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Tim Noakes

Here is a concise, impassioned précis on all that has been wrong with the dietary guidelines for the past 37 years and why we are in the mess we are in now....

Here is a concise, impassioned précis on all that has been wrong with the dietar...

MikePollard

•11 years ago

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cholesterol was 6.8 so in January 2014 new year I changed my life style , joined a gym having built up to jogging 8 miles twice a week now and also exercising...

cholesterol was 6.8 so in January 2014 new year I changed my life style , joined...

Beckettrab

•11 years ago

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for someone who has FH cholesterol what is the alternative to not taking statins and still ensure preventative CVD?

ayurvedic, holistic, alternative.

sjan

•11 years ago

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Hi i have just joined and want to know of anyones experience of taking Serrapeptase as a measure to keep arteries healthy from FHcholestrol

any guidance or help would be appreciated

sjan

•11 years ago

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statins

hi just a quick question, I was on 80mg astovastatin which gave me muscular pains in the hips and legs when I went to bed, this has been reduced to 30 mg and...

hi just a quick question, I was on 80mg astovastatin which gave me muscular pain...

deepster

•11 years ago

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Loss of memory and strength after heart attack

I had a heart attack about 3 years ago but when I went back to work I found that I had lost a hell of a lot of strength and still have not regained it,also my...

I had a heart attack about 3 years ago but when I went back to work I found that...

bobski1

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Diet after heart bypass surgery

I had a bypass 4 weeks ago, recovering well but not yet back to 100% energy levels. I am told after surgery you should eat lots of protein but I started a...

I had a bypass 4 weeks ago, recovering well but not yet back to 100% energy leve...

bobaxford

•11 years ago

17 Replies

I am overweight have high blood pressure and been told heart scan show enlargement around the heart and a mild change to heart valve.

Now on ramipril apart from losing weight, what can do to improve my health

juliett123

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Surgeon Dumps Statins

Purely to add to the debate: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/10717431/Why-Ive-ditched-statins-for-good.html

Purely to add to the debate: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/10717431/Why-Iv...

MikePollard

•11 years ago

4 Replies

An overview of foods to eat to lower your cholesterol

We live in a society where we have more of the wrong kinds of foods available to us in more places than any other society on earth. Cakes, pies, candy, soda,...

We live in a society where we have more of the wrong kinds of foods available to...

CaringLady

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Has anyone with FH seen any (long term) improvement of their lipids following a LCHF diet?

Just wondering. I know there is a whole movement around saying sugar is bad, and fats are actually good for us. But those studies (and opinions) are based on...

Just wondering. I know there is a whole movement around saying sugar is bad, and...

Cocoaone

•11 years ago

2 Replies

At 73 I have been given a ch level of 8 and it's too high. Will changing eating habits reduce that? Pref without medication.

Am 5ft tall, over 11 st - but active, mostly briskish walking, and energetic.

silvery

•11 years ago

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The Statins Debate

I think that there is a lot of confusion about the benefits of statins, and who should take them. There also seems to be a lot of confusions about LDL, HDL and...

I think that there is a lot of confusion about the benefits of statins, and who ...

ursa

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Should I take plant sterols in drinks or tablet form

Lobby

•11 years ago

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Plant sterols or yogurt drinks

Lobby

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Metabolic Dysregulation

Anyone concerned about metabolic dysregulation but are afraid of fat and comfortable with having carbohydrate as the base of their diet might like to watch...

Anyone concerned about metabolic dysregulation but are afraid of fat and comfort...

MikePollard

•11 years ago

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Another Brick in the Wall

On the back of 'saturated fat does not cause heart disease' post we have today on BBC1's 'Breakfast' a piece on Donal O'neill's documentary 'Cerial Killers',...

On the back of 'saturated fat does not cause heart disease' post we have today o...

MikePollard

•11 years ago

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Lots in media today re statins

http://www.express.co.uk/news/health/465121/Patients-are-not-being-told-of-statins-risk-says-expert

http://www.express.co.uk/news/health/465121/Patients-are-not-being-told-of-stati...

