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Heart disease is the number-one killer. However, traditional heart disease protocols - with their emphasis on lowering cholesterol - have it all wrong. Emerging science is showing that cholesterol levels are a poor predictor of heart disease and that standard prescriptions for lowering it, such as ineffective low-fat/high-carb diets and serious, side-effect-causing statin drugs, obscure the real causes of heart disease. The Great Cholesterol Myth reveals the real culprits of heart disease.

Statins are the so-called wonder drugs widely prescribed to lower blood cholesterol levels and claim to offer unparalleled protection against heart disease. Believed to be completely safe and capable of preventing a whole series of other conditions, they are the most profitable drug in the history of medicine. In this ground-breaking work, GP Malcolm Kendrick exposes the truth behind the hype, revealing: high cholesterol levels don't cause heart disease; a high-fat diet

Emerging science is showing that cholesterol levels are a poor predictor of heart disease and that standard prescriptions for lowering it, such as ineffective low-fat/high-carb diets and serious, side-effect-causing statin drugs, obscure the real causes of heart disease. Even doctors at leading institutions have been misled for years based on creative reporting of research results from pharmaceutical companies intent on supporting the $31-billion-a-year cholesterol-lowering drug industry.

Statin therapy is the first-line pharmacologic treatment for lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and reducing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk. However, evidence-based and guideline-recommended therapies continue to be underutilized — even among the highest risk patients. More education is needed to address gaps in ASCVD care, particularly among patients who cannot reach their LDL-C goals with statin therapy alone. NATF is pleased to launch Cholesterol Conversations, a limited-series podcast discussing the latest guidance on ASCVD management and available ...

This podcast series for healthcare professionals offers expert insights and discussion on the prevalence of high cholesterol. Learn about improving cholesterol management with a healthy lifestyle and discuss treatment plans.

An interprofessional faculty of primary care and specialty clinicians discuss real-world issues in managing patients with complex and challenging dyslipidemia, including elevated lipoprotein a (Lp(a)). Several paired conversations serve as the foundation for discussions related to recent cholesterol guidelines, patient risk stratification, and recommended goals for patients at risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

The New York Times bestselling guide to the lifesaving diet that can both prevent and help reverse the effects of heart disease Based on the groundbreaking results of his twenty-year nutritional study, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn illustrates that a plant-based...

Don't let a diagnosis of high cholesterol scare you. This easy-to-understand book uncovers a dynamically unique strategy for gaining control and living in vibrant, divine health naturally. Reclaim God's very best for you and get ready to win!

Welcome to Georgia Family Care’s Health and Wellness Podcast, your go-to guide for a healthier life. Today’s episode focuses on how exercise can be a natural and effective way to manage hyperlipidemia commonly known as high cholesterol

O colesterol é um tipo de gordura encontrada no organismo humano. Na maioria das vezes, essa substância é apresentada para as pessoas como algo ruim para o corpo. Porém, ela também possui funções muito importantes. O colesterol é fundamental na construção e manutenção das membranas celulares. A nutricionista Simone Abreu explica detalhadamente o que são gordura saturada, insaturada e trans.

We created this 2-part guided imagery audio with noted cardiothoracic surgeon Mehmet Oz at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, to accelerate healing, reduce pain and depression, and motivate exercise and healthy new habits, while cultivating optimism and patience with the recovery process. The track...