Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies

Controlling Cholesterol For DummiesCondition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9780470227596 Year: 2008 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US) Pages: 360 Description: The latest ways to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart diseaseNeed to get your cholesterol in check? Youll find the latest information about cholesterol, including treatments, drug information, and dietary advice, in Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies, 2nd Edition, an easy to understand guide to cholesterol control. Youll learn

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780470227596
Year: 2008
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 360


Description:
The latest ways to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart diseaseNeed to get your cholesterol in check? You’ll find the latest information about cholesterol, including treatments, drug information, and dietary advice, in Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies, 2nd Edition, an easy-to-understand guide to cholesterol control. You’ll learn how to lower your numbers and maintain healthy cholesterol levels. You’ll also find out how to eat and exercise properly, use vitamins and supplements, and quit unhealthy habits.


You’ll find out cholesterol’s positive functions and why too much can be a bad thing. You can also assess your cholesterol risk by taking your age, sex, ethnicity, and family history into consideration. Find out what you need to ask your doctor about stress tests, ECBT, and angiograms to check for plaque buildup. Design a cholesterol-crushing diet and understand which foods can help you lower your numbers. Find out how smoking, alcohol, exercise, excess weight, supplements, and prescription medications affect your cholesterol levels. Find out how to:


Assess your cholesterol risk

Understand the benefits and risks associated with cholesterol

Design and adhere to a cholesterol-lowering diet

Avoid dangerous drugs

Reduce your risk of heart attack

Choose fats and fibers correctly

Check for plaque buildup



Complete with lists of ten important cholesterol websites, ten nutrition websites, ten cholesterol myths, ten landmarks in cholesterol history, ten foods that raise you