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How to Manage Perimenopausal Symptoms
This topic may seem only relevant to half the population (and only at a particular point in one’s life). However, what I will discuss is applicable to everyone. So don’t let the title steer you away, keep reading! What is perimenopause? It is the time around when a female’s menstrual cycle starts to change and…
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A Paradigm Shift
I recently received a request to discuss treatment alternatives for an infection. This got me thinking. I have been practicing western medicine for years. I am a proponent of medicine when it is indicated. That being said, when disease progresses to a state requiring treatment, it is important to treat. But what is more important?…
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A Silent Killer
How about a topic that needs attention and is somewhat controversial? Metabolic Syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is important to understand as it greatly increases risk of multiple disease states, leading to cardiovascular disease and increasing the risk of cardiovascular death. It is found that 1 in 3 adults in the US have metabolic syndrome! AND it…
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Let’s Talk Cholesterol Medications (continued)
As promised, a little bonus this week, let’s talk about cholesterol lowering medications! There are two main medication classes I will focus on. I will also touch on adjunct and triglyceride focused meds. There are ongoing clinical trials looking at cholesterol lowering therapies targeting apolipoproteins. For now, LDL and triglycerides are the main targets. Adjunct:…
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Cholesterol, More Than a Number
What is cholesterol and how does it contribute to one’s overall health? It may seem like a simple question and answer but it is not. In fact, what we know about cholesterol is ever evolving (much like medicine in general). We are always learning, and that’s okay! Throughout this article I will reference the ACC/AHA…