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Dr. William Davis

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posted 11/10/2009, comments (0)

How does fish oil reduce triglycerides

Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil possess the unique ability to reduce triglycerides. There's no doubt that omega-3s do this quite effectively. After all, the FDA approved prescription fish oil, Lovaza®, to treat a condition called familial hypertriglyceridemia, a genetic condition in which very high triglyceride levels, typically 500... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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posted 10/27/2009, comment (1)

Are you eating enough fiber to lower cholesterol?

Eating a diet high in fiber supports a lower cholesterol/LDL cholesterol levels, blood sugar control, promotes digestive health, and has the potential to decrease risk of colorectal cancer (studies are showing mixed results so far). For your heart health success, let's take a moment and evaluate the fiber content of your food... Read more Chevron

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i am 32 years and i live in georgia.

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posted 03/14/2009, comment (1)

i have high cholesterol

i have been taking high cholesterol meds for it.it was good from my last test.

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posted 02/04/2009, comments (0)

What is LDL Apheresis?

In my last blog concerning the genetic disorder called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), I mentioned an invasive treatment called LDL apheresis as a potential therapy when medications do not reach target goals. Apheresis is a procedure in which whole blood is withdrawn from a person, run through various filters to remove the desired... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/18/2008, comments (0)

Low-Fat Holiday Recipe: Ham and Pumpkin Pirlau

Spice up your holiday table with this delicious rice stew. It's low in fat and won't leave you feeling guilty - even if you're sneaking the left-overs for a late night snack. Enjoy and let us know how it turned out! Ham and Pumpkin PirlauRecipe by: Frank Stitt, Highlands Bar & Grill, Birmingham, AL This recipe serves: ... Read more Chevron

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