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coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17797) • United States 8 Nov 12

I am doing research, but have found that the second best way to get information is from those that have "been there, done that". I got this way as when I was delivering my second child, my male OB told me to "stop yelling, it...

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Did you know peanut butter is a great substitute for butter when baking?

CookingIsMyPassion @CookingIsMyPassion (653) • United States 5 Feb 12

If you're baking cookies and cakes and are fearful about the amount of butter used in the recipe now there is a solution. A simple substitute to keep the cholesterol levels down and still enjoy a great dessert. Just replace...

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ask questions be 4 taking a drug..it could save your life!!

DancingRedFeather1 @DancingRedFeather1 (1037) • Canada 29 Jan 09

I went for a check-up a few months ago and the doctor prescribed a drug to lower my cholesterol. Usually I ask what the side effects to look out for and to decide if they are too dangerous to find another one. But I didn't. The...

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High Cholesterol - Good or Bad?

globalwide @globalwide (97) • United States 29 Jan 09

For the longest time people have been concerned with the level of cholesterol in our bodies. Currently statin drugs are prescribed to lower cholesterol. I would like to know what experience you have had with statin drugs to lower...

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Going Coconuts - The Healthy Way.

ketybhagat @ketybhagat (4123) • India 27 Jan 09

I got this mail and was really impressed. Thought of sharing it with you guys. Happy and healthy eating. Healthy Nutrition: Coconuts -- Health Food or Foe? By Laura LaValle, RD, LD Top Remember the old song "I've Got a...

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fruit is the most important food

kerriannc @kerriannc (4279) • Jamaica 5 Nov 08

We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat. If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role...

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Hig cholesterol, what to do

savypat @savypat (20216) • United States 2 Nov 08

Joan and Lydia Wilen bring this advise to you. Note the studies in the last line and if you want to see them look on line Cut your cholesterol nearly in half -- with avocado? Yes, according to scientific studies, the Wilen...

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Do you know the best ways to lower cholesterol?

redkathy @redkathy (3374) • United States 24 Sep 08

Dealing with high blood pressure and heart disease is no fun, trust me. I have been reading up on ways to lower risks of both health problems at remedy.com. Since I'm not a big book reader I check out the health tips and Q & A...

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The Correct way of eating fruits...Pls take time to read

kaezy_kulet @kaezy_kulet (2465) • Philippines 3 Aug 08

[[i]b]This information was sent through email if this is from a website sorry i do not know..i just want to share this helpful with you guys..pls. take time to read [/b][/i] THE CORRECT WAY OF EATING FRUITS We all think...

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Look and Feel Gorgeous. Top 10 Beauty Foods...See if you have them in your diet

shiloh_222 @shiloh_222 (5479) • Philippines 26 Jul 08

Hi there.... i just read last night from ediets dot com's article regarding the top 10 beauty foods that can help one look and feel gorgeous and i would like to share them with you. moreover, can you do a poll or something? try to...

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eating fruit

as2006 @as2006 (5040) • Israel 25 Jul 08

We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat. What is the correct way of eating fruits? IT...

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More Fiber Can Lower Cholesterol

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 18 Jul 08

My husbands cholesterol is up. We just saw the Dr about it. He suggested a change in diet. Upon viewing the diet, we realized that our diet was ideal. The Dr then suggested more fiber in the diet. he said that fiber will acturally...

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Do You Take Vitamins?

wachit14 @wachit14 (3595) • United States 16 Jul 08

I take vitamins every morning and I have for years. As I have gotten older, I've added a number of different supplements. I take a multi-vitamin with a formula to help lower cholesterol. I also take a calcium and vitamin D...

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Academy of Pediatrics Giving The Okay To Give Children Cholesterol Medications

pyewacket @pyewacket (43903) • United States 8 Jul 08

I don't know about you but I think this is really outrageous. Last night on the news I heard that the American Academy of Pediatrics is giving the okay and go ahead to allow doctors to give children as young as eight years old...

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kids to be given cholesterol lowering medications

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are you getting enough exercise?

raziffsiti @raziffsiti (129) • Malaysia 9 Jun 08

exercise burns fat,builds muscle,lower cholesterol,etc..are you getting enough exercise???

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I'm awfully tired of vitamin supplements!

dragon54u @dragon54u (31633) • United States 1 May 08

Opened the pill cases this morning to give my dog his meds--I keep mine alongside his so I don't forget--and good grief!! Fish oil, black cohosh, St.John's wort, cinnamon, cayenne, brewer's yeast, flax oil, a multivitamin and...

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too many pills

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Banana can give you a good sleep and can prevent Ulcer

skyblue @skyblue (1299) • India 10 Apr 08

Banana can promotes sleep, and are amild laxative.They are anti-fungal and a natural antibiotic.Bananas also contain pectin, which helps ulcers, lower cholesterol and removes toxic metals from the body. www.healthbux.in

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Hemp Hearts for Weight loss and other deitary needs

saundyl @saundyl (9783) • Canada 28 Mar 08

Back in January i started eating hemp hearts (they are legal in Canada but from what i heard when i traveled into the states they aren't legal to take across the border) Hemp hearts are basically hemp seeds. They taste similar...

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How do I keep Avocados fresh & How do I know if they are off?

jennybianca @jennybianca (12912) • Australia 14 Feb 08

Two days I purchased one avocado. The same day I cut about one quarter of it, & spread it on bread for lunch. This is because, partly, I love avocados, but also because I have read that they help lower cholesterol. Anyway, today,...

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My Cholesterol is Very High!

jennybianca @jennybianca (12912) • Australia 5 Feb 08

Yesterday I discovered that I had very high cholesterol. It was 7.3, which normally is the level at which medication is prescribed. To be honest, I was surprised because I eat a fairly good diet. I told my Doctor how my...

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