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Cholesterol Facts

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:00:59 +0000

Have you ever been in a conversation about cholesterol and noticed that people are usually commenting on how high levels of cholesterol can be bad for your body and can even cause death? What one never hears about is the fact that cholesterol is essential for our bodies.

The cholesterol molecule is a waxy like and fatty like substance, which comes from a group of molecules known as steroids. The cholesterol molecule is in our blood as well as all the cells in our body tissue. A cholesterol molecule does not enter our bodies through food, but is made by different parts of our body. Body tissues that have highly packed membranes, such as the liver, and arethoma are known to produce more cholesterol molecules and have more cholesterol present in their cells.
A form of the cholesterol molecule, if present in huge amounts in our bodies could form plaque on the walls of our arteries, which will eventually block the flow of blood supply and cause heart problems. But, the cholesterol molecule also plays an important part in the formation of sex hormones and the cholesterol molecules helps the cells to hold up under temperature fluctuations and most importantly to protect the nerve fibers. Cholesterol molecules help in the much needed digestion of food through the making of bile salts. hdl cholesterol molecules become our broom and will eventually sweep and clean up LDL cholesterol molecules from our arteries. The intake of Vitamin D from natural sunlight is helped by the cholesterol molecule.

The cholesterol molecule is needed for our bodily functions, but as too much of it can be bad for our bodies in increased quantities, people should watch and have a handle on the amounts of cholesterol molecules that are in their bodies. By living a lifestyle with a proper diet, and if needed over the short term the use of needed medications.

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High Cholesterol Part 2

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:47:16 +0000

Cholesterol is a type of fat called a lipid. The body uses it for many things, such as making new cells. Your liver makes the cholesterol that your body needs. You also get cholesterol from the foods you eat. Current intemperate life styles and poor eating habits are causing an increase in this condition. Consultant Mr. Mazhar Rana addresses many issues around the increase of Cholesterol and how these can be corrected. Also, he points out certain everyday spices and herbs which can be safely used to help if you have this condition. Please do remember that if you are using statins or medicines to thin the blood, you must consult your GP before using any other medicines or remedies. If you find this show interesting and informative, do rate and leave a comment. Thank you

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List Of Food That Lower Cholesterol

admin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:32:13 +0000

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Your body produces good cholesterol naturally. bad cholesterol comes from the food you eat. One of the ways you can learn how to lower your cholesterol is to change the way you eat, or rather the foods you eat.
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High Cholesterol Part 1

admin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:32:10 +0000

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What Does High Cholesterol Do?

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:52:10 +0000

How good and bad cholesterol affect our bodies. Watch this and more health videos at: www.answerstv.com … Cholesterol clogged arteries plaque atherosclerosis hea

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Lifestyle Changes for High Cholesterol

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:14:06 +0000

Controlling cholesterol through smart living. Watch this and more health videos at: http://www.answerstv.com/health

Duration : 0:7:40

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Do I Have High Cholesterol?

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:42:09 +0000

Testing for and diagnosing high cholesterol.
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