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Informationen zum Autor Dr. Sarah Brewer qualified as a doctor from Cambridge University, specializing in general practice and sexual health. She writes regularly for a variety of newspapers and magazines, taking a holistic approach that includes complementary medicine and nutritional supplements. She is the author of over 40 popular self-help books and was voted Health Journalist of the Year 2002. Sarah is currently completing a masters degree in nutritional medicine. Klappentext Concise information and advice about cholesterol along with a clinically proven 12-week program to help wash cholesterol out of the body Packed with accessible information about cholesterol and advice to help readers identify if they have raised cholesterol levels, this resource explains what it is, what it does, what the good and bad types are, and what an ideal balance is. It explains the risk factors for abnormal cholesterol balance, lists the symptoms and signs, and teaches how to test one's cholesterol levels. For those who need to lower their level, the book offers helpful information on diet including cholesterol-lowering super foods, exercise and lifestyle changes, how cholesterol-lowering medication works, and vitamin supplements and herbal remedies. Lastly, it puts forward a three-month program encompassing diet, lifestyle, exercise, and supplements. A quick and accessible reference for anyone concerned about their cholesterol balance Zusammenfassung A quick and accessible reference for anyone concerned about their cholesterol balance Inhaltsverzeichnis What is cholesterol? Types of cholesterol. What raises cholesterol levels? Rick factors for raised cholesterol. Testing. Medical treatment. The drawbacks of statin treatment. Lowering cholesterol by diet. Curbing pre-formed cholesterol. Minding your omega-6s and omega-3s. Majoring on monounsaturated fats. Getting your five-a-day. Flushing with fibre. Losing weight. Exercising control. Living healthily. Super supplements. Lower your cholesterol in 12 weeks: Week 1 Eat more fruit and veg; Week 2 Eat more oily fish; Week 3 Eat less salt; Week 4 Eat less trans fat; Week 5 Eat less saturated fat and cholesterol; Week 6 Eat more vegetarian meals; Week 7 Eat more whole grains; Week 8 Eat more nuts and seeds; Week 9 Eat more plant sterols/stanols; Week 10 Eat fewer omega-6s; Week 11 Eat more high-ORAC fruit and veg; Week 12 Relax! Charts: Cholesterol charts; Reward charts; Health charts. Resources: Glossary; Useful websites. Index. ...
