Lower Your Cholesterol

Dedicated to your achievement and maintainance of healthy cholesterol levels

Archive for August, 2007

Survey: Women concerned over cholesterol – Science Daily (press release)

Posted by bunches on 30th August 2007

Survey: Women concerned over cholesterol - Science Daily (press release)

Survey: Women concerned over cholesterol
Science Daily (press release) - Aug 21, 2007
Low Cholesterol Exacts A Price (May 27, 1999) -- Healthy young women with naturally low cholesterol levels are likely to face greater risks of poor ...

Source: news.google.com

Tags:
Posted in Cholesterol Information | No Comments »

How’s your cholesterol? – DetNews.com

Posted by bunches on 27th August 2007

How's your cholesterol? - DetNews.com

How's your cholesterol?
DetNews.com, MI - Aug 20, 2007
They can reduce the bad cholesterol between 10-20 percent, and they don't irritate the liver like some medications. 2. Buy foods fortified with ...

Source: news.google.com

Drug delays arterial disease progression - INQ7.net

Drug delays arterial disease progression
INQ7.net, Philippines - Aug 10, 2007
... Atheroma Burden) trial that showed while rosuvastatin was able to reduce "bad" cholesterol by 53 percent and increase "good" cholesterol by 15 percent, ...

Source: news.google.com

Tags:
Posted in Cholesterol Information | No Comments »

State health and education briefs

Posted by bunches on 16th August 2007

State health and education briefs
Daily Oklahoman - Pistachio nuts could help lower levels of bad cholesterol, according to a study by the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and Penn Reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease by lowering levels of low-density lipoprotein, or LDL cholesterol. LDL
Source: newsok.com

Tags: , ,
Posted in Cholesterol Information | No Comments »

RediClinic Offers New Low-Cost Cholesterol Program to Help … – PR Newswire (press release)

Posted by bunches on 13th August 2007

RediClinic Offers New Low-Cost Cholesterol Program to Help ... - PR Newswire (press release)

RediClinic Offers New Low-Cost Cholesterol Program to Help ...
PR Newswire (press release), NY - Aug 7, 2007
High cholesterol is manageable, but when ignored can lead to serious health issues. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...

Source: news.google.com

Tags:
Posted in Cholesterol Information, Cholesterol Treatment | No Comments »

Bad Cholesterol

Posted by bunches on 9th August 2007

Good and Bad Cholesterol

Cholesterol is not just cholesterol there is good and bad cholesterol. Do you know the difference between the two? Most people do not even though this is one of the most important things to know with regard to keeping healthy and avoiding heart attacks.

What is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is an important substance in our body which is found in our blood stream and cells. The body needs it in order to be able to function at its optimumand it contributes to a number of hormones and produces cell membranes.

Good cholesterol is also known as high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and is already in our blood stream. The reason this cholesterol is considered good is because it protects our heart from a stroke or any other such diseases. The right level for good cholesterol is a minimum of 40mg/dL or more.

Bad cholesterol, which is also known as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is bad because a high amount of it can clog the arteries and provoke a heat attack and other heart related diseases. The normal level of bad cholesterol is 200mg/dL or less in order not to pose a risk of any heart problems.

How To Control and Lower Bad Cholesterol

If you already have high levels of the bad cholesterol then the best thing to do is consult your doctor about an efficient drug that will help you lower it gradually. There are many cholesterol drugs that are available over the counter and many natural remedies as well. However, it is strongly suggested that you do not self medicate as some of the cholesterol drugs have serious side effects which only your doctor can point out as he is familiar with your medical history and conditions.

If you have normal levels of good and bad cholesterol all you may want to do is ensure that you stay that way and you can do that by eating healthily and exercising. Eating healthily means eating foods that are low in saturated and trans fat as well as in cholesterol.

Get in the habit of reading food labels as they all have to provide all the above mentioned data by law and therefore it is easy for you to choose which food items are good and which are harmful for your health.

Food items that contain high levels of cholesterol include egg yolks, poultry, meat, shellfish, butter and cheese.

Take a minute and learn about your good and bad cholesterol levels, monitor closely your food intake and that of your family making them aware as well of the importance of staying below the limits of the bad cholesterol. A few minutes of self-education could save your life or that of a family member.

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Cholesterol Information | No Comments »

What Ails You: Managing cholesterol levels – Desert Dispatch

Posted by bunches on 7th August 2007

What Ails You: Managing cholesterol levels - Desert Dispatch

What Ails You: Managing cholesterol levels
Desert Dispatch, CA - 13 hours ago
Before menopause, women tend to have lower cholesterol than men, but afterward that trend reverses. Being overweight can increase your LDL. ...
Conquering cholesterol Indianapolis Star
all 10 news articles

Source: news.google.com

Should You Take a Statin? - Newswise (press release)

Should You Take a Statin?
Newswise (press release) - Jul 31, 2007
Statins can lower LDL cholesterol by up to 50 percent. Lifestyle changes, at best, can lower LDL by up to 15 percent. Muscle pain is reported in as many as ...

Source: news.google.com

Tags: , ,
Posted in Cholesterol Information, Cholesterol Treatment | No Comments »