Posts Tagged ‘high cholesterol’

• Making lifestyle changes, including quitting your smoking addiction and boosting your exercise levels, can increase HDL cholesterol levels
• Despite some side effects, niacin is a powerful supplement against high cholesterol
• Eating less cholesterol and eating more fiber can have a positive effect on your total cholesterol levels
• Antioxidants may be the key in lowering your risk of heart disease caused by high cholesterol

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Cholesterol Management23 Feb 2009

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• Some of the most effective cholesterol lowering supplements on the market are soluble fiber and artichoke leaf extract
• The key to promoting healthy cholesterol is reducing total LDL cholesterol levels and increasing total HDL cholesterol levels
• Reducing cholesterol is important when high cholesterol is such a significant concern today and lower LDL cholesterol will help you achieve a healthier you

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Cholesterol Supplements20 Feb 2009

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• Choose salmon over shrimp because shellfish has higher cholesterol concentration than other types of seafood
• Use egg substitutes for breakfast and baking – avoid egg yolks
• Don’t be fooled by reduced fat labels on hot dogs and bologna
• Increase intake of vegetable oils and use less butter/margarine when cooking
• Exercise at least 30 minutes a day to lower LDL cholesterol levels

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Cholesterol Management11 Feb 2009

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• High cholesterol can affect children as well as adults
• A total cholesterol levels that are over 170 need to be lowered and will increase the risks of health problems
• All children should have their cholesterol checked by the time they are 10 years old

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Cholesterol Management9 Feb 2009

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• Reducing cholesterol can reduce your risk of cardiovascular-related death by up to 42%
• High cholesterol levels lead to atherosclerosis which narrows arteries and increases risks of blockages
• Low cholesterol diet can lower LDL cholesterol levels, increase HDL levels and improve blood circulation

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Cholesterol Diets9 Feb 2009

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In this article you will learn:

• What are HDL cholesterol levels?
• How to determine if you have high cholesterol
• About total cholesterol levels
• How to work with cholesterol ratios in determining your cholesterol reading

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Cholesterol Management22 Jan 2009

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• Terpenes are oils found in coffee that may lead to high cholesterol, which is why caffeine may present a concern for those at risk for developing or already have been diagnosed with high cholesterol
• When drinking coffee, make sure to pay attention to the amount of cream and sugar you add since they bolster total cholesterol levels
• A low cholesterol diet is a good way of keeping LDL cholesterol levels (bad cholesterol levels) in check

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Cholesterol Management19 Jan 2009

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• The key to reducing cholesterol is promoting HDL cholesterol levels, or good cholesterol levels
• Natural cholesterol lowering supplements as a part of a low cholesterol diet can help improve bad cholesterol dramatically and without costly prescriptions or strenuous workout plans
• Extra-virgin olive oil, black-eyed peas and beef liver are only a few of these bizarre and all-natural ways to cutting high cholesterol and reducing your total cholesterol levels

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Cholesterol Diets15 Jan 2009

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• Studies conducted since the 1970s have shown that red yeast rice has a positive effect on total cholesterol levels
• Red rice yeast has been demonstrated to target LDL cholesterol levels, or bad cholesterol levels, and help reduce them
• It may be a good idea to add red rice yeast to your diet if you have high cholesterol

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Cholesterol Foods15 Jan 2009

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• Reducing cholesterol is important for pregnant women with high cholesterol if complications such as developing preeclampsia, a serious medical condition involving hypertension, are to be avoided
• A low cholesterol diet is one way to help avoid potential cholesterol-related complications during pregnancy
• Other methods of preventing cholesterol-related complications during pregnancy include regular cardiovascular exercises, and avoiding alcohol consumption and smoking

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Pregnancy Health Care2 Jan 2009

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• Drinking alcohol can have a positive effect on cholesterol levels if used in moderation
• There’s a direct link between alcohol and high cholesterol. It works to increase “good” cholesterol levels (HDL cholesterol) but is also responsible for most cases of heart disease
• Moderation is one or two drinks per day

