Elevated cholesterol, blood pressure, or cardiovascular risk factors

Elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other cardiovascular risk factors are serious health concerns - not just cosmetic ones. At Renew Health & Wellness, these findings drive a medical weight loss approach that treats your heart and metabolic health as the top priority.

Dr. Jennifer Redmond, CNP, DNP evaluates each patient with a thorough assessment that includes:

• Comprehensive lipid fractionation (a detailed breakdown of your cholesterol)

• Blood pressure assessment

• Inflammatory markers - including CRP and homocysteine

• Insulin and blood sugar levels

• Full hormonal panel

This creates a detailed picture of your individual cardiovascular risk - not a one-size-fits-all snapshot. That information then drives a treatment plan aimed at the root metabolic causes of your risk, rather than treating each factor separately.

GLP-1 receptor agonists - such as semaglutide and tirzepatide - have strong clinical evidence behind them. These medications have been shown to produce meaningful reductions in:

• Cardiovascular events

• Blood pressure

• Triglycerides

• Inflammatory markers

All of this occurs alongside significant weight loss, making them powerful tools for patients with cardiometabolic risk. Hormonal optimization is also a key part of the plan. For perimenopausal and menopausal women, restoring estrogen directly supports cardiovascular health by improving cholesterol profiles, blood vessel function, and how the body uses insulin.

Anti-inflammatory nutrition is another core strategy. Specific dietary approaches target the cholesterol imbalances and blood vessel dysfunction that come with insulin resistance and excess belly fat.

Stress management is treated as a genuine cardiovascular intervention - not an afterthought. Chronic stress keeps your nervous system in overdrive, which independently raises blood pressure, worsens cholesterol levels, and drives insulin resistance. Addressing stress is as important as any medication or dietary change.

At Renew Health & Wellness, weight loss isn't about a number on the scale. It's about protecting your heart, extending your healthspan, and helping you live a longer, more vital life.