Think your cholesterol spike means it’s time for statins? Think again.
In this eye-opening episode, Sydney Torres sits down with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer, a functional medicine powerhouse, to decode the real relationship between cholesterol, hormones, and heart health—especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause.
Spoiler: your hormones and heart are having a conversation your doctor might be ignoring.
Dr. Hehmeyer breaks down:
Why hormonal shifts in midlife often trigger rising cholesterol levels
The truth about statins—and why they’re not always the answer
How fiber, food, and mindset can help you regulate cholesterol naturally
What functional lab testing can reveal that standard labs miss
The importance of having a health partner, not just a prescriber
If you're feeling overwhelmed, scared, or frustrated by changes in your labs, this episode offers clarity, empowerment, and real-world strategies to take control of your heart health—without fear and without unnecessary meds.
Because women deserve a better conversation about cholesterol.
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