“The Biblical Blueprint for a Healthy Heart”
“The Biblical Blueprint for a Healthy Heart”
The Bible teaches us that God’s creation is intentional and purposeful. Nothing in the body was designed without meaning—including cholesterol. “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14). When it comes to heart health, understanding cholesterol through truth, wisdom, and research brings freedom from fear and confusion.
Cholesterol: Not the Enemy We Were Told
For decades, cholesterol has been portrayed as the primary cause of heart disease. Yet large population studies—especially in older adults—have shown that very low cholesterol levels are often associated with higher mortality, including increased risk of infections, cancer, hemorrhagic stroke, cognitive decline, and overall frailty.
Research has repeatedly shown that:
• Low total cholesterol is linked to higher all-cause mortality, particularly in adults over 50
• People with moderately elevated cholesterol often live longer than those with very low levels
• Cholesterol itself is not the problem—chronic inflammation, oxidation, and insulin resistance are
Cholesterol is essential for:
• Hormone production (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol)
• Brain health (the brain is nearly 60% fat and cholesterol-rich)
• Cell membrane integrity
• Vitamin D synthesis
• Bile production for digestion
Lowering cholesterol too aggressively—without addressing root causes—can work against the body’s God-given design.
The Importance of Dietary Cholesterol
God placed cholesterol-rich foods in nature for a reason. Eggs, fish, meat, and dairy have been consumed for thousands of years and were never associated with modern heart disease until processed foods, refined sugars, and industrial oils entered the diet.
Dietary cholesterol:
• Does not automatically raise blood cholesterol in most people
• Supports brain, hormone, and immune health
• Is essential for healing and repair
The body makes cholesterol because it needs it. When inflammation or stress rises, cholesterol often increases as a protective response, not a disease state.
The New Food Pyramid: A Biblical Blueprint for Balance
The new food pyramid reflects God’s wisdom by prioritizing:
• Vegetables and leafy greens
• Healthy fats (olive oil, avocados, nuts, seeds)
• Clean proteins (eggs, fish, legumes, pasture-raised meats)
• Minimal refined sugars and processed foods
This way of eating reduces inflammation and stabilizes blood sugar—two of the true drivers of cardiovascular disease.
Functional Medicine Labs: Seeking Truth, Not Fear
“Get wisdom, get understanding” (Proverbs 4:7). Functional medicine looks beyond total cholesterol to markers that reveal actual heart risk:
• hs-CRP: Inflammation
• MPO / Lp(a): Oxidative stress and genetic risk
• ApoB: Number of damaging particles
• LDL particle size: Small particles are more harmful
• Hemoglobin A1c: Blood sugar balance
These markers help guide wise, personalized decisions rather than one-size-fits-all treatment.
Natural, God-Given Support for Heart Restoration
Key Nutrients
• Omega-3 fatty acids: 1,000–3,000 mg daily combined EPA/DHA
• Magnesium glycinate: 200–400 mg daily
• CoQ10: 100–200 mg daily 300mg if on statins
• Vitamin D: 2,000–5,000 IU daily
• Vitamin K2 (directs calcium away from arteries): 90–200 mcg daily
Herbs Used for Generations
• Garlic: 600–1,200 mg daily
• Resveratrol: 100–300 mg daily
• Hawthorn berry: 300–600 mg daily
• Turmeric: 500–1,000 mg daily
• Green tea: 250–500 mg daily
Movement That Heals
• Daily walking
• Strength training 2–3x/week
• Gentle intervals
• Restorative movement and breath
A Message of Hope
Cholesterol is not the villain—it is a servant of healing when the body is supported properly. True heart health is not about suppressing numbers but restoring balance. God has provided nourishment, movement, wisdom, and hope.
“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” (3 John 1:2)
Yours in Health,
Dr. Rosie Main, DC, CFMP
MainHealthSolutions.com