How can a person with IBS lower the bad cholesterol?

Posted March 30th, 2009

Joy asked: I know that eating whole grain will help lower the bad cholesterol, but for my sister who has Irritable Bowel Syndrome (whenever she eats whole grain, she gets diarrhea.), she has to stick with her white bread diet. At the same time her bad cholesterl is way too high. IAre there other ways [...]

What should be the normal range for Cholesterol without fasting?

Posted March 30th, 2009

samuelvv6 asked: I am 37 years male, 2 days before i have done my cholesterol testing without fasting, test has taken without fasting. The result showing like – Total Cholestorl 221,
LDL Cholestrol 145.8
i know this should be taken overnight fasting, doctor told me this is normal,is it normal?what are food to be avoided [...]

Is it fat or cholesterol that clogs your arteries?

Posted March 26th, 2009

woodstockhippy64 asked: I am wondering if fat alone clogs your arteries, not fat that is combined with cholesterol, but fat alone.
Or is it the cholesterol that clogs arteries and causes plaque to build up.rosalie

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How many of us have problems with high cholesterol?

Posted March 26th, 2009

gorgeous gm asked: I have been tackling this problem for years now. I have tried prescribed medication but it gave me a lot of side effects. After all those years of trying everything, it appears that the only one that is working effectively for me is the ground flax seed. I just [...]

Why do none of these recipes contain cholesterol and sodium milligrams?

Posted March 22nd, 2009

pinks asked: For people trying to eat heart healthy and control cholesterol and sodium intake, this is crucial information. I can look at some of these recipes and automatically eliminate them based on ingredients, however; it would be easier and more useful if the nutritional analysis contained this information.michdud

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3 Paths to Lower Cholesterol: Part 2 – Niacin

Posted March 21st, 2009

iHealthTube asked:

http://www.iHealthTube.com
Robert Kowalski recommends taking a niacin supplement to lower cholesterol because niacin reduces LDL and increases HDL. Be sure to watch Part 1-Diet and Part 3-Plant Sterols also from iHealthTube.kestan

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Healing the Thyroid and Lower cholesterol

Posted March 17th, 2009

WildwoodMarketing asked:

How the principles that I learned at Wildwood Lifestyle Center changed my life.josephine

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What foods can my husband eat to lower cholesterol?

Posted March 17th, 2009

Arlette R asked: My husband has just found out he has very high cholesterol.
Can anyone help me with what to eat and what not to eat and maybe link me to a recipe place for high cholesterol??
Thanks!kejohn

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What is the best source for lowering cholesterol?

Posted March 16th, 2009

syrone1 asked: After trying the Omega-3, I have been told that Red Rice Yeast, flaxseed oil, Co-q 10 and Niacin are also effective. Aside from diet and exercise, which of these are better at reducing your cholesterol?alyba

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Diet To Lower Cholesterol: What Is Cholesterol

Posted March 14th, 2009

diabeticdiets asked:

Often times when people hear that their cholesterol level is high from their doctor, they do no understand just what is cholesterol and what its function is in their body. Once you learn this, it becomes easier to manage.grantham