095 - Beyond Statins: Holistic Cholesterol Management
Wellness Optimizing Warrior M.D.
Release Date: 06/27/2025
096 - Independence Day Special: Becoming Independently Healthy
Wellness Optimizing Warrior M.D.
Many of us are familiar with the idea of being independently wealthy, but what does it mean to be independently healthy? Health independence is the ability to maintain your physical and mental wellbeing without relying on external support. If you want to be independently healthy, you need to eat well, exercise often, sleep soundly, and manage your stress. Having this knowledge is one thing, but using it is another. The reality is that 40% of Americans suffer from two or more chronic illnesses, and 3 out of 4 Americans are overweight or obese. It’s also much easier to be independently healthy...
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095 - Beyond Statins: Holistic Cholesterol Management
Wellness Optimizing Warrior M.D.
Today we’re continuing our conversation about cholesterol and debunking the myths around it. In their 50s, approximately 40-50% of men have some degree of coronary artery disease. This risk only increases as age advances. Poor food choices, sedentary lifestyle, and exposure to toxins also increases this risk. Half of men who experience a heart attack don’t even have any symptoms prior to this event. For the men who don’t make it through the heart attack, they will never get the chance to do anything about it. This highlights the importance of early detection of heart disease, especially...
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094 - The Cholesterol Secret: Essential Building Block for Your Well-Being
Wellness Optimizing Warrior M.D.
We all have men in our life that we care about, and it’s important to keep their health at the top of our mind. One factor that can greatly impact men’s health is his cholesterol, however the way cholesterol works is greatly misunderstood. In this episode we’re debunking cholesterol myths and shedding light on what matters when it comes to cholesterol and men’s health. 70% of heart attacks are first time events, which means those who have one never knew they had heart disease in the first place. If you experience a heart attack, it’s really important to make diet and lifestyle...
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093 - Beyond Testosterone: Uncovering the Real Threats to Men's Cardiovascular Health
Wellness Optimizing Warrior M.D.
This month we’re taking a few episodes to explore things to keep top of mind for men’s health. Even if you’re not a man yourself, the men in your life may have some unique needs and health issues you’ll want to know about. In the United States, heart attacks kill about 325,000 men per year. So, why are men so prone to heart disease? It can develop due to a combination of lifestyle, genetic, and environmental factors. A sedentary lifestyle contributes to high blood pressure and an unfavorable lipid profile, among other things. Heavy drinking can also weaken the heart muscle and impair...
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092 - Demystifying Health Coverage: What Your Monthly Insurance Premium Actually Buys You
Wellness Optimizing Warrior M.D.
We’re continuing our conversation about insurance coverage today, specifically how it impacts your access to wellness procedures and therapies. All insurance companies are positioned in a particularly advantageous position. People tend to have unrealistic expectations about what they’re being offered, and this usually comes to light when they get denied. Oftentimes, insurance is a lose-win situation, and only becomes a win-win for you when something unfortunate happens and you need high-cost medical care. Each medical insurance company has their own version of a formulary, which is an...
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091 - Why Your Vitamins Aren't Covered by Insurance
Wellness Optimizing Warrior M.D.
In this episode we’re discussing vitamins and what insurance coverage looks like for them. IV vitamin therapy is beneficial to your health for so many reasons, but some types may be covered and some may not. Additionally, hospitals also have very specific policies and protocols about what they will offer, and typically they do not offer IV vitamin therapy. Hospitals often cite a lack of scientific evidence for IV vitamin therapy. Yet the truth is that there is actually more scientific support for the vitamins administered during IV therapy than there is for any drug administered in any...
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090 - Recharge and Rejuvenate: The Essential Guide to IV Vitamins and Amino Acids
Wellness Optimizing Warrior M.D.
Today we’re continuing our discussion about IV vitamin therapy, especially regarding how administering vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, and amino acids through IV can be beneficial for you. Vitamin C supports a healthy immune system, and injectable forms provide a rapid increase. If you feel exhausted or stressed, whether from life changes, travelling, or everyday stresses, a vitamin C administration through IV can help protect you from getting sick. It can also reduce damage and stress to tissues. Vitamin C is also essential for collagen production and plays an important role in healing. And...
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089 - Amazing Benefits of B Vitamins with IV Therapy
Wellness Optimizing Warrior M.D.
Let’s dig deeper into IV vitamin therapy. Specifically, we’re exploring how to administer vitamin therapy and going further in depth with the vitamins themselves. Generally, IV vitamin therapy lasts about 60 minutes, especially if you are getting more than a few vitamins at once. Rushing your infusion is probably not a good thing. Even if you’re eager to save time, it’s much better to dilute the vitamins appropriately and give them time to be administered. The amount of times per month you’ll need an infusion depends on your individual needs and goals. Vitamins are either water...
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088 - Revitalize Your Body: The Power of IV Vitamin Therapy
Wellness Optimizing Warrior M.D.
Although IV vitamin therapy is far from mainstream, it’s a great alternative therapy for many reasons. There are many hours that doctors and healthcare professionals have to put into self-education about IV vitamin therapy before they can be comfortable offering it. As a restorative anti-aging practitioner, I believe in allowing the body to heal by providing it the nutrients it needs. IV vitamin therapy allows for the administration of vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream. This method of delivery allows for immediate 100% availability to your cells. This is...
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087 - NAD: The Secret Miracle Molecule Behind Health and Vitality
Wellness Optimizing Warrior M.D.
In this episode we’re discussing how the body works and why nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or NAD, might be a miracle molecule. You may have heard of NAD before and be aware that it has benefits, but feel unclear about what those actually are. By the end of this episode, you’ll feel confident in discussing this topic. The human body is very complex—we have about 78 organs that keep us alive. The brain has 86 billion nerve cells, and then our bodies produce 50 hormones and thousands of enzymes crucial for various processes. But what would it look like to replenish a universal...
info_outlineToday we’re continuing our conversation about cholesterol and debunking the myths around it. In their 50s, approximately 40-50% of men have some degree of coronary artery disease. This risk only increases as age advances. Poor food choices, sedentary lifestyle, and exposure to toxins also increases this risk.
Half of men who experience a heart attack don’t even have any symptoms prior to this event. For the men who don’t make it through the heart attack, they will never get the chance to do anything about it. This highlights the importance of early detection of heart disease, especially in men.
So, low cholesterol isn’t healthy, but neither is excessively high cholesterol. It’s time to start seeking support and get evaluated by your doctor. If you have high cholesterol, you will need to change your diet (low in saturated fats and high in vegetables, fiber, and protein). You also need to engage in regular activity.
Statins are widely used to help manage cholesterol levels, however they come with a fair amount of side effects. The most commonly reported side effect is muscle pain and weakness. It can also lead to constipation, bloating, and liver damage. Statins may also cause dizziness and could increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis.
If you want to improve your nutrition and lower your cholesterol, include more soluble fiber in your diet. Omega 3 fatty acids (found commonly in fish) offer heart-protective benefits. Vitamin B3 increases good cholesterol while lowering bad cholesterol, but this should be taken with supervision. COQ10 supports heart health and is especially helpful if you’re taking a statin.
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