CURE FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to commonly asked arterial and metabolic disease questions.
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Don’t delay! Don’t wait for the cardiologist or coroner to reveal your disease.
I once met with a man in his 60’s who I cared for years ago. He was interested in reconnecting because his current physician had retired. After speaking with him, I offered to develop a custom CurePlan. He declined…
What are the important facts and statistics about heart attack, stroke, and atherosclerosis?
Over 2,000 Americans die each day from heart attacks and stroke – one out of every 3 deaths or one every 40 seconds…
What is lipoprotein a/Lp(a)? Why could it increase my risk for heart attack and stroke?
Lipoprotein A or Lp(a) is a subtype of LDL cholesterol. The BaleDoneen Method calls Lp(a) the "mass murderer" because elevated levels of Lp(a) triples your risk of heart attack and stroke. At the CureCenter, we call it the “worst” cholesterol…
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