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I Will Lose My Job if I Don't Lower My CholesterolPosted By Bama (Bama) on 02/08/2016
Replied by Timh (Ky) on 02/09/2016
Cholesterol synthesis is the work of the liver so at least some basic liver support is important. Artichoke Leaf is a good one for improving liver function & increasing bile (which helps fat digestion). Red Yeast Rice is a natural statin that helps lower bad cholesterol produced by the liver.
For improving cholesterol or fat metabolism Lecithin may need the help of other companion nutrients like Choline/Inositol or Methionine/B-12/Folic Acid. Any of the Niacin nutrients is standard for reducing LDL.
High fiber diet is also important as it significantly decreases the work-load of the liver on excessive fats in the diet. Speaking of fats, it is very important to increase EFA's or Omega 3 FA's by taking a Flax or Fish Oil supplement, or increasing diet of Salmon, Mackerel, and Sardines.
Hoping to hear good news from you, Bama!
Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 02/09/2016
Just a couple of dietary ideas to go along with TImh's great suggestions.
Eating oatmeal often is good to lower cholesterol.
My mother-in-law kept off cholesterol medication by eating raw carrots and salsa for a snack every day.
~Mama to Many~
Replied by Green Augustine (Mold, Denbighshire) on 02/09/2016
Recently someone posted here that they'd taken Diamataceoust Earth in water every day for 60 days and it really brought their cholesterol down Big time. Also herbs like nettle and dandelion which are bitter should help as they stimulate the liver As well as Swedish Bitters which ar said to help. However, you may like to consider the experiment discussed in various books on the great ' Cholesterol Con' in which they monitored several thousand women at the university of Paris for 3-4 years. All the women were between 55-75 years old and from similar backgrounds. To their surprise they discovered that for these post menopausal women( though not necessarily older men), those with the highest cholesterol, good or bad, survived chronic heart attacks whereas those with the lowest cholesterol did not survive! When I asked the Heart consultant at my nearby hospital what she thought of the research, she said it was very good and she believed the results were valid. She still wanted me to take statins though and got mad when I said no. Researchers like Dr Uffe RAVNSKOV in his various books gives a very clear explanation of the fallacy and possible dangers behind the cholesterol/ heart disease 'connectIon'. And there are others worth reading so at least you'd have a more balanced view of the pros and cons of the various arguments. Humans have lived for 1000s of years with cholesterol coursing through their veins without any trouble and we need it for many bodily functions from hormones etc. I understand your concern about losing your job, and I'm horrified to hear its legal/ethical to put you under such pressure for surely what should be a personal decision. would they not listen to alternative arguments and scientific research not funded by one of the Big Pharmas? However if you have no alternative, and I'm sure Timh will give you some very sound advice, and you may want to research Barley grass juice powder, magnesium deficiency and under active thyroid connection to cholesterol. I wish you the very best of luck.
Replied by Mary (Ga, Georgia) on 02/09/2016
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Replied by Alexandra (Cheshire, Uk) on 02/09/2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDsA8kRYdqo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvXRBvugyIQ (54:40 mins:secs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE63ztAyp2Q
Basically they say get sugar and carbs consumption down. Check labels for amounts of sugar in product.
I would also suggest looking into the following;
juicing of vegetables (only add a little fruit just to help taste) eat fruits whole. See Joe Cross's "Fat, sick and nearly dead".
fish oil
vitamin D
probiotics
Reduce vegetable oils, except for a little virgin olive oil in dressings, cook with small amounts of coconut oil or butter.
I reduced my cholesterol numbers to avoid going on statins. But I believe cholesterol is important for brain function and every cell in your body, so you would not want numbers to go too low.
Good luck with your numbers. Let us know what you decide to do and the results you get.
Replied by Alexandra (Cheshire, Uk) on 02/09/2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE63ztAyp2Q
Just in case you do not want to lower your cholesterol permanently (because cholesterol is supposed to help you live longer), but want to see lower numbers from the doctor in order to keep your job and avoid medication.
Replied by Bama (Bama) on 02/10/2016
Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 02/10/2016
Just today I was reading an abstract of a book by Dr. Thomas Levy. It made me think of your situation.
He believes that heart disease is caused by scurvy (vitamin C deficiency.) It appears that he believes that high cholesterol is the body's response to toxins in the body. (Toxins that would not be there if Vitamin C were available to remove them.)
Many people benefit from vitamin C supplements. It might be one to consider. The author suggests 3-9 grams a day. (3,000-9,000 mg)
It is interesting to note that cayenne pepper and hawthorn (two commonly suggested heart herbs) have a good bit of vitamin C. I think cayenne pepper is also on lists of remedies for lowering cholesterol.
~Mama to Many~
Replied by Robert Henry (Ten Mile , Tn) on 02/10/2016
Ya'll carry on because lots of good solutions have been posted.
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Replied by Timh (KY) on 02/11/2016
I was counting on the Multivitamin to supply at least a minimal amount of Chromium, so if you have decided to not go with the Multi, it may prove necessary to add Chromium to the Niacin, or you can buy the brand name "Chromax" with these two nutrients prebound into one supplement.
Also to help the body burn those carbs & sugars is the herb or spic Cinnamon.
Replied by Timh (KY) on 02/11/2016
Looks like more agenda driven, mandatory medicine fallowing the twisted science that high LDL cholesterol is bad and statin drugs are good for health.
Replied by Timh (KY) on 02/11/2016
The artery cleansing herbs like Cayenne Pepper & Garlic may also be playing a role in killing pathogens that burrow into tissues where they cause inflammation and cell damage; so then comes cholesterol to the scene to help heal the damage. Grapeseed, which is known to prevent artery disease, may work in the similar manner of Hawthorn as a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
Replied by Bama (Bama) on 02/11/2016
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Replied by Angel (Michigan) on 02/11/2016
First is Chia seeds! They have fiber and omega 3 fatty acids, both of which should help. They also help stabilize blood sugar which can increase cholesterol. You can make a cereal with 1-2 TBS of chia with some nuts and dried fruit, and add milk or nut milk. Let it sit for a few minutes so the seeds are softened and moist. Or add to baked goods or smoothies. This may also help your IBS as they have soluble fiber.
If your diet is high in simple carbs or sugar that could be part of your issue. Complex carbs should be ok.
Also, oatmeal and soy protein are supposed to be helpful. I don't know for sure, but I eat a lot of nuts especially almonds and my LDL and HDL are excellent.
I hope they aren't looking for a severely low level, since very low cholesterol is also a cause of a lot of health problems.
Best of luck...I hope you can keep working :)