Re: Fw: [rubyrogers] Lower High Cholesterol With Herbs and Supplements

[Guest guest]

Nancie,my cholesterol is 312...

the doctor tells me I am a walking heart attack!!!

so I thank you for this.

I have been taking garlic pills and cinnamon pills.

sometimes I take L-glutamine pills also.

these are things others have recommended to me..

also I have been having oatmeal for breakfast.

so I thank you for this post.

Marty

--- Nancie Barnett <deifspirit@...> wrote:

> for those concerned about elevated cholesterol.

> nancie

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: nanci baren<mailto:nancibaren@...>

> bob<mailto:robalanb@...> ; anita

> kaplan<mailto:neets@...> ; max

> ramsey<mailto:mrams12@...> ;

> ricky<mailto:riclesb@...> ;

> rita<mailto:portavit@...> ; ruby

> rogers<mailto:rubyrogers >

> Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 12:06 PM

> Subject: [rubyrogers] Lower High Cholesterol With

> Herbs and Supplements

>

>

> Lower High Cholesterol With Herbs and Supplements

>

> What is High Cholesterol?

> In some people, cholesterol levels in blood become

> too high. This is called high cholesterol or

> hyperlipidemia.

> High levels of LDL

>

cholesterol<http://adam.about.com/reports/000362.htm>

> (so-called " bad " cholesterol) are considered a major

> risk factor for heart disease and

> stroke<http://adam.about.com/reports/000023_1.htm>.

> LDL cholesterol is thought to irritate the lining of

> blood vessels, stimulating

>

atherosclerosis<http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000171.htm>,

> commonly known as hardening of the arteries.

> Although lowering LDL cholesterol and raising levels

> of HDL cholesterol ( " good " cholesterol) has

> traditionally been the focus, factors related to

> free radical damage are drawing increased attention:

>

> a.. Lipoprotein

> A<http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/007262.htm> is

> a relative of LDL cholesterol.

>

> b.. It's thought to be formed when there is free

> radical damage. Lipoprotein A may adhere to damaged

> blood vessels, eventually forming atherosclerotic

> plaques.

> c.. Oxidized cholesterol is found in large amounts

> in fried and processed foods. Studies have found

> that oxidized cholesterol may increase the amount of

> atherosclerotic deposits on blood vessel walls.

> Who Needs to Lower Cholesterol?

> High cholesterol is usually treated based on total

> cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and HDL cholesterol

> levels, plus the presence of additional risk factors

> for heart disease:

> a.. Previous heart attack

>

> b.. Diabetes

>

> c.. Smoking

>

> d.. High blood pressure

>

> e.. Low HDL cholesterol

>

> f.. Family history of early heart disease

>

> g.. Age over 45 in men and greater than 55 in

> women

>

> h.. 10 year risk of heart attack greater than

>

20%<http://heartdisease.about.com/cs/riskcalculators/>

> Herbs and Supplements for High Cholesterol

> A few tips on using natural products to lower

> cholesterol:

>

> Talk with your doctor before starting any natural

> method to lower cholesterol.

>

> Make your doctor knows what supplements you are

> taking. Fill out the supplement

>

diary<http://altmedicine.about.com/od/herbsupplementguide/ss/supplementdiary.htm\

>

> to bring to your next appointment.

> Don't discontinue any medication to lower

> cholesterol. Speak with your doctor if you have

> questions about your medication.

> a.. Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

> Vitamin B3, also called niacin, is used to lower

> cholesterol. Specifically, it appears to lower LDL

> cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol.

> Well-designed studies have found that niacin lowers

> LDL cholesterol by approximately 10%, lowers

> triglycerides by 25%, and raises " good " HDL

> cholesterol by 15% to 30%. Niacin also appears to

> significantly lower levels for another risk factor

> for atherosclerosis, lipoprotein A.

> Niacin is available in prescription form and as a

> dietary supplement. The American Heart Association

> cautions patients to only use the prescription form

> of niacin.

> Because of side effects, niacin should not be used

> to lower cholesterol unless under the supervision of

> a qualified health practitioner.

> Niacin can increase the effect of high blood

> pressure medication or cause nausea, indigestion,

> gas, diarrhea, gout, and worsen peptic ulcers, or

> trigger gout, liver inflammation, and high blood

> sugar.

> The most common side effect of high-dose niacin is

> skin flushing or hot flashes, which is caused by

> widening of blood vessels. Most people only notice

> this when they initially start taking niacin. The

> flushing may be lessened by taking niacin with

> meals.