Sonyajba

•11 years ago

2 Replies

It's official, Saturated fat does not cause heart disease

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26611861

Sonyajba

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Why do many GPs refuse to take statins?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2582958/Statins-Millions-healthy-Britons-set-prescribed-GPs-say-wont-statins.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2582958/Statins-Millions-healthy-Brito...

Sonyajba

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Pravastatin tablets

I have been taking pravstrain tablets for three years I noticed my hair start to get thining also having problem with running stool l have stop taking this...

I have been taking pravstrain tablets for three years I noticed my hair start to...

flowers94

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Statin Reassurance.

People taking statins may be reassured that any side effects they are experiencing are all in their imagination:...

People taking statins may be reassured that any side effects they are experienci...

MikePollard

•11 years ago

40 Replies

My GP suddenly told me I have familial cholesterol @ 10.27. Feeling a bit shocked and hate taking tablets so I have not yet. Advice please?

I'm really worried about losing my hair if I begin taking stations :(

velvety

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Open heart surgery experience & advice

I would like to hear from anyone who has undergone open heart surgery for valves or bypass. I am seeking to learn from your experience to develop a guide for...

I would like to hear from anyone who has undergone open heart surgery for valves...

heartsave

•11 years ago

10 Replies

RICE/SPAGHETTI

I love chilli con carne and spaghetti bolognaise. I buy the extra lean mince from Sainsburys and biryani rice. Is this the best rice for carbs? I don't eat it...

I love chilli con carne and spaghetti bolognaise. I buy the extra lean mince fro...

Hidden

•11 years ago

9 Replies

YOGHURTS

With all the "sugar in everything" warning that's going on does anyone know what are the best yoghurts to eat? I've been buying weightwatchers fat free every...

With all the "sugar in everything" warning that's going on does anyone know what...

Hidden

•11 years ago

19 Replies

PLAVIX side effects?

I would like to share something that has happened recently, I have had 2 stents placed just 18 months ago my cardiologist put me on plavix 75 aspirin 100...

I would like to share something that has happened recently, I have had 2 stents ...

rveenen

•11 years ago

5 Replies

More out cry over use of statins

I remember watching a programme with this same doctor saying ' statins are wonder drug' now I say to him "welcome to our world"...

I remember watching a programme with this same doctor saying ' statins are wonde...

Sonyajba

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Beware Statin side effects may be masking more serious conditions

Some 15 or more years ago, after moving house, new GP decided that because of family history, (father died age 51 & brother at 42 both from heart attacks ) I...

Some 15 or more years ago, after moving house, new GP decided that because of fa...

feduplady

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Is anyone taking Lecithin for their cholesterol? Would like to know if this has helped at all.

Josef

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Cholesterol Support | HealthUnlocked

Cholesterol Support

All posts for March 2014

Tim Noakes

Please read additional info below

for someone who has FH cholesterol what is the alternative to not taking statins and still ensure preventative CVD?

Hi i have just joined and want to know of anyones experience of taking Serrapeptase as a measure to keep arteries healthy from FHcholestrol

statins

Loss of memory and strength after heart attack

Diet after heart bypass surgery

I am overweight have high blood pressure and been told heart scan show enlargement around the heart and a mild change to heart valve.

Surgeon Dumps Statins

An overview of foods to eat to lower your cholesterol

Has anyone with FH seen any (long term) improvement of their lipids following a LCHF diet?

At 73 I have been given a ch level of 8 and it's too high. Will changing eating habits reduce that? Pref without medication.

The Statins Debate

Should I take plant sterols in drinks or tablet form

Plant sterols or yogurt drinks

Metabolic Dysregulation

Another Brick in the Wall

Lots in media today re statins

It's official, Saturated fat does not cause heart disease

Why do many GPs refuse to take statins?

Pravastatin tablets

Statin Reassurance.

My GP suddenly told me I have familial cholesterol @ 10.27. Feeling a bit shocked and hate taking tablets so I have not yet. Advice please?

Open heart surgery experience & advice

RICE/SPAGHETTI

YOGHURTS

PLAVIX side effects?

More out cry over use of statins

Beware Statin side effects may be masking more serious conditions

Is anyone taking Lecithin for their cholesterol? Would like to know if this has helped at all.

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