<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Lower Cholesterol Center - Lowering Cholesterol Naturally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Articles]]></description><link>http://www.lowercholesterolcenter.com/</link><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright Lower Cholesterol Center - Lowering Cholesterol Naturally]]></copyright><generator>sNews CMS</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise Effect on Cholesterol Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[  Exercise effect on cholesterol test that exercise lowers LDL cholesterol (‘bad cholesterol’) and boost HDL cholesterol (‘Good cholesterol’).How exercise effects on cholesterol test?          

  One research study about how exercise effect on cholesterol test found that exercise will make large and fluffy particles of cholesterol size, and this is a positive change, because in study found that smaller and denser particles appear to cause cardiovascular disease. And patients in the control group who did not exercise actually showed worsening cholesterol levels. (Nov. 7 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine)  

  Exercise effect on cholesterol test because being exercise regularly and routine will reduce the amount of LDL cholesterol, increase the amount of HDL cholesterol level in your blood and exercise helps you to make your heart  stronger and improve your blood circulation, and also burning the fat.  

  Now we’ve known that exercise effect on cholesterol test, so find   the best exercise to lower your cholesterol   and do the best what you should do to have a good health and good heart.  

  author: Dr.Suririnah  

  Copyright © 2007 Lower Cholesterol Center - Lowering Cholesterol Naturally. All Rights Reserved.  

]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2007 22:27:38 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.lowercholesterolcenter.com/exercise-affects-cholesterol/exercise-effect-on-cholesterol-test/</link><guid>http://www.lowercholesterolcenter.com/exercise-affects-cholesterol/exercise-effect-on-cholesterol-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much exercise to lower cholesterol?]]></title><description><![CDATA[  How much exercise that you need to lower cholesterol? It will depend on your condition, current exercise level and your medical condition.  You should consult with your doctor about the exercise that you are going to do it and make a plan about   the best exercises to lower your cholesterol   and then try to do it routine and regularly.   

  Experts recommend that adult should try exercise accumulate at least 30 minutes a day.  You can do it the exercise by several shorter periods throughout the day, if you can’t do the exercise by full 30 minute at once.  

  You should do your exercise regularly to keep you healthy and also   exercise have a good effect   on your cholesterol test.      

  Author: Dr. Suririnah  

  Copyright © 2007 Lower Cholesterol Center - Lowering Cholesterol Naturally. All Rights Reserved.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2007 22:17:19 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.lowercholesterolcenter.com/exercise-affects-cholesterol/how-much-exercise-to-lower-cholesterol-/</link><guid>http://www.lowercholesterolcenter.com/exercise-affects-cholesterol/how-much-exercise-to-lower-cholesterol-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Exercise to Lower Cholesterol]]></title><description><![CDATA[  Best exercise to lower cholesterol.  All of us known that exercise is good for our health generally.  So it’s a good idea to understand what are the best exercises to lower cholesterol?   

  When you exercise, you improve you blood circulation to whole body that means more efficient pump to your heart.  Your heart is stronger with exercise.  You can protect your heart - even if you have high cholesterol - by exercising a little each day or every few days.  

    What is best exercise to lower cholesterol?    Find exercise that gets your heart working but which is not too strenuous and do your exercise routine and regularly that’s best exercise to lower cholesterol. You just need to increases your   physical activity level to help you lower your   cholesterol levels.  

  Consider activities like walking, biking, swimming, exercising with a video tape, yoga, bicycling, jogging, aerobic activity or other activities that are low-impact and heart-healthy.   

  You should talk to your doctor about the exercises that you are going to do it and make a plan about the best exercises to lower your cholesterol and then try to do it routine and regularly.  

  Author: Dr.Suririnah  

  Copyright © 2007 Lower Cholesterol Center - Lowering Cholesterol Naturally. All Rights Reserved.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2007 22:12:09 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.lowercholesterolcenter.com/exercise-affects-cholesterol/best-exercise-to-lower-cholesterol/</link><guid>http://www.lowercholesterolcenter.com/exercise-affects-cholesterol/best-exercise-to-lower-cholesterol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Remedy for High Cholesterol]]></title><description><![CDATA[  Do you have high cholesterol problem? Are you looking for home remedy for high cholesterol? Home remedy for high cholesterol is effective to lower and maintain your cholesterol level in your blood, so reduce the risk of heart disease.  

