2010 has been a year of change in many ways. At the very beginning, I wanted to remain anonymous behind a cute screenname - “Phat in my 40s.” But a friend gave me the boost I needed to let you know who I am, Lisa Emrich, musician and blogger living with multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
My journey began in January 2010 at...
I began educating myself on what my specific numbers mean.
Body Fat and BMI - My, Oh My!!
Making little changes to diet might not be as hard...
So, how much cholesterol can you have per day on a low cholesterol diet? This is a pretty common question for anyone who has been told to... Read more »
You would think if you have high cholesterol what you need to do is reduce the amount of cholesterol in your diet and that will take care... Read more »
In the past two weeks, I have had several doctors’ appointments. Just routine visits really, checking in with my primary care doctor,... Read more »
I recently started counting calories. As a type 1 diabetic, I have become quite proficient at counting the carbohydrates in my... Read more »
I recently saw a young woman in my clinic that was referred for treatment of a severely abnormal lipid profile. Her total cholesterol was... Read more »
Diabetics know that a high-carb diet is unhealthy, but a new study suggest a low-fat diet may be just as bad. The two-year study of 61 people found... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
White blood cells are produced by your bone marrow to help your body fight infection. If you have fewer than normal white blood cells, you have a... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: High Blood Cholesterol
Signs and Symptoms of High Blood CholesterolUnfortunately, there are no signs or symptoms of high blood cholesterol levels until complications of... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: High Blood Cholesterol
Goals of Treatment for High Blood CholesterolThe goal of treatment for people with high blood cholesterol is to sufficiently lower the LDL... Read more »
Let’s first take a look at what drives your blood pressure.Unlike a river, which flows continuously downstream, blood flow is pulsatile, with ebb... Read more »
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