> Although high doses of niacin showed promise in

> combination with drugs to lower cholesterol (called

>

" statins<http://heartdisease.about.com/cs/cholesterol/a/statins.htm> " ),

> there are concerns that combining them could result

> in a potentially fatal condition called

>

rhabdomyolysis<http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000473.htm>.

> They shouldn't be combined unless under the close

> supervision of a physician.

> a.. Artichoke Leaf

> There is some research suggesting that artichoke

> leaf extract (Cynara scolymnus) may help to lower

> cholesterol.

> Artichoke leaf extract may work by limiting the

> synthesis of cholesterol in the body.

> Artichokes also contain a compound called cynarin,

> believed to increase bile production in the liver

> and speed the flow of bile from the gallbladder,

> both of which may increase cholesterol excretion.

> A double-blind, placebo-controlled German study

> found that 1,800 mg of artichoke extract per day for

> six weeks significantly lowered total cholesterol by

> 18.5% compared to 8.6% in the placebo group and

> lowered LDL cholesterol by 22.9% compared with 6% in

> the placebo group. The ratio of LDL to HDL decreased

> by 20% in the artichoke group compared with 7% in

> the placebo group. There were no adverse effects

> associated with artichoke use.

> A meta-analysis looked at randomized controlled

> trials for artichoke extract for high cholesterol.

> Two trials involving a total of 167 people met the

> quality criteria. One trial found artichoke

> significantly reduced total cholesterol after 42

> days of treatment. The other study found artichoke

> significantly reduced total cholesterol in a

> subgroup of patients with total cholesterol levels

> of more than 230 mg/dl.

> Adverse events were mild, transient and infrequent.

> Larger clinical trials over longer periods are

> needed. Read more about

>

artichoke<http://altmedicine.about.com/od/herbsupplementguide/a/Artichokehtm>

> a.. Soluble Fiber

> Soluble fiber appears to reduce LDL cholesterol by

> reducing cholesterol absorption in the intestines.

> Soluble fiber binds with cholesterol so that it is

> excreted.

>

> Soluble fiber can be found as a dietary supplement,

> such as psyllium powder, or in foods such as:

> a.. Oats, barley, rye

>

> b.. Legumes (peas, beans)

> Some fruits such as apples, prunes, and berries

>

> c.. Some vegetables, such as carrots, brussel

> sprouts, broccoli, yams

> Five to 10 grams a day of soluble fiber has been

> found to decrease LDL cholesterol by approximately

> 5%.

> The FDA allows soluble fiber products to indicate on

> the label that they are " heart-healthy " .

> a.. Plant Sterols and Stanols

> Plant stanols and sterols (such as beta-sitosterol

> and sitostanol) are naturally-occuring substances

> found in certain plants. Stanols are also found as

> dietary supplements or are added to margarine,

> orange juice, and dressings.

> Research suggests that plant stanols and sterols may

> help to lower cholesterol. They are similar in

> structure to cholesterol and may help block the

> absorption of cholesterol from the intestines.

> Studies have found that stanols significantly

> reduced total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, but

> had no significant effect on HDL cholesterol or

> triglycerides.

> Stanols and sterols appear to enhance the effects of

> other methods to lower cholesterol. In studies,

> people taking the statin drugs to lower cholesterol

> had an additional improvement in their cholesterol

> levels with stanols/sterols.

>

>

>

> check out my website

>

>

rubyrogers/<http://health./\

group/rubyrogers/>

>

>

rubyrogers-subscribe <mailto:rubyrogers-subscribe \

>

>

>

>

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Spiritual freedom is my birthright.

I am a free thinker. I am able to rise above mental

prejudices and stereotypes of others.

I am a free thinker. Nobody and nothing can manipulate

me or deceive me.

I am a free thinker. I freely choose truth and love.

Today, I embrace a greater degree of spiritual

freedom.

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Please try Red Rice Yeast/Policosanol Complex. It really helped bring my husband's cholesterol down as well as losing weight. I ordered it from Swanson Vitamins but the Red Ruce Yeast alone is available at our local drug stores. Namaste, Ellie

----- Original Message -----

From: Marty Cline

Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 4:52 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] Fw: [rubyrogers] Lower High Cholesterol With Herbs and Supplements

