Optimal Life: The Essentials of High Cholesterol

High cholesterol can lead to very serious complications, so it’s important to get this condition under control so you can be your healthiest. The Essentials of High Cholesterol will help you understand high cholesterol, and give you a step-by-step guide to bring it under control.

Optimal Life is about being in control of your health so you can do all the things you want to do. Controlling high cholesterol lessens your risk of heart disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease so you can lead a healthier life. This book gives you the tools you need to work more effectively with your doctor, and become your healthiest. Inside you'll find valuable information and tips on: -What high cholesterol is and why you need to be aware of it. -Causes of high cholesterol and how its diagnosed -Complications associated with uncontrolled high cholesterol -Lifestyle changes you can make now to lower your cholesterol -Cholesterol-lowering medications and how they work -Tips, tricks and resources to help you stay on top of your cholesterol

CHRISTINE LEE received her doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of the Paciༀc School of Pharmacy in Stockton, California, and was granted a bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science from the University of Nevada, Reno. She is licensed by both the California and Nevada state boards of pharmacy. She is also a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist and a licensed clinical laboratory scientist. Dr. Lee founded Optimal Life as the natural outgrowth of her association with American Health Care, which she co-founded in 1986. American Health Care specializes in delivering patient-centric pharmacy benefit, population health, and therapy management programs that emphasize clinical excellence. She also developed proprietary so฀ware for virtual medical records used by hospitals across the country. She is the director of the company’s pharmacy residency program and co-founder of the United American Pharmacy Network. Dr. Lee is affiliated with the American College of Managed Care Pharmacy, the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, the American Society of Health System Pharmacists, and the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy. When not at work, Christine enjoys the company of her family, maintains her black belt in Taekwondo, and loves to run. She serves on the board of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Northern California Inland Chapter, and has served on the boards of several consulting companies, as well as human rights advocacy groups for the mentally disabled.