Nutrition Information |
|
||
3 Things You Want to Know About Cholesterol
You wouldn't judge a book by its cover, would you? You would want to open the book and read part of it to get a better idea about what is going on, right? Well, judging a book by its cover is what happens when you look at LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and decide that this is the only - or even the best indicator of heart disease. Worse yet, you are told you MUST lower your LDL cholesterol level. #1 Naturally produced by the body, cholesterol is needed for a variety of functions.-1 Your body uses cholesterol to make testosterone and other essential hormones and is one of the best health and youth enhancing strategies for aging men and women. -2 As you age your body naturally starts to lose its ability to produce as much testosterone and you start to lose energy, strength, sexual desire and sexual capacity.-2 #2 Because the fact is cholesterol alone is not THE indicator of heart disease. Cholesterol which has been oxidized is the problem. Oxidation of cholesterol is the more specific problem which would enable the cholesterol to become "sticky" and start to form plaque in the walls of the arteries.-3 We have all seen an apple cut open and watch as it turns brown - this is oxidation. Your body will oxidize on the inside unless steps are taken to help prevent this. One can keep oxidation of cholesterol in check by incorporating plenty of anti-oxidants in your consumption of food and supplements.-1, 3 A few of the most powerful anti-oxidants are:
Low cost, safe and proven food sources high in omega 3's and the right fats to help keep your cholesterol levels in balance-1, 3
These are better, safe, proven and natural ways to prevent cholesterol from becoming a problem. A diet heavy in grains and processed foods will actually raise your blood cholesterol levels more than foods which contain cholesterol. A diet low in cholesterol will do you little if anything health wise -4 Focusing on raising your HDL cholesterol levels because as you raise your good cholesterol it decreases the concern about your LDL levels of cholesterol and gives you a better total cholesterol profile. -5 Some of the best ways to improve your "Good" or HDL cholesterol is through:
There is a big difference between the cholesterol your Body produces and dietary cholesterol from the food you eat. #3 Two factors which are of greater concern and are better indicators of heart disease are -3 1. A measure of inflammation in the blood stream called C-reactive protein 2. An amino acid produced by the body called homocysteine. High levels of C-reactive protein and high levels of homocysteine are better leading indicators and also contribute to the formation of plaque in the blood vessels leading to heart disease -3 As reported in the July, 2003 issue of JAMA, a study was conducted which showed that a diet high in plant sterols, fiber and almonds was clearly the better way to reduce cholesterol and heart disease over statin drugs.-8 And finally ? Policosanol - An organic plant alcohol from sugar cane is one of the best natural ways to reduce bad cholesterol levels-7 Naturally, as you realize the power of these proven ways to prevent cholesterol from becoming a problem, you will find yourself taking action. References 1- Dr. Al Sears Health Confidential for Men - "The biggest drug and the biggest lie" august 4th, 2003. 2- Dr. Al Sears Health Confidential for Men - "Ignore the hype focus on cholesterol that matters" April 4, 2004 3- Hyman, Mark M.D., Liponis, Mark M.D., Ultra-Prevention, The 6-Week Plan that will Make you healthy for life, New York, Scribner, 2003 4- Dr. Al Sears Health Confidential for Men - "Teaching Nutrition?" March 15, 2004 5- Framingham Heart Study conducted on healthy people in the 1950s. cholesterol misleading as only one of 240 factors in heart disease. http://www.researchprotection.org/infomail/03/07/11.html 6- Castiglioni A and Neuman WR. "HDL Cholesterol: What Is Its True Clinical Significance?" Emergency Medicine, January 2003:pp 30-42. 7- Policosanol safe alternative just one of many. http://www.life-enhancement.com/article_template.asp?ID=663 New study finds that this sugar-cane extract safely lowers cholesterol levels. By Aaron W. Jensen, Ph.D. References PR Newswire, March 5, 2002. White Plains, NY. Omar MA, Wilson JP. FDA adverse event reports on statin -associated rhabdomyolysis. Ann Pharmacother 2002 Feb;36(2):288-95. Gouni-Berthold I, Berthold HK. Policosanol: clinical pharmacology and therapeutic significance of a new lipid-lowering agent. Am Heart J 2002;143:356-65. Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults. Executive summary of the third report of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III). J Am Med Assoc 2001;285:2486-97. 8- Jenkins D. et al., Effects of a dietary portfolio of cholesterol- lowering foods vs Lovastatin on serum lipids and c-reactive protein. JAMA 2003; 290: 502-510 9- - Health Sciences Institute - Jenny Thompson - Article "Broken Ground" 3/11/2004 About The Author Lee Cummings has been helping people solve problems and feel better with proven nutrition for over 4 years. Lee publishes the montly LC Nutrition newsletter. For a Fr^ee Report - mailto:[email protected] Discover proven nutrition information visit: http://www.LC-Nutrition.com
Look For
