High Cholesterol and Lipid Disorders: What They Mean for Your Health
A single LDL number does not define your heart health. Some people with normal cholesterol still develop heart disease. Others with high cholesterol never do. Why does this happen? The real risk lies in details such as particle size, oxidation, inflammation, and how your body processes fats. At Kairos Integrative Care, we go beyond basic […]
Popular Functional Tests and What They Reveal About Your Health
Lab results are meant to provide clarity. But for many people, they raise more questions than answers. That’s why at Kairos, we use functional testing to get to the root of what your body is really trying to say. These tests go deeper than basic panels and give us a more complete picture of how […]
Understanding the Body Roundness Index
You know your weight. Maybe even your BMI. But what if the shape of your body, especially your waistline, was telling a more accurate story about your health? At Kairos Health Integrative Primary Care, we’ve learned that weight alone rarely tells the full story. That’s where the Body Roundness Index (BRI) comes in. It’s a […]
Why Waist Circumference Matters More Than Weight And What to Do About It?
Your waistline can tell more than your weight ever could. That’s because the size of your waist gives a direct look at how your metabolism, hormones, and internal inflammation are working. And if your waist is growing, even if your weight hasn’t changed, it’s often a sign your body needs attention. Waist circumference can reveal […]
Which Plant-based Milk is best for Your Health?
Plant-based milk might seem like a healthy swap for dairy. But many are loaded with gums, oils, synthetic vitamins, and added sugars that can impact digestion, hormones, and blood sugar. Whether you’re trying to lower cholesterol, balance hormones, manage blood sugar, or simply make cleaner food choices, the milk you use every day matters more […]
Why Your Cholesterol is Still High Even with a Healthy Diet?
You eat well. You exercise. You’ve cut back on fried food and started paying attention to your fat intake. But your Cholesterol is still high, and you’re left wondering what else you can change. This is where most patients get stuck. But here at Kairos Integrative Care, we often find that stubborn cholesterol has less […]
Can a Plant-Based Diet Save Your Brain and Your Heart?
A plant-based diet is often seen as a lifestyle or weight loss choice. But for some people, especially those with a specific genetic profile, it can be a powerful tool for preventing serious conditions like heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Emerging research suggests that your genetic makeup may influence how effectively your body clears cholesterol. And […]
Why Your Body Struggles to Clear LDL Cholesterol? And How We Fix It at the Root?
When we see elevated LDL cholesterol on labs, most patients assume it’s coming from the food they eat. But cholesterol metabolism is more complex than just eggs or butter. One of the most overlooked aspects of heart health is something called LDL clearance, which is your body’s ability to remove bad cholesterol from the bloodstream […]
Is Dietary Cholesterol the Problem? Or Is It How Your Body Handles It?
Eggs don’t raise cholesterol. Bacon might. Confused? You’re not alone. Cholesterol in food doesn’t affect everyone the same way. Some people eat eggs or butter and have perfect cholesterol labs. Many people still blame foods like eggs and butter, but the real picture is more complex. At our clinic, we often see people come in […]
Is Your LDL High Because You’re Not Clearing It?
If you’ve recently been told your LDL cholesterol is high, the first thought might be, “Am I eating too much fat?” But here’s the truth: high LDL isn’t always caused by your diet. For many people, the issue isn’t how much LDL the body makes, it’s how well it clears it. LDL clearance is your […]