Cholesterol : The Real Truth - A Natural Program to Lower Cholestorol

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• ISBN13: 9780967398327
• ISBN10: 0967398320
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2005-05-01
• Publisher: INDEPENDENT PUB GROUP

Summary

Dr. Sandra Cabot demystifies the role of cholesterol in heart disease, explains the factors that contribute to high cholesterol, and explores various treatment options. In her informed yet accessible style, she presents a natural program for preventing heart disease, including heart-healthy tips and recipes.A no-nonsense guide to lowering your cholesterol and preventing heart disease naturally, from diet expert Dr. Sandra Cabot.Exposes the risks of cholesterol-lowering prescription drugs, and the possible dangers of lowering your cholesterol too much.Dr. Cabot's books have sold more than 1 million copies worldwide.

Author Biography

SANDRA CABOT, MD, has been a medical doctor for more than 30 years and has written 18 books on health. She has extensive clinical experience in holistic medicine and clinical research. She lives in Sydney, Australia.

Table of Contents

Foreword	8	(3)
Introduction	11	(3)
What is cholesterol and why do we need it?	14	(7)
How cholesterol is made	14	(2)
Cholesterol in food	16	(1)
Functions of cholesterol	17	(2)
Types of cholesterol in the bloodstream	19	(2)
The Role of Cholesterol in Heart Disease	21	(4)
The reasons why you have high cholesterol	25	(17)
Poor Diet	25	(9)
Syndrome X	34	(3)
Genetic factors	37	(2)
Underactive thyroid	39	(1)
Stress	40	(1)
Lack of exercise	40	(1)
Smoking	41	(1)
Types of fats and their role in health & disease	42	(7)
Saturated, mono-unsaturated & polyunsaturated fatty acids	43	(2)
Length of fatty acid chains	45	(2)
Digestion and absorption of fat	47	(2)
Coronary Heart Disease	49	(5)
Structure & function of the heart	49	(2)
What is coronary heart disease?	51	(3)
Drugs used to lower cholesterol: How they work and their side effects	54	(20)
Statins and their side effects	55	(10)
Controversy surrounding the benefits of statins	65	(6)
The other types of drugs used to lower cholesterol	71	(3)
The hazards of low cholesterol	74	(5)
Inflammation and its role in heart disease	79	(7)
C-reactive protein could be the biggest risk factor for heart disease	80	(2)
Homocysteine raises the risk of heart disease	82	(1)
Atherosclerosis starts because of inflammation	83	(3)
What causes excessive inflammation? The real risk factors for heart disease	86	(10)
Obesity	86	(2)
Oxidized fatty acids and cholesterol	88	(1)
Diabetes	89	(1)
Cigarettes and other toxins	90	(1)
Stress	91	(1)
Infections	91	(1)
Immune dysfunction	92	(1)
High blood pressure	93	(1)
The role of Aspirin	94	(2)
The tests you must have to determine your risk of heart disease	96	(7)
Myths and facts about foods and food labels	103	(14)
How to read food labels	103	(4)
Foods you have been misled about	107	(5)
The lowdown on cholesterol lowering margarine	112	(2)
Low fat and fat free foods	114	(3)
Ten heart saving tips you must follow	117	(37)
Eat less carbohydrate	118	(3)
Eat more fiber	121	(2)
Eat the right fats and avoid the bad ones	123	(5)
Get more antioxidants into your diet	128	(8)
Herbs to help your heart	136	(2)
Keep your homocysteine low	138	(1)
Improve your liver function	139	(3)
Strengthen your immune system	142	(3)
Keep stress at bay	145	(4)
Exercise your body	149	(2)
Other factors that influence the development of heart disease	151	(3)
The heart saving diet in a nutshell	154	(3)
Heart healthy recipes	157	(10)
Heart smart juice recipes	158	(3)
The heart saving soup	161	(2)
Essential Shopping List to save your heart	163	(4)
Glossary	167	(4)
References	171