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Drinking and Smoking10 Dec 2008

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• High LDL cholesterol levels can increase your risk of heart disease
• Niacin, one of many natural cholesterol lowering supplements, can help in reducing cholesterol by increasing HDL cholesterol levels, or good cholesterol levels
• Niacin can also be a relatively inexpensive addition to any diet geared to reduce high cholesterol, especially when compared to leading LDL cholesterol drugs such as Crestor and Lipitor

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Cholesterol Diets8 Dec 2008

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Folic Acid Rich Natural Products

• Promoting healthy total cholesterol levels starts with improving your heart health and reducing your risks for developing heart disease and other diseases that affect the circulatory system, such as atherosclerosis
• High cholesterol is often blamed for heart attacks and heart disease deaths. Folic acid has been shown to help reduce the risks of developing heart disease and the chance of having a heart attack
• Coupled with a low cholesterol diet, natural cholesterol supplements, such as folate, which comes from folic acid, can help promote good heart health

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Cholesterol Diets25 Nov 2008

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• High cholesterol has long been associated with such foods as lobster and shrimp, which is why many people worried about their cholesterol have given them up, but these shellfish may actually contribute to healthy total cholesterol levels
• A build up of plaque in the arteries presents cause for concern, which is why maintaining low LDL cholesterol levels, or bad cholesterol levels, and high HDL cholesterol levels, or good cholesterol levels, is important
• Studies have shown that eating a heart healthy diet with both shrimp and lobster, in moderation, can help lower cholesterol

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Cholesterol Foods25 Nov 2008

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• We all know that high cholesterol is bad. It can lead to artery plaque
• Coronary atherosclerosis is a condition where there are fatty deposits inside your arteries. This makes the arteries harden and could cause a blood clot
• If you control your blood pressure it could help you avoid this condition

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Cardiovascular Problems17 Nov 2008

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• Chromium is an essential mineral for our bodies such as food digestion and can be found in a daily diet or through chromium supplements
• For most, dietary supplements aren’t necessary. Sources of chromium include: whole grains, bran cereals, potatoes, onions and tomatoes
• Supplements can improve HDL cholesterol and lower high cholesterol levels. They’re also helpful in building muscle and reducing triglycerides
• Too much chromium can lead to stomach problems and low blood sugar

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Minerals16 Nov 2008

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• Though cholesterol is often considered a negative term because of its association with high cholesterol, heart attacks, stroke and heart disease, it’s easy to forget that cholesterol is essential to our body’s basic ability to function properly
• Cholesterol aids in maintaining stability of cell membranes, plays an important role in the production of vitamin D and is essential to the efficient operation of the immune system. It’s the LDL cholesterol levels, and only one form of five different cholesterol types, that presents cause for concern
• HDL cholesterol levels present another type of cholesterol, and are known as one of the good cholesterol types

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Cholesterol Management5 Nov 2008

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• Though high cholesterol is a great concern today, cholesterol levels that are too low can be just as dangerous as cholesterol levels that are too high
• The way to maintaining good heart health is through understanding normal cholesterol levels and being able to balance total cholesterol levels
• The key to good heart health is by increasing HDL cholesterol levels and lowering LDL cholesterol levels
• Weight loss through physical activity and a healthy diet are two ways to achieving healthy cholesterol levels. Another means is through cholesterol lowering supplement such as those found in Blood Circulator, a nutritional supplement

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Cholesterol Management5 Nov 2008

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• Cayenne is one of many natural cholesterol lowering supplements
• One of many of this powder’s pluses is that it helps improve blood circulation, aiding in the fight against bad, or LDL cholesterol levels
• With high cholesterol such a major concern today, it’s important to maintain healthy cholesterol levels and perhaps look into how you can start reducing cholesterol levels. Cayenne can help in this process

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Cholesterol Foods3 Nov 2008

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