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High Cholesterol |
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Background - Presence of abnormally high amount of LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood is termed high cholesterol. Abnormally low levels of HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol (good cholesterol) also refer to high cholesterol.
- Cholesterol, a waxy substance present in the bloodstream and body cells, helps to form cell membranes and produce some hormones. Triglycerides (TG) are fatty acids present in the fat cells.
- High cholesterol leads to the risk for atherosclerosis and heart disease. In addition, high level of triglycerides can also cause an inflammation of the pancreas.
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High cholesterol is more common in .... Read more
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High Cholesterol Expert Articles |
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Garlic and High Cholesterol
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by: Mita Majumdar |
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April 17, 2008 |
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According to a single blind, placebo controlled study, garlic tablet was found to be significantly beneficial in treating hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol). The trial was conducted in the cardiology department of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran, to study the effect of garlic on the lipid profile of 150 hyperlipidemic patients.
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Herbs for High Cholesterol
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by: Mita Majumdar |
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April 17, 2008 |
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A systematic review, of 25 randomized clinical trials, by Thompson Coon JS and Ernst E from Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, United Kingdom, revealed that herbal medicinal products - Guggul, fenugreek, red yeast rice, and artichoke were beneficial in reducing the total serum cholesterol levels by ten to thirty three per cent.
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Can Dark Chocolate Help Treat High Cholesterol?
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by: Mita Majumdar |
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April 17, 2008 |
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A double-blind, cross-over study published in the Journal of Nutrition indicates that daily consumption of dark chocolate containing plant sterols (PS) and cocoa flavanols (CF) could lower LDL cholesterol in people with high cholesterol.
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High Cholesterol News and Blogs |
Green Tea Helps Prevent Clogging of Arteries |
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www.webmd.com - July 3, 2008
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Drink green tea and have better blood vessel function in 30 minutes. Researchers found that green tea helps prevent the development of clogged arteries, also known as atherosclerosis.
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Natural Remedies for High Cholesterol |
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www.motherearthnews.com - April 3, 2008
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Can garlic lower cholesterol levels? According to research, garlic can lower cholesterol by up to 12%.
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Cholesterol-Lowering Power Foods |
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abclocal.go.com - April 2, 2008
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A study by Dr. Jenkins shows that a diet that includes soy-protein, plant sterols, and fiber-rich cereals and millets, could lower cholesterol by more than 20 per cent. This diet reduces the bad cholesterol while the good cholesterol is not significantly lowered.
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Exercise to Avoid Gallstones! |
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medicineworld.org - March 21, 2008
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According to a University of Illinois study, physical activity and exercise can reduce gallstone formation. Gallstones are solidified precipitates of the bile cholesterol.
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How to Use Naturopathy to Lower Cholesterol |
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www.natureshealing.co.nz - March 5, 2008
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Staying away from nature is what makes the imbalances in the human body, naturopathy believes in finding the root of the disease, treating that and going back to nature rather than burning the symptoms away from the eye that sees. Read on to know how naturopathy views cholesterol and how it can help you.
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High Cholesterol Latest Reviews |
Taking Garlic regularly lowered my blood pressure and cholesterol levels. |
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May 26, 2008 |
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A regimen of three teaspoons of psyllium husk powder taken in fruit juice lowered my cholesterol within four months. |
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June 1, 2008 |
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Taking Garlic regularly lowered my blood pressure and cholesterol levels. |
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June 8, 2008 |
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