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Cholesterol, Blood Sugar, Insulin Resistance, DM2 and why Advanced Cholesterol Testing could save your life. “But my Cholesterol is normal!” Routine Cholesterol levels are commonly used to estimate the number of lipoprotein particles (bad cholesterol particles). Routine cholesterol tests may appear normal, but could actually be dangerously high when performing an advanced Lipoprotein Particle Test (LDL-P). This disagreement between a routine Cholesterol Test (LDL-C) and the Advanced LDL Particle Test (LDL-P) is especially common in… Read More
Exercise of the Month: Burpee!
Get your heart pumping this month with this time saving exercise that will not only elevate your heart rate to its max, but stimulate your body to secrete small amounts of tissue building hormones such as testosterone, DHEA, and progesterone, while preventing chronic increase in cortisol. Start in a standing upright position. Drop down into a press up position and then fluidly move up into the squat thrust position. Without pause, use both legs to… Read More
Recipe of the Month: Almond Crusted Salmon!
The two omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil help reduce risk factors for heart disease, including high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Try this Salmon recipe to feed your heart this month. Serves: 2 Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 15 min Total Time: 20 min INGREDIENTS: 2 Salmon Fillets – about 6 oz. each Salt & Pepper ½ Cup Almond Meal/Flour 2 Teaspoons Fresh Dill 1 Clove Garlic 1 Tablespoon Extra-Light Olive Oil,… Read More
February is Heart Month!
Despite recent progress in modern medicine, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Making heart-healthy lifestyle choices and taking control of your cardiovascular risk factors can help prevent or slow down the progression of heart disease. Here are some everyday lifestyle choices that you can make that are important to your cardiovascular health and will help keep your heart at it’s peak performance throughout the… Read More
Exercise of the Month: Home Workout!
Are you trying to get that summer bod, but have no time to get to the gym? Well, who said that you have to leave your house to get a great workout? Try this at-home workout designed for get your heart pumping in the convenience of your own home. Push Ups 8 reps, 3 sets Squats 8 reps, 3 sets, 1s hold Triceps dips- on chair 8 reps, 3 sets Lunge- forward with support 10… Read More