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The Good Doctor's Advice on Controlling Cholesterol--Naturally
I have always enjoyed reading the health articles of The
Good Doctor--Dr. W. Gifford-Jones. His articles have always
provided the most down-to-earth, bone-marrow-wisdom kind of
information about health problems and concerns. As a
medical doctor, his philosophy is to provide excellent care
and advice, including the courage to persuade patients to
become proactive about their own health--which means not
only eating right and exercising but choosing natural and
safer remedies (rather than drugs) for medical issues.
A good example of his philosophy is his most recent
publication that I came across last week--his article on
foods that can control cholesterol naturally. Here are the
some of the recommended foods and supplements that work.
Taking Vitamin C at breakfast is one of the best ways to
start a "Lower Your Cholesterol" day. It increases the
removal of cholesterol from the blood in the form of bile
acids; it also triggers the necessary bowel movement that
will remove these bile acids. The dosage he recommends is
2000 milligrams and depending on one's tolerance of
ascorbic acid, this dosage and more has been touted not
only by the good doctor but Nobel Prize Winner, Dr. Linus
Pauling, as well.
Oat Bran with fruit such as oranges, apples, prunes and
pears are also smart breakfast foods. Oat bran is a soluble
fiber that helps with elimination of bile acids, thus
reducing the body's absorption of cholesterol from the
intestines.
Even wine is good for your body; one glass of wine can
boost high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or what is commonly
known as the good cholesterol while also removing excess
cholesterol from the blood. In addition to this, red wine
produces all kinds of benefits for the heart, including the
formation of a chemical that reduces the risk of angina.
Moreover, red wine reduces the risk of blood clots. It
seems to me you cannot get better advice than that for
"medical treatment"! Dr. Gifford-Jones, however, cautions
against indulgence. The key to health is moderate
consumption and I would wager this caution applies even to
oat bran and apples.
Soy Protein naturally boosts HDL levels, a situation proven
in a study in which patients were given 40 grams of soy
protein in the form of cookies. Guess what? After 12 weeks,
these patients showed a five percent increase in the good
cholesterol-HDL. And we can get soy protein in all forms--
tofu, shakes, burgers or high energy drinks.
For those of us who enjoy nuts, we will certainly delight
in the doctor's recommendation of almonds. A study in
Toronto shows that 2 handfuls of almonds a day over a
period of three months reduced the bad cholesterol (LDL) by
9.4 percent; as well, these two handfuls of almonds
decreased the risk of cardiovascular events by 20 percent.
Even a simple teaspoon of cinnamon in coffee or tea can
decrease the bad cholesterol by 20 percent as will black
tea, raw garlic and psyllium to a less dramatic extent.
The most consoling aspect about reading the Good Doctor is
that there is neither drama nor urgency in his appeal. His
voice is that of Common Sense: Eat well. Choose wholesome
foods rich in fiber and nutrients; make sure you get your
Vitamin C, soy protein and oat bran; enjoy your meals with
a good glass of red wine. Last but not least, exercise on a
regular basis. You don't have to run a marathon or aim for
the 24 pack abs. But you can work your body on a daily
basis because exercise is known to increase HDL.
In the face of far too many television commercials harping
on drugs to control cholesterol level, reading the Good
Doctor is like getting a breath of fresh air!
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A runner for 27 years, retired schoolteacher and writer,
Mary is helping people reclaim their bodies. Nutrition,
exercise, positive vision and purposeful engagement are the
tools used to turn their bodies into creative selves. You
can visit her at http://www.GreatBodyat50.com or learn how
she lost her weight at http://greatbodyproteinpower.com
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