{"id":24519,"date":"2022-03-29T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/?p=24519"},"modified":"2023-05-09T03:27:05","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T07:27:05","slug":"cholesterol-101-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/2022\/03\/29\/cholesterol-101-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Cholesterol 101: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"24519\" class=\"elementor elementor-24519\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-43cf65b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"43cf65b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-60369895\" data-id=\"60369895\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66e53ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"66e53ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cholesterol-101-What-You-Need-to-Know-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34786\" alt=\"Cholesterol 101, What You Need to Know\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cholesterol-101-What-You-Need-to-Know-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cholesterol-101-What-You-Need-to-Know-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cholesterol-101-What-You-Need-to-Know-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cholesterol-101-What-You-Need-to-Know-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cholesterol-101-What-You-Need-to-Know-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cholesterol-101-What-You-Need-to-Know-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cholesterol-101-What-You-Need-to-Know-610x343.png 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46b9bd76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46b9bd76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To the layman, cholesterol is something that needs to be controlled. Doctors warn people if their cholesterol levels are high. Statins and other lifestyle changes are recommended to help lower one\u2019s cholesterol levels.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Amidst all the acronyms such as HDL and LDL and 250mg\/Dl, it\u2019s understandable if most people are confused. This article will shed light on some of the most commonly used terms for describing cholesterol. More importantly, we\u2019ll look at whether heart disease is really linked to your cholesterol level or is it a tenuous link at best.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Before proceeding, it\u2019s important to note that most cholesterol in your body is produced in the liver. Yes, you read that right. Dietary cholesterol makes up only about 20 percent of the cholesterol in your body. The rest is produced in your body.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Your body also needs cholesterol to function optimally. It uses cholesterol to make bile, which is then used to aid in digestion. Your body also needs it to build tissues, and your sex hormones are produced with the aid of cholesterol. So, it is a valuable component of cell membranes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3db67a5 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-embedpres_elementor\" data-id=\"3db67a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"embedpres_elementor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"embedpress-elements-wrapper \" id=\"ep-elements-id-3db67a5\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ep-elementor-content-3db67a5\" class=\"ep-elementor-content\n\t\t\t\t  \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  ep-content-protection-disabled source-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"3db67a5\" class=\"ep-embed-content-wraper \"  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ose-youtube ose-uid-d289481f30fad64cb64d440743239592 ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:700px; height:400px; max-height:400px; max-width:100%; display:inline-block;\"><iframe allowfullscreen title=\"Cholesterol 101: What You Need to Know\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LlbgVAy667M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media;accelerometer;autoplay;clipboard-write;gyroscope;picture-in-picture clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" loading=lazy><\/iframe><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-928b2b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"928b2b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">HDL<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. It is the good cholesterol in your body and you\u2019re supposed to have a high amount of it in your body. The idea is that HDL will help to lower the bad cholesterol in your body.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Studies have shown that genetics plays a huge part in determining if your good cholesterol levels are high. While your diet and other factors may play a part, your genes usually dictate how much good cholesterol your body has.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are different types of HDL such as HDL-2 which are larger and protect your body. It prevents inflammation and reduces plaque which clog arteries. There is also HDL-3 which helps your body too.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">LDL<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You\u2019ve probably already guessed that LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein and you\u2019re right. This is the bad cholesterol that everyone fears. Doctors often recommend that you have less than 100mg\/dL to reduce your risk of heart disease.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The theory is that when the LDL is damaged due to oxidation, it causes plaque to form in the arteries. When your arteries get clogged, blood flow is impeded, and heart attacks may occur.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a92707 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2a92707\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-reduce-high-Triglycerides-683x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35015\" alt=\"How to reduce high Triglycerides\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-reduce-high-Triglycerides-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-reduce-high-Triglycerides-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-reduce-high-Triglycerides-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-reduce-high-Triglycerides-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-reduce-high-Triglycerides-610x915.jpg 610w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-reduce-high-Triglycerides.