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This slide show presentation offers six ways to lower cholesterol without drugs with the goal of preventing heart disease and arterial plaque. Items discussed are the carotid ultrasound test, NMR particle test, heart healthy diet, exercise, obesity and weight loss, metabolic syndrome, Nutrim oat beta-glucan, red yeast rice, and fish oil. Patients may be able to avoid prescription medicine for high cholesterol.

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  • 1. Six Ways To Lower Your Cholesterol Without Drugs HeartHealthySolution.com

2. HeartHealthySolution.com Get Tested Carotid ultrasound Harmless, radiation-free Pictures show plaque build-up in arteries Requires experienced doctor to read images NMR particle size Simple blood test Small LDL particle size linked to heart disease 3. HeartHealthySolution.com Eat A Healthy Diet High in soluble and insoluble fiber Whole grains, low-starch vegetables, beans Nuts, seeds, low-sugar fruits Modest with animal products Salmon, chicken breast, lean meats Low-fat dairy, eggs No trans-fats like solid vegetable shortening Foods that don't spike blood sugar 4. HeartHealthySolution.com Target Your Ideal Body Weight Central obesity a risk factor for heart disease Metabolic syndrome a risk factor, defined as having 3 of these: Central obesity High blood glucose Low HDL (good cholesterol) High triglycerides High blood pressure 5. HeartHealthySolution.com Exercise Regularly Can raise HDL (good cholesterol) Aerobic exercise 3+ times a week Brisk walk for 30 minutes Resistance exercise 2-3 times a week Weight training Calisthenics resistance training Too busy? Even the U.S. President exercises! 6. HeartHealthySolution.com Eat Nutrim Oat Superfood Cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber from oats Decades of research show effectiveness Nutrim works many times better than oatmeal Developed by the USDA Qualifies for the FDA heart health claim Doctor's choice for oat soluble fiber Available from HeartHealthySolution.com 7. HeartHealthySolution.com Win a FREE month of Nutrim Click here: HeartHealthySolution.com/contest 8. HeartHealthySolution.com Consider Red Yeast Rice Traditional Chinese medicine Contains lovastatin, the active ingredient in the prescription drug Mevacor Suggested dose: 1,200 mg to 2,400 mg daily Not safe for preganant mothers Not safe for people with liver disease 9. HeartHealthySolution.com Take Fish Oil Lowers triglyceride levels Oceanic mercury contamination a risk Source oil from cold water, smaller fish Suggested dose: 2,000 to 4,000 mg daily 10. HeartHealthySolution.com Consult With Your Doctor Discuss your test results Consult about diet, exercise and supplements See if you can avoid prescription drugs Start living a heart-healthy lifestyle today! 11. HeartHealthySolution.com Win a FREE month of Nutrim Click here: HeartHealthySolution.com/contest