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Interesting public lecture presented at the Royal Institute. 'Bad Pharma: How drug companies distort science'.

I thought some of you might be interested in the attached link. If a prestigious organisation such as the RI is putting on a talk like this, then I feel...

I thought some of you might be interested in the attached link. If a prestigious...

Withattitude

•12 years ago

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Cholesterol-lowering diet - what foods/supplements are a must, and which to avoid like the plague?

So, I've embarked on my 'lifestyle change' to lose weight, improve the chance of having a healthy heart and reasonable lifespan, and lower cholesterol!...

So, I've embarked on my 'lifestyle change' to lose weight, improve the chance of...

Fuzzer

•12 years ago

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How can I get my GP to refer me to a lipid clinic

I'm 42, always exercised a good deal ie most days, always had a good diet ( even better now following heart uk advice) and never overweight. Never smoked....

I'm 42, always exercised a good deal ie most days, always had a good diet ( even...

AndrewP

•12 years ago

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Possible side effects since moving on to generic atorvastatin - continue or stop taking meds?

Hi everyone. I only discovered Heart UK a few days ago, and have already received a wealth of useful diet information. I'd like some advise regarding...

Hi everyone. I only discovered Heart UK a few days ago, and have already rece...

Fuzzer

•12 years ago

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What will they do/ask me on a first visit to a lipid clinc?

Went to Dr and was told my cholesterol was 14.3!!!! SOme other number was high but couldn't take much in after he repeatedly kept saying he'd never seen as...

Went to Dr and was told my cholesterol was 14.3!!!! SOme other number was high b...

Jo300

•12 years ago

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I need to lose 3-4ins off my waist,

I have a Heart condition so exercise is out, I have R/A so walking is quite painful, my Diet is healthy i eat Fish 4/5 times a week Sardines,Sole, Mackerel,...

I have a Heart condition so exercise is out, I have R/A so walking is quite pain...

ggtone1937

•12 years ago

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My cholestrol just back from GP is 6, my diet is good w regular exercise. Last blood test 2 years ago was 5.4. I'm curious why the increase?

The new variables are stress levels up from PTSB and completed a prescribed 6 month course of lexapro (10mg) in August. I'm 43 year old female so also may be...

The new variables are stress levels up from PTSB and completed a prescribed 6 mo...

SummerDays

•12 years ago

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diet featured on horizon programme

I saw a horizon programme about 2 or 3 months ago about the effect of diet on ageing, & have been following it since. It involves eating normally for 5 days a...

I saw a horizon programme about 2 or 3 months ago about the effect of diet on ag...

hairyfairy

•12 years ago

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diagnosed severe narrow aortic valve avin angiagram how serios? n wot expected treatment

heaton

•12 years ago

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ROSUVASTATIN

THE ABOVE IS MY 5th STATIN, TAKE HALF A TABLET EVERY OTHER DAY, NO PROBLEMS AT ALL AND MY CHOLESTEROL IS 3.

THE ABOVE IS MY 5th STATIN, TAKE HALF A TABLET EVERY OTHER DAY, NO PROBLEMS AT ...

maurice

•12 years ago

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Need to lower my cholesterol now 8.7 any tips ? Looked at various websites on diets.... need to be proactive

barnie

•12 years ago

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Is wheat healthy?

I am 56 years old. Since March 2009 after a cardiac arrest I have been on a diet where sugar, oil,salt and fat are restricted.I have started eating whole...

I am 56 years old. Since March 2009 after a cardiac arrest I have been on a diet...

mkp2204

•12 years ago

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Hi, I have high triglysceride count. Anyone any ideas about lowering this?

gillyflower88

•12 years ago

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I had a H.A.about six weeks ago, i had a stent fitted,i did not have high cholesterol. So why would they put me on a high dose of statins.

macarno

•12 years ago

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Finger prick Test

I was in Tesco today and bought some Flora Pro Activ and noticed a poster saying I could have a free cholesterol check at the pharmacy on production of the...

I was in Tesco today and bought some Flora Pro Activ and noticed a poster saying...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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hello, where can i find the portfolio diet?

gillyflower88

•12 years ago

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Hello, I am 56 years old, non smoker, normal BMI (5ft 1, 8st 7lb). My latest test show total cholesterol is 6.7, LDL 3.9, HDL 2.4.

My GP says that as I a not in the 'high risk' category there is no need for me to take statins but I even though my diet is very healthy I want to take statins...

My GP says that as I a not in the 'high risk' category there is no need for me t...

sudihill

•12 years ago

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Blood Test

My Doctor is generally unwilling to arrange for a BT for Ch. because he says that I have no family history and that my lifestyle does not justify it. Can...

My Doctor is generally unwilling to arrange for a BT for Ch. because he says tha...

Tarwelaan12

•12 years ago

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Niaspan, any information??

I had my latest appointment at my Lipid Clinic on Friday. I stopped taking statins 12 months ago and my TC is 10.3 (the same as it was before I stopped taking...

I had my latest appointment at my Lipid Clinic on Friday. I stopped taking stat...

vanGaal

•12 years ago

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COCONUT WATER

I have been told that the clear water from a fresh coconut is as good as any statin. Can anyone verify this. Coconuts here in Thailand are very cheap and I...

