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04/16/2026

Elevated Lp(a) is not a cardiovascular death sentence. Framing it that way strips people of control and often leads to fear, overwhelm, and inaction.⁠
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Lp(a) isn’t new—we’ve known about it for decades. What’s new is the spotlight from ongoing drug trials. That attention is understandable, but context matters.⁠
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We’ve already learned that “lowering Lp(a)” alone isn’t enough. Niacin lowered Lp(a) yet didn’t reduce events and caused significant side effects.⁠
👉🏼 That taught us something critical: Lp(a) cannot be treated in isolation.⁠
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⭐️ Testing still matters. It helps us see heightened baseline risk so we can be more intentional and proactive. ⁠
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I have elevated Lp(a) too—I know how confronting that number feels. But knowing it doesn’t mean panic, it means clarity. And clarity allows action.⁠
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🩷 Heart disease is largely preventable—even in people with elevated Lp(a). The message that “this is genetic, nothing can be done” is not only inaccurate, it’s dangerous.⁠
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A more empowered, evidence-based approach looks like this:⁠
* Target apoB to stricter, individualized goals⁠
* Address inflammation (hs‑CRP, IL‑6, etc.)⁠
* Improve insulin resistance and glycemic control⁠
*Optimize waist to hip ratio⁠
* Optimize blood pressure⁠
*Achieve targeted nutrient adequacy to support blood flow, heart, brain, kidney, and bone health while promoting healthy aging⁠
* Use science‑based nutrition and lifestyle to lower overall risk⁠
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👉🏼 Yes, Lp(a) raises baseline risk. No, that doesn’t mean risk is fixed.⁠
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⭐️ Complacency is the real threat—not Lp(a).⁠
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When people are told they’re powerless, many stop trying and that’s how preventable heart attacks happen. Proactive care, informed strategy, and individualized risk reduction can move the needle, substantially.⁠
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🩷 We need less fear, more context, and a lot more empowerment.⁠
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If you’ve been told your Lp(a) seals your fate, please hear this clearly:⁠
You are not powerless, and your actions still matter.⁠
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I care about you and your heart,�Michelle 💙⁠
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P.S. If you want more heart disease prevention tips, join my email list where I send out an email to your inbox every Tuesday morning.⁠ Here is the link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64cd30719b48101ef1dcf6e9

04/14/2026

Read through this carousel post where my client with a high Lipoprotein(a) was told there was nothing she could do and still chose to take action anyway.⁠
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Take this as your sign to stop looking at Lp(a) as one number and start taking control of all the risk factors you can change to truly impact your heart health.⁠
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Your future heart will thank you 🫶⁠
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If you have high lipoprotein(a) or increased heart disease risk and want personalized support to optimize your heart health, you can apply for a complimentary 1:1 call here: https://entirelynourished.com/1-1-counseling.
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03/27/2026

“I had no idea anything was wrong.”⁠
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That’s something I hear from people after a cardiac event more often than you’d expect. They felt fine. They were active. Their labs were described as “normal.”⁠
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But when we go back and look at their past bloodwork together, there are often early signals that something was developing. Not always obvious ones, but patterns related to inflammation, metabolic health, or stress on the cardiovascular system that simply weren’t explained at the time.⁠
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Heart disease rarely appears overnight. It usually develops silently for years. That’s why understanding your labs — and knowing which ones to ask about — can be so valuable.⁠
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Tired of only getting the standard heart labs that overlook key parts of your heart disease risk profile?⁠
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I’ve identified 6 essential heart labs that are often overlooked. These heart labs can provide helpful clues about cardiovascular health, but they’re only a few pieces of a much larger picture.⁠
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'Know Your Numbers: Heart Labs Explained' is my self-paced course that teaches you:⁠
✅ Which heart labs you should know⁠
✅ How these labs identify early signs of cardiac risk related to plaque buildup, metabolic health, and cardiac strain⁠
✅ What optimal target levels should be for prevention — tailored to your individual risk⁠
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Knowing your numbers is your opportunity to be your own heart health advocate. Understanding your labs gives you the insight to track your targets and make informed decisions for your heart.⁠
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🚀 Ready to take control of your heart health? Click this link to get instant access to the full self-paced course — so you can start understanding your heart labs today: https://entirelynourished.thrivecart.com/know-your-numbers-heart-labs-explained/
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❤️ Understanding your labs allows you to take action — one of the smartest moves you can make for your heart.⁠
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03/25/2026

One thing I’ve learned as a cardiovascular dietitian with 14+ years of experience… a big part of my job isn’t just nutrition.

