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CIMC 182: Why Your Cholesterol Numbers Don't Tell the Whole Story
Have you ever opened your lab results, spotted a few red flags, and immediately felt your stomach drop?
Fear has a way of turning numbers into identity. One abnormal result can leave you questioning everything, even when those numbers only tell a small part of the story.
In this episode, I share why I never look at total cholesterol in isolation and why real health is about understanding patterns instead of chasing one lab value after another. Lab work is meant to be a tool for stewardship, not a source of shame or panic.
Together, we'll explore what cholesterol is actually communicating, why…
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