Cardiometabolic & Cardiovascular Health

Your cardiovascular and metabolic systems work closely together. When they become imbalanced, conditions such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol or triglycerides, insulin resistance, fatty liver, and atherosclerosis can develop. Over time, these changes increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and metabolic disease.

Many of the root drivers—nutrition, inflammation, stress, gut health, liver function, and lifestyle—are modifiable. Naturopathic care can play a meaningful role in prevention, risk reduction, and long-term cardiovascular wellness.

How I Support Cardiometabolic Health

As a naturopathic doctor, I take a comprehensive, root-cause approach to metabolic and cardiovascular health by supporting:

  • Risk factor assessment (blood pressure, lipids, glucose/insulin regulation, liver function, digestive health, lifestyle habits, stress)

  • Metabolic optimization, including insulin sensitivity, visceral fat reduction, lipid balance, and liver/gut detox support

  • Cardiovascular function, including endothelial health, inflammation reduction, circulation, and blood pressure regulation

  • Lifestyle medicine, with personalized nutrition, movement/exercise planning, sleep support, and stress resilience strategies

  • Botanical and nutritional medicine using evidence-informed, safe adjuncts to support your conventional care

  • Collaboration with your medical team for integrative, coordinated care

Common Conditions I Support

Naturopathic care can be an effective complement for:

  • Insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome

  • Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes

  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

  • High cholesterol or triglycerides (dyslipidemia)

  • High blood pressure (hypertension)

  • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD / MASLD)

  • Atherosclerosis and early cardiovascular disease

  • Lifestyle-related cardiovascular risk (sedentary habits, chronic stress, nutrient-poor diet, obesity)

If you’re managing metabolic concerns or want to lower your cardiovascular risk, I can help guide your next steps.

My Approach & What to Expect

1. Comprehensive Intake & Assessment

Your initial assessment includes a detailed review of your metabolic and cardiovascular history, family history, diet, stress levels, sleep patterns, digestive health, medication/supplement use, and previous lab work.

2. Functional Investigation & Testing

When appropriate, I may recommend targeted testing, such as:

  • Advanced lipid panels (particle size, ApoB, oxidized LDL)

  • Glucose/insulin dynamics (fasting insulin, oral glucose tolerance test, HOMA-IR)

  • Liver and digestion function markers

  • Inflammatory and oxidative stress markers

  • Blood pressure variability

These insights help personalize your treatment plan and track progress.

3. Personalized Treatment Plan

Your treatment plan may include:

  • Nutrition strategies focused on anti-inflammatory, whole-food, high-fibre eating with reduced refined sugars and processed foods

  • Movement and exercise prescription, tailored to your metabolic profile and cardiovascular health

  • Stress and sleep optimization, supporting cortisol balance, metabolic function, and cardiovascular resilience

  • Botanical and nutritional interventions for blood pressure, lipid regulation, endothelial health, and insulin sensitivity

  • Regular monitoring, with follow-up every 4–12 weeks depending on your goals and condition severity

4. Collaboration & Ongoing Support

I work alongside your medical team to ensure safe, integrated treatment—especially if you are taking medications for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, or heart disease. My aim is to help you reduce risk, improve vitality, and prevent progression over the long term.

Why Choose This Approach?

Cardiometabolic and cardiovascular conditions share common root drivers: inflammation, insulin resistance, dietary patterns, stress physiology, and gut–liver function. A naturopathic approach helps address these foundational factors, rather than simply chasing lab numbers.

This can lead to:

  • Better long-term outcomes

  • Improved energy and metabolic resilience

  • Reduced inflammation

  • Healthier blood pressure, lipid balance, and glucose control

  • Greater quality of life

Your care is individualized—not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

Is This Right for You?

This approach may be a good fit if you:

  • Have insulin resistance, high cholesterol or triglycerides, hypertension, fatty liver, metabolic syndrome, or early cardiovascular disease

  • Have a family history of heart disease or metabolic concerns

  • Want to be proactive in reducing your cardiovascular risk

  • Are ready to engage in nutrition, lifestyle, and therapeutic changes

  • Are already working with a cardiologist, endocrinologist, or primary care provider and want integrative support

Getting Started

Here’s how to begin:

  1. Book your initial naturopathic consultation (virtual or in-person).

  2. Bring recent lab results, a list of medications/supplements, and an overview of your typical diet, sleep, and stress patterns.

  3. During your first visit, we’ll clarify your goals, review your health history, identify any necessary testing, and build your personalized treatment plan.

  4. Follow-up visits every 4–12 weeks help track your progress, review labs, and adjust the plan as needed.

Next Step

If you’re considering naturopathic support for your cardiometabolic or cardiovascular health, you’re welcome to book a complimentary 15-minute discovery call to ask questions and see if we’re a good fit.

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