Research is showing that elevated levels of HDL may not carry the beneficial effect of reducing cardiovascular events that many believe. For patients with cardiovascular risks (including high blood pressure, elevated lipids, even family history, etc.), I am now running an advanced evaluation for lipid levels and particle sizes. Often, the “good” HDL is not functioning very well and is as great a risk factor as the “bad” LDL (by the way, the terms “good” and “bad” should be banned!). Genetic testing for risk factors is also beneficial for many. Please schedule an appointment if you have elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, a family history of heart disease, or other concerns.
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News
Exercise to Reduce Blood Pressure
May 16th, 2012
If you have a family history of hypertension or are already experiencing it yourself, be sure you are including exercise in your daily health care. This article includes even more research on the relationship between physical fitness and your blood pressure.
Essential Fatty Acid Results
May 16th, 2012
This article may get a little more technical than you’d like, but it is exciting proof of the benefits of including essential fatty acids–specifically omega-3 fatty acids–in your diet. Include your cod liver oil and wild caught salmon in your diet! Read article here.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids For Smokers
May 7th, 2012
If you smoke, you may benefit from increasing consumption of fish. This recent report reveals improvement in arterial health with omega-3 fatty acids. Read more here.
Possible Link Between Farmed Salmon and Obesity
May 4th, 2012
This article by Dr. Crinnion reports “clear links between environmental toxicants and diabetes and obesity, as well as the clear implication of the consumption of farmed salmon in these health problems”. It is an interesting and extensive article. Bottom line is to include wild-caught salmon in your diet and avoid farmed fish. Read more here.
Dark Chocolate–More Health Evidence
May 4th, 2012
Yet another article summarizing new findings on the benefits of dark chocolate. Just be sure to get high quality dark chocolate and limit your portions–so hard to do!! Read more here.
Exercise–For Hypertension
April 23rd, 2012
New research results show that exercise seems to reduce risk of death in those with high blood pressure. While this may seem an obvious result, I’m always encouraged when research bears out what might be considered common sense. So, go get some exercise 
and then read more here.
Veggies and Fruits For Your Health
April 20th, 2012
Can you hear my chant? Include more vegetables in your diet! Here is another list of foods which offer health benefits. Click here.
Heart Health
April 20th, 2012
Here are some “doable” goals for improving your heart health–Live long and prosper!! Click here.
Food to Lower Your Blood Pressure
March 30th, 2012
This article lists 7 foods that seem to help reduce blood pressure. I agree with them all except for tofu. Avoid all soy except for occasional tempeh or miso. Include raisins, kiwi, and chili peppers, though!! Click here.