226 North Douglas Avenue

Ellsworth, KS 67439 US

785-472-3450

Open mobile navigation

Cholesterol

Controlling Cholesterol

     Cholesterol has become the focus of a great deal of attention in the modern medical world.  Many people have thought that cholesterol is something that signifies a tendency towards coronary artery disease and heart disease, and it is generally assumed that it is very difficult to bring cholesterol levels down if elevated and that a statin drug would need to be employed to accomplish the reduction.  There are a number of factors that should be considered when it comes to considering cholesterol balance.

     The original study of cholesterol done in the 1960s on approximately 240,000 subjects found that cholesterol levels above 300 directly associated itself with an increased risk of heart disease.  What was also reported in the same study also was that cholesterol less than 130 directly associated itself with an increased risk of cancer.  At first it was thought that cholesterol came from animal foods and fats that were consumed in the diet, although it was later discovered that two-thirds of the body's cholesterol is actually fabricated in the liver.  Today with our new understanding around healthy fats and the impact of carbohydrates and high glycemic diets it is revealed that elevated triglyceride levels result in a downstream elevation of cholesterol.  Chemically when triglycerides are high they automatically cascade downstream into high cholesterol.  While the triglycerides lab values for the common American are said to be normal under 200 or 150 (depending on the lab), the truth is that any triglyceride level above 90 will result in unnecessary elevation of cholesterol. Oftentimes by limiting the glycemic intake in the diet the triglycerides fall to under 90 and the cholesterol naturally follows into range, optimally to be between 160 and 180.

     If the triglycerides are under 90 and the cholesterol continues to be elevated if oftentimes suggests the possibility of some food allergy congesting and slowing the digestive process thus resulting in elevated cholesterol resportion from the gut.  The most common allergy in this situation is eggs, and an estimated 30 percent of the popluation is allergic to eggs (lactalbumin).  By eliminating eggs, if one is allergic to them and limiting the glycemic intake, the cholesterol naturally comes to an optimal level.  It used to be expected that these changes in cholesterol take month or even years, and that therefore legitimizes the empolyment of certain statin drugs to lower cholesterol.  These triglycerides and cholesterol imbalances can actually be corrected profoundly within 7-10 days demonstrated by lab work.  It is so simple to limit the glycemic index in the diet and see the triglycerides fall and subsequently the cholesterol normalize.  It also is rewarding to discover that we can control our own chemical imbalances without having to use drugs to achieve this.

     HDL cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein) is another consideration.  HDL's are able to help transport cholesterol through the blood and keep it from plaquing onto the arterial wall.  HDL's can be increased through exercise and through certain nutrients including red wine.  Recently another factor has become a consideration as the level of Homocysteine protein in the blood acts as Velcro to attach the plaque to the arterial wall.  Although normal levels allow up to 12-15, it is optimally recommended that Homocysteine be kep under 7.  Interestingly enough Homocysteine is a purely nutritional event and if elevated simply adding vitamins B6, B12, folate and folic acid usually will return it to an optimal level.  This is a very good predictor of heart risk.  Another influence to arterial wall plaquing is C-reactive protein (CRP). CRP represents the state of inflammation in the body and therefore the subsequent stickiness of the arterial wall.  By keeping our body free of chronic infection and immune burdens, especially allergies, the C-reactive protein will fall to less than .04 where there is very little likelihood that plaquing will occur.

     There are multiple factors that influence the lipid profile of our blood.  A few of them have been outlined above so that a person can begin to explore their own capability of controlling their own cholesterol levels.  It is a most exciting thing to find that you are in control of your chemistry rather than the genes you inherited determining your destiny.  Many people have been skeptical to believe how quickly the lipid profile could be optimized, and many have chosen not to try.  When it is possible to see profound change within seven days there is every reason to be encouraged to try experimenting with you own lipid levels.

Exclusive Offer

Sign-up using the form or call us at 785-472-3450 to take advantage of this exclusive offer.

Office Hours

Our Regular Schedule

Ellsworth Office

Monday:

9:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Thursday:

Closed

Friday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Location

Find us on the map

Testimonials

Reviews By Our Satisfied Patients

  • "I was very impressed with the chiropractic care I received from Dr. Anderson. I had received chiropractic in the past for my neck pain, but not to this level of care. After only a few sessions, my symptoms began to disappear, especially my neck pain, and I know I would not have been able to perform to my everyday work functions without the treatment I received."
    Neck Pain
  • "I have benefitted tremendously from the chiropractic care I received from Dr. Anderson. Not only has the adjustments helped alleviate my stiffness and aches, but it has helped me have more energy and just feel more balanced over all. A few months ago, I was able to resume a favorite hobby of mine: golf. Due to my previous pain, I never thought that’d be possible."
    Back Pain
  • "Dr. Anderson has allowed me to be headache free for quite some time now. I used to have daily nagging headaches that often would turn into a migraine leaving me unable to function. For the longest time, I thought I could just keep taking medication to have the pain subside."
    Headaches
  • "As a court reporter, using my hands to type on a daily basis is a requirement. The work is speedy and can often last for hours at a time. Several months ago, every movement I made became excruciatingly painful. I started seeing Dr. Anderson and he put together a program for me that helped right away. He stressed the importance of my posture and proper hand and arm placement."
    Carpal Tunnel
  • "It's been 7 months since I got wiped out by a monster wave. I sought treatment at the hospital and they took x-rays and said everything seemed normal, that I would just have some pain for a few days. A few days actually turned into several weeks, so at the suggestion of my girlfriend, I went to see Dr. Anderson."
    Sports Injury

Featured Articles

Read about interesting topics

NEWSLETTER SIGNUP

Sign up for more articles