TREATING HIGH CHOLESTEROL, WHAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW Breast Augmentation Special with Free Juvederm filler or Botox! LAST MONTH Dr. McKenna is voted City Beat Magazine’s TOP PLASTIC SURGEON! Annual Micropeel Special is Back! May and June only. Save on Packages of 3 and 6. “Kibbles” A Recipe for Salads, Mexican, Oriental, or Just by Itself. High Protein & High Fiber. Good for High Cholesterol!
Mused after reading that walking slower may be a sign of hearing loss! Apple’s hearing study, in conjunction with the University of Michigan, looked at 57,000 iPhone users and found this connection, particularly in those older than 60. It may also be an indication of an inner-ear or balance problem. Hearing loss is also associated with dementia, depression, loneliness, and an increased risk of falling. GET YOUR HEARING TESTED NOW!
SKIN CARE SPECIAL:
Our skin care nurses have recently attended a SkinCeutical seminar and practical for the most recent advances in skin care and micropeels. Take advantage of their knowledge and skills. Micropeel Packages of three peels for $330 (savings $30) and six peels for $600 (savings $60). Good between now and June 30, 2026. (One package per patient, Thanks)
HIGH CHOLESTEROL TREATMENT AND WHAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW
High cholesterol can lead to heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, and other problems associated with blockages of blood vessels. The treatment of these falls under three categories: dietary, lifestyle, and medicine.
Diet
1. Reduce saturated fats that increase the “bad” LDL, such as red meats, butter, and cheese.
2. Eliminate trans fats found in vegetable oils used in baked goods and fried foods.
3. Increase fiber, which binds to cholesterol to flush it through your system.
4. Replace oils with canola and olive oils. Nuts, seeds, and avocados have healthy fats too.
5. Consume omega-rich foods such as salmon and take supplements like krill oil (best is Antarctic).
(Did You Know? The Mayo Clinic says that taking whey protein may also help reduce cholesterol. That would also supplement the exercise recommended, particularly for you GLP-1 users)
Lifestyle Modifications
1. Exercise regularly. The recommendation is 150 minutes each week, as this raises your “good” HDL.
2. Manage body weight since losing weight decreases LDL.
3. Quit the smoking that damages blood vessel walls and decreases HDL.
4. Optimizing your sleep helps regulate your lipids.
5. Minimize chronic stress through whatever activities help relax you. Me, I go home after work and cook dinner. Unusual, perhaps, but it takes my mind away from stress.
Medical Treatments
1. Statins block the production of cholesterol in the liver.
2. Cholesterol absorption inhibitors work in the small intestine.
3. PCSK9 absorption inhibitors help the liver clear blood LDL.
4. Bile acid sequestrants help the liver reduce the production of excessive cholesterol.
Have a lipid panel blood test done regularly, particularly if you have a family history of high cholesterol. Starting at age twenty may help treat a familial disease. Having it rechecked regularly until the 40s, when it should be every 1-2 years. Those with a diagnosis of high cholesterol, smoking, being overweight, diabetes, heart disease, or a significant family history should have it checked more frequently. See your family doctor.
-Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Gemini.
BREAST AUGMENTATION SPECIAL
Breast augmentations on new patients between now and May 31, 2026, are just $6900 for silicone and $6500 for saline implants! Also, you get a free dose of filler (such as Juvederm) or Botox. This includes the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia, the OR fees, AND the implants! Schedule your consultation by May 31, 2026, and complete the surgery by June 30, 2026. Some restrictions apply. Call for your complimentary consultation.
LA DOLCE VITA, JOIE DE VIVRE:
Kibbles (A base to be eaten alone, in salads, Mexican, or Oriental. Good for high cholesterol)
1 lb. 90:10 ground beef
1 15 oz. can cannellini beans
1 15 oz. can black beans
1 yellow onion chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 tsp. of your choice garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, taco seasoning, soy sauce, or Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup of red wine or beef stock
Sauces such as green or red salsa, enchilada sauce, chipotle peppers in adobo with honey 50:50, teriyaki, Korean barbecue, Kewpie mayo
2 green onions, diced for garnish
Additionally, 1 large sweet potato, 1 cup of rice, taco or tostada shells
In a skillet, add 2 TBSP olive oil and brown ground beef (I used venison, but bison is also a healthy choice). Remove. Add another TBSP of oil and cook the onions and red bell pepper until the onions are translucent. Add garlic for one minute. Rinse beans and add to the skillet as well as the meat. Season with your choice. Add red wine or beef stock and heat for five minutes. Serve in shells or with rice or potatoes. Cover with sauce and green onions.
NEVER TRIED BOTOX?
Here’s your chance, and a $65 discount, courtesy of the distributor of Botox, Allergan. A special QR code here at the office provides the discount. Schedule an appointment and see what everyone has been saying about facial wrinkle improvement.
MONTHLY PAYMENT PLANS:
Monthly Payment Plans for surgeries, skincare, and injectables through CareCredit and Patient Fi. Call us for details. Currently, there is no interest on 6-month plans.
TESTIMONIAL:
“Not a darn thing, everything was excellent.” S.A.
Healthy Living,
Peter McKenna, M.D.
513.793.5772
mckennamd.com
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