Nancie,my cholesterol is 312...the doctor tells me I am a walking heart attack!!!so I thank you for this.I have been taking garlic pills and cinnamon pills.sometimes I take L-glutamine pills also.these are things others have recommended to me..also I have been having oatmeal for breakfast.so I thank you for this post.Marty--- Nancie Barnett <deifspiritmsn> wrote:> for those concerned about elevated cholesterol.> nancie> ----- Original Message ----- > From: nanci baren<mailto:nancibaren > > bob<mailto:robalanbaol> ; anita> kaplan<mailto:neetsroadrunner> ; max> ramsey<mailto:mrams12aol> ;> ricky<mailto:riclesbaol> ;> rita<mailto:portavitcs> ; ruby> rogers<mailto:rubyrogers > > Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 12:06 PM> Subject: [rubyrogers] Lower High Cholesterol With> Herbs and Supplements> > > Lower High Cholesterol With Herbs and Supplements > > What is High Cholesterol?> In some people, cholesterol levels in blood become> too high. This is called high cholesterol or> hyperlipidemia.> High levels of LDL>cholesterol<http://adam.about.com/reports/000362.htm>> (so-called "bad" cholesterol) are considered a major> risk factor for heart disease and> stroke<http://adam.about.com/reports/000023_1.htm>.> LDL cholesterol is thought to irritate the lining of> blood vessels, stimulating>atherosclerosis<http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000171.htm>,> commonly known as hardening of the arteries.> Although lowering LDL cholesterol and raising levels> of HDL cholesterol ("good" cholesterol) has> traditionally been the focus, factors related to> free radical damage are drawing increased attention:> > a.. Lipoprotein> A<http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/007262.htm> is> a relative of LDL cholesterol. > > b.. It's thought to be formed when there is free> radical damage. Lipoprotein A may adhere to damaged> blood vessels, eventually forming atherosclerotic> plaques. > c.. Oxidized cholesterol is found in large amounts> in fried and processed foods. Studies have found> that oxidized cholesterol may increase the amount of> atherosclerotic deposits on blood vessel walls.> Who Needs to Lower Cholesterol?> High cholesterol is usually treated based on total> cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and HDL cholesterol> levels, plus the presence of additional risk factors> for heart disease: > a.. Previous heart attack> > b.. Diabetes> > c.. Smoking> > d.. High blood pressure> > e.. Low HDL cholesterol> > f.. Family history of early heart disease> > g.. Age over 45 in men and greater than 55 in> women> > h.. 10 year risk of heart attack greater than>20%<http://heartdisease.about.com/cs/riskcalculators/>> Herbs and Supplements for High Cholesterol> A few tips on using natural products to lower> cholesterol:> > Talk with your doctor before starting any natural> method to lower cholesterol.> > Make your doctor knows what supplements you are> taking. Fill out the supplement>diary<http://altmedicine.about.com/od/herbsupplementguide/ss/supplementdiary.htm>> to bring to your next appointment. > Don't discontinue any medication to lower> cholesterol. Speak with your doctor if you have> questions about your medication.> a.. Vitamin B3 (Niacin)> Vitamin B3, also called niacin, is used to lower> cholesterol. Specifically, it appears to lower LDL> cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol.> Well-designed studies have found that niacin lowers> LDL cholesterol by approximately 10%, lowers> triglycerides by 25%, and raises "good" HDL> cholesterol by 15% to 30%. Niacin also appears to> significantly lower levels for another risk factor> for atherosclerosis, lipoprotein A.> Niacin is available in prescription form and as a> dietary supplement. The American Heart Association> cautions patients to only use the prescription form> of niacin.> Because of side effects, niacin should not be used> to lower cholesterol unless under the supervision of> a qualified health practitioner.> Niacin can increase the effect of high blood> pressure medication or cause nausea, indigestion,> gas, diarrhea, gout, and worsen peptic ulcers, or> trigger gout, liver inflammation, and high blood> sugar.> The most common side effect of high-dose niacin is> skin flushing or hot flashes, which is caused by> widening of blood vessels. Most people only notice> this when they initially start taking niacin. The> flushing may be lessened by taking niacin with> meals.> Although high doses of niacin showed promise in> combination with drugs to lower cholesterol (called>"statins<http://heartdisease.about.com/cs/cholesterol/a/statins.htm>"),> there are concerns that combining them could result> in a potentially fatal condition called>rhabdomyolysis<http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000473.htm>.> They shouldn't be combined unless under the close> supervision of a physician.> a.. Artichoke Leaf> There is some research suggesting that artichoke> leaf extract (Cynara scolymnus) may help to lower> cholesterol.> Artichoke leaf extract may work by limiting the> synthesis of cholesterol in the body.> Artichokes also contain a compound called cynarin,> believed to increase bile production in the liver> and speed the flow of bile from the gallbladder,> both of which may increase cholesterol excretion.> A double-blind, placebo-controlled German study> found that 1,800 mg of artichoke extract per day for> six weeks significantly lowered total cholesterol by> 18.5% compared to 8.6% in the placebo group and> lowered LDL cholesterol by 22.9% compared with 6% in> the placebo group. The ratio of LDL to HDL decreased> by 20% in the artichoke group compared with 7% in> the placebo group. There were no adverse effects> associated with artichoke use.> A meta-analysis looked at randomized controlled> trials for artichoke extract for high cholesterol.> Two trials involving a total of 167 people met the> quality criteria. One trial found artichoke> significantly reduced total cholesterol after 42> days of treatment. The other study found artichoke> significantly reduced total cholesterol in a> subgroup of patients with total cholesterol levels> of more than 230 mg/dl.> Adverse events were mild, transient and infrequent.> Larger clinical trials over longer periods are> needed. Read more about>artichoke<http://altmedicine.about.com/od/herbsupplementguide/a/Artichokehtm>> a.. Soluble Fiber> Soluble fiber appears to reduce LDL cholesterol by> reducing cholesterol absorption in the intestines.> Soluble fiber binds with cholesterol so that it is> excreted.> > Soluble fiber can be found as a dietary supplement,> such as psyllium powder, or in foods such as: > a.. Oats, barley, rye> > b.. Legumes (peas, beans)> Some fruits such as apples, prunes, and berries> > c.. Some vegetables, such as carrots, brussel> sprouts, broccoli, yams> Five to 10 grams a day of soluble fiber has been> found to decrease LDL cholesterol by approximately> 5%.> The FDA allows soluble fiber products to indicate on> the label that they are "heart-healthy". > a.. Plant Sterols and Stanols> Plant stanols and sterols (such as beta-sitosterol> and sitostanol) are naturally-occuring substances> found in certain plants. Stanols are also found as> dietary supplements or are added to margarine,> orange juice, and dressings.> Research suggests that plant stanols and sterols may> help to lower cholesterol. They are similar in> structure to cholesterol and may help block the> absorption of cholesterol from the intestines.> Studies have found that stanols significantly> reduced total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, but> had no significant effect on HDL cholesterol or> triglycerides.> Stanols and sterols appear to enhance the effects of> other methods to lower cholesterol. In studies,> people taking the statin drugs to lower cholesterol> had an additional improvement in their cholesterol> levels with stanols/sterols.> > > > check out my website> >rubyrogers/<rubyrogers/>> >rubyrogers-subscribe <mailto:rubyrogers-subscribe >> > > === message truncated ===Spiritual freedom is my birthright. I am a free thinker. I am able to rise above mentalprejudices and stereotypes of others. I am a free thinker. Nobody and nothing can manipulateme or deceive me. I am a free thinker. I freely choose truth and love. Today, I embrace a greater degree of spiritualfreedom.__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Miigwech Ellie,

