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The Evolving Landscape of Heart Disease: Beyond LDL Cholesterol (Part 2)

The Evolving Landscape of Heart Disease: Beyond LDL Cholesterol (Part 2)

Brad King MS, MFS  In the realm of cardiovascular health, the winds of change are reshaping our understanding of heart disease risk factors. Traditionally, high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol were considered the primary villain in the narrative of cardiovascular disease. However, recent research has begun to draw the curtain back on a more complex scene, revealing actors that play roles equally, if not more, critical in the development of heart disease: insulin resistance, C-reactive protein (CRP), and the nuanced world of LDL particle size. The Unseen Culprits: Insulin Resistance and CRP Insulin resistance, a condition where cells in...

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The Evolving Landscape of Heart Disease: Beyond LDL Cholesterol (Part 1)

The Evolving Landscape of Heart Disease: Beyond LDL Cholesterol (Part 1)

These medications rank among the world's most frequently prescribed, largely due to the prevailing medical consensus that even moderate increases in LDL cholesterol significantly heighten mortality risk. WRONG!

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Intermittent Fasting - A Beginner's Guide to Improved Health and Wellness

Intermittent Fasting - A Beginner's Guide to Improved Health and Wellness

There is so much interest surrounding the topic of intermittent fasting or IF these days, however there is also a great deal of confusion surrounding IF. I hope to clear up much of this confusion and in the process, give you more clarity on the subject and a quick starter guide for those who wish to try it out for yourself.  IF 101  IF is a dietary strategy in which a person avoids the intake of food for many hours each day. The actual time varies depending on a person's goals, individual needs and health profile, however research indicates that...

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