Archive for October, 2008
How Pistachios and Sunflower Seeds can dramatically lower your cholesterol
For millions of people suffering from heart disease, the current leading cause of death worldwide, numerous studies have revealed another healthy and delicious food option for lowering the possibility of complications related to high cholesterol. Pistachios and Sunflower seeds have been found to have the highest quantities of cholesterol lowering phytosterols (beta sitosterol) among all [...]
October 9, 2008
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Top 5 Ways to Naturally Lower Cholesterol
Exactly what is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a natural waxy substance that occurs throughout your body. The most abundant steroid in animal tissues, it can be found in cell walls and membranes in places like your brain and nervous system, muscle tissue, heart and circulation system, skin, liver, intestines, and more. Cholesterol is commonly used by [...]
October 9, 2008
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Conveniently Test Your Cholesterol Levels at Home
Identifying the early symptoms of a cardiovascular problem is critical to stopping or reducing the progression to heart disease. One very effective way of doing this is through testing performed by a doctor to assess cholesterol levels within the bloodstream. In the 1990′s, testing for cholesterol became more accessible and convenient for many people by [...]
October 9, 2008
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Hidden Dangers of High Cholesterol: The Silent Killer
The Black Plague. The White Plague (Tuberculosis). Aids. Influenza. Malaria. Smallpox. Heart Disease? Yes. Despite the highly advanced state of our technology, despite the information age, despite billions of dollars in health care and research.. one of the most preventable health concerns of all major inflictions has become a catastrophic epidemic, and the leading cause [...]
October 9, 2008
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Secrets of Low Cholesterol Diets Revealed
Today, heart disease is at epidemic proportions in our society. Eighty million (80,000,000) Americans currently suffer from at least one cardiovascular disease problem, and 17 million people worldwide die of Cardiovascular disease each year. CVD is currently the leading cause of death, even above cancer. Despite $280,000,000 dollars in medical health care and associated costs, [...]
October 9, 2008
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What is High Cholesterol, and What Are the Causes?
Total Cholesterol levels between 200 to 239 milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dL) is considered “borderline high”. Levels above 240 mg/dL blood are associated with about double the risk of coronary heart disease as compared with desirable levels – below 200 mg/dL. LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol Levels: The range of LDL Cholesterol is as [...]
October 9, 2008
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