Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States,
accounting for 26 percent of deaths each year, according to the
U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Dr. Bastomski’s Comments
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the US. It’s rates have skyrocketed over the past century from something that was quite rare to something that is very common. Chief difference probably being the dietary changes of the population, including packaged foods, increased sugar, toxic oils such as hydrogenated fats, corn, soy and canola oil instead of butter and animal fats. Plus we live in a more stressful environment, more toxins in our daily lives and less exercise. Like most disease states, it is multi-factorial.
Everyone should be getting an annual blood test to help see how the basics are looking. The basics are much more than just how is your cholesterol. If one is at increased risk of heart disease then beyond just the basic cardiac panel which measures total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and triglycerides., they should also obtain Advanced lipid testing. Two commonly used advanced lipid tests are apolipoprotein B (apoB) and LDL particle number (LDL-P). We offer these tests to our patients at very reduced wholesale prices, so helpful to those that do not have any insurance coverage. Frankly even those with insurance coverage sometimes end up paying a lot more for their lab test.
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Sincerely,
Dr. Bastomski
Dr. Jacob Bastomski, a board-certified chiropractic neurologist, has served the Santa Barbara area since 1981. As a Santa Barbara chiropractor, Dr. Bastomski seeks to improve health through functional neurology and clinical nutrition.
Please contact us anytime at (805) 569-5000 if you’re looking for a holistic approach to alleviate a chronic condition, especially if traditional medical approaches have failed. Dr. Bastomski’s Back to Health Wellness Center is located at 1900 State St. Suite H in Santa Barbara
If you would like to discuss this further please email me or contact my office at 805-569-5000 to schedule an appointment.
