DIABETES/CHOLESTEROL/BLOOD PRESSURE

Many people with heart-related issues, such as insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, and elevated blood pressure benefit greatly from a holistic approach. Targeted eating and supplementation are such important adjuncts to medical care. Read some of the linked blogs to understand how.

Elevated cholesterol levels are thought to be associated with a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, and heart disease such as atherosclerosis. It may also be one of the three major red flags, along with increased blood pressure and increased blood sugars, of pre-diabetes/insulin resistance is brewing. Diet and lifestyle play a role in preventing heart disease but there are other, often overlooked factors, that can be addressed.

Some of these include:

• low thyroid function
• nutritional deficiencies such as niacin, vitamin C, B5
• stress
• genetic tendencies

Our goal is to avoid the use of medications or to significantly reduce them while maintaining optimal heart function.

Elevated blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart attacks or strokes. It is extremely important to consistently maintain normal blood pressure. There can be many causes of high blood pressure and it can often be managed without medication.

Here are some of the causes of high blood pressure that we investigate here at BeWell Associates:

• Excessive stress, specifically, high cortisol
• Hidden food allergies
• Imbalanced electrolytes
• Nutritional deficiencies, such as B6, COQ 10, or magnesium
• Heavy metal toxicity
• Omega 3:6 imbalance
• Overweight
• Smoking
• Excess caffeine

In addition to addressing the underlying causes of imbalance, we consider diet, exercise, and emotional health as essential factors to keeping the heart strong. A holistic approach, which addresses mind, body, and spirit, considers each of these components and supports the whole person in their journey to achieve vibrant good health.

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the body cannot use glucose (a type of sugar) normally. As we all know, there is an epidemic of diabetes in our country. The combination of a high sugar diet and unrelenting stress set the stage for this destructive disease. The good news is that through a combination of dietary changes, targeted supplementation, exercise, and stress management, the tide can be turned. Especially when pre-diabetic or Insulin Resistant, blood sugars can be corrected and the onset of the disease stopped or reversed. Even when insulin is being used, some people are able to stop or significantly reduce their medication. If ever there was a condition that responds to lifestyle changes, this is the one!