Cholesterol and Diet

I have been struggling with high cholesterol for a while now.  I am trying to find a diet that will teach me what to eat and lose weight at the same time. 

I have added illnesses which is high blood pressure and thyroid disease.  I find it difficult to find a diet that will center also on acid reflux.  I am not a pill popper per say.  I do take the medications that are prescribed by my doctor, but why can't we just center on the proper things like:

* losing weight which will reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

* choosing foods that will not agitate acid reflux.

* exercising and choosing the right moves for keeping in shape.

I want to spend the year of 2008 to center on health and exercise.  I want to eventually, or possibly reduce a few of my medications and try the alternative way.