Natural Treatments For High Cholesterol

At the Whitaker Wellness Institute, we use drug-free therapies that not only lower cholesterol levels but, more importantly, also reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and enhance overall health.

The Conventional Approach to High Cholesterol

More than 106 million American adults have total cholesterol levels of 200 mg/dL or higher, and according to government treatment guidelines, a third of them should be taking drugs to lower it. This is nonsense. At the Whitaker Wellness Institute, we use drug-free therapies that not only lower cholesterol levels but, more importantly, also reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and enhance overall health.

Most physicians prescribe drugs to lower cholesterol, and the most popular medications are Lipitor, Zocor, Pravachol, and other statin drugs. They block the enzyme pathways involved in the synthesis of cholesterol, and consequently, cholesterol levels go down. But these same enzymes are also required for the production of coenzyme Q10, so blood levels of this essential compound fall as well—with disastrous consequences for your health.

CoQ10 is required for the production of cellular energy. As CoA10 stores decline, so does energy output. This is why statin drugs’ side effects include muscle pain and weakness and heart failure. The affected muscles simply cannot keep up with energy demands. Statin drugs are also toxic to the liver, and they’re linked with memory loss and other neurological deficits. One statin drug was actually taken off the market a few years ago after causing dozens of deaths.

You probably won’t hear about the downside of statin drugs from your conventional physician. The pharmaceutical companies have done an excellent job convincing doctors and patients alike of the benefits of cholesterol-lowering medications. But if you really look at the research, you’ll realize that it’s all a house of cards.

Natural Treatments for High Cholesterol

Conventional physicians seem to believe that high cholesterol is the end-all in cardiovascular disease. But the truth is, half of all Americans who suffer a heart attack have total cholesterol levels between 150 and 200 mg/dL. This means that factors besides high cholesterol must be taken into account.

The bottom line is, there are far safer and more effective natural treatments for high cholesterol that also reduce your risk of heart attack and improve your overall health.

How We Treat High Cholesterol

At Whitaker Wellness, we never use drugs to lower cholesterol. Although we do offer a number of natural therapies, such as diet and targeted nutritional supplements, that effectively reduce cholesterol, what we really focus on is the big picture. High cholesterol is just one of several risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Therefore, our physicians prescribe such patient with a personalized program that addresses all the known risk factors for heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular disorders. 

Personalized Lifestyle Program for High Cholesterol

Your physician at Whitaker Wellness will help you get started an intensive lifestyle program aimed at lowering not only your cholesterol but also other risk factors for heart disease. The benefits of these safe, natural therapies are vastly underestimated and, as a result, rarely stressed by conventional physicians. Yet according to Harvard experts, smoking cessation, weight control, proper diet, and regular exercise would result in an 80 percent reduction in cardiovascular disease!

We understand that making lifestyle changes is easier said than done. However, the intensive residence program we offer though our Back to Health Program gives patients hands-on experience. During your stay, you’ll eat heart-healthy, cholesterol-lowering meals prepared by our chef and engage in regular exercise with our certified trainer. Furthermore, our TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes) Program provides ongoing support after you return home.

Unique Therapies for High Cholesterol

The Whitaker Wellness approach to lowering cholesterol includes targeted nutritional supplements such as red yeast rice, policosanol, niacin, and glucomannan. But that’s just the beginning. Inflammation, metabolic syndrome, and elevations in homocysteine and lipoprotein(a) are also associated with cardiovascular disease and high cholesterol. After evaluating your blood tests, your physician will put together an individualized regimen of nutrients aimed at correcting these underlying problems.

If you have more advanced cardiovascular disease, your physician might also recommend a course of EECP, EDTA chelation, or hyperbaric oxygen therapy.  

Real-Life Success Stories

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Contact Us

For more information on the Whitaker Wellness Institute’s proven programs for lowering High Cholesterol, contact a Patient Services Representative at (800) 488-1500 or click here.