The most commonly prescribed drug in the United States is a statin medication prescribed to lower high lipid levels. Unfortunately, these types of medications can have
serious side effects. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician at Northeast Natural Medicine in Newtown, will discuss science-based natural methods to lower cholesterol and triglycerides to acceptable levels. Dr. Carney will also
address the influence of glycemic index and insulin levels on blood lipids.