I have been told that the clear water from a fresh coconut is as good as any sta...

Peterpop

•12 years ago

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Stupid or not?

I may be stupid and that is one answer but if i am not then someone may have the answer for me. Either way i get a result. I had a heart attack followed by a...

I may be stupid and that is one answer but if i am not then someone may have the...

Rueben

•12 years ago

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UPDATE ON MY MUSCLE DAMAGE,WE ALL NEED TO GET TOGETHER AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.

Hiya all, just to update you all ( if your interested ) i was made to go to the docs yesterday by my family because if you have read my earlier blog you will...

Hiya all, just to update you all ( if your interested ) i was made to go to th...

boo1161

•12 years ago

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I would love to know what your opinions are re the attached video. I feel confused re all the different dietary advice available.

http://nutritionfacts.org/video/uprooting-the-leading-causes-of-death/#.UEznvEfSvC5.facebook

http://nutritionfacts.org/video/uprooting-the-leading-causes-of-death/#.UEznvEfS...

Withattitude

•12 years ago

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I was told I had cholesterol 7.5 so I changed my eating habits and within 2 months it was 6.5. I was pleased with this fall but.....

My consultant says I still need statins because my lipoprotein little a is 93. Can anyone explain the significance of lipoprotein little a?

My consultant says I still need statins because my lipoprotein little a is 93. C...

FarmerJ

•12 years ago

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is you cholesterol hereditary ??

was wondering is your cholesterol hereditary ?? what tablets you take?? my mam cant get away with the tablets as it gives her side effects,her cholesterol...

was wondering is your cholesterol hereditary ?? what tablets you take?? my ma...

andypills

•12 years ago

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high cholesterol its hereditary,Tablets not agreeing what to do next

my mam has high cholesterol its hereditary she has tried lots of tablets,every time she trys a tablet she gets sideeffects.cholestero 7.6,drs are treating her...

my mam has high cholesterol its hereditary she has tried lots of tablets,every t...

andypills

•12 years ago

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my mam has high cholesterol its hereditary she has tried lots of tablets,every time she trys a tablet she gets sideeffects.cholestero l7.6

andypills

•12 years ago

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Cholesterol lowering diet plans, where can i find them??

Ive read about two diet plans on this site, but i havnt been able to find the actual diet plans. When i look on the WWW - search engines i just find mention of...

Ive read about two diet plans on this site, but i havnt been able to find the ac...

foxyrobyn

•12 years ago

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Light Buoyant LDL versus Small Dense LDL.

I've heard 'Light Buoyant LDL' (Pattern A) is not a dangerous form of LDL and it is 'Small Dense LDL' (Pattern B) that can cling to the artery walls. Also, it...

I've heard 'Light Buoyant LDL' (Pattern A) is not a dangerous form of LDL and it...

cwm66

•12 years ago

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Antidepressants and Statins.

I have been taking antidepressants for approx 12 years. (present dose is 300mg per day of venlafaxine). I had a heart bypass in 2010 and have been taking...

I have been taking antidepressants for approx 12 years. (present dose is 300mg p...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Posts - Cholesterol Support | HealthUnlocked

Cholesterol Support

All posts for September 2012

Interesting public lecture presented at the Royal Institute. 'Bad Pharma: How drug companies distort science'.

Cholesterol-lowering diet - what foods/supplements are a must, and which to avoid like the plague?

How can I get my GP to refer me to a lipid clinic

Possible side effects since moving on to generic atorvastatin - continue or stop taking meds?

What will they do/ask me on a first visit to a lipid clinc?

I need to lose 3-4ins off my waist,

My cholestrol just back from GP is 6, my diet is good w regular exercise. Last blood test 2 years ago was 5.4. I'm curious why the increase?

diet featured on horizon programme

diagnosed severe narrow aortic valve avin angiagram how serios? n wot expected treatment

ROSUVASTATIN

Need to lower my cholesterol now 8.7 any tips ? Looked at various websites on diets.... need to be proactive

Is wheat healthy?

Hi, I have high triglysceride count. Anyone any ideas about lowering this?

I had a H.A.about six weeks ago, i had a stent fitted,i did not have high cholesterol. So why would they put me on a high dose of statins.

Finger prick Test

hello, where can i find the portfolio diet?

Hello, I am 56 years old, non smoker, normal BMI (5ft 1, 8st 7lb). My latest test show total cholesterol is 6.7, LDL 3.9, HDL 2.4.

Blood Test

Niaspan, any information??

COCONUT WATER

Stupid or not?

UPDATE ON MY MUSCLE DAMAGE,WE ALL NEED TO GET TOGETHER AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.

I would love to know what your opinions are re the attached video. I feel confused re all the different dietary advice available.

I was told I had cholesterol 7.5 so I changed my eating habits and within 2 months it was 6.5. I was pleased with this fall but.....

is you cholesterol hereditary ??

high cholesterol its hereditary,Tablets not agreeing what to do next

my mam has high cholesterol its hereditary she has tried lots of tablets,every time she trys a tablet she gets sideeffects.cholestero l7.6

Cholesterol lowering diet plans, where can i find them??

Light Buoyant LDL versus Small Dense LDL.

Antidepressants and Statins.

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