http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm Cholesterol Control and Lowering Basics for the successful management of high cholesterol, articles and videos Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT Web Easy by Avanquest Software The benefits of joining and becoming a member and be e-mailed every article or healthy recipe the very minute one is published. hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_001.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_001.htm#1 >> Software Detais]]> http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm#2 covering the metabolism of fats and related ailments, the control and management of blood lipids, the basics to lower serum cholesterol levels and improve lipid profile http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm#3 hM strongly recommends using the information and healthy recipes provided on this website under the professional supervision of your doctor or registered dietitian . Whether you are seeking to improve your general health, reverse heart disease, control diabetes or your weight, always assume that getting professional advice from your MD or RD is best. - NGBeditor http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm#4 Overview of the current articles in the hM Cholesterol CHRONICLES, with selected videos and recommended articles on SAFE and HEALTHY ways to lower and control blood cholesterol levels. Links: Where to find good cholesterol information http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm#5 hM Health Care Video selection: Cholesterol-Lowering Medication - with Dr. Brian P Kessler MD - Illumistream health http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm#6 hM Health Care Video selection: Consequences of Cholesterol - with Dr. Brian P Kessler MD - Illumistream health http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm#7 hM Health Care Video selection: Trans and Saturated Fats with Katie Kouric - CBS NEWS http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm#8 What is Cholesterol? An Overview of the Basics. http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm#9 The different types of Cholesterol and their effects on the Walls of your Arteries http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm#10 When climbing a flight of stairs, Joe finds that he always ends up being a bit short of breath nowadays. He has to climb those stairs everyday, on the way back from the take-out lunch counter in the office building. Today he bought his favorites : three hot-dogs, a bag of potato chips and some off-the-shelf cookies. Right now, the shortness of breath is really bothering him. He starts to realize that, just maybe, something is going seriously wrong. Just what has been happening over time ? What are the common causes of atherosclerosis - hardening of the arteries? What causes one to develop angina ? http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm#11 A combination therapy leads to a further decrease in LDL-Cholesterol. Recently published medical literature points to a method to further lower the level of the harmful fraction of the total cholesterol. NOTE: These are natural products. Some people are very enthusiastic about natural products. It should be noted that their efficacy is only around 5 to 7% that of Ezitimibe. One should not cease taking one's prescription on account of the intake of natural products. They are helpful, but their efficacy is, unfortunately, rather low. http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm#12 This is an exhaustive and authoritative 14-page article that explains just about everything one needs to know about cholesterol. An editorial board of physicians is responsible for its publication by eHealthMD. Members are physicians such as Dr. Elliot Rappaport MD, Cardiologist, Professor of Clinical Medicine, UCSF http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm#13 Heart Risk Calculator - Source: The National Cholesterol Education Program - NCEP http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/lowercholesterol/LC_whatis.html Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/lowercholesterol/LC_whatis.html#14 Diet is one of the ways to lower and control cholesterol. Here are examples of heart-friendly recipes that will help you keep your cholesterol numbers lower. The recipes in the list can be used as examples for people using recipe software such as MasterCook or Cook'n to plan meals and menus. http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm#15 The CFPC gives brief presentation of the substance and the reasons why high cholesterol levels are unhealthy. Cholesterol numbers are presented in mmol/L. (mg/dl are still in use in the USA). Later, steps to be taken are suggested, the suggestions include a short list describing what sort of foods are healthy choices to keep your cholesterol level in the low range. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-healthy-recipes/RE00098 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-healthy-recipes/RE00098#16 This is a three-page article in which the editorial board of WebMD (made up of physicians) presents the facts on coronary heart disease and the factors that influence cholesterol levels. Such factors are, among others, Diet, Age, Gender, heredity, Weight... and others. Reference in collaboration with The Cleveland Clinic. http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm#17 This article stresses the role of diet in lowering or controlling blood cholesterol levels. The specialists at the Mayo Clinic then propose five foods to choose or favor. The foods in the list are oatmeal or oat bran, walnuts and almonds (in moderation), fish and omega-3 fatty acids, olive oil (in moderation), plant sterols and stanols. http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/guide/cholesterol-basics Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/guide/cholesterol-basics#18 This multi-page reference leads to other pages such as: 1- Diet to lower cholesterol. 2- Foods to lower cholesterol, 3- Medication, 4- Supplements, 5- Video: Controlling Cholesterol with Exercise. http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm#19 Efficacy of Statins (rosuvastatin) in reducing cholesterol and preventing vascular events in patients with elevated CRP - Source: The New England Journal of Medicine http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/guide/cholesterol-management-treatment-care Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/guide/cholesterol-management-treatment-care#20 Where to Find the best cholesterol-related Information: Index of hM specially selected articles on Cholesterol, Cholesterol Lowering and Control, from authoritative health institutions and academic or medical sources. hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_020.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_020.htm#21 Factors that Affect or Influence Cholesterol - Source: Canada Health Care (CDN Department of Health) LifeMD http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/NEJMoa0807646 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/NEJMoa0807646#22 Study: Cholesterol Reduction Equals Lower Heart Risk for Patients - Glasgow Medical School (Scotland) - The Cleveland Clinic (USA) http://www.heartcanada.com/ Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.heartcanada.com/#23 This medical article covers in detail the non-pharmacological and pharmacological ways to increase HDL-C levels. The ways and means range from diet, exercise and smoking cessation to the use of medication such as niacin. The article is primarily written for health practitioners. It is lengthy and thorough. http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/pharmacy/novdec2003/Rosuvastatin.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/pharmacy/novdec2003/Rosuvastatin.htm#24 Type: Meta-analysis. There were 90,056 participants in this study. The data infers that for each 1.0 mmol/L reduction in LDL-Cholesterol there is a 23% reduction in the risk of myocardial infarction. There were other benefits such as a reduced mortality rate. http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:54:02 GMT heartMonitron NGBeditor http://www.heartmonitron.com/hm_meddigest_journals_on_nutrition-_heart_and_diabetes-_cholesterol_and_healthy_weight_022.htm#25