High Cholesterol Treatment in Dallas, Texas

High cholesterol may be associated with many serious health risks, such as heart disease and stroke. Dr. McElya offers advice on diet and lifestyle changes, along with prescribing medicine that will work for you.

Your treatment plan may include these lifestyle changes:

• Reduce intake of saturated fats, trans fats, and bad cholesterol
• Reduce sugar intake and avoid processed and fast foods
• Increase intake of fiber, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
• Exercising regularly
• Quitting smoking
• Reducing stress
• Medications to modify lipid levels