Cardiometabolic health from a functional medicine perspective

Cardiometabolic conditions — including high blood pressure, raised cholesterol, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and weight gain — are often seen as inevitable consequences of ageing or genetics. But from a functional medicine perspective, these conditions are signals that the body is out of balance.

At Healixa Health, we take a root-cause approach to cardiometabolic health. Instead of focusing solely on medication and numbers, we explore why these imbalances are occurring and what can be done to restore long-term metabolic resilience — naturally and sustainably.

What is cardiometabolic dysfunction?

Cardiometabolic dysfunction is a cluster of interrelated issues that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. These conditions are driven by a combination of diet, lifestyle, inflammation, gut health, hormonal imbalance, stress, and environmental exposures — all areas functional medicine is uniquely positioned to address.

Cardiometabolic dysfunction can lead to:

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Our processes

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At Healixa Health, we help you take back control of your cardiometabolic health through evidence-based, root-cause medicine that works with your body — not against it.

  • Description text goes hereWe go beyond basic blood tests to uncover what’s really driving metabolic imbalance. Testing may include:

    • Advanced Lipid Testing – including LDL particle size, ApoB, and Lp(a)

    • Fasting Insulin and Glucose Curves – for early detection of insulin resistance

    • HbA1c and Glycaemic Variability Markers

    • High-sensitivity CRP and Inflammatory Markers – to assess cardiovascular risk

    • Liver Function and Fatty Liver Screening (ALT, AST, GGT)

    • Comprehensive Thyroid Panel – thyroid function plays a major role in metabolism

    • Micronutrient Testing – especially magnesium, CoQ10, B vitamins, and omega-3s

    • Genetic and Nutrigenomic Testing – for individualised insights into lipid metabolism and detox capacity

    • Cortisol and Stress Hormone Testing – to evaluate the role of stress in metabolic health

    These insights allow us to tailor a precise, personalised strategy — rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.

  • Your care plan will be based on your health story, test results, lifestyle, and goals. It may include:

    • A tailored anti-inflammatory or cardiometabolic nutrition plan

    • Blood sugar regulation strategies and metabolic resets

    • Targeted supplements for insulin sensitivity, lipid balance, and mitochondrial function

    • Movement and exercise recommendations for metabolic flexibility

    • Breathwork or stress-reduction tools to regulate cortisol and nervous system function

    • Sleep optimisation for metabolic repair

    • Collaboration with your GP or specialist to safely integrate or taper medication, where appropriate

A root-cause approach to heart & metabolic health

Metabolic health is not just about willpower, weight, or genetics. It’s about understanding the complex interplay of systems in your body — and making targeted, sustainable changes that support energy, balance, and longevity.

Ready to take a proactive, personalised approach to your heart and metabolic health?