Comments for Cholesterol, Dieting, and You

Comment on How can I reduce my cholesterol level? by Chris

Chris — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:30:59 +0000

Yes, those items will increase your cholesterol levels. Here's something that will reduce your cholesterol levels: FIBER.

Fiber is nature's ultimate body equalizer and balancer. You must incorporate 35 grams of fiber per day into your diet, and a year from now, or even three months from now, your blood tests will reflect a much lower cholesterol level. Protein, carbs, and fats must still be eaten, but in the right amounts. However, eat 35 grams of fiber a day through your fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, seeds, and legumes, and you will lose weight and lower your cholesterol at a healthy pace.

Here is a product that has helped me immensely in reducing my cholesterol levels and getting down to my ideal weight range of 169-184 lbs. Check out this link for details, and good luck to you!

http://www.applepatchdiet.com/cg80872/
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Comment on Is there a website that gives the cholesterol levels of different foods? by EC

EC — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:25:59 +0000

I like to use Calorie King.
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http://www.calorieking.com

Comment on How do you manage your heart, health and thoughts to insure a healthy and productive life?.? by Carolina Girl

Carolina Girl — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:17:59 +0000

Prayer with Our Creator………its the only way to be at peace with His Will for your life……may you find this peace! God Bless!
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Comment on How can I reduce my cholesterol level? by arihaz

arihaz — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:07:59 +0000

Become a vegetarian
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Comment on What are some realistic healthy Low-cholesterol meals? by Duffy

Duffy — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:05:59 +0000

All Brans mix Yoghurt. Taste better than it sounds.
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Comment on How can I safely RAISE my cholesterol levels? by JA

JA — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:41:59 +0000

I'm sorry to hear that you are dealing with anxiety and depression it's a tough road. Working with a psychiatrist and therapist you can determine what medication and talk therapy could help. Finding a medication can be tough – a bit trial & error , (sorry, but since they can't sample exactly what is going on chemically in your brain they have to try by experimenting with small doses).

Is it possible that you also took better care of your body during pregnancy? Better diet? More sleep?

You are so smart to realize that what you eat, and the blood chemistry results, may have an effect. Good nutrition is key to a healthy pregnancy AND to good mental health too! There are nutrients that your body cannot absorb and make us of unless there is sufficient fat in your diet along with other healthy foods. When adding fats, choose well. Olive oil is produced without as much processing and does not result in as much of the "bad cholesterol."

Examine your diet – keep a journal of eating, then review your habits with a nutritionist. If you identify possible imbalances and correct these your body will function better and produce a healthier balance of chemistry in your brain to support mental heath. Do not neglect exercise, even if you are down, because it also plays a part in maintaining your overall heath.

Regular blood tests are a good idea because your MD will be able to identify and hormonal or endocrine problems too.

Keep doing your best to take care of yourself, being responsible for your mental health! You are very important to your family and friends and my heaart goes out to you too! Time you spend maintaining your health is an investment in your loved ones too! God bless you & yours — JA
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Comment on How can I safely RAISE my cholesterol levels? by anurodh_hotwave

anurodh_hotwave — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:55:59 +0000

dont worry because of your sedentary life style you are already doing this. and the very important and fascinating fact is that cholesterol is endogenoulsy formed inside our body irrespective of the strict control upon our diets.
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Comment on Can a person with a healthy cholesterol level have a heart attack? by Philly G

Philly G — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:36:59 +0000

of course. its not just fat people or people with elevated cholesterol levels that have heart attacks.

Most heart attacks are caused by a blood clot that blocks one of the coronary arteries (the blood vessels that bring blood and oxygen to the heart muscle). When blood cannot reach part of your heart, that area starves for oxygen. If the blockage continues long enough, cells in the affected area die.

A less common cause of heart attacks is a severe spasm (tightening) of the coronary artery that cuts off blood flow to the heart. These spasms can occur in persons with or without CAD. Artery spasm can sometimes be caused by:

* Taking certain drugs, such as cocaine
* Emotional stress
* Exposure to cold
* Cigarette smoking.
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http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/HeartAttack/HeartAttack_Causes.html

Comment on How can I safely RAISE my cholesterol levels? by justwondering

justwondering — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:27:59 +0000

I would look into the whole hormone picture - because progesterone is really high during pregnancy and that too has a calming effect. Just start reading any books -even Susan Summers has one about staying young, but I heard it discusses the whole hormone interaction. I'd be looking that way for answers not to clogging my arteries.
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Comment on Can a person with a healthy cholesterol level have a heart attack? by byron101540

byron101540 — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:03:59 +0000

Yes 60% of the folks that have heart attacks have healthy levels of cholestrol
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Comment on How can I safely RAISE my cholesterol levels? by JOHN M

JOHN M — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:41:59 +0000

You should be happy that your cholesterol levels are low. There are no medical conditions that are caused by cholesterol levels in the 100 range.
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Comment on Can a person with a healthy cholesterol level have a heart attack? by S H

S H — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:29:59 +0000

Yes because cholesterol is not the main ingredient for heart attacks. Other factors such as heart disease can also lead to heart attacks. BUT…lowering your cholesterol can help reduce the risk of a heart attack caused by heart diseases.

