http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Elizabeth+McNally Medicines and Remedies Elizabeth McNally Sun, 02 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=64160&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies If your cholesterol level is high, or if you are at risk for heart disease, your doctor may perscribe a medication to reduce your cholesterol. There are several types of medications available, each type with a different action. Statins – Statins are one of the more commonly perscribed medications to... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Elizabeth McNally Sun, 02 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=64163&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Cholesterol is a word associated with bad health, but cholesterol is actually a natural substance, necessary for our body's healthy functioning, and cholesterol, like most everything else in our lives, is harmful only in excess. And how is it, then, that the very name, cholesterol, has acquired such... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Elizabeth McNally Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=59766&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Lowering your dietary intake of cholesterol is recommended to maintain overall good health. Basic dietary guidelines are as follows: Limit the following in your diet: Fats, especially saturated fats. All foods containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (most margarines and baked goods. Dairy f... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Elizabeth McNally Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=56895&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Total cholesterol level can be determined through a simple blood test, and in fact, an at-home test kit is available and can be just as accurate as the standard tests procured in a doctor's office. So how do you know if you’re at risk for heart disease or blood clots from cholesterol? The first step...