Familial Hypercholesterolemia 

Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic disorder that gives people very high cholesterol and very early heart disease. It's not unusual to see teenagers with cholesterol levels in the 300-700 range.

Familial hypercholesterolemia can be subdivided into many differe...

Does LDL Particle Size Actually Matter? What the Science Really Shows

Every day, patients and followers ask me about LDL particle size. They heard from a fitness influencer, a non-cardiologist podcast guest, or a functional medicine provider that small, dense LDL is uniquely dangerous, that large f...

11 Ways to Lower Cholesterol Naturally

"Do I have to take statins?"

That's the number one question I get on social media, quickly followed by...

"How can I lower my cholesterol without medications?"

If you've been told that you have high cholesterol levels, you may be wondering how to lower your...

Is Red Meat Bad For You?

With the popularity of the Carnivore Diet, many of my patients and conference attendees have questions about red meat and its health benefits. Previously, we have seen similar fad diets like the Atkins Diet in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and more recently, the Keto Diet....

Does Intermittent Fasting Work For Weight Loss?

One of the questions I get the most when I am on tour speaking is, "Should I do intermittent fasting?" People will say they heard it's good for your health, or it helps you live longer, or it is the only way to lose weight.

It certainly is one way to l...

Are Eggs Bad for Your Heart? What the Research Actually Shows

One of the most common question I receive during my lectures at medical conferences and on my social media posts is, "Are eggs healthy if you have heart disease?" Or is it safe to eat eggs?

Egg consumption and cardiovascular health have...

A Comprehensive Guide to Losing Weight Sustainably and Achieving Optimal Health Without Fad Diets and While Eating Food You Enjoy!

Are you tired of fad diets that promise quick results but never seem to deliver? Are you ready to take control of your weight and your health, but don't know where to s...

Ozempic For Weight Loss Reviews

It's no secret now, the diabetes medication, Ozempic, has been used quite effectively for weight loss. The molecule, semaglutide, and other similar molecules (liraglutide) are a class of medications that can cause significant weight loss. Ozempic may also be called W...

Did Adele Have Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery?

While most people that lose a significant amount of weight that quickly usually have bariatric surgery, Adele has not had bariatric surgery. Do you want to know what she did instead? It was super simple. All she did was work out like a mad woman over a t...