MORE RESOURCES: A Florida beach town wants to crack down on vacation rentals. What leaders are proposing WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Palm Coast new short-term vacation rental policy passes first round of votes Palm Coast Observer and Ormond Beach Observer Federal Trade Commission Announces Bipartisan Rule Banning Junk Ticket and Hotel Fees Federal Trade Commission News Hostaway Raises $365 Million for Short-Term Rental Management Platform Skift Travel News 'Robopalooza' LAist 15 vacation rental licenses available, but commissioners extend moratorium for another 3 months Yachats News Proposal to tax vacant homes in Colorado will no longer include short-term rentals Steamboat Pilot & Today Flamingo hotel operator is now offering luxury vacation rentals complete with concierge service The Santa Rosa Press Democrat North County Report: More Vacation Rentals, More Problems Voice of San Diego With Crackling Fires and Cozy Blankets, This Cliffside Cabin in Kentucky Has It All Only In Your State Scottsdale homeowners concerned about crime at vacation rental properties - ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix Scottsdale homeowners concerned about crime at vacation rental properties ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix Event promoters, hotels and lodging sites soon will have to disclose extra fees up front NBC Right Now Tripadvisor Shutters Vacation Rental Direct Bookings in Favor of Third-Party Providers Skift Travel News Vacasa founder raises $10.1M for new startup that targets vacation rental property owners - GeekWire Palm Coast aims to balance property rights in considering short-term rental regulations Daytona Beach News-Journal Citing housing crisis, Santa Cruz County supervisors take aim at vacation rentals Lookout Santa Cruz Why Spain Cracking Airbnb and Short Rentals? Is this to Tackle Over Tourism? - Travel And Tour World Why Spain Cracking Airbnb and Short Rentals? Is this to Tackle Over Tourism? Travel And Tour World DeSantis vetoes short-term vacation rental bill Florida Phoenix Vacation Rentals: How to Shrink Your Carbon Footprint The New York Times The Surprising Positive Benefits of Short-Term Vacation Rentals Palm Springs Life Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoes vacation rental bill that gave state more authority Tallahassee Democrat Buckingham Vacation Rentals Visit Lake Tahoe Maui County weighs phasing out vacation rentals Hawaii Tribune-Herald Honolulu Has Been Fighting Over Illegal Vacation Rentals Since The 1970s Honolulu Civil Beat Maui County’s Move Against Vacation Rentals Likely To Bog Down In Court Honolulu Civil Beat Maui Council Budgets $300,000 To Study Impacts Of Eliminating 7,000 Vacation Rentals Honolulu Civil Beat Maui County’s vacation rentals at 49.3% occupancy in June, down double-digits from last year Maui Now Lee Cataluna: Phasing Out 7,000 Vacation Rentals On Maui Would Be A Sea Change - Honolulu Civil Beat Lee Cataluna: Phasing Out 7,000 Vacation Rentals On Maui Would Be A Sea Change Honolulu Civil Beat Enjoy Snowy Days and Starry Nights at This Winter Cabin Airbnb in Massachusetts - Only In Your State Newsom signs consumer protection bills on vacation rentals, overdraft fees and credit scores Capital Public Radio News Hawaii lawmakers take aim at vacation rentals after Lahaina wildfire amplifies Maui housing crisis The Associated Press Hawaii’s vacation rentals total nearly 6% of housing supply Hawaii Tribune-Herald The 3 Best Airbnb App Alternatives for Vacation Rentals MUO - MakeUseOf Whitefish makes headway on shutting down illegal vacation rentals whitefishpilot.com Draft short-term vacation rental policy heats up debate of South Maui Community Plan update Maui Now Enjoy Snowy Days and Starry Nights At This Winter Cabin Airbnb in Kentucky Only In Your State Enjoy Snowy Days and Starry Nights at This Winter Cabin Airbnb in New Jersey Only In Your State Vacasa Lost 9% of Its Vacation Rentals in the Last Year, Doesn’t See Profitability in 2024 Skift Travel News Spain probes Airbnb over unregulated rental offers Investing.com Indian Rocks Beach prepares for legal fight after rejecting vacation rental compromise ABC Action News Tampa Bay Vacation rentals bill shelved: Council decides contentious measure too complicated in current state West Hawaii Today Biggest vacation rental gotchas to avoid this holiday season The Seattle Times Embrace the Chill More Ways Than One at This Cozy Winter Getaway in Maryland Only In Your State DeSantis vetoes bill over vacation rental regulation Tampa Bay Times Vacation Rentals Industry Grows at a Rapid 12.4% CAGR, With Europe Leading the Charge and Asia-Pacific Emerging as the Fastest-Growing Region by 2031 Travel And Tour World Vacation rental crackdown may lower condo prices in Maui County UH System Current News Short-Term Dwelling and Vacation Rental Licensing Boulder County (.gov) 8 Frank Lloyd Wright Locations You Can Rent for Vacation Midwest Living Cocoa Beach cracks down on misleading vacation rental ads amid resident complaints WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Amid housing crisis, Maui commission considers phasing out thousands of vacation rentals Hawaii News Now A new vacation rental problem travelers need to know about The Seattle Times Can you still get a rental this summer on Cape Cod? Yes, but here's what you should know. Cape Cod Times Fort Morgan Rentals Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Vacation Rental Prices Come Down From Pandemic High The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News |
RELATED ARTICLES
