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- 6 Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol By:-Andrew Bicknell
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in all animal tissue, including humans, and is found in all foods that come from animal sources. The highest sources of dietary cholesterol come from egg yolks and organ meats such as the liver or kidneys.
- Cholesterol Medications - Understanding the Different Classes By:-Andrew Bicknell
Diet and exercise are normally the first choice for controlling high cholesterol for many people. Unfortunately there are some people whose cholesterol does not respond to lifestyle changes but with the help of a cholesterol lowering medication they can easily manage this condition. There are several different classes of cholesterol drugs and in most cases your doctor can help prescribe the one that will work best for you.
- Understanding the Cholesterol Trans Fat Connection By:-Andrew Bicknell
Trans fats are bad for the simple reason that they raise the level of LDL cholesterol in the blood stream. LDL, or low density lipoproteins, are the bad half of the cholesterol equation. A high level of LDL cholesterol in the blood stream leads to excessive plaque build-up which blocks and clogs the arteries.
- How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally without Drugs By:-Andrew Bicknell
Bad dietary choices are a leading cause of many health problems, including high cholesterol levels. The primary reason for this is the consumption of to much fat in our daily diet. This is concerning because high cholesterol is one of the biggest risk factors for high blood pressure, heart disease, and strokes. In other words ignoring the risks of high cholesterol can be deadly.
- Finding a List of Low Cholesterol Foods By:-Andrew Bicknell
A high blood cholesterol level is something that needs to be taken very seriously because it is one of the main risk factors for increased chances of arteriosclerosis, heart disease, and stroke. One of the best ways to deal with this medical condition is through diet and for most people that means finding a list of low cholesterol foods.
- Eating Foods to Avoid High Cholesterol is Easier then You Think By:-Andrew Bicknell
Cholesterol over the years has gotten a bad name and most people view it as something that must be avoided and eliminated completely from their lives. What most people fail to realize because of the misinformation they've been fed is that cholesterol is a necessary nutrient that our bodies use to produce everything from cell walls to hormones. It is much like anything else, in moderation it is not a "bad" thing and if you know the foods to avoid high cholesterol it is easy to keep your levels under control.
- How to Reduce Cholesterol with Diet and Exercise By:-Andrew Bicknell
Learning how to reduce cholesterol can be the difference between living a long and healthy life or suffering from a multitude of life threatening diseases that include coronary artery disease, heart disease, blood clots, and stroke. In fact if you are unfortunate enough to visit the doctor and receive a high cholesterol test result your doctor will tell you much the same thing and will recommend that you begin a diet and exercise program to help get it under control and back to normal.
- Eating Foods Low in Cholesterol to Reduce Heart Disease Risk By:-Andrew Bicknell
If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from high cholesterol you are at an increased risk for a number of life threatening conditions such as heart disease. The first thing your doctor or any other health care professional will recommend is a lifestyle change based around a diet of foods low in cholesterol.
- What are Normal Cholesterol Readings? By:-Andrew Bicknell
A simple blood test is all it takes to find out if you have a normal cholesterol reading or if you need to make some changes to get it under control. But just what is a normal reading and how do you know if your cholesterol level is too high? There are two schools of thought when it comes to this; one based on the total blood cholesterol levels and the other on the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol.
- How to Start a Low Cholesterol Diet Plan By:-Andrew Bicknell
For many people finding out they have high cholesterol may come as a shock. While it is a serious health problem for many people remedying the situation can be as easy as following a low cholesterol diet plan. In fact this will probably be the first thing any good doctor will recommend. The first time putting together this type of diet can be a little confusing but there are many resources available to help with everything from food selection to meal planning.
- Choosing Food to Eat to Lower Cholesterol By:-Andrew Bicknell
There are two types of cholesterol that circulate through the body's blood stream; LDL or low density lipoproteins and HDL or high density lipoproteins. LDL is considered bad and HDL is considered good because of the way they work in the body. High levels of LDL cholesterol are a leading factor for increasing the risk of heart disease while HDL cholesterol is known to reduce this risk.
- Tips for Lowering Cholesterol Naturally By:-Andrew Bicknell
Part of any healthy lifestyle is maintaining normal cholesterol levels. Far to many people suffer from high levels because dietary standards across much of the western world have slipped into more of a "fast food" lifestyle. This has had a profound effect on many peoples health including an increased risk for heart disease and stroke brought about by cholesterol produced plaques in the arterial walls.
- Where is Cholesterol Produced in the Body? By:-Andrew Bicknell
Contrary to what you may have heard nearly 80% of the cholesterol in your blood stream is made by your own body while the other 20% comes mainly from the food you eat. Your liver is the primary organ responsible for the production cholesterol in your body, although a small amount is made by the lining of the small intestine and the individual cells of the body.
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