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bebf87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7bebf87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Does Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease?<\/span><\/h2><p style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">While most doctors will tell you that cholesterol leads to heart disease, there are many doctors who are less convinced. In fact, they\u2019ve linked heart disease to sugar, and inflammation.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When your diet is high in sugar, your body will get inflamed. Millions of adults all over the world suffer from inflammation due to a poor diet that\u2019s high in processed foods. Sugar creeps into most processed foods, and that probably explains the large numbers of people suffering from inflammation.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inflammation opens the door to many other serious health problems. The first goal to recovering and being healthy is to reduce your inflammation, and the best way to do that will be to avoid sugar and unhealthy processed foods.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">By targeting the sugar and processed foods, you\u2019ll find that your cholesterol levels decrease too. More importantly, you\u2019ll be lowering your risk of heart disease.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9522c37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9522c37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-768x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-36389\" alt=\"By targeting the sugar and processed foods, you\u2019ll be lowering your risk of heart disease.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-610x610.jpg 610w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-00cff02 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"00cff02\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2653c75\" data-id=\"2653c75\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a002c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-26638 elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a002c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>If you would like to receive a free resource sheet to support your quest for\u00a0<em>better heart health<\/em>, click the button below to receive your gift.<\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/l2fsuwzo.pages.infusionsoft.net\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26776 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Get-It-Now-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>I\u2019m excited to talk about this topic today because not only do I truly believe that you have the power to reverse heart disease and lower high blood pressure to improve your health, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifestylemedicine.org\/Scientific-Evidence\">science also agrees<\/a>! You can adopt <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6367881\/\">healthy lifestyle practices<\/a> that improve your health and enrich your life, which can in turn improve the lives of those close to you. You have the power to break the cycle of these <a href=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/2021\/04\/07\/living-with-a-chronic-disease\/\">chronic diseases<\/a> so that you can leave a legacy of health to your loved ones.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>As you may already know, I use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prweb.com\/releases\/american_college_of_lifestyle_medicine_announces_dietary_lifestyle_position_statement_for_treatment_and_potential_reversal_of_disease\/prweb15786205.htm\">lifestyle medicine\u00a0as the first line of treatment<\/a>, before medications, to treat lifestyle-related chronic diseases. Lifestyle-related chronic diseases include diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and some cancers, just to name a few. Lifestyle practices, such as eating a whole-food plant-based diet and regular physical activity, can help you\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28980137\/\">improve blood pressure and reverse heart disease<\/a>. In certain cases,\u00a0these approaches may even outperform pharmaceutical therapy. But I always tell my patients that conventional medications may be appropriate at this time to prevent catastrophic illness, but over time, you can work to make the necessary lifestyle changes to possibly reduce and\/or eliminate medications. Please remember to always consult your physician for your particular needs and circumstances prior to making any decisions whatsoever.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Is Dietary Supplementation Right For You?<\/strong><\/h2><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a common saying, &#8220;You can&#8217;t outrun a bad diet.&#8221; This is especially true when it comes to heart health. Diet is sooooo very important\u2026 Did you know that your diet could be the key to a healthy heart? It\u2019s true \u2013 what you eat (and don\u2019t eat) can have a big impact on your cardiovascular health. So, if you\u2019re looking to keep your heart in tip-top shape, make sure you pay attention to what you put on your plate.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, it can be difficult to eat a <a href=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/anti-inflammatory-5-day-plan\/\">healthy diet<\/a> in this day and age. It is very important to note that we are not eating the same foods we ate years ago because the soils have been depleted of critical nutrients through current industrial farming practices. And because the soil is not as good as it used to be, the food supply (grown from the depleted soil) is not as good as it used to be. For example, you are not getting the same levels of magnesium as you would have gotten 30 or even 50 years ago.