Metabolic Syndrome is a primary underlying imbalance that drives the obesity and diabetes epidemics. That’s the bad news. The good news is that by using an integrative medical approach, you can identify this very early so that you can do something about it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that more than one [...]
QUESTION: How much does my family medical history influence my approach to optimizing my heart health? What, specifically, do I need to know? ANSWER: Whenever a person gets sick, we always look for the root cause of the illness. We ask, “Why this? Why now?” Most illnesses in Western cultures result from the interaction of [...]
Most people over 40 are recommended to get an annual cholesterol test that measures total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides. Individuals with known high cholesterol may be tested every 4 to 6 months. Individuals younger than 40, including adolescents and some children, who are overweight or who have high insulin levels [...]
QUESTION: What should I be aware of when it comes to blood work and other tests to assess my risks for heart disease? ANSWER: As you work to create the greatest health and wellness possible, it is vitally important to know your health numbers before you begin. In this way your efforts can be measured [...]