What You Need To Know About High Cholesterol

In this episode, we're diving into the controversial topic of cholesterol! While this is an area where functional and conventional medicine rarely see eye to eye, we can explore this topic with an open mind while educating ourselves to make the best choices for our individual bodies. 

This is an incredibly educational episode so prepare to take notes!

What you'll learn in this episode: 

• the difference between HDL and LDL
• the role genetics play in high cholesterol 
• where inflammation comes in 
• root causes of high cholesterol 
• what cholesterol is
• the history and side effects of statins 
• how to lower cholesterol naturally 
• inflammatory & blood markers to test
• functional  vs conventional lab ranges 

 
Disclaimer: in this episode we discuss natural remedies to lowering cholesterol, please discuss any and all changes with your doctor to determine if it's right for you. As always,  we encourage you to advocate for yourself and find a doctor that will support and encourage a natural and holistic approach to your overall health and wellness. 

 

Episodes referenced:

E50 Mayo Brands Rated Best to Worst  

E55 How To Discuss Holistic Options With Your Doctor

E36 Which Foods Are A Hell No! 

E10 Macronutrients: Water 

E9 Macronutrients: Fats 

RESOURCES:

https://statinnation.com/

Put Your Heart in Your Mouth: Natural Treatment for Atherosclerosis, Angina, Heart Attack, High Blood Pressure, Stroke, Arrhythmia, Peripheral Vascular Disease Paperback by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride M.D. 

Dirty Genes: A Breakthrough Program to Treat the Root Cause of Illness and Optimize Your Health by Ben Lynch ND

Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast

Chapters

• 4:22 HDL vs LDL cholesterol
• 8:03 is high cholesterol genetic?
• 15:40 the role inflammation plays
• 16:44 root causes of high cholesterol
• 21:49 if you have high cholesterol, start here
• 23:13 what is cholesterol
• 24:42 cholesterol may help you live longer!
• 26:40 the introduction of statins
• 32:50 how to lower cholesterol naturally
• 34:43 supplement quality matters
• 38:00 inflammatory & blood markers to test + functional ranges
• 41:00 don’t fear cholesterol
• 44:12 low cholesterol?
• 45:05 resources