Guest guest Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 *Taking garlic pills helps lower cholesterol also. May check into them.* *Hugs,* ** On Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 8:02 PM, Christi Randall wrote: > There are other meds to help lower the cholesterol other than the statins, > which is what lipitor is. I cannot use any of the statins as I get the > muscle pain and weakness side effects. But I have used vytorin with good > results and no nasty side effects. Might be worth checking out. > > Christi Randall > www.singingwomenoftexas.com > > > > > > > Re: Cholesterol Tips Hard for me ???? > > It seems everything I get, develope, or go through is not the norm. I > was told a few yrs. ago along with this FM that my cholesterol had now > elevated to a dangerous level and needed to take Lipitor, against my wanting > to as I know how bad these meds are I don't care that they lower chol.theside effects can be much more damaging to me, I agreed I would try it temp., > it worked but muscle cramps and d/c'd. I told them I was going to try doing > it myself and I did., short term. I don't know what happened. I am use to > not eating all day and had to learn to eat the other 2 meals, I do oatmeal > flax seed, banana,with fatfree milk. I do weight watchers lunch and dinner, > had been walking, regular which I always did until lately. I am not > overweight and have always chosen lighter foods, don't eat red meat, butter, > cheese etc. yet my cholesterol has gone up again. They want me back on > med. but will take my chances. Any other ideas for lowering cholesterol, I > do believe lack of > exercise can be the only factior keeping me from lowering it, and if this > is so, than I am in trouble unless FM backs off some. Thanks for ideas > Sharon > > wrote: Everyday Tips A Cholesterol > Plan That Works > How to get the most out of your medication > > When your cholesterol numbers are high enough that you need medication, > it's tempting to think that taking your pills is enough. It's true that > lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise improvements don't control your > cholesterol, but that doesn't mean you can eat anything you want once you > start your meds. Here's a look at how to get the most out of your > medication. If your doctor prescribes cholesterol-lowering medicine, don't > expect to pop a pill and be done. To maximize results, you also will need > to: > Follow your cholesterol-lowering diet. > Be more physically active. > Lose weight, if you are overweight. > Control all of your other heart disease risk factors, including smoking, > high blood pressure, and diabetes. > Taking all of these steps together may lessen the amount of medicine you > need or make the medicine work better — and that reduces your risk for a > heart attack. > > Everyday Tips for Living With High Cholesterol > If you're trying to bring down high cholesterol, make a few dietary > changes at a time. > > Lower Your Cholesterol With Small Changes > If you're trying to bring down high blood cholesterol, make a few dietary > changes at a time. Start with the groceries you buy and the way in which you > prepare them. It may take time, but these little adjustments will ultimately > pay off. > To lower blood cholesterol, go easy on these foods: > > two percent milk > oils and margarine > avocados, olives, and coconuts > nuts > Cut back on these foods: > whole milk > creams and ice creams > high-fat cheeses > butter > fatty cuts of meat and refried pork > sausages, hot dogs, bologna > liver, kidneys, and other organ meats > egg yolks > lard, coconut, palm, or palm kernel oil > > Quote of the Day > " Don't let other people tell you what you want. " > – Pat Riley > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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