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Feeling Good Matters More Than Chasing Numbers
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It’s easy to get caught up in numbers - your weight, your lab report, the tidy column of “optimal” ranges, or even fitness goals. While these metrics are useful, they offer just snapshots. You can meet every target and still feel drained, anxious, or “off.”
How you feel is the most important guide you have. Your sense of well-being signals when something needs attention, even if your labs are “normal” or your weight is “on target.” Tracking energy, mood, sleep quality, and clarity of thought gives you insight that numbers alone cannot.
Use numbers as a tool, not a master. Let your body’s signals lead the way, and make adjustments based on how you actually feel.
Focusing on your experience - not just the data - creates a more sustainable path to true health.
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On Statins? Your Muscle Health Is Still in Your Hands
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A large UK Biobank study of nearly 300,000 participants found that long-term statin use is associated with greater declines in muscle strength and mass. Compared to non-users, statin users had a 25% reduction in grip strength and a 73% decrease in limb muscle mass - differences that remained even after adjusting for age, BMI, and underlying health conditions. While muscle loss occurs with aging, the decline was steeper in those taking statins.
Proposed mechanisms include impaired mitochondrial function, reduced CoQ10, decreased protein synthesis, and broader metabolic effects such as increased insulin resistance.
If statins remain part of your treatment plan, physical activity becomes essential. Regular strength training and daily movement are within your control and play a critical role in preserving muscle, maintaining metabolic health, and protecting long-term function.
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Important Update: ISOlution Discontinued
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For my patients to whom I have prescribed ISOlution whey protein, please note that this product has been discontinued as of March 13, 2026. This is due to a supply issue with a key ingredient, and the manufacturer was unable to find an alternative that met their quality standards.
If you are currently using ISOlution, I have been informed by the company, Enhanced Medical Nutrition, that a comparable option is available: Gruppo Nutrition “Raw” Whey Protein Isolate, which uses the same source material. I have not used this product myself and cannot speak to it at this time.
If you need support transitioning to this or another appropriate protein option, please reach out so we can ensure continuity in your plan.
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