Your blood “knows” what you eat, meaning that the cardiovascular system is a sensitive barometer of a person’s health, including diet. What individuals eat is reflected in their blood chemistry and the health of their heart, arteries and vessels. Fats (also known as lipids), for example, are vital to health and wellbeing throughout our lives and yet they are mostly associated with obesity and cardiovascular disease. The problem is that not all fats (or cholesterol) are equal. They share basic chemical similarities, but they also have important differences, which, in turn, result in different roles and effects in the body. Tests that offer information on diet and heart health include total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad” cholesterol), high-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good” cholesterol), and triglycerides.

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CHAPTER 1 Baseline Your Health When it comes to our wellness journeys, it is true that we all start from a different place... VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 4 Your Doctor's Visit A physical exam helps a doctor take the measure of your health. Current concerns are addressed and problems spotted... VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 8 Complete Blood Count, and Baselining Your Health Our lifeblood is a complex fluid and a complete blood count (CBC) measures the fundamentals... VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 10 (currently viewing) Lipids, Heart Health and Baselining Your Health What individuals eat is reflected in their blood chemistry and the health of their cardiovascular system... VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 14 Blood Glucose and Baselining Your Health Blood glucose levels naturally fluctuate, but insulin from a healthy pancreas keeps levels within a narrow range... VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 16 Vitamin D and Baselining Your Health Vitamin D is essential to bone health, but it may also be important for muscle, nerve and immune system function and may play... VIEW VIDEO