February, 2010
How to Make a Diet to Lower Cholesterol
If a doctor had told you that you’ve got high levels of cholesterol in your body, there’s every reason for you to be alarmed. High cholesterol in the bloodstream puts you at risk to certain diseases, especially those related to the functions of the heart. You have to keep such diseases from occurring. And you [...]
The New and Improved Cholesterol Ratio
In the past, doctors have focused on the ratio of our good cholesterol (HDL) to our total cholesterol but, in today’s medical community, there is growing consensus that a closer look at bad cholesterol (LDL) is our best management tool.
Total Cholesterol contains good cholesterol that protects our heart, known as High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) [...]
High Cholesterol in the Blood or Hyperlipidemia
The pathological conditions in which there are high levels of fats in the blood. The medical term for these conditions is hyperlipidemia, which is made of three parts; hyper-, is a prefix meanings more or extra, lipid is fat, and emia is a suffix indicating that the condition is in the blood. Hyperlipidemia is a [...]
Lowering Cholesterol With Nutritional Supplements
The increased attention on the health risk of high cholesterol has prompted many people to seek treatments for lowering cholesterol. The pharmaceutical industry offers many high-priced formulas for lowering cholesterol that may be appropriate in the most drastic cases. However for most individuals, nature provides several remedies that have proven effective in reducing and maintaining [...]
The Steps Can Take To Balance Your Cholesterol Readings!
Cholesterol readings what do they mean? What is high cholesterol mean? Often a cholesterol imbalance is christened ‘high cholesterol’.Cholesterol is manufactured by your liver and is necessary for good health and your survival. The two most common cholesterols talked about are:HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) commonly referred to as ‘Good’ cholesterol LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) commonly [...]
Cholesterol Lowering Diet: 5 Helpful Tips About How to Lower Cholesterol
A cholesterol lowering diet is your best defense for lowering the levels of cholesterol in your body. Choosing low cholesterol foods and avoiding high cholesterol foods is really the basis of any solid diet for lowering cholesterol. Here are 5 tips to assist you in making the proper foods choices:
1)Â Â Â Â Â Base your diet for lowering [...]
The Up and Down Side to Beer
Although beer is a drink that contains alcohol, the alcohol alone doesn’t make it dangerous to your health. Drinking beer excessively is what leads to hangovers, headaches, and the more severe healthy problems. If you drink beer in moderation and avoid getting drunk, you won’t experience any problems with your health.
One of the most [...]
Eating Foods to Avoid High Cholesterol is Easier Then You Thin
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 [...]
How to Raise Hdl Levels Naturally and Lower Cholesterol
Often called “Good Cholesterol,” HDL stands for High-Density Lipoprotein. HDL is a blood substance that picks up cholesterol and helps remove it from the body.  HDL is known as the “good” cholesterol because high levels seem to protect against cardiovascular disease and heart attacks.
Studies show the link between low levels of HDL cholesterol and [...]
Take Your Pick of Cholesterol Supplements
An active lifestyle and a balanced diet is what people with or without high levels of cholesterol should put as high priority in their list. It is actually not just about the danger of having it, but it is more on practicing a healthier lifestyle and preventing putting your life at risk. Some people who [...]
