Tag: cholesterol
I Lost 64 Pounds in 7 Months on a Plant-Based Diet
Last November, because of a change to my insurance, I had my first appointment with a new physician. I went into the…
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I Stopped Yo-Yo Dieting, Lost Weight, and Got Off Blood Pressure and ADD Meds with a WFPB Diet
Over the past 30 years, my weight has cycled up and down from the 140s to the 180s. I would exercise off…
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How I Lost Over 100 Pounds and Gained a New Perspective on a Plant-Based Diet
In November 2016, I was miserable, hopeless, depressed, and desperate. I was well over 300 pounds, ashamed of myself, and 100 percent…
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American College of Cardiology President: Why Cholesterol Still Matters
The New Dietary Guidelines The media has focused a lot of recent attention on the new Scientific Report of the 2015 Federal…
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Why Switching from Beef to Chicken or Fish May Not Lower Your Cholesterol
It’s common for people to give up red meat in an attempt to get healthier and lower their cholesterol levels. But does…
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Who Should Take Cholesterol-lowering Statins? Everyone or No One?
Should cholesterol-lowering statins be added to our drinking water in order to prevent atherosclerosis, like fluoride is added to prevent tooth decay?…
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Inspired by “Forks Over Knives” and “The Engine 2 Diet,” I Lowered My Cholesterol and Cleared My Skin
I’m 38 years-old, and my father had his first heart attack at 40. I’ve been taking beta-blockers since the age of 20…
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Will Switching to Organic Meat, Dairy and Eggs Save Your Health?
So-called organic meat, dairy and eggs are sold as a means for people to reduce their exposure to hormones and chemical toxins….
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