The Natural Pharmacist: Lowering Cholesterol

by Ingels, Darin

• ISBN13: 9780761515555
• ISBN10: 0761515550
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Trade Book
• Copyright: 1999-05-01
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles

Summary

Discover Nature's Treatment for High Cholesterol Did you know that scientific evidence suggests that garlic may reduce cholesterol levels? It's true. Millions are discovering the healing power of this natural remedy. With this book, so can you. Inside you'll learn, what cholesterol is and why high cholesterol is a health problem, how garlic may help reduce high cholesterol, how to take garlic, which other natural treatments may help reduce cholesterol, and much more! Includes up-to-date information on cholesterol and: Garlic Gugulipid Soy Protein Fish Oil Inositol Hexaniacinate Red Yeast Rice Niacin Pantethine And conventional medical treatments It's all here in simple, straightforward language. You'll find yourself turning to this helpful, trusted companion again and again.

Author Biography

<b>Darin Ingels, N.D.,</b> is a graduate of Bastyr University and a licensed naturopathic physician. He is also a certified medical technologist and has been involved in medical education for more than ten years. Dr. Ingels currently practices in Westport, Connecticut, as part of an integrative medical clinic, with a team of medical doctors, naturopaths, and an acupuncturist. He lives in Southport, Connecticut, with his wife, Michelle.

Table of Contents

What Makes This Book Different?	vii
Introduction	xi
What Is Garlic?	1	(11)
Atherosclerosis and High Cholesterol	12	(12)
Conventional Treatment for High Cholesterol	24	(14)
Garlic: The Scientific Evidence	38	(14)
Beyond Cholesterol: Garlic's Other Benefits for Your Arteries	52	(13)
How to Take Garlic	65	(21)
Safety Issues	86	(15)
Other Supplements for High Cholesterol	101	(20)
Niacin and High Cholesterol	121	(14)
Lifestyle Changes	135	(15)
Putting It All Together	150	(3)
Notes	153	(14)
Index	167	(11)
About the Author and Series Editors	178