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How to Create a Plan for Reducing Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Risk
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of mortality globally. Heart disease is responsible for a third of all deaths in the world. In this article we discuss how to reduce the cardiovascular risk by reducing cholesterol levels. What type of nutritional...
Healing Habits During Difficult Times
We all go through tough times. Whether it’s a breakup, stress at work, health issues, or the loss of a loved one, stress is part of life. Recognizing our stressors and providing ourselves with the time and space to implement coping strategies is one of the...
What Is Lp(a) and Why Is It Important?
Lipoprotein “little a”, or Lp(a), is a genetically inherited independent cardiovascular disease risk factor. It is composed of an LDL-like particle in which apolipoprotein B100 (ApoB) is linked to Apolipoprotein A (ApoA). Elevated Lp(a) increases the risk of a heart...
Daytime and Nighttime Routine for Sleep
Sleep is the foundation of health. We all know that without a good night’s sleep, we don’t function well the next day. Without consistent high-quality sleep, our health can be greatly compromised. Sleep plays an important role in our lives by: Reducing...
Nutritional Interventions for PCOS
Written by Lindley Wells; Select sections of article written by and article reviewed by Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly. Upon receiving a PCOS diagnosis there are many different approaches that can be taken to manage the condition. However, in order to best address your...
Cholesterol: Why Is It Important and How to Interpret Your Lipid Panel
What is cholesterol and why is it important? Cholesterol is a molecule in the body that is required for multiple bodily functions. Cholesterol serves as a building block of cell membranes, is essential for normal brain development and function, and is needed for...
PCOS: What Symptoms and Signs You Should Look For, and How To Diagnose
Written by Lindley Wells; Select sections of article written by and article reviewed by Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition among women, affecting 6-12% (about 5 million women)[i] of women of reproductive age. PCOS...
The Four Benefits of Probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii (S boulardii)
Bojana Jankovic Weatherly, MD, MSc, FACP, IFMCP and Erica Gittleson, RD What is S boulardii? S boulardii is a non-pathogenic (non disease-causing) yeast considered to be a probiotic that was isolated in 1920 by Henri Boulard. He observed that individuals who ingested...
Autoimmunity and Probiotics
In our previous blog, we discussed the role of the microbiome in autoimmunity and how you can use comprehensive microbiome testing to inform your approaches to long-term wellness. But the elephant-in-the-room question is: what about probiotics? If the microbiome can...