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><iframe style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FDrNicolleMD%2Fphotos%2Fa.161954121012362%2F1138645953343169%2F%3Ftype%3D3&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"666\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second, much of the food has been genetically altered, which can impact the inherent and unique nutritional composition that each food possess. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5824670\/\">ancient einkorn wheat has less gluten, more protein, more Vitamin A, and more beta carotene<\/a>, than modern genetically modified wheat.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third, the toxic load in the environment today is much higher than 100 years ago. We can see this with global warming, toxic landfills, polluted oceans and waterways, etc. Toxicity levels interfere with nutrient assimilation and absorption not just into the foods, but into our bodies as well.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some people, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drnicollemd.com\/2021\/10\/17\/multivitamin-and-mineral-supplements\/\">vitamin and mineral supplements<\/a> offer important health benefits. Supplements are designed to fight deficiencies found in our diet and complement the food we\u00a0eat regularly. Supplements are basically &#8220;helping hands&#8221; to our daily food.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need extra help in getting the nutrients you need, and\/or are unable to eat better, the supplements in my <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/maxhealth-nutraceuticals\/healthy-heart-bundle\/\">Healthy Heart Bundle<\/a><\/u><\/strong> may provide the extra boost you need.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/maxhealth-nutraceuticals\/healthy-heart-bundle\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38594 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Healthy-Heart-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Healthy Heart Bundle\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Healthy-Heart-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Healthy-Heart-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Healthy-Heart-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Healthy-Heart-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Healthy-Heart-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Healthy-Heart-610x610.png 610w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Healthy-Heart-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Healthy-Heart.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are my favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6151970\/\">Heart Health Supplements<\/a> to use! This <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/maxhealth-nutraceuticals\/healthy-heart-bundle\/\">Healthy Heart Bundle<\/a><\/u><\/strong> will ensure you have the intake of the important vitamins, minerals, and probiotics to decrease inflammation and boost your innate wellness day and night. Taken together, it\u2019s a solid plan for increasing your body\u2019s natural resiliency while you lose weight and improve your heart health, naturally.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For best results make sure you use my heart health supplements with dietary changes including a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/anti-inflammatory-5-day-plan\/\">whole food plant-based diet<\/a>, regular exercise (at least 2-3x per week), regular sleep (8 hours per night), and intermittent fasting (at least 1-3x per week).<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2>Tools to Improve Heart Health<\/h2><h3>Blood Pressure Monitoring<\/h3><p>It&#8217;s very important to monitor your blood pressure. I often recommend an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/q465uoxuowBDCCHEHGGCBDFJCKIHK?url=http%3A%2F%2Fomronhealthcare.com%2Fproducts%2F7-series-upper-arm-blood-pressure-monitor-bp760n%2F&amp;cjsku=305345300\">automatic upper arm blood pressure cuff<\/a>, but a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpbolvw.net\/r897y1A719PRQQVSVUUQPRTXQYWVY?url=http%3A%2F%2Fomronhealthcare.com%2Fproducts%2F7-series-wireless-wrist-blood-pressure-monitor-bp654%2F&amp;cjsku=322154600\">wrist blood pressure monitor<\/a> is also acceptable.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ftjcfx.com\/image-100525440-13708658\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p><h3>Weight Monitoring<\/h3><p>Since <a href=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/macro-calculator\/\">weight management<\/a> is very important in blood pressure control, I recommend that you be mindful of your weight and its fluctuations, and that you monitor your weight AT LEAST on a weekly basis. I recommend a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-100525440-13708658?url=http%3A%2F%2Fomronhealthcare.com%2Fproducts%2Fbody-composition-monitor-scale-seven-indicators-hbf514c%2F&amp;cjsku=275302700\">scale that includes a body composition monitor<\/a>.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2>Taking Charge Of Your Heart Health<\/h2><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart health is a big topic. It&#8217;s in the news, on our minds, and for good reason; heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. But what if there was something you could do proactively to help protect your heart from future problems? Enter the <a href=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.wellproz.com\/patient\/product\/32939\">CardiaX<\/a> test\u2014a revolutionary new way to take charge of your heart health!<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is CardiaX?<\/h3><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.wellproz.com\/patient\/product\/32939\">CardiaX<\/a> is a comprehensive genetic testing panel that looks at mutations associated with common cardiovascular risks. It can be used to determine if there are any genetic factors at play in your heart health, and it can also identify potential areas of risk that may require further action. With this knowledge, you can make informed choices about your health today with the aim of improving long-term heart health outcomes.