Blog Purpose and Introduction

 Discover Your Path to Better Health with HRV Trinity

Welcome to HRV Trinity! I'm Mark Weiss, and my goal is to guide you toward a healthier, more vibrant life, especially if you're navigating type 2 diabetes. My personal journey—which includes a significant health transformation after triple bypass surgery—has equipped me with a unique understanding of how heart rate variability (HRV) and various adjunct therapies can unlock profound health improvements. As a caregiver and a physical and electronic security specialist, I've honed my research skills, applying them diligently to explore and understand these innovative health modalities.

After my open-heart surgery in the fall of 2022, I embarked on a path of recovery that felt divinely guided. God continually revealed, in small, incremental steps, various modalities that profoundly improved my health. Having made such a significant recovery, I now feel it's my ministry to share these gifts with the world. You'll find thoughtful references to prayer and reflections on God's presence throughout this journey, as I believe these blessings have been instrumental in my healing and life improvement.

But first, let's talk about what not to do. Don't be "that guy." 

(Yes, Type 2 Diabetes tried to kill me... don't let it happen to you!)

This is what I looked like one day after my chest was opened up for triple bypass surgery in the fall of 2022, at age 54. I weighed 250 pounds, and despite being under medical care for over a decade for type 2 diabetes, my blood glucose levels remained difficult to control. I was a metabolic mess—my cholesterol was sky-high, and my triglycerides were above 1200! The insulins I was taking quickly accelerated the downfall of my cardiac system. I was miserable after the surgery, and my lungs weren't responding well to being on the heart/lung machine during the operation. Normal lung volumes for humans are around 4 liters, and I was lucky to get in breaths of 250-500 ml. I was basically learning to breathe again, let alone stand, walk, or go to the bathroom... But at least I was alive. If you look closely, there's a bank of IV machines pumping fluids and meds into a port in my neck.

So, how did I get to this place? Well, my family genetics were the first hit. My father died at age 51 from heart disease and diabetes. My siblings and mother also have it. However, the largest contributor, in my opinion, was the lifestyle choices I made in my 30s. My wife was newly diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and could no longer work. To make ends meet, I started working on-call after my regular 8-5 shift as a locksmith. I'd unlock homes and cars, and re-key homes after late-night break-ins or domestic disturbances. For more than a decade, I had little sleep and no regular meals other than what I could get on the road at 2 AM from fast-food drive-thrus. I'd pull off the road and grab a few minutes of sleep between those late-night jobs. Somehow, I'd show up for my regular work shift at 8 AM the next day, only to start the whole process over again. If I had known then how much of a hit my metabolism would take with those sleeping and eating patterns, I would have sought other ways to get the bills paid. Because it almost killed me later in life.

Don't be that guy. Take care of yourself NOW!

I've successfully dropped 80 pounds, brought my A1C down from 10.5 to 6.2, and achieved optimal blood lipid levels, all by integrating the principles you'll find here. This blog is a comprehensive resource designed to help you:

• Understand and utilize HRV as a crucial health metric and a powerful biofeedback method for stress reduction.

• Explore adjunct therapies like cold plunges and red light therapy, supported by practical insights and literature reviews.

• Gain essential type 2 diabetes education, from glucose monitoring to key lab tests and at-home health tracking.

• Learn about biosensor wearables and apps that can help you make informed daily health decisions.

My experiences have shown me the profound impact of a proactive approach to chronic disease management. While I'm sharing what worked for me as a patient, always remember that these therapies should complement, not replace, guidance from your healthcare team. Let's embark on this journey to empowered health together!

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Please know that I am under the care of an Endocrinologist, Cardiologist, Dietician and Diabetes Educator, as well as my Naturopathic and Allopathic Physicians. I take anti-diabetic medications, and I am on a low carb diet as well as a supplement program tailored for me by the above team. Some of the adjunct therapies mentioned here are not commonly known or practiced at this time and that is why I am showcasing them in this blog.

A quick note on my blog's tone: You might notice some variation in the writing style across my posts. As a busy caregiver and security professional, I often use speech-to-text to capture my thoughts on the go. I then use AI tools to help summarize and format these ideas for publication. Rest assured, all the content and insights are my own original thoughts and experiences—the AI simply helps me share them with you more efficiently!