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posted 07/09/2008, comments (0)

Kids on Statins? Really?

Before you go carting your children off to the doctor for a full cholesterol work-up based on the latest guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics, take a look at Is it for real? Cholesterol screening in toddlers and statins from elementary school age? by Sandy Szwarc, BSN, RN, CCP from her blog Junkfood Science.   Have more... Read moreChevron
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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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posted 07/06/2008, comments (0)

Dietary Fiber: 4 Tips to Lower Cholesterol with Fiber

Do you have high cholesterol? Increase your fiber! Do you have high blood pressure?  Increase your fiber! Are you overweight? Increase your fiber!   What is it with fiber (also known as roughage)?  It seems to play a role in just about all our health problems.    Well, as far as blood pressure and cholesterol go,... Read moreChevron
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posted 07/01/2008, comments (0)

Cholesterol and Your Kidneys: A Fatal Connection

Chronic kidney disease in itself has been found to be an independent predictor for the development of heart disease and is associated with an overall poorer prognosis. This effect occurs throughout the entire spectrum of kidney failure ranging from those with mild kidney disease to even those who have had successful kidney transplants.  In... Read moreChevron
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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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posted 06/29/2008, comments (0)

Top 5 Omega-3 Sources to Lower Cholesterol

If you've been following along, you know from the article "Get a Grip on Fatty Acids" that the right ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids promotes a lower cholesterol.    The goal is not to cut omega 6 fatty acids (such as corn oil, beef, and chicken) completely from the diet, but to achieve a ratio of 4:1 or 1:1 omega 6 to omega... Read moreChevron
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posted 06/25/2008, comments (0)

Blocked Arteries and Low Cholesterol: Now What?

While high cholesterol (either as a high LDL or “bad” cholesterol; or low HDL or “good” cholesterol) certainly contributes to the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease, it is not the only contributor. Each year it seems that I have one or two patients that have “no excuse” for having coronary artery... Read moreChevron
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