http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn Cholesterol is a sterol (a combination steroid and alcohol). Cholesterol is a lipid found in the cell membranes of all tissues, and it is transported in the blood plasma of all animals. en-US Tue, 5 Dec 2010 10:31:55 -0400 1440 http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn Cholesterol is a sterol (a combination steroid and alcohol). Cholesterol is a lipid found in the cell membranes of all tissues, and it is transported in the blood plasma of all animals. [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/CholesterolCauses.htm . What causes high cholesterol? . How is high cholesterol diagnosed? [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/LDL-HDL-Triglycerides.htm LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol Triglycerides Lipoproteins and Cholesterol[...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/LDL-HDL-Triglycerides.htm#LDL LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol is BAD cholesterol, which carries mostly fat and only a small amount of protein from the liver to other parts of the body. A high LDL cholesterol level is considered a risk factor for coronary [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/LDL-HDL-Triglycerides.htm#HDL HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is sometimes called GOOD cholesterol because it helps prevent cholesterol from building up in the arteries. HDL, which is made mostly of protein and only a small amount of fat, helps clear LDL [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/LDL-HDL-Triglycerides.htm#Triglycerides Triglycerides are a type of fat that is found in the blood. They are the most common type of fat and are a major source of energy. When a person eats, his or her body uses the calories it needs for quick energy. It converts excess calories into triglycerides and stores them in fat cells to use later. In normal amounts, triglycerides are very important to [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/CholesterolTreated.htm The two main treatments are lifestyle changes and medicines. The goal of treatment is to lower BAD LDL cholesterol and reduce risk of a heart attack and raise GOOD HDL cholesterol. A high level of HDL helps reduce risk of heart problems. Some lifestyle changes are important for everyone with high cholesterol. Doctor will probably want you to: [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/BoodPressure.htm Blood pressure (strictly speaking: vascular pressure) refers to the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, and constitutes one of the principal vital signs. The pressure of the circulating blood decreases as blood moves through arteries, arterioles, capillaries, and veins; [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/BoodPressure.htm#CitricAcidforBloodPressure Citric acid, although acid in its fresh form (lemon and limes) transforms during metabolism into alkali. This is helpful to your blood. Our American diet tends to be overly acidic from coffee, sodas, alcohol, and certain proteins. An acidic condition tends to be more inflammatory.Citric acid is [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/Atherosclerosis.htm Atherosclerosis, sometimes called Hardening Of The Arteries, occurs when cholesterol, calcium, and other substances build up in the inner lining of the arteries, forming a material called plaque. Over time, plaque buildup narrows the artery and blocks blood flow through it. [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/Atherosclerosis.htm#ComplicationsofAtherosclerosis The link between high cholesterol and the complications of atherosclerosis is similar to the link between smoking and lung cancer. Although smoking does not guarantee that you will develop lung cancer, it dramatically increases your chances. The same is true of high cholesterol and atherosclerosis. [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/Atherosclerosis.htm#StagesofAtherosclerosis Although the exact biological process is not completely understood, scientists have described three different stages of atherosclerosis that lead to the "clogging" of your arteries. The fatty streak: The first evidence [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/Atherosclerosis.htm#Whatdoesatherosclerosisdotomyarteries? . It narrows your arteries. When the fibrous plaque grows large enough, it begins to narrow your arteries. This narrowing process happens slowly over many years. In time, the plaque growing into your arteries can limit blood flow to such [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/Atherosclerosis.htm#Theroleofsmoking Smoking plays a large role in the development of atherosclerosis. The carbon monoxide and nicotine contained in tobacco smoke affect blood flow through your arteries by: * Making it easier for cholesterol-carrying lipoproteins to enter the walls of your arteries. * Promoting the formation of fibrous plaque. [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/HeartAttack.htm A heart attack also called myocardial infarction or MI occurs when an area of heart muscle is completely deprived of blood, and the heart muscle cells die. A heart attack may result when plaque inside the heart arteries breaks open or ruptures, forming a clot that significantly blocks blood flow through the artery.[...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/HeartAttack.htm#InteractiveTool:AreYouatRiskforaHeartAttack? This interactive tool measures your chance of having a heart attack in the next 10 years. The tool uses the values you enter to calculate your risk score. The calculation is based on information from the Framingham Heart Study. [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/Stroke.htm Stroke, Hypothyroidism, Menopause, Lipids, Lipid Disorders, Statins. A stroke is a sudden disruption in blood flow to the brain caused by a blockage or bleeding of a blood vessel. Areas of the brain that are affected by the blockage or bleeding can become damaged within minutes[...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/OtherArticle.htm 10 Easy Ways to Eat Natural. Consuming Statins dependably Lengthens Lifetime[...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/OSymptomsLevelsDifferentofCholesterol.htm High cholesterol doesn't make feel sick. But if cholesterol is in the blood, it will build up in arteries, and it can block blood flow to heart or brain and cause a heart attack or stroke. If you just know that you have high cholesterol, the cholesterol may already be clogging your arteries. So it is very important to start treatment even though you may feel fine. [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/OCholesterolFood.htm 1. Do not cut out all dairy foods Some people believe that cutting out dairy foods altogether is the safest option, but this is not true. Dairy foods are an important part of the daily diet and contribute many essential nutrients, especially calcium. You should switch to low fat types, which will reduce the risk from saturated fats. [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/OChromiumCholesterolSupplement.htm Chromium is an essential trace mineral first discovered in 1955. Although our bodies contain only a few milligrams, even this tiny amount is critical for regulating insulin and blood sugar levels, as well as activating enzymes essential for energy production. [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/OMagnesiumAndyourhealth.htm Your body only contains 4-5 teaspoons of magnesium, but it is extremely vital to every cell and your body as a whole. Magnesium works to support your bones, helps in the production of cholesterol, helps to activate many vitamins, aids in relaxing muscles, and is an essential factor in protein synthesis. [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/OTheCalciumCholesterolConnection.htm If you think taking supplemental calcium is only good for bone health, think again. Calcium is a multifaceted nutrient. It happens to be the most abundant mineral in our bodies. Aside from its well-known role in promoting bone health, calcium is important for maximizing enzyme activity, facilitating nerve function, and helping to regulate heart rhythm and muscle contraction. [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/OWhatRisksForHighCholesterol.htm 1. Blood cholesterol is a risk factor for coronary artery disease and heart attack, so reducing your risk of high cholesterol is a worthy goal. However, the next time you brag that your cholesterol is nice and low—or lament that your number is in the mid-200s—know this: "Your total cholesterol is a pretty meaningless number," says Maureen Mays, MD, a preventive cardiologist and lipid specialist at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. "Not only does the general public not know this, some doctors don't either." [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/OProtectYourHeartWith10TipsFoodChoices.htm To have a heart-healthy diet: . Eat fruits and vegetables. Eat a variety of fruit and vegetable servings every day. Dark green, deep orange, or yellow fruits and vegetables are especially nutritious. Examples include spinach, carrots, peaches, and berries. . Eat a variety of grain products every day. Include whole-grain foods that have lots of fiber and nutrients. Examples of whole grains include oats, whole wheat bread, and brown rice. . Eat fish at least 2 times each week [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/O10RiskFactorsHeartAttack.htm 1. Age: More than 83% of people who die from coronary heart disease are 65 or older. Older women are more likely to die of heart attacks within a few weeks of the attack than older men. 2. Being male: Men have a greater risk of heart attack than women do, and [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/O10EasyFoodSwapsCutCholesterolNotTaste.htm ....Sprinkle walnuts, skip croutons Carbohydrates can cause high levels of a type of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), also known as bad cholesterol. For a healthier salad, replace your carbo-laden croutons with walnuts, which are high in polyunsaturated fat—a good fat that can lower LDL while boosting HDL (aka good cholesterol).[...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/ODietaryFatsCanHelpOrHarmYourHeart.htm Many people with heart disease try to banish fats, but they're missing out on lots of foods that can protect the heart. Avocados, nuts, fish, olive oil—they're all fatty, and they can all help keep you alive. But other fats act as napalm to the heart. You can't protect your heart by simply counting fat grams, says Alice Lichtenstein, director of the cardiovascular nutrition laboratory at the USDA's Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging. It's the type of fats that matter. [...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/O10EasyWaystoEatNatural.htm Let's face it: The dream of having our very own personal spa chef whip up delicious, good-for-us grub probably isn't happening in this economy. 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Prep: 10 minutes; Cook: 12-16 minutes.[...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/OFreshGarlicProtectYourHeart.htm Here's a new garlic discovery I hope you will make use of: Researchers have discovered why freshly crushed garlic protects your heart. That garlic has health benefits is nothing new. Since at least 1500 BC, healers in China and India have used the odiferous bulb as a blood thinner. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, used it to treat cervical cancer. Louis Pasteur reported on garlic's antibacterial and antifungal powers, which inspired Albert Schweitzer to use it against dysentery in Africa.