Discover the Truth: Is Total Cholesterol Actually Important?
I’ve been telling patients that I don’t care what their total cholesterol is for years now. It’s similar to the question “how much do you weight?” Again, I don’t care. What I care about is what your body fat percentage is, not your weight. I know a 160-pound woman who is in shape and I […]
Chelation and Heart Disease
Chelation (pronounced key-LAY-shun) is the use of a chemical substance to bind molecules, such as metals or minerals, and hold them tightly so they can be removed from the body. Chelation therapy removes excess or toxic metals or minerals to minimize their effects on the body. The therapy was first used in the 1940’s by […]
The Cholesterol Report – Media Misinterpretation
The news media is hungry for new findings, and reporters often latch onto ideas from the scientific laboratories before they have been fully tested. Also, a reporter who lacks a strong understanding of the science may misunderstand or misreport complex scientific principles. To tell the truth, sometimes scientists get excited about their findings, too, and […]
The Truth about Heart Disease in Women
If you are a woman who desires to be at your optimal health, working in conjunction with physician who is focused on holistic and integrative medicine approaches, then this is a must read article for you. What is Heart Disease? Heart disease refers to diseases of the heart and blood vessel system, as known as […]