It’s helping people understand what’s actually happening in their bodies and giving them the confidence to speak up about it.

I review labs daily, and over the years I’ve seen patterns, early warning signs, and opportunities to intervene—before small issues become bigger problems.

A lot of my clients come to me unsure what their labs mean, what to ask their doctor, or even what matters. So we slow it down. We walk through it together. We make it make sense.

I often talk about metric-driven care, and one thing I notice: people are sometimes genuinely afraid to get their numbers checked.

Not because they don’t care… but because they do. There’s this quiet fear: “what if something is wrong?”

Here’s what I gently remind my clients:
If something is elevated, that’s not failure.
That’s information. It gives us a starting point.
A direction. A chance to address it early—before things like plaque buildup or heart changes progress silently.

Avoiding the numbers doesn’t protect you. It just delays the opportunity to act.

👉🏼 So let’s schedule labs on your calendar and let’s take action together!

⭐ When you have the right support, those same numbers that once felt scary can actually become empowering.

🩷 You go from guessing → to knowing.
🩷 From worrying → to having a plan.
That shift is everything.

You might have been told your labs are “normal.” But here’s what most people don’t realize: standard cholesterol panels often miss important clues about cardiovascular risk and optimal targets to prevent heart disease and its complications are not discussed.

The signals are there… they just weren’t explained.

That’s why I created a short, free training on 3 heart labs you should be asking for (but most people aren’t). These often overlooked markers give deeper insight into things like vascular inflammation, early insulin resistance, and early cardiac stress.

If you want the training, comment GUIDE and I’ll send it to you.

03/24/2026

So many of my clients share that their heart attack came “out of nowhere.”

But when I review their past bloodwork, the signs are always there.

Heart disease usually develops silently over many years.

Inflammation builds.
Plaque formation develops.�Metabolic changes occur.

And those clues show up in bloodwork long before symptoms appear.

The challenge is that most people are only shown a few numbers — usually total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides.

Those markers matter, but they don’t tell the full story.

There are a few additional labs that can reveal important insight into inflammation within blood vessels, insulin resistance, and early cardiac stress.

I break down 3 important ones in a short free training I created. It’s about 5 minutes long and designed to help you understand what your labs may actually be telling you.

If you’d like access, comment GUIDE and I’ll send it to you.

03/23/2026

Many people assume heart disease starts with symptoms.⁠
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Chest pain.⁠
Shortness of breath.⁠
A sudden cardiac event.⁠
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But in reality, heart disease often develops quietly for years before anything feels wrong.⁠
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The process can start with subtle changes in inflammation, metabolic health, and blood vessel function changes and these can show up in your bloodwork long before symptoms appear.⁠
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The problem is that most people are only familiar with the standard cholesterol panel.⁠
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And while that information is useful, it doesn’t always tell the full story.⁠
There are a few additional lab markers that can provide deeper insight into what may be happening beneath the surface.⁠
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That’s why I created a short free training on 3 heart labs you should be asking for (but most people aren’t).⁠
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In this 5-minute video, I explain what these markers measure, why they matter, and how they can add important context to your overall heart health picture.⁠
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If you'd like to watch the training, comment GUIDE and I’ll send it to you.⁠
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03/13/2026

Instead of focusing on isolated diagnoses, I look at the whole picture — everything is connected.

Our bodies don’t work in silos. To truly reduce risk, we have to consider everything together — and this list is far from exhaustive.