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.wellproz.com\/patient\/product\/32939\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39191 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CardiaX-Vibrant-Wellness-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"CardiaX Vibrant Wellness\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CardiaX-Vibrant-Wellness-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CardiaX-Vibrant-Wellness-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CardiaX-Vibrant-Wellness-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CardiaX-Vibrant-Wellness-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CardiaX-Vibrant-Wellness-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CardiaX-Vibrant-Wellness-610x610.png 610w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CardiaX-Vibrant-Wellness-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CardiaX-Vibrant-Wellness.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Might Benefit from CardiaX?<\/h3><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have been diagnosed with or are at risk for atherosclerosis, abnormal cholesterol production, hypertension, stroke risk, and risk for heart attack then you may benefit from this test. Additionally, anyone who wants to know more about their genetic predispositions for common cardiovascular risks may also want to consider taking this test as well.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Can I Do With My Results?<\/h3><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your results will give you an indication of whether or not there are any potential genetic markers playing a role in your risk for developing certain conditions related to heart health. From there, you can work with your healthcare provider to develop a plan that takes into account these findings and helps you develop strategies for managing them going forward. In addition to lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise modification, selecting medications that are tailored specifically to your genetics could be beneficial as well.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In A Nutshell\u2026<\/h3><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.wellproz.com\/patient\/product\/32939\">CardiaX<\/a> test is an exciting new way to take charge of your heart health by learning more about how genetics might be playing a role in certain cardiovascular risks. With this knowledge in hand, patients can make decisions informed by their own unique genetic profile that will help reduce their overall risk for developing certain conditions associated with heart disease. This type of proactive approach is key when it comes to protecting ourselves against this all-too-common affliction\u2014so don&#8217;t wait another minute! Take control of your future and get started with the <a href=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.wellproz.com\/patient\/product\/32939\">CardiaX<\/a> test today!<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Remember, healthy lifestyle behaviors&#8211;like eating a <a href=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/anti-inflammatory-5-day-plan\/\">whole-foods plant-based diet<\/a> that is low in sodium, being physically active, and stress management are the best ways to prevent and control high blood pressure. Please talk with your doctor about any complementary health approaches, including supplements, you use.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-62cf26e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"62cf26e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bcbad8d\" data-id=\"bcbad8d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e70b4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4e70b4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-1-768x1152.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-35339\" alt=\"Cholesterol 101: What You Need to Know\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-1-600x900.png 600w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-1-610x915.png 610w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-1-150x225.png 150w, https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c02b5bb elementor-author-box--layout-image-above elementor-author-box--avatar-yes elementor-author-box--name-yes elementor-author-box--biography-yes elementor-author-box--link-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-24385 elementor-widget-author-box\" data-id=\"c02b5bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"author-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"elementor-author-box__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/89311d76449ac24f10495069e9a37872?s=300&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"Picture of Dr. Nicolle Martin\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/drnicollemd.com\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-author-box__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. Nicolle Martin\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. Nicolle is double board-certified in Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine. As one of the nation\u2019s most acclaimed primary care and public health physicians, she is a nationally recognized author, speaker, researcher, consultant and media personality. She is the Founder and Chief Medical Advisor of DrNicolleMD.com, where she discusses actionable ideas and real-world strategies to help people take control of their health using integrative therapies and lifestyle change. \r\n\r\nDr. Nicolle also shares her knowledge via her popular social media accounts \u201cMaximize Health\u201d to help people pursue a healthier life. Her motto is simple: Minimize Medications, Maximize Health. With her credentials and warm \u201cbedside manner,\u201d it\u2019s no wonder that the doctor is renowned as \u201cAmerica\u2019s Favorite Family Physician.\u201d\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<span class=\"inf_infusionsoft_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To the layman, cholesterol is something that needs to be controlled. 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