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Dr. William Davis

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posted 04/23/2009, comments (2)

Get a Cardiovascular Kick Out of Vitamin K2

Vitamin K2 is emerging as an exciting player in the quest to reduce risk for heart disease. (Also see my previous post, Vitamin K2: Newest heart-healthy supplement?) If you believe the observations coming from the Rotterdam Heart Study and others that suggest that there is up to 57% less heart attack in people who consume vitamin K2 from... Read more Chevron

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D C Landers

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posted 04/18/2009, comments (0)

CT SCAN OF HEART-WHY?

I have a medium high risk LDL cholesterol and an HDL of about 58 plus tryglycerides in the 300 level. . I have well conrolled BP and very good genetic history. Good genetic history and exersize eat well. My Cardiologist wants me to have a CT scan of my heart. sounds drastic to me. I am 78 years young. he did no other tests at my annual... Read more Chevron

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Melanie Thomassian

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posted 03/30/2009, comments (6)

Do Natural Methods of Lowering Cholesterol Really Work?

Are you worried about your cholesterol levels? Perhaps you've already started exercising and eating healthier foods, but are wondering if adding a cholesterol-lowering supplement to your diet would be helpful. It is true that very few natural products have actually been proven to reduce cholesterol, however some may be... Read more Chevron

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Melanie Thomassian

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posted 03/27/2009, comments (0)

Lose Weight to Improve Your Cholesterol Levels

If you are carrying excess weight it tends to increase your risk of having high LDL cholesterol levels. However, the good news is that losing weight can improve your cholesterol levels. This includes lowering your LDL and triglyceride levels, and increasing your HDL cholesterol levels. If you're unsure whether you need to lose... Read more Chevron

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