When considering hormone therapy for women, estrogen tends to dominate the conversation. And for good reason. Estrogen does a tremendous amount of important work within a woman’s body. However…focusing on estrogen alone means that another essential hormone...
For decades, a standard cholesterol panel has been the go-to metric for assessing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Your blood is drawn. You get your numbers. Your LDL (“bad” cholesterol), HDL (“good” cholesterol), and triglycerides are evaluated. If LDL is deemed to...
If you’ve ever had a routine physical, it’s likely you’ve had a standard lipid panel done. Total cholesterol. LDL. HDL. Triglycerides. Your primary care provider glances at the numbers, tells you whether they look OK or not, and moves on. For many people,...
August marks a unique transition point in the year. Summer’s peak energy is beginning to wane, and your body instinctively starts preparing for the seasonal changes ahead. This natural shift presents a powerful opportunity to reset your hormone health and...
New research has ranked omega-3 status as being on a par with smoking habits (or lack thereof) and cholesterol levels when it comes to predicting cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. That’s not a typo. And if you’re like most Americans, your omega-3 levels...
