LDL has been labeled the problem for years. But it’s not that simple. Cholesterol is doing important work in the body, and risk isn’t just about how much you have—it’s about how it’s functioning, how many particles are present, and what kind of environment they’re operating in.
Why mornings might matter more than we want them to I saw a meme the other day that said the reason some of us don’t lose weight, even with exercise, is because our DNA still thinks we’re medieval peasants trying to survive famine and invaders. “Ah. Emergency....
Too many men carry the weight of silence—ignoring symptoms, pushing through exhaustion, and waiting until crisis hits. This post explores why men’s health needs a different approach, and how holistic medicine creates space for healing before it’s too late.
Each month, your body coordinates a complex interplay between estrogen, progesterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Estrogen supports the growth of the uterine lining, influences ovulation, and affects mood, skin, and energy. Too...
Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder and may present with symptoms such as right upper abdominal pain with or without pain that can radiate or move to the right shoulder blade and cause nausea, vomiting and fever. This inflammation of the gallbladder is...
Cholesterol, Lipoproteins, and Heart Health: What You Might Not Know Understanding the Deep Science — and the Real Risk Factors Cholesterol is probably the most controversial topic I get into with my patients. This is because many of them have heard that cholesterol...
When naturopathic doctors treat people in the early part of their lives, we strengthen them and optimize as much as possible. We help young people to go on to have vibrant lives, equipped with creativity and resilience for the journey. Then, they take their journeys...
Back in the winter of 1995, I stayed with locals while travelling in Northern Finland. Increasingly excited to learn more about my Finnish roots (Lepisto means “grove of Alder trees” in Finnish), I had been raised with sauna in my childhood home. The most memorable...
1. What is my family history? Did my parents have a diagnosis of heart disease, hypertension, or high cholesterol? Did my grandparents have a cardiovascular diagnosis? What was it? The most common types of heart disease are coronary artery disease, heart...