Archive for the "Cholesterol" Category
Lower Cholesterol Naturally with a Plant Food Diet
Sunday, April 11th, 2010Over 105 million adults in the United States struggle with high cholesterol levels. Many turn to drugs to help lower their cholesterol, but these often have harmful side effects. The good news is that cholesterol can be lowered naturally with a plant food diet.
Cholesterol: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010High cholesterol is becoming a common concern among many people and a serious health risk as it causes heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. While the human body needs cholesterol, there are two kinds of cholesterol and they do very different things in the body.
The Many Benefits of Pomegranate Juice for Cholesterol
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010The fruit juice produced from pomegranates contains high levels of antioxidants. Pomegranates contain higher amounts of antioxidants than most other juices.
Lower Your Cholesterol With Guggul
Monday, March 22nd, 2010Guggul is the resin of the mukul myrrh tree (Commiphora mukul), found in India. In its homeland, it has been used for millennia to treat obesity, inflammation, and high cholesterol. Recently, it has become very popular in the United States, Europe, and Japan as a fat-burning supplement.
What is Cholesterol?
Friday, March 19th, 2010Cholesterol can be good or bad, depending on how you look at it. In one way, cholesterol is needed by the body to help it digest fat. Cholesterol also helps the body produce vitamin D and some essential hormones.
Can Soy Reduce Cholesterol?
Friday, March 19th, 2010There is much controversy surrounding the use of soy to lower cholesterol. While many past studies have linked an increase in soy consumption to lower total cholesterol levels, new research is showing this may not be the case.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Chronic Condition Risk Factors: Part 2, High Cholesterol
Thursday, March 18th, 2010High blood pressure and cholesterol seem to go hand-in-hand because people who have these two conditions are generally overweight. This is a volatile culmination for heart disease.
Lifestyle Habits & High Cholesterol: Top Tips To Change For The Better
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010Over 30 million Americans have dangerously high cholesterol. So why is this number so large when proper diet and exercise are often all that is needed to lower cholesterol?
Eat Your Way to Naturally Lower Cholesterol
Saturday, March 13th, 2010With new trends and fad diets changing, on what seems to be like a daily basis, it is a difficult task to make truly informed decisions when you are at the grocery store. Should you cut all fat and only eat proteins? Or is it more important to each organic, and vitamin enriching [...]
Fats, Fish Oil and Omega-3-Fatty Acids for Cholesterol
Friday, March 12th, 2010High cholesterol is a problem for many people. Having high cholesterol can cause a variety of problems. Fortunately, there is new evidence that a diet high in fish oil, containing Omega-3-fatty acids, can help to lower your cholesterol level, and improve your overall health, and well-being.
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