If you’ve ever had a metabolic panel, you’ve seen the list of numbers that come back: HDL, LDL, triglycerides, sometimes even extra stats! But what do these numbers mean for your health?

In this episode, Dr. Carling is breaking down what each of those numbers mean, how the different types of cholesterol interact, and how all of this can affect your health. Let’s dive in!

What’s in this episode:

What your cholesterol lab numbers mean

How each number can affect your health

Whether or not your cholesterol can be too low

The role triglycerides play

And so much more!

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Get to know us more by connecting with us at our website or on our Facebook page.

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.

I’m sure you’ve heard lots about blood pressure especially in how it can be an indicator of health in these past few years. But what do you really know about what it measures and what impacts blood pressure?

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down all things blood pressure, from the dangers of ignoring high or low measurements to monitoring it at home to how you can improve your blood pressure. Let’s dive in!

What’s in this episode:

What your blood pressure numbers mean and what affect blood pressure

What stiffens arterial walls and causes thick blood

How ignoring blood pressure can be harmful to your health

How to monitor blood pressure at home

What can affect blood pressure measurement accuracy

And so many more!

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Get to know us more by connecting with us at our website or on our Facebook page.

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.

Hiatal hernias are a real pain–literally! Surgery can fix a hernia, at least temporarily, but today, we’re going to dive into how you can prevent them or keep them from recurring.

We’re covering what a hiatal hernia is, what makes someone susceptible to hiatal hernias, hernia triggers, and non-surgical treatment and prevention options. Let’s dive in!

What’s in this episode:

What a hiatal hernia is

Causes and risk factors for hiatal hernias

Alternative treatments for hiatal hernia prevention

And much more!

For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/

The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Get to know us more by connecting with us at our website or on our Facebook page.

*Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.