  Considering alternative home remedy to cure high cholesterol gives new option to deal with high cholesterol, especially good for those who do not respond well to traditional pharmaceutical cholesterol-lowering medications.   
	
    These are some list herbs home remedies for high cholesterol that might help you to lower your cholesterol:    
	
    Guggul   . This herbal home remedy is used to help lower cholesterol and blood pressure.  It is used to lower elevated cholesterol and triglycerides. The active ingredients are resin, volatile oils, and gum.  
	
    Curcumin   is a very strong antioxidant with antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, cardiovascular and cholesterol lowering properties.  Curcumin is an extract from the every day kitchen spice Turmeric and has a number of health benefits.   
	 
    Policosanol   comes from sugar cane wax. It is considered to be a safe and effective treatment to lower LDL cholesterol. While preventing oxidation of LDL cholesterol it promotes normal blood flow.     
	
    Pantethine   is also a very promising cholesterol-lowering substance. It has significantly reduced serum triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol levels. It increases HDL cholesterol levels in several clinical trials.   
	
    Garlic   has effects to lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels and seems to raise the HDL cholesterol levels as well.  It is very useful in cardiovascular disease.   
	
    Soy Protein   helps lower total cholesterol, LDL "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides, and slightly raises HDL "good" cholesterol, that means benefits for healthy heart. Countries that enjoy diets rich in soy proteins - and this include countries such as Japan - have populations that suffer less from cancers, heart disease, and high cholesterol.  
   
  Herbs and other natural home remedies are best recommend by natural or holistic specialists and many conventional doctors and specialists may not know a lot about herbal remedies. Some that do may not believe in their healing properties.  

  If you’ve decided to use home remedy for you high cholesterol, make sure that your doctor knows which natural treatment you are taking, even your doctor does not agree with natural medicine.  Natural and herbal products may still interact with your other medication.  Keeping your doctor informed will make it easer for your doctor to help you.  

  Author: Dr.Suririnah  

  Copyright © 2007 Lower Cholesterol Center - Lowering Cholesterol Naturally. All Rights Reserved.   


    Read more articles:    
  -   The Best Way to Lower Cholesterol    
  -   How does High Cholesterol Affect Body Systems    ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2007 21:46:05 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.lowercholesterolcenter.com/home-remedy-for-high-cholesterol/home-remedy-for-high-cholesterol/</link><guid>http://www.lowercholesterolcenter.com/home-remedy-for-high-cholesterol/home-remedy-for-high-cholesterol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Normal Range of Blood Cholesterol Levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[  Lowering cholesterol is a one important key in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. Always monitor your blood cholesterol levels, because there are no warning sign of high cholesterol symptoms.  

  Normal Range of Blood Cholesterol Levels for   Total cholesterol   the National Cholesterol Education Program classifies:  

  •	Levels below 200 milligrams/dl (milligrams per deciliter) as “desirable.”   
  •	Level -between 200 and 239 is “borderline high.”    
  •	Over 240 is “high.”  

    Normal Range of Cholesterol Levels for Triglyceride levels:    

  •	Less than 150 mg/dL -  Normal   
  •	150-199 mg/dL -  Borderline high   
  •	200-499 mg/dL -  High   
  •	500 mg/dL and above  Very high   

    Normal Range of Cholesterol Levels for LDL cholesterol levels    
  
•	100 mg/dL is the optimal level  
  •	Less than 130 mg/dL is best (near optimal for most people).  
  •	Between 130 to 159 mg/dL is borderline high.   
  •	160 mg/dL or more means you're at higher risk for heart disease.   

    Normal Range of Cholesterol Levels for HDL cholesterol levels    

  •	Less than 40 mg/dl means (for men) and less than 50 mg/dL (for women) you're at higher risk for heart disease.   
  •	60 mg/dl or above is considered protective against heart disease.  

  So, if your total cholesterol is 200 mg/dL or above, or your HDL cholesterol is less than 40 mg/dl means (for men) and less than 50 mg/dL (for women) you're at higher risk for heart disease or your have high cholesterol level, consult to your healthcare provider to monitor your cholesterol more closely.    

