Virginia, what a great, comprehensive, informative post. I for one really appreciate it and will be printing it out for future reference.
My cholesterol levels had previously been good, but I learned recently that my LDL was too high. I have put on weight in the last two years and I'm sure my cholesterol went along as a partner to the extra pounds. I asked my doctor if I could work on reducing it naturally before we consider a prescription, and she agreed, because my HDL was still at a good level. I am working on my diet, weight and exercise and will return to see her in a few months. I will also look into the supplements you mention here.
It seems like inflammation is one of the biggest and most promising areas of research in recent years. Is there a general sense as to why this seems to be increasing so much? Is it because our diets have become worse and we are exercising less? Is there indeed more of it today or do we just know more about it?
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Virginia, what a great, comprehensive, informative post. I for one really appreciate it and will be printing it out for future reference.
My cholesterol levels had previously been good, but I learned recently that my LDL was too high. I have put on weight in the last two years and I'm sure my cholesterol went along as a partner to the extra pounds. I asked my doctor if I could work on reducing it naturally before we consider a prescription, and she agreed, because my HDL was still at a good level. I am working on my diet, weight and exercise and will return to see her in a few months. I will also look into the supplements you mention here.
It seems like inflammation is one of the biggest and most promising areas of research in recent years. Is there a general sense as to why this seems to be increasing so much? Is it because our diets have become worse and we are exercising less? Is there indeed more of it today or do we just know more about it?
January 8, 2009 - 9:45amThis Comment
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