Other factors you CAN change to reduce the risk of heart attacks are:

Smoking
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol
Obesity
Being physically inactive
Diabetes (high blood sugar)

Factors you CANNOT change are:

Your age
Men: over age 45
Women: over age 55

Having a family history of early heart disease
Heart disease diagnosed in father or brother before age 55
Heart disease diagnosed in mother or sister before age 65

Having a personal history of CAD
Angina
A previous heart attack
A surgical procedure (angioplasty, heart bypass) to increase blood flow to your heart.
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Comment on how much does stress affect heart health and cholesterol levels? by Dr. C

Dr. C — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:26:59 +0000

Hypnotherapy is a wonderful way to relax, reduce stress and to get better quality sleep with no side effects.
You can visit a Hypnotherapist for a one to one session or get a self help CD (or download)
The benefits can be amazing.
Good luck.

More details on
http://www.hypnotherapistregister.com/Sleep%20Disorders.htm

http://www.hypnotherapistregister.com/Stress%20Management.htm
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Comment on High cholesterol, when do you have to start taking medication? by The marxist is not my President.

The marxist is not my President. — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:20:59 +0000

His Cholesterol is fine. You have to look at the ratio's Total Chol/HDL put's him in the low risk category. Don't worry about cholesterol. It's the sugar you have to watch. Stay away from Trans Fats and vegetable oils. (Processed foods)

http://www.westonaprice.org/askdoctor/highcholesterol.html
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Comment on How can I safely RAISE my cholesterol levels? by Gorilla Mike

Gorilla Mike — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:13:59 +0000

You know that your cholesterol levels are pretty good where they are at. you can raise your good cholesterol levels by eating more oily fish, or just getting fish oil tablets. Try doing that first. Otherwise, you can just start to eat fatty foods, that will definitely raise your cholesterol levels, but that cannot be healthy. Try yoga, or exercise for your stress levels, that helped for me
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http://profiles.yahoo.com/gorillamyke

Comment on High cholesterol, when do you have to start taking medication? by c r

c r — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:53:59 +0000

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Comment on is there any good medicine or measure to control cholesterol? by aceofspd

aceofspd — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:51:59 +0000

Cholesterol is not the cause of heart disease. Cholesterol is present because you have other artery damage going on. Things like smoking, too much omega 3 in diet, trans-fats, uncontrolled insulin, not enough walking, rancid vegetable oils, processed foods, powdered eggs and cheese, etc. Forget about saturated fat as it raises the good cholesterol.
There is no good reason to artificially lower your cholesterol unless you want to inhibit your immune system, destroy your muscles and joints, suffer sexual dysfunction, lose your memory, have personality disorders, etc.
Pharmacist who’s life was almost ruined by Lipitor
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Comment on Can a person with a healthy cholesterol level have a heart attack? by chazzer

chazzer — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:48:59 +0000

Sure, anything can happen. What about the healthy people who exercise and eat right, then fall down with a heart attack or something just as bad.
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Comment on how much does stress affect heart health and cholesterol levels? by keith_housand

keith_housand — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:41:59 +0000

Recent studies have pointed to the role that stress plays in increasing cardiovascular inflammation, which in turn is a critical player in cardiovascular disease. Inflammation seems to provide the "glue" that everything else uses to stick to blood vessels.
From an evolutionary perspective this makes some sense. Back in the day, the kind of thing that would stress you out would be a life and death situation, like a lion chasing your butt. In these cases, your body would prepare you to deal with the potential impending butt-biting by flooding your system with chemicals designed to cause blood clotting, etc. Unfortunately, these days stress comes from more benign sources, like paying bills or having a nagging spouse, but the body's reaction to stress remains the same.
The outcome from heart surgery is very good, and generally the doctors have used the patients overall health to make that determination. Hopefully she has had a second opinion to make sure that there isn't a less invasive alternative.
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http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/551101

Comment on is there any good medicine or measure to control cholesterol? by Margie W

Margie W — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:41:59 +0000

Aside to diet- Zetia-prevents you from absorbing more cholesterol and Tri cor helps you get rid of the bad cholesterol. Both have to be prescribed and monitored by your Dr. but they work better than any of the statin drugs ie Lipitor You have to stay on these meds to maintain good results
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I have Fully normal cholesterol levels after 2 months on meds. Staying on the meds.