A Home Water Filter - Do We Need To Filter Our Drinking Water? Do we really need a home water filter? Can't we just assume the water that flows from our kitchen and bathroom tap is sufficiently treated for contaminants by our municipal water facility? In order to answer these questions, we need to obtain a little more background information.Next to air, water is the most important element for our survival. The Isometric Diet and Balanced Health The concept isometric has been a part of the health care vocabulary for decades. The most common application of the term, until now, has been with respect to physical exercise. Glutamates Approximately 30 years ago, food manufacturers were competing against the American Homemaker for consumable dollars. Women, traditionally prepared food fed to the family and the food prepared came fresh and cheap!Food scientists knew then that we have glutamate receptors on our tongues. Avoiding Nutritionally Deficient Foods After Gastric Bypass After WLS we must concentrate on eating nutrient rich food. Nutritionally void foods cannot be part of the regular diet after surgery because they can cause dumping, vomiting and/or weight gain. Getting Your Target What is health? Everyone wants this thing called health, and yet most people have never thought about what their "target of health" actually looks like. If you and your family were healthy, what would it be like? It is like this: Imagine you are shooting a bow and arrow at a definite target and you have no idea what the target is. Carrots : The Master Key For Healthy Living! It slows ageing, promotes healthy vision, has anti-cancer properties, increases immunity towards various chronic diseases. Yes, carrot does it all for you. Death, Aging, Rejuvenation (Part 3) AgingHow did aging appeared?If mechanism of Death was chosen by evolution, how was aging chosen?Why for example at certain age animals do not die instantly and just give the room for the next generation. Nurturing is one explanation at least for human society. Blood Type and Diet Eating right to suit your blood type" is a subject that is come up a lot in the chat rooms lately, so as promised, here is more information about the topic.First of all there are two bibles on this subject written by Dr. Protein - The Denominator Customary to All Diets The Human Body is in a constant flux with the environment. Matter and molecules flow in and out, casting themselves into its complexities. Take Control of Your Health In large part, you're in control of your health, not your doctor. And taking control of your health doesn't really depend on whether or not you have medical conditions. MSG: If Its Safe, Why Do They Disguise It On Labels? Monosodium glutamate, commonly known as MSG, was thought of as a "miracle food enhancer" when it was first introduced to the public over five decades ago.More than just a seasoning like salt and pepper, MSG could actually enhance the flavors of foods, making processed meats and frozen dinners taste fresher and smell better, salad dressings more tasty, and canned foods less tinny. Garlic - Join Me And I�ll Show You Why Garlic Can Save Your Life Are you worried yet about your health? Are you anxious about your heart, or about the possibility of contracting cancer? If so, you are not alone, and your concerns are quite valid. Cancer and heart disease are today's major killers, and as of now, we are yet to find a safe and effective drug, that can prevent these diseases. Brown Sugar is Not Brown Rice Question from Jack:A question from Jack, one of the subscribers to the MericleDiet newsletter, "Reference your tip regarding diabetes. The only sugar I use is brown and is this a concern in my case?"Answer:The word "brown" has gotten a lot of play lately regarding "healthy eating. Dietary Sources of Vitamins and Minerals Whenever possible, we should try to get our antioxidants and other essential vitamins and minerals through our diet. A proper diet is necessary to offset the signs of aging and the foods listed here tend to be healthier than a burger and fries. The Portfolio Diet: The Solution to Heart Disease What if there was a combination of foods that were as effective at lowering LDL cholesterol as prescription drugs? Would it be worth adding some new foods to what you eat each day to avoid medication?This is what the latest in a series of research studies Dr. Jenkins from the University of Toronto shows. Water - The Natural Choice Proper hydration is extremely important during exercise. Adequate fluid intake for athletes, even the recreational kind, is essential to comfort, performance and safety. Whey Protein Importance Studies on whey demonstrate it's an even better protein supplement than previously thought. Although whey protein's health benefits have only recently been elucidated, the use of whey protein for medicinal purposes has been prescribed since the time of Hippocrates. Copping Out the Positive Effects of Copper One must always keep in mind that copper is not just a kind of metal, when it comes to medicine and health, copper is actually a trace element mineral that serves a wide variety of purposes for the body, both on its own as well as a cofactor. Although the body requires a comparatively tiny amount of copper per day, even that little bit of copper is proven to be essential to having very good health. You are Closer to Being Vitamin C Deficient Than You Think Okay, so you think you are doing pretty well with your diet. You prepare most of your meals at home, don't eat much junk food and aren't a fast food eater only rarely. From Cell to Super Cell - with Glutathione Imagine you're a cell.Inside your body runs the machinery that creates life itself. |
home | site map |
© 2005 |