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 travel. Over the years, I’ve learned how to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 disease, heart attacks, and strokes. Most people who...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 I carry. Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) isn’t something people...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 (FH) know it’s not so simple. This genetic...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 put me at high risk for heart disease...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 chronic health condition like familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). There’s...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 being unmedicated, and it feels particularly raw. FH...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 weight it carries. For me, FH isn’t just...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 with FH often feels like I’m walking a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 power to manage my condition without medication. Spoiler...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 chronic condition that requires frequent blood work, you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 every choice matters when it comes to your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chronic Illness: We May Feel Alone, But We're NotAs someone living with a chronic illness, I’ll be the first to say that it can be a daunting and often isolating experience. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, upset, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breaking the CycleWhen I was 18, my world turned upside down. I was diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic condition that causes extremely high LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels and significantly increases...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
External Health Does Not Equal Internal HealthFrom the outside, I am the picture of health. I’m young, 31 years old. I'm fit, able to do pull-ups and deadlift twice my bodyweight. I’m a wellness professional; my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mental Health and High CholesterolFamilial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic condition that is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, leaving many individuals to navigate its challenges alone. While the physical implications of FH, such as increased...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Radically Accepting the DiagnosisThere are moments where life just shakes you. Where things go from normal to not-so-normal in the blink of an eye. For many of us, that very thing has happened...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Navigating Social Situations With High CholesterolSocial situations tend to revolve around 1 thing: food. And not typically heart-healthy food, like vegetables and healthy fats. It’s unfortunate that many foods that taste "good" to us are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Silver Lining Behind Chronic IllnessYou might read this title and think something like, "Really? Let’s see how out-of-touch or toxically positive this article is." The reality is, many of us with chronic health conditions...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 also many elements beyond our control that can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments