Thrombosis is a condition which affects many people throughout their lives. It occurs when cholesterol builds up in your veins, and as a result you end up with a blood clot. This can cause pain in your muscles as oxygen cannot get to your cells, and can be fatal if the clot dislodges and finds it’s way into one of your vital organs. Like most illnesses of this type, DVT … [Read more...]
Cholesterol and Heart Health – The Connection Explained
What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol, a waxy substance naturally produced by the liver, is carried in blood and found in different parts of the body. Cholesterol creates cell tissues, produces hormones, protects the nerves, and makes bile salts that aid in digestion of fats. The liver typically produces about 1,000 milligrams of cholesterol a day, which is sufficient for … [Read more...]
Being Healthy Doesn’t Mean Being Skinny
It’s something that nearly everyone thinks: you have to be thin to be healthy. While this might be true for some people, it obviously isn’t true for everyone. What you should really concern yourself are factors like where the fat in your body is stored, how much and what type of cholesterol you have and many other factors that don’t take into account how big or small you are. … [Read more...]
How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally and Avoid the Risks of Statins
A new study has indicated that women who take statins to lower their cholesterol face an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. With an increased risk of almost 50 percent, this study has sparked some reconsideration among the medical community about the benefits versus the risks of using statins when other cholesterol-lowering methods may help. If you want to … [Read more...]
9 Foods that Lower Cholesterol (and 3 that Don’t)
Diet along with other important lifestyle changes play important roles in lowering blood cholesterol. Many natural solutions are proven effective in reducing cholesterol without the need for prescription drugs. Unless your cholesterol levels are unusually poor, or your doctor recommends a prescription medication, cutting back on cholesterol and fat intake including trans fats … [Read more...]