Stompingelk

--- Ellie Sale <fsale@...> wrote:

> Please try Red Rice Yeast/Policosanol Complex. It

> really helped bring my husband's cholesterol down as

> well as losing weight. I ordered it from Swanson

> Vitamins but the Red Ruce Yeast alone is available

> at our local drug stores. Namaste, Ellie

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: Marty Cline

>

> Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 4:52 PM

> Subject: Re: [ ] Fw: [rubyrogers]

> Lower High Cholesterol With Herbs and Supplements

>

>

> Nancie,my cholesterol is 312...

> the doctor tells me I am a walking heart attack!!!

> so I thank you for this.

> I have been taking garlic pills and cinnamon

> pills.

> sometimes I take L-glutamine pills also.

> these are things others have recommended to me..

> also I have been having oatmeal for breakfast.

> so I thank you for this post.

> Marty

> --- Nancie Barnett <deifspirit@...> wrote:

>

> > for those concerned about elevated cholesterol.

> > nancie

> > ----- Original Message -----

> > From: nanci baren<mailto:nancibaren@...>

> > bob<mailto:robalanb@...> ; anita

> > kaplan<mailto:neets@...> ; max

> > ramsey<mailto:mrams12@...> ;

> > ricky<mailto:riclesb@...> ;

> > rita<mailto:portavit@...> ; ruby

> > rogers<mailto:rubyrogers >

> > Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 12:06 PM

> > Subject: [rubyrogers] Lower High Cholesterol

> With

> > Herbs and Supplements

> >

> >

> > Lower High Cholesterol With Herbs and

> Supplements

> >

> > What is High Cholesterol?

> > In some people, cholesterol levels in blood

> become

> > too high. This is called high cholesterol or

> > hyperlipidemia.

> > High levels of LDL

> >

>

>

cholesterol<http://adam.about.com/reports/000362.htm>

> > (so-called " bad " cholesterol) are considered a

> major

> > risk factor for heart disease and

> >

> stroke<http://adam.about.com/reports/000023_1.htm>.

