High Cholesterol
Looking Beyond the Numbers to Support Long-Term Cardiovascular Health
Overview
Cholesterol is essential for health — but when levels become imbalanced, it may reflect deeper metabolic, inflammatory, or lifestyle patterns. At Blue Root Health, we look beyond the numbers to understand why cholesterol has become elevated and address the contributing factors through individualized integrative care.
Common Symptoms
Recognizing High Cholesterol
Possible Causes & Risk Factors
Contributing Factors
A Different Framework
The Chinese Medicine Perspective
In Chinese Medicine, elevated cholesterol often corresponds to patterns of Phlegm-Dampness accumulation — where the body’s capacity to transform and transport fluids and fats becomes impaired. The Spleen governs transformation; when Spleen Qi is deficient, turbid substances accumulate rather than being properly metabolized.
Liver Qi Stagnation may also contribute by disrupting the smooth flow of bile and lipid metabolism. Treatment focuses on strengthening Spleen function, resolving Phlegm-Dampness, smoothing Liver Qi, and supporting healthy metabolic transformation.
Dampness, Phlegm accumulation, Blood Stasis, Spleen Qi Deficiency, and Liver Qi Stagnation.
Our Integrative Approach
How We Support High Cholesterol
Therapies We May Recommend
Personalized Treatment
Acupuncture
Fine needles placed at specific points may help regulate the nervous system, reduce inflammation, support circulation, and address the underlying Chinese Medicine pattern contributing to symptoms.
Custom Chinese Herbal Medicine
A personalized herbal formula may be recommended to address patterns associated with inflammation, deficiency, stagnation, or constitutional imbalance identified during your assessment.
Functional Laboratory Review
Review of relevant lab work to identify contributing factors such as nutrient deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, inflammatory markers, or metabolic patterns.
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)
A non-invasive mineral and heavy metal analysis that may help identify nutritional deficiencies and metabolic patterns contributing to cardiovascular health concerns.
Nutrition & Lifestyle Counseling
Individualized guidance on diet, movement, sleep, and stress management to support your body's natural healing processes and long-term wellness.
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At Blue Root Health, we take time to understand your complete health picture and develop an individualized treatment strategy that supports your body as a whole.