“Statins are often prescribed as the first and only solution, but they rarely address why cholesterol is high in the first place. When we support all of the body’s systems, we can often reduce cardiovascular risk naturally and sustainably without producing undesirable side effects associated with medications."
Many patients arrive at this stage after being told they have high cholesterol or rising blood pressure, and the next step is medication. For some, that feels unsettling: questions begin to surface. Are prescriptions the only way to protect my heart? Why are my numbers off in the first place? What happened, and what is really driving my risk?
At Truly Well, we recognize these are important questions. Metabolic and cardiovascular health is complex, but not unsolvable. Functional medicine approaches the context beyond the numbers and looks deeper to reduce risk, improve how the body functions, and often change the trajectory of cardiac and metabolic disease.
Metabolic and cardiovascular health is influenced by much more than cholesterol numbers or blood pressure readings. The heart and blood vessels are affected by a complex interplay of all the body’s systems in the setting of an individual’s unique genetic code.
This wider lens explains why two people with the exact same cholesterol level can have very different risks, symptoms, and long-term outcomes. It also explains why lowering a number with medication, while sometimes appropriate, does not always change the associated risk or underlying processes driving disease.
At Truly Well, we see metabolic health as a reflection of the whole system. By using different data and a different perspective, we gain an understanding of why numbers are out of range and uncover patterns across body systems. This allows us to address root causes and create whole health instead of managing symptoms in isolation.
We don’t focus on managing a number—we work to understand why your cardiovascular system is under stress, and how we can help it recover.
We also help you understand the real meaning behind your lab numbers—and whether medication is truly necessary or simply conventional default.
Treatment plans are always individualized. They may include guided nutrition changes, lifestyle strategies, supplements to correct imbalances, or medications when appropriate. The goal is not only lowering risk on paper, but improving day-to-day energy, supporting longevity, and creating a resilient cardiovascular system for the long term.
Gut health and systemic inflammation
Thyroid, adrenal, and hormone function
Blood sugar regulation and insulin sensitivity
Liver health and fatty liver patterns
Oxidative stress and vascular inflammation
Nutrition, sleep, stress, and movement patterns
When you come to Truly Well, you’re not just getting a checklist of tests or a generic plan. You’ll receive care that’s collaborative, thoughtful, and deeply personal. Here’s how our care feels different:
Appointments are unhurried. We listen deeply to your history, your goals, and even the details other providers may have overlooked.
We don’t hand down orders—we co-create a plan with you. You bring your lived experience; we bring professional expertise. Together, we design solutions that actually fit your life.
From advanced testing to practical daily steps, everything is tailored for your body, your biology, and your goals.
We measure success by more than lab results. Our care is about helping you feel well in body, mind, and spirit—so you can live fully.
