Cholesterol remains one of the most debated topics in cardiovascular health, yet conventional explanations often fail to capture the full picture. This advanced-level course explores the evolving science behind cholesterol, heart disease risk, and lipid management through a holistic lens. Participants examine the limitations of cholesterol-centered models, the role of inflammation and oxidation, and a wide range of dietary, herbal, and lifestyle strategies that support cardiovascular resilience. This course stands alone as a comprehensive exploration for anyone seeking a deeper, more nuanced understanding of cholesterol and heart health.
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Cholesterol has long been treated as the primary driver of cardiovascular disease, yet growing research suggests that this narrow focus overlooks key contributors to heart risk. This course expands the conversation by examining cholesterol within a broader physiological context, including inflammation, oxidative stress, blood sugar regulation, lipid particle behavior, and vascular integrity.
Participants explore how dietary patterns, refined carbohydrates, metabolic dysfunction, and chronic inflammation shape cardiovascular outcomes—often more powerfully than cholesterol numbers alone. The course also reviews the strengths and limitations of pharmaceutical lipid-lowering strategies and contrasts them with holistic approaches that aim to support vascular repair, metabolic balance, and long-term heart resilience.
Rather than promoting a single solution, the course emphasizes informed decision-making, individualized risk assessment, and practical tools that address the underlying drivers of cardiovascular stress.
What you’ll learn
Why cholesterol alone is an incomplete predictor of cardiovascular disease
The roles of inflammation, oxidation, triglycerides, and homocysteine in heart risk
How modern dietary patterns influence lipid profiles and vascular damage
Plant-based and herbal strategies traditionally used to support healthy lipid balance
Foods and polyphenol-rich plants that support vascular integrity and repair
How lifestyle factors influence long-term cardiovascular resilience
Who this course is for
Individuals seeking a deeper, research-informed understanding of cholesterol
Students of herbalism, nutrition, or holistic health
Practitioners exploring non–statin-centered approaches to cardiovascular support
People navigating elevated cholesterol who want broader context and options
Anyone interested in addressing heart health at the level of root cause rather than numbers alone
Get access to this class PLUS our entire Foundations Library (200+ classes!) for only $47/month. Members also get access to all new Foundations classes taught live every month!
