Q: I have CAD my HDL is 33 my LDL is 79 my total is 127 my doctor says I need to even out the two so how do I raise the good and lower the bad
Hi wayne m,
To boost your HDL cholesterol, review and implement these Tips on How to Raise your HDL. If your doctor wants your LDL lower, focus on limiting your Saturated fat intake and on increasing your soluble fiber intake.
Your doctors are right about quitting smoking. Here is a link to Why Quitting Smoking is Good for your Heart? and it offers some tips for quitting that I have listed below. If you have a primary care doctor, ask him/her for resources in your area to help in supporting you as you work on quitting. Here is a link to the CDC's site on Quitting Smoking.
- Write down at least 5 reasons why you want to stop smoking and read this many times throughout the day
- Use medication to reduce nicotine cravings, such as patches and gum
- Join a support group, or go for individual counselling
- Keep yourself busy, and avoid trigger situations if possible
Best Regards,
Karen McPartland, RD
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