"She can[']t exercise because if she does they told her she can get a hear[t] attack"

You’re right. Your mom’s not fat. She is probably very fat.

Get her to lose weight. Then she can start exercising properly. Then, watch the cholesterol fall.

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Research has demonstrated that a combination of natural remedies, regular exercise and dietary changes can make a significant difference to LDL levels and reduce or even eliminate the need for prescription drugs.

Natural ingredients such as Rooibos, Gugulipid and Red Yeast Rice are well known for their beneficial properties of reducing levels of LDL (‘bad’) and triglyceride, while increasing the levels of protective HDL cholesterol. With a few life-style changes and a little help from nature, cholesterol levels can be well managed.

YOu can have detailed info on these dietary recommendations & remedies over here http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/remedies/l/lipiddisorders.htm
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You can check it out here: http://www.gissi.org

The Lyon Study information provided above is wrong for 2-reasons:
1. It specifically stated that the overall DIET were factors, not just cholesterol
2. "The findings from this study imply risk factors beyond lipids and lipoproteins (cholesterol) that have been our primary focus in secondary prevention. The fact that omega-3 fatty acids exert cardioprotective effects in several ways suggests that they could have accounted for the results that were observed.", from http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4655

What they DO say is that the DIET including OTHER FACTORS COULD HAVE accounted for cardioprotection.

Obviously, the comments above were not well researched.
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virologist

-Consume lots of fruits, vegetables, beans and grains.

-Cholesterol-lowering medications may be needed.
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http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/heart-attack-risk-how-to-improve-your-odds-on-heart-attack-risk/

You can get a 3 pound bag of walnuts quite cheap in costco, shop around for the avocadoes, they can be stupidly pricey at times.

Avoid red meat, and eggs should be limited, avoid shrimp also, watch dairy products, try tofu instead and lean chicken and turkey-the breast meat, not dark meat, no skin on. A turkey and avocado sandwich is a great lunch that will fill you up.

Have more salad too, before, and after the meal, so that your stomach finally gets the idea that it is full -takes about 20 minutes. Avoid creamy dressings, too much fat and a lot of salt.

My mom has been eating this was for a month, and her cholesterol is already down 40 points.

There are two main components to cholesterol HDL and LDL.

think H for helpful
L for lousy.

The HDL stops the LDL from sticking to your artery walls and causing plaque and blockages later in life.

Eat like this and you will boost the first, and lower the second.

A bit of exercise will also help. Everyone produces it in their body but too much causes heart disease and potential kidney issues. Good luck!
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There are 3 major cholesterol levels that are monitored most often:
Total cholesterol – 200 is generally considered the demarcation line between low and high cholesterol LDL ("bad") HDL ("good") If you want to get a sense as to what numbers you should be managing to, go to this excellent article from the Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cholesterol-levels/CL00001

If you exercise and have dietary discipline, you can lower your cholesterol on your own. If you are very high and are poor at holding yourself to dietary restrictions, you should seriously consider statins which can be wonder drugs…despite your previous experience with medicines. Having said this, unless you are independently wealthy, you need a good prescription plan; they are expensive. Lipitor is one of the most popular statins. Here is a good article on statins: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/statins/CL00010

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Now, to get to your specific question, here are 5 foods that can lower your cholesterol. This information comes from the website of the Mayo Clinic.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cholesterol/CL00002
Cholesterol: The top 5 foods to lower your numbers Diet can play an important role in lowering your cholesterol. Discover five foods that can lower your cholesterol and protect your heart. By Mayo Clinic staff
Can a bowl of oatmeal help prevent a heart attack? How about a handful of walnuts, or even your baked potato topped with some heart-healthy margarine? A few simple tweaks to your diet — like these — may be enough to lower your cholesterol to a healthy level and help you stay off medications.
Oatmeal and oat bran Oatmeal contains soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the "bad" cholesterol. Soluble fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans, apples, pears, psyllium, barley and prunes.
Soluble fiber appears to reduce the absorption of cholesterol in your intestines. Ten grams or more of soluble fiber a day decreases your total and LDL cholesterol. Eating 1 1/2 cups of cooked oatmeal provides 6 grams of fiber. If you add fruit, such as bananas, you’ll add about 4 more grams of fiber. To mix it up a little, try steel-cut oatmeal or cold cereal made with oatmeal or oat bran.
Walnuts, almonds and more Studies have shown that walnuts can significantly reduce blood cholesterol. Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, walnuts also help keep blood vessels healthy and elastic. Almonds and some other nuts appear to have a similar effect.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, eating about a handful (1.5 ounces, or 42.5 grams) a day of most nuts, such as almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, some pine nuts, pistachio nuts and walnuts, may reduce your risk of heart disease.
But all nuts are high in calories, so a handful will do. As with any food, eating too much can cause weight gain, and being overweight places you at higher risk of heart disease. To avoid gaining weight, replace foods high in saturated fat with nuts. For example, instead of using cheese, meat or croutons in your salad, add a handful of walnuts or almonds.
Fish and omega-3 fatty acids Research has supported the cholesterol-lowering benefits of eating fatty fish because of its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids also help the heart in other ways such as reducing blood pressure and the risk of blood clots. In people who have already had heart attacks, fish oil — or omega-3 fatty acids — significantly reduces the risk of sudden death.
Doctors recommend eating at least two servings of fish a week. The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon. However, to maintain the heart-healthy benefits of fish, bake or grill it. If you don’t like fish, you can also get omega-3 fatty acids from foods like ground flaxseed or canola oil.
You can take an omega-3 or fish oil supplement to get some of the beneficial effects, but you won’t get all the other nutrients in fish, like selenium. If you decide to take a supplement, just remember to watch your diet and eat lean meat or vegetables in place of fish.
Olive oil Olive oil contains a potent mix of antioxidants that can lower your "bad" (LDL) cholesterol but leave your "good" (HDL) cholesterol untouched.
The Food and Drug Administration recommends using about
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http://askville.amazon.com/manage-cholesterol-levels-diet-statins-means/AnswerDetails.do?requestId=57273893&responseId=57279186