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 »