Many conditions show s*x differences but can affect both men and women. This is why I focus on patterns and overlaps rather than labels:

💓 Osteoporosis: More prevalent in women, especially after menopause, but men also lose bone and often present later with serious fractures.

💓 Fatty liver disease: Diagnosed more in men and in women after menopause, yet significant cases appear in women before midlife, especially with metabolic risk.

💓 Reflux and diverticulitis: Severe reflux complications and early diverticulosis skew male, but chronic reflux and diverticular disease also occur in women.

💓 Psoriasis and eczema: Rates are similar, though severity and patterns differ; both can overlap with cardiometabolic and autoimmune risk.

💓 PCOS: Unique to women and can influence inflammation, cardiometabolic risk, and symptom presentation.

💓 Autoimmune disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid disease): More common in women, further influencing inflammation, cardiometabolic risk, and symptoms.

💓 Kidney disease: Often more aggressive in men, but women experience unique risks, including hormone-related progression and under-recognition early.

👉 As a cardiovascular dietitian with over 14 years of experience, I see both men and women in my private practice and I take a comprehensive approach with both. I consider s*x-specific prevalence and hormone patterns, while also accounting for overlapping cardiometabolic, autoimmune, inflammatory, and kidney risks — including labs, imaging, symptoms, family history, lifestyle, environment, and personal goals. This ensures each person receives individualized, whole-person care.

If you are looking for more support, I have two more spots for 1-on-1 in April. Comment “1 on 1” and I’ll share how to book a discovery call to see if we’d be a good fit.

Follow for more and join my email list! Comment “HEART” to get my Tuesday weekly emails with empowering tips.

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03/12/2026

Call me straightforward, but if this could literally save a man’s life, prevent hidden heart damage, or give him the wake-up call he didn’t know he needed… I’m here for it.

Men: Please don’t ignore these 5 heart health truths.

1️⃣ Exercise alone isn’t enough. Moving your body is important, but it can’t undo the impact of a poor diet. What you eat every day affects blood pressure, cholesterol, inflammation, & your long‑term heart risk more than you might think. Nutrition is especially important after exercise to halt oxidative stress induced by exercise.

2️⃣ Feeling fine doesn’t always mean your heart is fine. Many men skip checkups until something feels wrong, but heart disease often develops quietly. Routine blood work, home blood pressure checks, & follow-ups can catch issues early - long before symptoms appear.

3️⃣ Erectile dysfunction can be a warning sign. Persistent ED isn’t just a s*xual issue - it’s often one of the first signs of circulatory problems. Because the pe**le arteries are smaller than heart arteries, they can show endothelial dysfunction and microvascular disease earlier. Paying attention to this early signal could help protect your heart.

4️⃣ Heart disease often starts young. Habits and risk factors in early adulthood shape your heart’s future. The earlier you act, the more you can change your trajectory. I have 4 young boys & a husband bh I adore, and you better bet I am teaching them to care for their heart now.

5️⃣ You can’t wait until you have time. Life is busy, and your work matters, but if you don’t prioritize your everyday habits, heart disease silently brews. You have to act now, or retirement and everything you’ve worked for won’t be the active, independent life you envisioned.

👉🏼 Taking simple, proactive, actionable strategies to protect your heart now is the real flex.

💙 Comment “HEART” to get my Tuesday emails for more proactive heart disease prevention tips.

👋🏼 Share this with a man in your life because heart disease prevention needs to be on every man’s mind.

03/06/2026

It’s the 5th slide for me.⁠
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Read through this carasoul post to understand why blood pressure can shift during menopause—and why it’s not inevitable. Understanding these changes is an opportunity to take action, reduce your long-term heart disease risk, and encourages you to start checking your blood pressure at home.⁠
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🩷 Instead of thinking this is unavoidable, use this knowledge to take control of your heart health!⁠
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👉🏼 Save this post and follow me for more insights to help support heart health through midlife!⁠
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👋🏼 If you want more heart disease prevention tips, comment HEART to get my Tuesday emails! ⁠
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P.S. I’ll also be sharing some posts specifically for men too, since I see both men and women pretty evenly in my private practice. Stay tuned for those coming next week!⁠
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03/04/2026

I want to share an empowering story about my 56-year-old client to help you.