  Author: Dr.Suririnah  

    Read more :   
  -   How to lower cholesterol levels       
  -   How does cholesterol affect you body systems?    


  Copyright © 2007 Lower Cholesterol Center - Lowering Cholesterol Naturally. All Rights Reserved.  

]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2007 06:15:26 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.lowercholesterolcenter.com/cholesterol-blood-test/normal-range-of-blood-cholesterol-levels/</link><guid>http://www.lowercholesterolcenter.com/cholesterol-blood-test/normal-range-of-blood-cholesterol-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[List of Low Fat Foods – Cholesterol Lowering Foods Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[  Are you looking for low fat foods for your healthy diet?  You’ve come to the right place for List of low fat foods.  Some studies have proven that eating is one of the things that can affect your cholesterol level a great deal.    

  Right now low fat foods are popular because many people have understood more about being to be healthy.  Keep looking for new ways and recipes to cook your low fat foods and healthy diets.   

    Here's some list of low fat foods – cholesterol lowering foods tips to get you started:      

    Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta    
  Whole-grain breads, whole wheat flour, cereals such oatmeal and bran are low in fat.  They’re also high in fiber and complex carbohydrates.  

    Vegetables and fruits    
  Fruits and vegetables are high in soluble fiber and naturally low in fat.  Many studies have repeatedly proven that fresh fruits and vegetables are excellent for maintaining overall good health and preventing many serious illnesses.  

    Meat     
  Choose only lean meats as possible. Enjoy white meats, fish, and poultry rather than red meats. Remove skin poultry and cook them with bake, broil and roast are the healthiest ways.    
	
    Fish     
  Most fish is low in saturated fat. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in some fatty fish, such as salmon. Fish may help lower the risk of heart disease in some people.  
    	
Egg White    
  Limit the use of egg yolks by using one egg white only for every egg yolk enjoyed. You won’t easily notice any difference and you will enjoy your egg preparations just the same.   
	
    Dried peas and beans     
  They are high in fiber, protein and low in cholesterol.  What more could you ask for!  A cup and a half of beans, or the amount in a bowl of soup, can lower total cholesterol levels by as much as 19 percent!   

    Nuts and Seeds     
  Nut or seeds such as almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, peanuts, pecans; pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds, they have high amounts of monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fat so this helps to lower LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) in your blood that means lower risk to heart disease.  
 

    Skim Milk and Cheese    
  Choose skim milk or low-fat buttermilk. Also choose low-fat cheeses or fat-free cottage cheese, cream cheese and hard cheeses.  
	
    Low cholesterol cooking oil.     
  You should choice oils low in saturated fat.  Canola oil (7% saturated fat) is one of the best available cooking oils.  Olive oil (14% saturated fat) is also good to use. Olive oil and canola oil are mono Monounsaturated fats that can help to reduce LDL cholesterol level and increase HDL cholesterol level.  

    Low fat recipes    
  Instead of deep frying, try low fat recipes such as baking, broiling, steaming,   microwave, grilling, lightly stir – fry.  

  	
There are some tips of cholesterol lowering foods – list of low fat foods that can help you to start your healthy eating diet and lowering your cholesterol.  

  Eating low fat foods do not mean losing the taste or flavor.  You can prepare and cook them in delicious and healthy ways.  

  Author: Dr.Suririnah  

    Read more:    

   -   How to Lower Cholesterol Levels    
   -   What is Cholesterol?    


  Copyright © 2007 Lower Cholesterol Center - Lowering Cholesterol Naturally. All Rights Reserved.  

]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2007 05:51:55 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.lowercholesterolcenter.com/cholesterol-lowering-foods-low-fat-foods/list-of-low-fat-foods-cholesterol-lowering-foods-tips/</link><guid>http://www.lowercholesterolcenter.com/cholesterol-lowering-foods-low-fat-foods/list-of-low-fat-foods-cholesterol-lowering-foods-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Does High Cholesterol Affect Body Systems?]]></title><description><![CDATA[  How does high cholesterol affect body systems? Cholesterol in and of itself, is a natural function of the human body. Every living being requires a certain amount of fat to exist to overall health and maintain body function.  Like everything in nature, it only becomes a problem when there is an imbalance, and they affect to your body systems.    

