Ep 36. Rethinking Blood Pressure & Cholesterol - Beyond Pills and Statins
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Ep 36. Rethinking Blood Pressure & Cholesterol - Beyond Pills and Statins
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Heart meds are everywhere—so what else can we do to help manage blood pressure and cholesterol after 50?
In this episode, naturopath Tracee Blythe joins Alex to unpack resistant hypertension, the rise of statins, and why so many over-50s end up on multiple medications.
They explore:
How aged garlic stacks up against statins
The role of magnesium, fibre, fish oil, and curcumin
When functional testing could be used
How lifestyle changes can outperform another script
Whether you're a health pro or navigating your own heart health, this episode is full of practical insight.
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📩 Connect with Tracee:Instagram: @safe.coprescribingEmail: tracee@traceeblythe.com.au
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