Guest guest Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 My dear Sister , I have read and reread a post that I replied to you and to me it does sound mean.I will not try to make any excuse for this unacceptable behavior on my part.I will ask you to forgive me for this. I do not know what I was thinking,I do know this is not the way that I am. I have been on groups and have my own group for years and nothing like this has ever happened before. SO,again I ask you to look at this as a misunderstanding and a mistake on my part and I will tell you it will never happen again. I have nothing but kindness for others in my heart. Love and Light to you. Stompingelk --- 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 \ > > > > === 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. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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