Natural Remedies for common medical conditions
If you have been diagnosed with high Cholesterol then chances are you have been advised to take Statins. This is what I was advised to take about 5 years ago when I was diagnosed with high Cholesterol. I did not take them I am still here by the way ….. healthy and energetic and doing ok for my age…a young
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More and more people are struggling with their elevated blood cholesterol levels. The Standard Western Diet is high in protein, fats, sugar and processed foods. Each of these have an impact on low density lipoproteins and high density lipoproteins (important measurements of your cholesterol) and your triglycerides. For some people changing their dietary habits completely is too
Read moreMore and more people are struggling with their elevated blood cholesterol levels. The Standard Western Diet is high in protein, fats, sugar and processed foods. Each of these have an impact on low density lipoproteins and high density lipoproteins (important measurements of your cholesterol) and your triglycerides. For some people changing their dietary habits completely is too difficult and
Read moreMy Doctor wanted me to go on statins because my cholesterol levels were high. I refused and each time I go to the clinic and get a blood test I am told the Doctor needs to see me. I have done my own research and I have made a decision on my own health. That decision is that i will
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If you have been following my Cholesterol story here on my blog you will know that I was diagnosed with high cholesterol some months ago and have been waiting for results from the Hospital and decided to change direction and go to the local clinic. I got my results within a week and that’s why I wish I could lie
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Don´t you just love the NHS? Ok there is a tone of sarcasm in that headline but I just had to write about my experience just a week ago. As you know I have been on a quest to lower my cholesterol and have been posting my story on my blog here. Some 7 weeks ago I went to the
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Many of us who are confident in our cholesterol knowledge, may be in for a surprise. Knowing their cholesterol numbers-and where they should be-is not really enough to protect our health …sorry to burst that bubble! To protect your health, we need to first recognize some key myths surrounding cholesterol. Here are the top five key myths that surround Cholesterol
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SMART FOODS 1.General Foods These include Flora pro.activ and Benecol yogurt shots, as well as other products containing stanols and sterols. These naturally occurring molecules, which are found in plants, block the absorption of dietary cholesterol, which is then excreted with other waste. Studies have shown that plant sterols reduce cholesterol levels by seven to ten per cent within three
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just 6 months ago I was diagnosed with high cholesterol. The consultant who diagnosed me decided that I should go on Statins. I went ahead with getting the prescription but never took the tablets As I lecture on health sciences I have a habit of researching medical conditions and basically making my own decisions as to what I take and
Read moreWhat does cholesterol do? A. It makes steroids. B. It provides crucial amino acids. C. It reduces the chances of developing atherosclerosis. D. It reduces dependency on saturated fats.
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