  How does high cholesterol affect body systems? High levels of bad cholesterol in your blood stream may even prevent arteries from functioning at all, since cholesterol can actually lead to blockages in your arteries.   

  To understand how does high cholesterol affect body system, we must learn what is arteries and how does they can be affect by cholesterol? The job of your arteries is to pump blood. Each body system has arteries which are responsible for providing the oxygen rich blood that keeps us alive.   

  In a healthy person, as the heart beats, the arteries expand and are filled with blood. The heart relaxes and produces enough force to push the blood through. This system works effectively and the blood can carry oxygen and other essentials throughout the body.  

  High cholesterol levels fill the arteries with fatty deposits, thick substances that prevent your body from working well and this becomes a dangerous obstacle to good health. Your heart becomes starved of required blood. If this happens often enough you can suffer a heart attack or a stroke.    

  The main cause behind heart disease is this thickening of the fatty deposits in the arteries, and the main reason behind the blocking of arteries is high levels of bad cholesterol.  This means that if you want to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes, you need to keep your cholesterol levels in a healthy range.  No matter what your current health, eating a better diet and getting exercise can help keep you healthy.  

  Now, we have known how does high cholesterol affect body systems? So consider about this matter: Heart disease is one of the leading killers in the world. Lowering your cholesterol levels through a heart-healthy diet and exercise regimen is one of the best ways to prevent heart disease.    

  Lowering cholesterol is actually quite simple, and doesn't require surgery or drugs with healthy lifestyle, lowering your cholesterol is easy since it helps normalize your cholesterol, naturally, safely  and enjoy a better and possibly longer life.  

  Author: Dr.Suririnah  

  Copyright © 2007 Lower Cholesterol Center - Lowering Cholesterol Naturally. All Rights Reserved  . 


    Read more:    
  -   Salmon HDL, How Does Salmon Affects HDL Cholesterol?     
  -   List of CHolesterol Lowering Drugs Names    ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2007 05:39:52 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.lowercholesterolcenter.com/how-does-high-cholesterol-affect-body-system/how-does-high-cholesterol-affect-body-systems/</link><guid>http://www.lowercholesterolcenter.com/how-does-high-cholesterol-affect-body-system/how-does-high-cholesterol-affect-body-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Reduce Blood Cholesterol? – Tips to Lower Cholesterol]]></title><description><![CDATA[  How to reduce blood cholesterol? This is a common question when people found that they have high cholesterol levels. Reduce blood cholesterol levels is important for everyone, with or without heart disease and/or stroke. It is recommended to lead a more healthy life.   

    Here are some ways how to reduce cholesterol – tips to lower cholesterol:    

  1.	Natural Treatment to reduce blood cholesterol.   

  Cholesterol produces by the liver also found in certain foods. That means we can control what we eat.  Natural treatment to lower cholesterol is one of the important key to make you success to lower your cholesterol.  Lower cholesterol natural way such as healthy eating –low fat food- low cholesterol diet, healthy lifestyle and, exercise regularly.  

  2.	Herbs to reduce blood cholesterol.    

  Herbs to reduce blood cholesterol are new options to dealing with higher levels of cholesterol. It is especially good for people do not respond well to pharmaceutical cholesterol-lowering medications.  Always consult to you doctor before use some of herbs to reduce blood cholesterol.   

  3.	Cholesterol lowering drug medication.    

  Your doctor may decide to give you cholesterol lowering drug medication if you are not able to lower your cholesterol using natural treatments, or you have seriously high levels LDL cholesterol.   

  You still need to follow healthy lifestyle to help manage your cholesterol even if your doctor prescribes any of cholesterol lowering drug medications for high cholesterol.  

  There are ways how to reduce blood cholesterol, tips to lower cholesterol.  Remember high cholesterol is serious problem that can higher your risk to heart attack or stroke.  So take action now, reduce your cholesterol to the healthy blood cholesterol levels.    

  Author: Dr.Suririnah  

    Read more:      
  -   Lowering Cholesterol Naturally with Home Remedies  !  
  -   Normal Range of Cholesterol Levels    

  Copyright © 2007 Lower Cholesterol Center - Lowering Cholesterol Naturally. All Rights Reserved.  

