It’s important establish a good relationship with your doctor, and work with them throughout this process. Make sure to tell them that you are making “lifestyle changes” for the better, and that you would like (under their supervision) to have tests done at regular intervals to make sure things are going well. Tell them that, if on cholesterol medications, that you are making better choices to naturally lower your cholesterol and that you want to make sure medication is still warranted. It’s important to note that, if you don’t have some medications reduced, there could be greater side effects. For example – antihypertensives like ACE inhibitors, Beta Blockers, Calcium Channel Blockers and/or Diuretics. They chemically lower your blood pressure. If, through nutrition and exercise you manage to lower your blood pressure naturally and continue to take antihypertensives, you may experience signs of excessively low blood pressure (called hypotension). Be prepared for the typical, “You can’t fix this naturally,” or “You’ll be on this medication for the rest of your life.” If they won’t work with you…get another doctor. I know it seems harsh and scary, but why (out of all people) would your own doctor not want you to be healthier?