Six months ago, she got a coronary calcium score of 0.

But another often overlooked finding popped up:
👉 Aortic root dilation measuring 4.1 cm.
She was told, “We’ll just monitor it.”

Monitoring matters. Truly. But stopping there doesn’t sit right with me.

The aortic root is the first portion of the aorta, the main artery from the heart to body. At 4.1 cm, it’s enlarged beyond what we’d expect. Not usually an emergency, but it’s a structural change in a high-pressure vessel — and vessels respond to the internal environment we create.

Yes, surveillance imaging is important.
👉 But the time between scans is an opportunity.

We looked at her full picture — blood pressure, waist, fitness, inflammation, stress, gut, sleep — and treated it as a cardiometabolic issue, not just a number.

Six months later:
❤️ Aortic root improved: 4.1 → 3.8 cm
❤️ Waist cm down 4 inches
❤️ BP 110/70 with reduced meds
❤️ Energy up
❤️ Cardiorespiratory fitness improved
❤️ Digestion normalized — less bloating, daily type 4 bowel movements

A calcium score of 0 is reassuring for calcified plaque, but doesn’t assess non-calcified plaque (which is more unstable and susceptible to rupture), smaller vessels (often where women develop plaque), or other areas like carotids — and it doesn’t eliminate cardiovascular risk.

When an aortic root dilation is found, “monitor” shouldn’t mean “do nothing.” It should mean:
👉 What drives pressure on the vessel wall?
👉 How can we optimize vascular health?
👉 What can we strengthen before the next scan?

You have more influence over your vascular trajectory than you may realize.

If your report shows “aortic root dilation” and you’re told to watch it, use that window wisely. Monitoring is a strategy — but should include a proactive approach between scans.

👉 Share with someone who needs to know “wait and see” doesn’t mean “sit and worry.”
❤️ Comment HEART for consistent heart disease prevention tips every Tuesday in your inbox.

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03/02/2026

Women are not just smaller men and heart disease can look different in ways that are not mysterious.

Take MINOCA, myocardial infarction with non‑obstructive coronary arteries. It means your heart shows injury, like elevated troponin or ECG changes, but standard imaging does not show a major blockage. It is often missed because the causes are not obvious on routine tests.

For many, especially women and younger adults, the issue can be how arteries function, not just whether they are clogged. This can include tiny vessels not delivering blood properly, temporary artery spasms, small plaque changes that do not create obvious narrowing, spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or brief periods when the heart’s oxygen demand exceeds supply.

💡 MINOCA is not ‘mild’—it carries a meaningful risk of future events, so follow‑up and prevention still matter!!

Women’s symptoms can be different and sometimes less obvious than classic chest pain. That is why heart events in women are more likely to be misdiagnosed as stress, anxiety, or indigestion.

Symptoms can include shortness of breath, unusual fatigue or sudden exhaustion, nausea or vomiting, dizziness or lightheadedness, discomfort in the jaw, neck, shoulders, or upper back, indigestion or heartburn‑like sensations, mild or intermittent chest pressure rather than crushing chest pain, and sweating or cold clammy skin. Recognizing these differences is crucial for early diagnosis and proper care.

Here is the empowering part: This is not meant to scare you. It is to give you tools to advocate for yourself.

✅ Your gut and instincts matter. "It is just anxiety" is not a diagnosis.

✅ You have the right to ask for advanced imaging, microvascular testing, and a plan tailored to your heart.

Understanding the science gives you the knowledge and language to advocate for yourself — so you can be seen, believed, and treated properly!

👉🏼 Women are more likely than men to experience MINOCA, but men can too. Knowing this helps everyone get better care.

✅ Takeaway: Trust your instincts. Speak up. Advocate for yourself.

🩷 Follow my page for more heart health tips! Not on my email list yet? Comment HEART to get the link and receive weekly tips straight to your inbox every Tuesday morning.

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