]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 01:53:51 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.lowercholesterolcenter.com/the-best-way-to-lower-cholesterol-/how-to-reduce-blood-cholesterol-tips-to-lower-cholesterol/</link><guid>http://www.lowercholesterolcenter.com/the-best-way-to-lower-cholesterol-/how-to-reduce-blood-cholesterol-tips-to-lower-cholesterol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salmon HDL, How Does Salmon Affect Your HDL and LDL Cholesterol?]]></title><description><![CDATA[  Most of us know that selected our foods and altering our diet are important to keep lower our cholesterol.  Face it, most of us have been taught which foods are healthy and low in fat and which are less than good for us.    

  How about salmon? How does salmon affect your HDL and LDL cholesterol levels? Let’s learn about this more to give us a better knowledge.  

  Have you ever heard about Omega-3 fatty acids in fish?  Yes, Fish that contains omega_3 polyunsaturated fatty acids prevents blood from clotting and also lowers your blood cholesterol.   

  Omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon, albacore tuna, sardines, anchovies, mackerel and herring. They contain type of polyunsaturated fatty acids which can only be supplied by food sources and also best source to increased HDL in your blood stream.  

  Salmon is also good source of vitamins A, B6 and B2, D, E, as well as niacin and riboflavin and antioxidant.  All are your body needed.  That means salmon is a good food for everyone.  

    How does Salmon affect HDL and LDL cholesterol  ?  

  Salmon oil contains omega 3 fatty acids that increase HDL ‘good’ cholesterol and decrease total cholesterol, LDL ‘bad” cholesterol, and triglycerides. Also prevents blood clotting factors in the vascular system and lessens the chances for the irregular heart beats that cause sudden deaths  

  Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to be beneficial for heart health, brain function and overall good health. So, you can choice Salmon as one of your good food diet to increase HDL cholesterol level and good for your general health.    

  Author: Dr.Suririnah  

    Read more:     
  -   Lowering Cholesterol by Healthy Eating    

  -   -Normal Range of Cholesterol Levels    


  Copyright © 2007 Lower Cholesterol Center - Lowering Cholesterol Naturally. All Rights Reserved.  


]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 01:44:58 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.lowercholesterolcenter.com/cholesterol-lowering-foods-low-fat-foods/salmon-hdl-how-does-salmon-affect-your-hdl-and-ldl-cholesterol/</link><guid>http://www.lowercholesterolcenter.com/cholesterol-lowering-foods-low-fat-foods/salmon-hdl-how-does-salmon-affect-your-hdl-and-ldl-cholesterol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Normal Range of Cholesterol Levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[  Normal Range of Cholesterol Levels for   Total cholesterol   the National Cholesterol Education Program classifies:  

  •	Levels below 200 milligrams/dl (milligrams per deciliter) as “desirable.”   
  •	Level -between 200 and 239 is “borderline high.”    
  •	Over 240 is “high.”  

    Normal Range of Cholesterol Levels for Triglyceride levels:    

  •	Less than 150 mg/dL -  Normal   
  •	150-199 mg/dL -  Borderline high   
  •	200-499 mg/dL -  High   
  •	500 mg/dL and above  Very high   

    Normal Range of Cholesterol Levels for LDL cholesterol levels    
  
•	100 mg/dL is the optimal level  
  •	Less than 130 mg/dL is best (near optimal for most people).  
  •	Between 130 to 159 mg/dL is borderline high.   
  •	160 mg/dL or more means you're at higher risk for heart disease.   

    Normal Range of Cholesterol Levels for HDL cholesterol levels    

  •	Less than 40 mg/dl means (for men) and less than 50 mg/dL (for women) you're at higher risk for heart disease.   
  •	60 mg/dl or above is considered protective against heart disease.  

  So, if your total cholesterol is 200 mg/dL or above, or your HDL cholesterol is less than 40 mg/dl means (for men) and less than 50 mg/dL (for women) you're at higher risk for heart disease or your have high cholesterol level, consult to your healthcare provider to monitor your cholesterol more closely.    

  Author: Dr.Suririnah  

  Copyright © 2007 Lower Cholesterol Center - Lowering Cholesterol Naturally. All Rights Reserved.  

    Read more :      
  -  How to lower cholesterol levels     
  -  List of Low Fat Food - Cholesterol Lowering Diets    
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