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Breaking the Cholesterol MythHave you seen the latest drug commercial? You know, the one where the guy is walking down a spiral stair case with numbers printed on each step gradually going lower. He’s talking about how your doctors have told you that now you need to get your...
Lower Your Cholesterol Level - The Difference Between Good Cholesterol And Bad Cholesterol
We all nowadays know the importance of trying to reduce cholesterol and many of us actively take steps to achieve a lower cholesterol level in our blood. I am frequently asked the question: "what is the difference between good cholesterol and bad...
Lowering Cholesterol Naturally: It Is Still The Best Approach
When we were kids my brother used to say, "Do drugs." I think he was kidding. The truth is using drugs has become an epidemic. I don't just mean illegal drugs. You and I both know that prescription drugs are widely abused in our culture. The...
What You Should Know About Your Weight And Cholesterol
My midsection is not what it use to be! The weight has creeped in with time.
Did you know that if you carry excess baggage in your midsection, the risks are greater than if the extra pounds settle on your hips?
You actually place a strain on your heart and body when you're heavier than you should be.
When a person without heart disease is first diagnosed with elevated blood cholesterol, doctors often prescribe a program of diet, exercise, and weight loss to bring levels down.
The National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines suggest at least a six-month program of reduced dietary saturated fat and cholesterol, together with physical activity and weight control, as the primary treatment before resorting to drug therapy.
Many people respond well to this and end up sufficiently reducing blood cholesterol levels. Study data reinforce these benefits.
For example, a 1998 Columbia University study examined 103 male and female patients of diverse ages and ethnic backgrounds and found that reducing dietary saturated fat directly
affected blood cholesterol. For every 1 percent drop in saturated fat, the study showed a 1 percent lowering of LDL in patients.
You should start by maintaining a healthy diet...set a date to start an exercise regiment and stick to it.
Never go on a crash diet or fall for one of those... "lose 10lbs in 3 days".
It's not worth the risk to your health.
Set an appointment to see your medical professional to discuss your plans and get a check up.
The good news is that losing as little as 5%-10% of your body weight can reduce your risk of heart disease, by lowering your cholesterol levels and blood pressure and improving blood sugar and insulin sensitivity.
High cholesterol can be a problem for anyone...large or small!
The key is cutting down on those saturated fats and replacing them with good ones.
"The decisions you fail to make today, will determine your health tomorrow"!
Michael Flowers is editor of http://www.you-and-your-cholesterol.com
Written By: Michael Flowers
Putting children on cholesterol drug draws ire - Herald Tribune
Published Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last updated Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 3:54 a.m. Cholesterol drugs for 8-year-olds? This aggressive new recommendation for warding off heart disease in some children stirred a furious debate among ...
Fish Oil and Red Yeast Rice Studied for Lowering Blood Cholesterol - Forbes
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Docs debate pills to check child obesity - Hindustan Times
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U.S. Preventive Medicine Applauds Leading Health Organizations for ... - Forbes
DALLAS, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Preventive Medicine, (www.USPreventiveMedicine.com) the leader in disease prevention, today applauded the Centers for Disease Control for its campaign to make the United States a healthier nation. The company also ...
Cholesterol Drugs Recommended For Children As Young As 8 - Redorbit.com
A respected doctors group is recommending for the first time that children as young as 8 years old be given drugs to ward off heart problems and fight cholesterol. The guidelines, given by the American Academy of Pediatrics, are the strongest ever ...