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Most of the time we associate fiber with bowel health, especially constipation. However, fiber has a prominent role in lowering hypertension, weight, and cholesterol and has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease later in life. We need between 25 and 40 grams a day of fiber and this can easily be achieved by filling two thirds of your plate with fruit,...
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Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and their interrelationships and differences are discussed so that a fundamental understanding of what cholesterol is and what the ratios of the various subcategories means. High total cholesterol is not necessarily a dangerous thing...it is the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL that is the most predictive factor. The value...
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Prescriptions for Health – 05/21/12
Prescriptions for Health, 5/21/12:
High Fructose Corn Syrup Makes you “Stupid”.
HDL Cholesterol May Not Reduce the Risk of Arteriosclerosis or Heart Attacks
Scientists Uncover a New Tx. for Diabetic Peripheral...
submitted by: admin on 11/22/2024
Prescriptions for Health – 05/21/12
Prescriptions for Health, 5/21/12:
High Fructose Corn Syrup Makes you “Stupid”.
HDL Cholesterol May Not Reduce the Risk of Arteriosclerosis or Heart Attacks
Scientists Uncover a New Tx. for Diabetic Peripheral...
submitted by: admin on 11/22/2024
Prescriptions for Health – 05/21/12
Prescriptions for Health, 5/21/12:
High Fructose Corn Syrup Makes you “Stupid”.
HDL Cholesterol May Not Reduce the Risk of Arteriosclerosis or Heart Attacks
Scientists Uncover a New Tx. for Diabetic Peripheral...
submitted by: admin on 11/22/2024
Lowering cholesterol is not directly correlated to stopping arteriosclerosis and extending life. Inflammation is the cause and should be the primary target. Statins have serious side effects but have value in some people. Berberine causes more cholesterol receptor to form that bind with cholesterol and thereby lower its levels.
submitted by: admin on 11/22/2024
This is an extensive overview of stroke. The cause of most strokes is the result of interrupted blood flow to the brain from plaque, clots, and bleeding. Transient ischemic attacks are often the warning of an impending stroke and it is a medical emergency. Guidelines for recognizing and managing stroke are reviewed. The importance of a healthy lifestyle...
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Dr. Joe focuses on reversing arteriosclerosis and discusses the role of L-arginine, cholesterol, arterial stiffness and heart rate variability in this process. Measuring inflammation is highlighted.
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Monday April 1, 2013
How to Manage Cartilage Tears and Osteoarthitis of the Knee
A study of 351 patients over age 45 with knee pain, cartilage tear, and knee osteoarthritis were treated with arthroscopy or physical therapy and evaluated after 6 and 12 months. One third of the physical therapy group...