I have thought about this topic for a long time. Some say I have dwelled on it too much, but when you have had so many members taken out at an early age by High Cholesterol and Heart Disease or are currently suffering from the complications of cardiovascular disease, you tend to think about it […]
The "real" cause of High Cholesterol and Heart Disease - Is it heredity or an allergy?
April 29th, 2008 · No Comments
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Man, are we so blind - Omega 3’s
April 25th, 2008 · No Comments
Are we so blind that we really just do not understand how ABSO-FREAKING-LUTELY important it is to get good sources of Omega 3’s in our diet and how ABSO-EQUALLY-LUTELY it is to not just try, but to do everything in our power to cut wayyyyyyy back on Omega 6’s?
OK, I am sure a lot of you […]
Tags: Cholesterol · Nutrition
My fight with LP(a) - I finally won!
April 9th, 2008 · No Comments
I mentioned earlier that you should get a test for LP(a) or “lipoprotein little a” if you have high cholesterol. I found out about 6 years ago that my LP(a) was really high. The range that they say it should be is between 0 and 30. Mine was 106. I have had it as high as 116 and […]
Tags: Exercise · Lifestyle Choices · Nutrition
Did I mention you need your sleep?
April 5th, 2008 · 5 Comments
So, what is one of the most important factor’s that will either positively or negatively impact your health? This applies to normal sedintary folks as well as athletes.
Sleep!
From everything I have read, and trust me, I have read a lot about this topic over my adult life, if you don’t get at least 8 hours […]
Tags: Exercise · Lifestyle Choices