Archive for October, 2009
What You Should Know About Cholesterol Testing
When should I undergo a cholesterol test? What would the results say about my health? How many tests are there and which will give me the best results?
Unlike any other health tests, cholesterol testing does not diagnose disease. Instead, it reveals the risks of developing heart disease. Cholesterol testing is considered necessary in preventive health [...]
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CardioChek Cholesterol Test Strips, 3-Count Containers
Measures total cholesterol
An important indicator of your cardiovascular health status
The American Heart Association recommends knowing your total Cholesterol
Contains 3 disposable test strips
Product DescriptionThe CardioChek Cholesterol Test Strip provides a quantitative measurement of total cholesterol in whole blood. Cholesterol is an important substance used by the body. Elevated cholesterol is a risk factor for coronary heart [...]
How can my cholesterol be very high if I eat a vegan diet?
I just found out that my cholesterol is in the highest category, including the LDL cholesterol. I am 25 years old, a normal weight, and I have been a vegetarian (but very close to a vegan) for most of my life. I am very upset and confused. Does anyone know why this [...]
How to Lower LDL Cholesterol Naturally Without Expensive Drugs and Without Dangerous Side Effects
High cholesterol levels are approaching epidemic proportions in western society. For that reason, it’s necessary to learn how to lower LDL cholesterol. But what precisely is it? Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced by the liver. It is critical to {each and every cell in the body. Cholesterol also enters the body through saturated fats [...]
Why are there different ways of calculating your Total Cholesterol?
My sister says your total cholesterol should be your HDL + LDL. However, on my last blood test, my HDL + LDL was 10 points lower than my total cholesterol. So, I found some web sites that have the following formula:
HDL + LDL + (Triglyceride * 20%) = Total Cholesterol
The formula above does [...]
