood glucose meter (glucometer).
Look at the Nutrition Facts of Foods You Consume and Test Your Glucose Response2:58
This brief demo illustrates how a very small quantity of rice can raise blood sugar.
Learn How, When and Why to Test Your Blood Sugar8:18
Here's a real demo of Malcolm testing his blood sugar at strategic times throughout the day.
Try Using a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor)3:22
Instead of poking your finger numerous times a day to check your blood sugar, you can now use a CGM, or continuous glucose monitor, which makes testing so much more convenient and practical. Check it out!
Avoid or Limit Juice and Monitor Your Carb Consumption3:54
Juice is one of the worst culprits when trying to control your carbohydrate and sugar consumption.
What About Eating a Slice of Apple Pie?4:42
You may want to rethink things next time before indulging is a slice of apple pie.
Eliminate or Minimize Sugar and Seed Oils4:10
Check out the difference between chicken I prepared myself versus my brother's store-bought chicken. You will see why you must look closely at the ingredients in the foods you consume.
Track Your Food and Blood Sugar Response - Part 15:14
You can pick a day and dedicate it to tracking your blood sugar response to the foods you eat. That's what I'm demonstrating in this series of 5 videos. Here's what happened when I ate breakfast.
Track Your Food and Blood Sugar Response - Part 24:32
You can pick a day and dedicate it to tracking your blood sugar response to the foods you eat. That's what I'm demonstrating in this series of 5 videos. Now I'm accurately tracking my blood sugar at lunch.
Track Your Food and Blood Sugar Response - Part 36:05
You can pick a day and dedicate it to tracking your blood sugar response to the foods you eat. That's what I'm demonstrating in this series of 5 videos. Here I'm tracking my blood sugar at supper, with the aim of maintaining good blood sugar control.
Track Your Food and Blood Sugar Response - Part 45:37
You can pick a day and dedicate it to tracking your blood sugar response to the foods you eat. That's what I'm demonstrating in this series of 5 videos. I'm continuing to track later in the evening, for a few hours after eating supper.
Track Your Food and Blood Sugar Response - Part 56:39
You can pick a day and dedicate it to tracking your blood sugar response to the foods you eat. That's what I'm demonstrating in this series of 5 videos. The next day's breakfast is very low carb. Cutting sugar and carbohydrates is key.
Get a Fasting Insulin Test6:03
Most doctors will track your fasting blood sugar and Hemoglobin A1c, but rarely will they request a fasting insulin test on your behalf. If you have watched Module 1, you will already understand why testing your insulin is so important. That's why I am inserting the Fasting Insulin video (from Module 1) into this Module once again.
Watch For Fatty Liver - Do You Have It?5:34
You can get tested to see whether you have fatty liver disease. In this lecture you will learn what causes fatty liver, what tests you need to determine whether you have fatty liver, why it's a potential sign of diabetes, and how to reverse your fatty liver if you have it.

Requirements

There are no mandatory prerequisites for this course, but going through Modules 1 and 2 of HEARThrive would help you. In addition, you could purchase a blood glucose meter and get familiar with how to use it before taking the course.

Description

Did you know that heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer’s are often connected?

Most people think of them as separate conditions.
They’re not.

In many cases, they are driven by the same underlying problem: poor blood sugar control and insulin resistance.

In this module, you’ll learn how to identify and address the root causes behind the three most common chronic diseases of our time.

You’ll discover how to:

Make smarter dietary decisions that support metabolic health
Understand how food affects your blood sugar in real time
Monitor key health markers—including one your doctor may not routinely test: fasting insulin
Read nutrition labels and assess carbohydrate intake more effectively

This course is ideal for you if:

You are overweight or struggling with blood sugar issues
You’ve been told you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes
You have high blood pressure
You have a family history of heart disease, diabetes, or Alzheimer’s
You feel confused by conflicting dietary advice
You want to take control of your health instead of relying solely on medications

You’ll also learn simple, practical strategies you can apply immediately:

How to monitor your blood sugar at home
How tools like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can reveal powerful insights
How to track key markers like triglycerides, HDL, and fasting insulin
How to reduce cravings, stabilize energy, and improve focus

Many people are told that conditions like diabetes are chronic and progressive.

That’s not the whole story.

With the right knowledge and approach, you may be able to significantly improve your metabolic health—and in some cases, reduce your reliance on medications (with proper medical guidance).

Module 8 may be one of the most important—and potentially life-changing—modules in the entire HEARThrive series.

If you’re ready to better understand your body and take a more active role in your long-term health, this is where it starts.

Who this course is for:

People who want to take control of their health—instead of leaving it to chance, genetics, or the healthcare system. • Anyone concerned about heart disease, diabetes, or Alzheimer’s and looking for practical ways to reduce their risk starting now. • Those who feel stuck, confused, or overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition and health advice—and want a clear, simple path forward. • Individuals struggling with sugar cravings, weight gain, or low energy, and who want a sustainable way to turn things around. • People who want real, measurable results, not just theory—using tools like blood sugar tracking and simple dietary changes. • Anyone who values prevention over treatment and would rather act now than deal with serious health consequences later. • Men and women who are ready to stop procrastinating and start making meaningful changes that could dramatically improve their future health. Not ideal for: • Those looking for a quick fix, shortcut, or “magic pill” • People unwilling to question long-held beliefs about diet and health • Anyone not ready to take personal responsibility for their lifestyle choices.

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Introduction5 lectures • 6min

Humor or Thought2 lectures • 1min

NOKAFS (No One Knows Anything For Sure)3 lectures • 10min

Me and My Twin1 lecture • 3min

Stories From the Heart2 lectures • 22min

Step-By-Step What To Do15 lectures • 1hr 14min

Transcendence - Yes You Can Do It!1 lecture • 1min

30-Day TFA - Think, Feel, Act1 lecture • 2min

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