With the average doctor’s visit lasting only about seven minutes, it’s crucial that you go in armed with information and questions vital to your health. What specific things do you need to know for optimal health? If you don’t know what to ask for, you might miss the opportunity to get the
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January 12, 2012
How to Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally
A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed that statin use increased the risk of diabetes in postmenopausal women. Many medications have side effects. What can you do to lower your cholesterol naturally and avoid taking a statin? Following a diet that is low in fat and low calorie
November 6, 2011
Estrogen: a hormone that serves many needs
It is quite common for female patients of mine to question me concerning the need for estrogen as part of their bioidentical hormone regimen This is especially true if they don’t have symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. In fact most physicians will only recommend estrogen to woman who have
October 6, 2011
Cholesterol- “To Be or Not To Be”
Do you ever wonder why some individuals with lower cholesterol have heart attacks and coronary artery disease while some individuals with higher cholesterol do not? Is there more to heart disease than cholesterol alone? While cholesterol certainly has been proven to be a major risk factor in coronary artery disease and heart
May 11, 2011
Cholesterol: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
While cholesterol is an essential material, high levels of cholesterol flowing through the bloodstream can actually lead to the development of a condition called atherosclerosis, which is the gradual build-up of plaque along the inner walls of veins and arteries.
March 14, 2011
Medical Mondays: How do I improve my cholesterol levels?
My cholesterol levels are: Total: 246, LDL: 188, HDL: 40. I am not taking any statins as of now, but my doctor keeps pushing me to do so. My question is, what can I do to improve my cholesterol levels aside from taking cholesterol drugs?
May 14, 2010
The Lazy Man’s Way to Lower Cholesterol Through Diet
A lot of folks always think cholesterol is not good, but you can actually classify it into two types. LDL and HDL are the two types – the bad one and the good one. If you have plaque build-up in your artery, that means you have too much LDL.
October 6, 2009
Hot Flashes May Put You at Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Recent studies found a link between hot flashes and increased risk of cardiovascular health.
June 25, 2009
Cholesterol is “Good” for You?!?
Statistics indicate that a number of Americans are suffering from hormonal imbalances due to improper diet and ability to handle insulin. These factors can, in turn, affect many other hormones in the body including the sex hormones. If adequate cholesterol levels are not maintained and balanced, these hormones cannot be made in good quantities and symptoms of hormone deficiency may occur.