Can you stimulate the growth of new blood vessels? EECP advocate Jack Clifford explains how a non-invasive, FDA-approved therapy can assist with heart conditions, sexual health, dementia, Parkinson’s, kidney disease, diabetic neuropathy, and other conditions. He points out why Enhanced External Counterpulsation is not well known, discussing its benefits, contraindications, and how to find, evaluate and optimise this therapy. Sponsored content.
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In episode 265 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful, Jack Clifford - long-term family caregiver, EECP advocate, author, and founder of EECPLocator.com and EECPbook.com - touches on
the “EECP – what?” problem
facing, and refusing, unstentable emergency triple bypass surgery
ageing: the slow degradation of blood flow over time, leading to conditions that include dementia, Parkinson’s, heart and kidney disease
cognitive health risks associated with bypass surgery
“milking” the blood from your legs into the upper body, the endothelium, shear stress, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)
why a minimum of 35 sessions
optimising EECP sessions: the logistics, adding complementary strategies, focusing on breath work, and other factors
contraindications, including but not limited to deep-vein thrombosis, aortic aneurysms, certain valve defects, brain bleed, and recent surgery
why EECP is not well-known, even to many cardiologists: a systemic problem
what to ask your care team if you want to explore EECP
Jack’s “vascular rebirth”
Scroll down for more information on Jack and his books, his contact details, relevant links, and to book a free education and access consult with him.
You can also read Jack’s replies to 8 personal questions here.
EECP: The Most Underutilized Therapy in Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients, Clinicians, and Anyone Who Wants to Understand Vascular Health by Jack Clifford is available at Amazon, also in audioform, and on https://eecpbook.com/
More about Jack
Jack Clifford is a long-term family caregiver, EECP advocate, author, founder of ECPLocator.com and EECPbook.com and former US Coast Guard Master Chief (E-9) from Melbourne Beach, Florida.
Jack’s dream is that no one who could benefit from EECP goes without it because they never heard of it or couldn't find it. There are currently fewer than 150 EECP providers in the US, and he’s working to change that by helping new clinics open, training technicians and providers, opening a clinic in Asheville, and making the therapy more accessible, including at home. He also works with interested individuals and providers abroad.
Find EECP treatment near you, book a free education and access consult with Jack, or find a Free Patient Guide on https://eecplocator.com/
The Circulation Solution Series documents 29 condition-specific guides, ranging from Parkinsons, erectile dysfunction, vascular recovery, diabetic neuropathy, kidney disease, and athletic performance: click on “Explore The Series” on https://eecpbook.com/
The EECP Retreat Centre in Asheville, North Carolina: www.wakingdreamswellnessretreat.com
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About the host: Mariette Snyman is an award-winning South African journalist and host of the Calm, Clear & Helpful podcast. Learn more: https://www.mariettesnyman.co.za/llm
Original music by Mart-Marie Snyman
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