Cholesterol Medications

Prescription Drugs for Treating High Cholesterol What if the TLC Diet alone is not good enough? What are the next steps to lowering cholesterol numbers? Not everyone’s cholesterol levels respond the same. While lifestyle changes alone can help some people lower their cholesterol levels, others must combine changes in their lifestyle with medications. Should... Read Article »

Low Cholesterol Diet

TLC Diet – Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes Diet High blood cholesterol can affect anyone. It’s a serious condition that increases the risk for heart disease, the number one killer of Americans-women and men. The higher your blood cholesterol level, the greater your risk. What Affects Cholesterol Levels? Various factors can cause unhealthy... Read Article »

Cholesterol Ratio Calculation

Cholesterol Ratio aka Cardiac Risk Ratio What is a Cholesterol Ratio? What is a Cardiac Risk Ratio? When your doctor discusses your cholesterol level, in most cases you are provided with your total blood cholesterol level, as well as your LDL (bad), HDL (good) and triglyceride counts. For a clearer picture of your cardiovascular health, you should calculate,... Read Article »

Cholesterol and Heart Disease

What is the correlation between cholesterol and heart disease? Your blood cholesterol level has a lot to do with your chances of getting heart disease. High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart disease. Cholesterol lowering is important for everyone – since heart disease can affect anyone: the young, middle age, and older... Read Article »

HDL is “Good” Cholesterol

What is Good Cholesterol? HDL or “high density lipoprotein” cholesterol is what is known as “good” cholesterol. Remember, a low level of HDL blood cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease. How can something so bad like cholesterol for you be good? There are 3 very good reasons! This good cholesterol helps keep cholesterol from building... Read Article »

LDL is “Bad” Cholesterol

What is Bad Cholesterol? LDL or “low density lipoprotein” cholesterol is what is known as the “bad” cholesterol. LDL is called the bad cholesterol because it is the main source of cholesterol buildup and blockage in the arteries. When too much of it circulates in the blood, it can build up in the inner walls of your arteries that feed blood... Read Article »

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cholesterol

Your total cholesterol count is made up of HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and Lp(a) cholesterol. HDL Cholesterol is “good” cholesterol. LDL Cholesterol is “bad” cholesterol. Every cell in everybody contains cholesterol. Approximately 75% of your total cholesterol is made in your body. That means only 25% of your... Read Article »