In my last two posts (see: Reduce Triglycerides Naturally & Why Take Fish Oil if You Take a Statin Drug?), I discussed how, in my program for reversal of heart disease, we follow what I call the "Rule of 60": LDL 60 mg/dl, HDL 60 mg/dl, triglycerides 60 mg/dl, or 60:60:60.
We achieve greater control over heart disease risk by adhering to this formula, relying on as little medication as possible.
The question to consider here is: How can you achieve HDL of 60 mg/dl or greater?
First of...
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