> > LDL cholesterol is thought to irritate the

> lining of

> > blood vessels, stimulating

> >

>

>

atherosclerosis<http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000171.htm>,

> > commonly known as hardening of the arteries.

> > Although lowering LDL cholesterol and raising

> levels

> > of HDL cholesterol ( " good " cholesterol) has

> > traditionally been the focus, factors related to

> > free radical damage are drawing increased

> attention:

> >

> > a.. Lipoprotein

> > A<http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/007262.htm>

> is

> > a relative of LDL cholesterol.

> >

> > b.. It's thought to be formed when there is free

> > radical damage. Lipoprotein A may adhere to

> damaged

> > blood vessels, eventually forming

> atherosclerotic

> > plaques.

> > c.. Oxidized cholesterol is found in large

> amounts

> > in fried and processed foods. Studies have found

> > that oxidized cholesterol may increase the

> amount of

> > atherosclerotic deposits on blood vessel walls.

> > Who Needs to Lower Cholesterol?

> > High cholesterol is usually treated based on

> total

> > cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and HDL

> cholesterol

> > levels, plus the presence of additional risk

> factors

> > for heart disease:

> > a.. Previous heart attack

> >

> > b.. Diabetes

> >

> > c.. Smoking

> >

> > d.. High blood pressure

> >

> > e.. Low HDL cholesterol

> >

> > f.. Family history of early heart disease

> >

> > g.. Age over 45 in men and greater than 55 in

> > women

> >

> > h.. 10 year risk of heart attack greater than

> >

>

>

20%<http://heartdisease.about.com/cs/riskcalculators/>

> > Herbs and Supplements for High Cholesterol

> > A few tips on using natural products to lower

> > cholesterol:

> >

> > Talk with your doctor before starting any

> natural

> > method to lower cholesterol.

> >

> > Make your doctor knows what supplements you are

> > taking. Fill out the supplement

> >

>

>

diary<http://altmedicine.about.com/od/herbsupplementguide/ss/supplementdiary.htm\

>

> > to bring to your next appointment.

> > Don't discontinue any medication to lower

> > cholesterol. Speak with your doctor if you have

> > questions about your medication.

> > a.. Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

> > Vitamin B3, also called niacin, is used to lower

> > cholesterol. Specifically, it appears to lower

> LDL

> > cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol.

> > Well-designed studies have found that niacin

> lowers

> > LDL cholesterol by approximately 10%, lowers

> > triglycerides by 25%, and raises " good " HDL

> > cholesterol by 15% to 30%. Niacin also appears

> to

> > significantly lower levels for another risk

> factor

> > for atherosclerosis, lipoprotein A.

> > Niacin is available in prescription form and as

> a

> > dietary supplement. The American Heart

> Association

> > cautions patients to only use the prescription

> form

> > of niacin.

> > Because of side effects, niacin should not be

> used

> > to lower cholesterol unless under the

> supervision of

> > a qualified health practitioner.

> > Niacin can increase the effect of high blood

> > pressure medication or cause nausea,

> indigestion,

> > gas, diarrhea, gout, and worsen peptic ulcers,

> or

> > trigger gout, liver inflammation, and high blood

> > sugar.

> > The most common side effect of high-dose niacin

> is

> > skin flushing or hot flashes, which is caused by

> > widening of blood vessels. Most people only

> notice

> > this when they initially start taking niacin.

> The

> > flushing may be lessened by taking niacin with

> > meals.

> > Although high doses of niacin showed promise in

> > combination with drugs to lower cholesterol

> (called

> >

>

>

" statins<http://heartdisease.about.com/cs/cholesterol/a/statins.htm> " ),

> > there are concerns that combining them could

> result

> > in a potentially fatal condition called

> >

>

>

rhabdomyolysis<http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000473.htm>.

> > They shouldn't be combined unless under the

> close

> > supervision of a physician.

> > a.. Artichoke Leaf

> > There is some research suggesting that artichoke

> > leaf extract (Cynara scolymnus) may help to

> lower

> > cholesterol.

> > Artichoke leaf extract may work by limiting the

> > synthesis of cholesterol in the body.

> > Artichokes also contain a compound called

> cynarin,

> > believed to increase bile production in the

> liver

>

=== message truncated ===

Spiritual freedom is my birthright.

I am a free thinker. I am able to rise above mental

prejudices and stereotypes of others.

I am a free thinker. Nobody and nothing can manipulate

me or deceive me.

I am a free thinker. I freely choose truth and love.

Today, I embrace a greater degree of spiritual

freedom.

__________________________________________________