Conditions: Cholesterol

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How can I manage my cholesterol naturally? 

May 1, 2008, Interviews by Tiffany Plate

Dietitian: The American diet puts us at risk for heart disease and a host of other ailments because it is high in saturated fat and low in fiber the perfect...

Beans for better cholesterol levels 

Dec 19, 2007, By: Chris O'Brien

Half a cup of pinto beans does more than make a great burrito, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition...

Beans for better cholesterol levels 

Dec 4, 2007, By Chris O’Brien

Half a cup of pinto beans does more than make a great burrito, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition...

Q&A 

Jan 1, 2007, By Victoria Dolby Toews, MPH

Q. Is powdered milk just as good as the real stuff? A. The least-processed versions of any foods or beverages tend to be the healthiest (think baked potato...

Q&A 

Oct 1, 2006, By Victoria Dolby Toews, MPH

Q. What's the real story on coconut oil? Is it healthy or unhealthy? A: Coconut oil acquired a bad reputation when it was lumped in with other artery-clogging...

7 more heart helpers 

Jun 1, 2006, By Molly Pindell

What Why Dose Coenzyme Q-10 Prevents oxidation of LDL cholesterol. 50-300 mg/day Danshen Also known as red ginseng, red sage, or salvia root. May play...

Psyllium (Plantago ovata) 

Apr 1, 2005, By Victoria Dolby Toews, MPH

What it isPsyllium (SILL-ee-yum) supplements are derived from the seeds and seed husks of plants from the genus Plantago. Psyllium is very high in soluble...