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Glycemic Index: Why Some "Healthy" Foods May Increase Heart Disease Risk
While many individuals focus on reducing fat and cholesterol in their diets, they often overlook how certain carbohydrates affect blood sugar levels.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
3 days ago


Why Is My Ferritin High? The Surprising Answer
Many people assume that high ferritin simply means they have too much iron in their body.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Jun 1


Your Doctor Lied to You About Cholesterol
Your cholesterol numbers look fine — but are you actually safe?
Kevin Lowe M.D.
May 25


Your LDL Cholesterol May Be Fooling You
Many people are reassured when their LDL cholesterol appears “normal,” yet some still go on to develop heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. Why does this happen?
Kevin Lowe M.D.
May 19


Hypocalcemia (Low Calcium): The Silent Disorder That Can Weaken Your Bones
Why were standard calcium supplements failing? And how could a hidden problem in the digestive system slowly weaken someone’s bones to the point of fracture?
Kevin Lowe M.D.
May 13


Why Low Potassium Is More Dangerous Than You Think (And When It’s an Emergency)
A low potassium level—also known as Hypokalemia—is one of the most common electrolyte abnormalities seen in clinical practice.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
May 3


High Calcium (Hypercalcemia): The Lab Result That Almost Looks Like Dementia
If you’ve ever had a high calcium level on your lab report—or take vitamin D supplements—this is essential information that could protect your health:
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Apr 26


He Was Fine Last Night… By Morning He Was in a Coma (Low Sodium)
A low sodium level—also known as hyponatremia—is the most common electrolyte abnormality seen in hospitalized patients. But what does it actually mean… and how dangerous can it be?
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Apr 19


Thrombocytopenia Explained: Why Your Doctor Panics One Day—and Not the Next
You’ll learn what platelets do in your body, why they are essential for blood clotting, and how a low platelet count can range from completely harmless to potentially life-threatening.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Apr 12


High Creatinine on Your Blood Test? 5 Surprising Causes (Not Kidney Failure)
If your creatinine blood test came back high, you may be wondering what it means and whether it signals a kidney problem.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Apr 4


High CRP Blood Test? The Surprising Reasons Your C-Reactive Protein May Be Elevated
A high C-reactive protein level may occur in infections, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune conditions, or other medical problems.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Mar 15


High ALP on Your Blood Test? What Alkaline Phosphatase Really Means
Understanding where ALP comes from can help determine whether an abnormal result may be related to liver disease, bile duct problems, bone activity, medications, or other conditions.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Mar 12


What Your Liver Enzymes May Reveal About Your Risk of Dying
Many people become concerned when they hear their liver enzymes are high or see elevated liver enzymes on a routine hepatic function panel or liver profile test.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Mar 1


Full-Fat vs Low-Fat Dairy: What Health-Conscious Adults Need to Know
For the first time, full-fat dairy products are now considered acceptable within a healthy dietary pattern, with a recommendation of three servings of dairy per day as part of a 2,000-calorie diet.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Feb 12


How to Read Your CBC Blood Test Results: A Step-by-Step Guide
We break down the CBC blood test in clear, practical terms so you can better understand your own lab results.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Feb 1


Depressed or Just Anemic? The Vitamin Deficiency 90% Ignore
Are you depressed or just anemic? Depression and anemia are often viewed as separate and unrelated conditions, yet in some cases they share a common and easily overlooked cause: vitamin B12 deficiency. In this video, we explore how a lack of vitamin B12—particularly due to pernicious anemia—can affect both the blood and the nervous system, leading to symptoms that range from fatigue and anemia to depression, balance problems, and memory changes. You will learn what pernicious
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Jan 17


Why Your Doctor Prescribed a “Diabetes Drug” for Your Heart Failure
Explore the surprising story behind SGLT2 inhibitors, a class of medications originally developed to treat diabetes that has since transformed the treatment of heart failure.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Jan 10


Relax and Reduce Hypertension: Proven Meditation Techniques for Better Blood Pressure Control
By calming higher brain centers that regulate sympathetic activity, meditation promotes physiological relaxation and supports cardiovascular health.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Dec 27, 2025


Magnesium Health Benefits You Need to Know: Top Signs of Deficiency and Effective Supplement Options
Magnesium is one of the most essential minerals for human health, yet it is also one of the most commonly overlooked. In this video, we explore how magnesium supports vital physiological functions—from muscle contraction and nerve signaling to blood pressure regulation and cardiovascular stability. Although magnesium is critical for everyday wellness, magnesium deficiency is surprisingly common and often goes undetected. Because only about one percent of the body’s magnesium
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Dec 8, 2025


What Is Asthma? Simple Answers About Symptoms, Triggers, and How It’s Treated
What is asthma? This video delivers a clear and evidence-informed explanation of bronchial asthma, a chronic airway condition characterized by wheezing, shortness of breath (dyspnea), chest tightness, and chronic cough—symptoms that arise from underlying airway inflammation and hyperreactivity. Although commonly spoken of as a single disease, asthma is in fact a syndrome comprising multiple phenotypes, including allergic, non-allergic, eosinophilic, neutrophilic, and exercise
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Dec 2, 2025
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