4. Exercise. Get your heart rate up! 40 minutes of rigorous exer- cise, 3-4 times a week can have cholesterol-lowering effects.


5. Keep your liver healthy. Your liver is important in both pro- duction and elimination of cholesterol and the digestion of fats with the production of bile. Keeping your liver healthy by decreasing refi ned sugar and alcohol intake will help your liver regulate cholesterol production.


6. Berberine supplementation. Berberine, a compound found in many plants, has several great benefi ts including lower- ing blood sugar. One recent study showed a reduction in small size lipoproteins by 13-15%. In addition, accord- ing to a 2016 study published by the Journal of Diabetes Investigation, Berberine can also decrease the oxidation of the lining of artery walls. Seeing a healthcare practitioner for proper dosing is advised.


7. Get the proper testing. It is more important to look at lipo- proteins than total cholesterol. There are many labs that offer comprehensive lipid testing examining cholesterol as well as lipoprotein particle size and other factors to assess cardiac risk. Many naturopathic physicians can do this type of testing and help you put together an individualized plan to address your cholesterol concerns. Never change your current drug regimen without the supervision of a physician.


Dr. Katy Firisin offers specialized lipoprotein and cholesterol testing along with customized treat- ment protocols to decrease cardiac risk. She is a licensed Naturopathic Physician at Coastal Natural Medicine, in Southport, CT. Dr. Firisin brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare to her


practice with a focus on family medicine, cardiovascular health, gastrointestinal conditions, autoimmune disorders and detoxifi - cation. Please call 475-999-2032 or visit: www.coastalnatural- medicine.com to learn more. See ad on page 7.


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