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Overview: Heart disease is the number-one cause of death among men and women in the United States. Yet it is also preventable and often reversible. In this interview, youll hear from an expert about heart disease prevention. Part One: Heart function Atherosclerosis/Blockages Cholesterol: HDL and LDL Statin drugs Part Two: Heart disease prevention Aspirin and ACE inhibitors Beta blockers Cholesterol Diet Exercise Fatty fish with omega 3 Glucose (sugar) control High blood pressure control Inflammation C-reactive protein Guest: Dr. Michael Miller, a cardiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center who is head of the Center for Preventive Cardiology. Dr. Miller is also an associate professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine Links: Heart Disease Prevention (Part 1) www.youtube.com Heart Disease Prevention (Part 2) www.youtube.com Center for Preventive Cardiology www.umm.edu Dr. Michael Miller www.umm.edu

Flavonoids is known for the following benefits … – Able to promote a smooth blood circulation and to interfere with the formation of atherosclerotic plague. – Lowers cholesterol levels and lowers fats build-up in the blood stream. – Reduces the risk of coronary heart disease. – Have an anti-inflammation action, it is able to inhibit body’s natural enzymes that produce the chemical which park tissue inflammation. – Ability in reducing pain, bleeding, bruising, and the fluid retention that result from tissue injuries. – Act as anti-oxidant. – Act as a free radical scavenger.

www.sciencefriday.com How much do we really know about how our bodies react to the food we eat? Conventional medical wisdom says that eating foods high in cholesterol is bad for you, and has links to the development of heart disease. In a new book, “Good Calories, Bad Calories,” science writer Gary Taubes suggests that perhaps the emphasis on dietary fat and cholesterol is misplaced, and other factors, such as carbohydrate consumption, should be targeted instead. Join Ira in this segment for a conversation with Taubes about his book, and how it fits into the nutritional big picture. Guests Gary Taubes Author, “Good Calories, Bad Calories: Challenging the Conventional Wisdom on Diet, Weight Control, and Disease” (Knopf, 2007) Contributing Correspondent Science Magazine New York, New York Ronald Krauss Senior Scientist Director, Atherosclerosis Research Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute Oakland, California

A conversation with Washington Hospital Center cardiologist Stuart Seides about a new study suggesting that people who don’t have high cholesterol but do have high C-Reactive Protein levels might have fewer heart attacks and strokes if treated with a statin drug like Crestor.

Miraculins Announces Completion of PREVU Skin Cholesterol Test Acquisition
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA– – Miraculins Inc. , a medical diagnostic company focused on developing and commercializing diagnostic tests for unmet clinical needs, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition from PreMD Inc. of all assets relating to the PREVU Skin Cholesterol Test.

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www.undergroundwellness.com The public has been misinformed to believe that vegetable oils are more beneficial that natural, saturated fats. Nothing could be further from the truth. The process of pressing vegetable oils has nothing to do with nature. Your oils are most likely oxidized, rancid, and wreaking havoc on your cardiovascular system. For more information, see http Schedule your Phone/Skype consultation with Sean via email at consultations@undergroundwellness.com Please visit our websites: www.undergroundwellness.com http www.theuwstore.com http www.twitter.com www.blogtalkradio.com www.facebook.com www.blogtalkradio.com

There are many myths about diet and health that have come to be taken for truths simply because they have been repeated so many times. If you were to ask virtually anyone over the age of 40 what is the major cause of heart disease they would likely say elevated cholesterol. The fact is that excess cholesterol has never caused a single case of heart disease in medical history. Statin drugs, used to lower cholesterol have many side effects. In fact, statin drugs are one of only a few groups of drugs that require routine blood tests because they are so dangerous. Statin drugs should be avoided and used only as a last resort. Elevated cholesterol can be managed by natural means. These can provide the same control by nourishing the liver and lowering elevated cholesterol. Another myth is that the artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, splenda, and saccharin do not cause weight gain. Not only do aspartame, splenda, and saccharin cause weight gain, but these sweeteners can have other side effects as well. Using aspartame, splenda or saccharin in moderation is fine, but excess can cause weight gain. Low fat diets are another myth as we are told that they are the best way to lose weight. Low fat diets are very dangerous as fat, the right fat, is essential. The dangers of low fat diets are many and include dry skin, loss of hair and liver problems. Free radicals have also been ignored as less than important but the fact is that free radical damage to cells of the body is the …

Be My Friend – www.myspace.com Nutrition by Natalie Nutrition vs. Conventional Medicine Take A Pill Americans are constantly being bombarded by pharmaceutical commercials with the message of take a pill. High cholesterol, acid reflux, depression, insomnia, allergies, irritable bowel syndrome, shaking leg syndrome, social anxiety disorder, ADHD, GERDs, sexual dysfunction,; it doesn’t matter what’s wrong w/ you, big Pharma has a pill that’s right for you. In this video Natalie discusses the different between the conventional medicine approach of just taking a pill to a preventative approach of health; nutrition. This video discusses the three most profitable classes of drugs; Statins (Drug prescribed for high cholesterol), Proton Pump Inhibitors (drugs prescribed for heart burn, upset stomach or acid reflux disorder) and Antidepressants, prescribed for depression. Common Statin drugs include Lovastatin, Simvastatin, Atorvastatin, Fluvastatin, Pravastatin and Rosuvastatin. Common Proton Pump Inhibitors include, Aciphex, Prevacid, Nexium, Prilosec, Protonix, Zegerid and omeprazole. Common Antidepressants include Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro, Paxil, Luvox, Effexor, Cymbalta and Wellbutrin. This video talks about common side effects of these three classes of drugs. There may be more to your health than simply taking a pill. Please visit Natalie’s website at www.nutritionbynatalie.com This video was produced by Psychetruth http www.youtube.com www.livevideo.com ©Copyright 2007 Zoe …

www.therenegadehealthshow.com – So today, I’ll cover some good sources of iron for vegans as well as address your questions about cholesterol, vitamin D, blood testing, microscopy and more!

Study Suggests Statins Could Help Some With Normal Cholesterol
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 25 (HealthDay News) — Cholesterol-lowering statins could go a long way toward protecting against heart disease among patients who are deemed to have an “intermediate risk” for cardiovascular trouble, a new study suggests.

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