[...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/O20100616FoodsThatFightHeartburn.htm Are you a smart snacker? If you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), how you eat is almost as important as what you eat. That means slow it down, no late-night snacks, and don't hit the hay right after meals. But choosing food wisely is also key[...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/O2010062810HeartHealthyDietRulestoLiveBy.htm The AHA diet and life style guidelines recommend that you: Eat a variety of fruit and vegetable servings every day. Dark green, deep orange, or yellow fruits and vegetables are especially nutritious. Examples include spinach, carrots, peaches, and berries. Eat a variety of grain products every day. Include whole-grain foods that have lots of fiber and nutrients. Examples of whole grains include oats, whole wheat bread, and brown rice[...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/O20100628CoronaryArteryDisease.htm content provided by Healthwise Coronary artery disease is caused by the buildup of plaque on the inside of the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. Plaque is made up of excess cholesterol, calcium, and other substances that float in blood and, over time, build up on the inside walls of the coronary arteries and other arteries.[...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/O20100628Diabetes.htm content provided by Healthwise Diabetes is a lifelong condition in which sugar (glucose) remains in the blood rather than entering the body's cells to be used for energy. This results in persistently high blood sugar which over time, can damage many body systems[...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/O20100628HeartFailure.htm content provided by Healthwise Heart failure is a condition in which the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles) are not able to pump blood effectively. When the heart muscle has been damaged by long-term high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart valve problems, diseases that affect the heart muscle, a heart attack, or other conditions, it is harder for the heart to pump effectively. Ongoing (chronic) heart failure is a lifelong, progressive condition that may require many lifestyle changes. Symptoms may include:[...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/O20100628MetabolicSyndrome.htm content provided by Healthwise Metabolic syndrome is a group of abnormal test findings related to the body's metabolism. These findings include excess body fat (particularly abdominal obesity); elevated triglycerides, blood pressure, and fasting glucose; and low HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol). Metabolic syndrome is closely linked to a specific metabolic problem called insulin resistance, in which normal actions of insulin are impaired[...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/O20100704AvocadoRecipes8.htm You may be most familiar with avocado for its starring role in guacamole. But this fantastic fruit is full of healthy monounsaturated fats, a staple in a heart-healthy diet. Here are 8 new ways to add it to your next meal More than guacamole Though avocados are known best as the creamy main ingredient in guacamole, they are high in healthy monounsaturated fats and a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Sample our 8 ways to bite, nibble, and spoon up this fantastic fruit. ALT (Avocado, Lettuce, and Tomato) Sandwiches This vegetarian take on the BLT makes for a lighter, equally rich lunch. The heart-healthy fats from the avocados fill you up, while providing a creamy texture[...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/O20100718HighCholesterolLevelsCanIncreaseStrokeRisk.htm Each year more than 750,000 Americans suffer a stroke. Strokes are often caused by unhealthy cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that circulates, but does not dissolve, in the blood. If a person has too much low-density lipoprotein (LDL), also known as bad cholesterol, it can slowly build up in the wall of the arteries. Eventually this buildup forms a thick, hard plaque that narrows the arteries. If one of these plaques ruptures, it causes a blot clot to form, which can block normal blood flow to the brain and lead to a stroke.[...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/O20100810FoodsToAvoidForHighCholesterol.htm From Healthwise . Avoid saturated fats and oils,such as butter, bacon drippings, lard, palm oil, and coconut oil. Instead, use soft tub margarine or vegetable oils, such as olive or canola oil. . Limit trans fats or partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. These oils go through a process that makes them solid. They're found in hard margarines, snack crackers, cookies, chips, and shortenings. . Limit fatty meats such as corned beef, pastrami, ribs, steak, ground meat, hot dogs, sausage, bacon, and processed meats like bologna. Also limit organ meats like liver and kidney. Replace with skinless chicken or turkey, lean beef, veal, pork, lamb, and fish. Try some meatless main dishes, like beans, peas, pasta, or rice.[...] http://HighCholesterol.natural-cures.cn/O201012265highlightsofhighcholesterollevels.htm 5 crucial items that you have to know about high cholesterol. 1. Your High Cholesterol Could be The Death. High Cholesterol is one of important threat cause of coronary heart disorder. What this means to you is that if your level of cholesterol is high, it's likely that you will eventually be detected with coronary heart disorder, and it may even cause you death. To protect this, observe currently in case you have high cholesterol. If your cholesterol level is high, you can make actions to lessen it. 2. Your Body Really needs Some Cholesterol[...]