The benefits of lowering cholesterol Cholesterol can be a confusing medical topic. There are measurements to understand. Medications to consider. And inherited genes and lifestyle choices to factor in. Mason Freeman, MD, an endocrinologist and chief of the Lipid Metabolism Unit at Mass General, often tells his patients that treating cholesterol is prevention medicine. Getting...
Cholesterol-lowering diet High blood pressure can be treated by changing your diet plan or lifestyle, to include more healthy foods and more exercise. The condition may be caused by eating a lot of salty foods, drinking large amounts of alcohol, being overweight or not exercising regularly. It can also be caused by factors you can’t...
CoQ10 supplementation may help with congestive heart failure issues Congestive heart failure is a serious, life-threatening illness. It occurs when the heart cannot pump blood efficiently and it backs up in the lungs and other tissues. It affects almost 6 million people each year and carries a 20 percent or more mortality rate. The severity...
Lower cholesterol level in kids Having vitamin D rich diet may help reduce the cholesterol levels in children and have beneficial impact on other risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases, suggests new research. Children with vitamin D level of more than 80 nmol/l (nanomoles per litre) had lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad” cholesterol levels...
Benefits of Rhodiola Rosea Rhodiola is an herb that grows in the cold, mountainous regions of Europe and Asia. Its roots are considered adaptogens, meaning they help your body adapt to stress when consumed. Rhodiola is also known as arctic root or golden root, and its scientific name is Rhodiola rosea. Its root contains more...
Bacopa Monnieri Can Help Improve Your Cognitive Function Reprinted with the kind permission of Dr. Mercola.Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri), or moneywort, is a popular herb in Ayurvedic medicine that has been used in India for over three centuries. The bacopa herb is commonly known as a nootropic herb, which means that it can help repair damaged neurons...
The Ultimate Health Guide: 6 Food Items To Keep Cholesterol In Control The Cholesterol Call By Ayush Rekha The first step in having healthy cholesterol levels is examining your diet. Here are some foods that can help keep your lipid profile in the desired range. Almonds Rich in unsaturated fats, almonds help raise healthy (HDL)...
Guide to controlling high cholesterol Whether you are trying to prevent a second cardiac event or avoid heart problems altogether, lipids and cholesterol levels play a vital role in your heart health since high levels can clog arteries and prevent blood flow to or from the heart. Your cholesterol is considered high if the total...
A Denton County woman is shining the spotlight on a cholesterol disorder that affects millions of Americans. Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic disorder that causes cholesterol to skyrocket to levels not even common medications can handle. Wenter Blair Anderson, of Ponder, and her son, Christian, stay active and eat healthy, but no lifestyle change can...
Apps to lower cholesterol – Having high cholesterol could significantly increase your risk of serious health conditions. If you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol, the 10 apps listed below may help you lower it. Smartphone apps can help you to identify saturated fats in your diet and recommend more healthful alternatives that may contribute to...