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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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posted 06/25/2009, comments (0)

Lipoprotein(a) – Influenced by Genetics and Linked to Heart Disease

Lipoprotein(a) is a type of cholesterol we all have; however, it's not a cholesterol routinely monitored by physicians. Typically you receive a standard lipid panel which gives you the following labs: Total Cholesterol LDL Cholesterol HDL Cholesterol Triglycerides (and maybe VLDL Cholesterol) If the above labs are within... Read more Chevron

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Dr. William Davis

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posted 06/01/2009, comments (0)

Learn How to Eat by . . . Fasting

Curious thing about fasting: It teaches you how to eat. Fasting means going entirely without food and just making do with (plenty of) water. A fast can be as brief as 12 hours or as long as weeks, though the most common duration is between 18 and 72 hours. I advocate brief periods of fasting for its many health benefits, such as... 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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Dr. Kang

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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 Apheresis is a procedure in which whole blood is withdrawn from a person, run through various filters to remove the desired...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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Deanne Stein

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posted 09/03/2008, comment (1)

HIV, Cholesterol, and the Sex Talk with My Son

My son starts high school this week. How did that happen? It seems like he just started Kindergarten yesterday! Time flies too fast, it's hard to catch up. I look at my daughter in her car seat and I want to freeze time, because I know I'll blink and she'll be all grown up, too. I am excited for my son to start high school but worried at the same... Read more Chevron

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