Coastal Direct Primary Care

08/03/2025

Testing for Lp(a) has been available for a while, but has not generally been recommended because we haven't had any way to treat high levels. And if LDL is not at goal, efforts should be focused on that modifiable risk factor. Quit smoking, eat more fiber and less saturated fat, exercise daily, reduce stress, and limit alcohol.

"Unlike with LDL, the levels of Lp(a) are set almost entirely by genetics and not affected by diet and exercise, or by statins or other cholesterol drugs on the market.....

It’s possible the first drug for Lp(a) will be available within two years, scientists say."

High levels of a fatty particle called Lipoprotein(a) encourage the development of blood clots as well as plaque, sharply raising the risk of stroke, heart attack and other severe problems — even among younger people.

08/02/2025

I was just reading about the American Heart Association's Salty Six. How many of these are part of your regular rotation? I sometimes make vegan tacos at home, but I use fresh ingredients for my toppers. If any of The Salty Six make a regular appearance on your plate, I encourage you to look for healthier substitutes. If you want help with alternatives, let me know and I'll try to offer some suggestions!

08/01/2025

Antibiotics are becoming less effective against common infections due to overuse & misuse.

Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional before taking antibiotics.

08/01/2025

August Squat Challenge! If you're new to squats, check out the below How To article

Today is just 5 squats ✅
Saturday is 10 squats
Sunday is 15 squats

Not using proper squat form could be painful and cause injury. Learn how to do squats correctly, safely, and effectively every time to reap all the benefits.

08/01/2025

Friday Funny. Have a great weekend.

07/31/2025

It's been a while since we've done a challenge! Starting tomorrow, 30-day squat challenge!

Are you in, Clover Direct Primary Care?

Found on Google from wholeheartily.com

07/31/2025

✋️STOP ✋️
"More than 60 companies, including major tech companies like Google, Amazon and Apple as well as health care giants like UnitedHealth Group and CVS Health, have agreed to share patient data in the system."

What could possibly go wrong? I will NOT be willingly participating in this project. 😳

Please read the fine print of anything you sign, especially online or in apps. 🧐

The Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies. This initiative aims to make accessing health records and monitoring wellness easier.

07/28/2025

What would you do with all these goodies from our garden?

07/26/2025

Despite mounting evidence, there are many reasons people push back against the idea that red meat — not just processed meat — could be linked to cancer risk: Red meat has been an enjoyable staple of the American diet for generations and is often available cheaply.

So how sure are we that red meat causes cancer? Sure enough that scientists are concerned — especially for people who eat red meat frequently.

In the 1970s, epidemiological studies found a significant correlation between meat intake and colon cancer. These observational studies did not prove causation, but subsequent research attempted more rigorous methods, including the famous Nurses’ Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up Study. Both demonstrated strong associations between colon cancer and red meat consumption.

But it’s hard to definitively conclude red meat is the direct cause. Although researchers took lifestyle factors like exercise and diet into consideration, there may be other variables that could influence these results.

Nonetheless, taken together, these — and roughly 800 other studies — helped form the basis of the 2015 report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer classifying red meat as a 2A carcinogen, meaning “probably causes cancer.”
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The data is concerning enough that the benefits of frequently eating red meat don’t outweigh the risks.

07/26/2025

Reposting because the picture in the previous post was too distracting. 🙄

A new Danish study finds no association between aluminum in childhood vaccines and 50 different health conditions, including autism, asthma, and autoimmune diseases. The findings reaffirm the safety of Denmark’s childhood vaccination program.