What It’s Like to Be Known as “The One With FH”Having familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) can feel like wearing a badge I never asked for. People get to know me as the "health...reactionscomments
Eating for Heart and Soul HealthWhen I was first diagnosed with genetically high cholesterol (familial hypercholesterolemia, or FH for short), I wanted to do everything in my...reactionscomments
Blood Test Jitters? Try My Routine!Living with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) means regular blood tests are just a part of my life. If you have FH or another...reactions1comment
Navigating Genetic High Cholesterol Through Life’s Hard SeasonsLiving with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is like carrying an invisible weight. You can’t see it, but it’s always there, reminding you that...reactionscomments
Prioritizing Heart Health While TravelingLiving with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) hasn’t stopped me from exploring the world, but it has made me more intentional about how I...reactionscomments
Navigating Familial Hypercholesterolemia During the Holiday SeasonThe holidays are such a fun and festive time — but, let’s be real, they’re also bittersweet when you’re dealing with a...reactionscomments
Is It Possible to Manage High Cholesterol Without Medication?Living with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) can feel like a roller coaster. There are many bumps that are faced when figuring out the...reactionscomments
The Invisibility of FHOn the outside, I look like a healthy, 30-something-year-old — fit, energetic, active. But on the inside, there’s a constant, invisible weight...reactionscomments
Being Resilient and AcceptingMost people think of cholesterol as a number they can change with diet or exercise, but those of us with familial hypercholesterolemia...reactionscomments
A Curse and a BlessingFamilial hypercholesterolemia (FH), or genetically high cholesterol, is a unique health condition that’s impacted my life in ways I never expected. Living...reactionscomments
A Heart-Centered Check-In: The 4 Pillars of Sustainable WellnessIf there’s anything I’ve learned in the last 12 years of knowingly living with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), or genetically high cholesterol, it’s...reactionscomments
Stress, Heart Health, and High CholesterolI remember learning about "eustress versus distress" in middle school, and since then, I have easily been able to differentiate between the...reactionscomments
Navigating Disappointing Test ResultsWith chronic conditions comes regular testing. As someone with genetically high cholesterol, also known as familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), I am no stranger...reactionscomments
Breaking the CycleWhen I was 18, my world turned upside down. I was diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic condition that causes extremely...reactionscomments
Exercise, Heart Health, and FHFamilial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder that causes abnormally high levels of cholesterol. This elevation significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular...reactionscomments
My FH Treatment: Embracing an InjectionWhen I was diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), it was a lot to take in. Knowing I had a genetic condition that...reactionscomments
Navigating an Untreated SeasonLiving with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) has always been a journey of highs and lows, but I am currently in a season of...reactions2comments
Advocacy, Grief, and the Emotional JourneyLiving with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a unique challenge, not just because of the physical condition itself, but because of the emotional...reactionscomments
Diagnosed With Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Now What?So you just got diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia. Now what? It was shocking, receiving the diagnosis. At the time, I thought, 'How...reactionscomments
Talking to Family About the Genetic Risk of Heart DiseaseWhile the development of some types of heart disease can be somewhat within our control in terms of lifestyle factors, there are...reactionscomments
