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Natural Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:10:39 +0000

There are a number of healthy and natural ways in which you can help to lower your cholesterol, and the sooner you start the less likely it can be that you will have to take synthetic drugs to control your cholesterol and related symptoms in the future. High cholesterol can drastically increase the risk of cardiovascular health problems, especially in later life, and in many cases there are no symptoms to high cholesterol so unless you have a specific test you may not even realize you have the condition.

Plant Sterols
There has been a lot of research into the health benefits of plant sterols over the last 5 years, and the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) has backed results that show that plant sterols can produce positive results on lowering cholesterol, when combined with a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Plant sterols are basically phytochemical compounds that are commonly found in many plants such as wheat, sesame and Brussels sprouts, and when these plants are broken down by the body during digestion the sterols compete with cholesterol for absorption into the body. This means that the body actually absorbs less cholesterol, because sterols are effectively blocking them. Research has shown that plant sterols have no negative effects on the body, but if you have a pre-existing condition or are pregnant or lactating then you may want consult you health advisor before increasing your consumption of plant sterols.

It can be difficult to absorb enough plant sterols from a regular diet to produce these beneficial blocking effects though and this is why products such as MonaVie Pulse Juice can be beneficial. MonaVie Pulse contains concentrated plant sterols (0.8g per 4oz of juice) to help lower cholesterol, and the key plant ingredient is acai berry, which is well known for its powerful antioxidant phytonutrients. Acai also has a number other health benefits as well, including a complex carbohydrates that release energy slowly, abundant vitamins and minerals and also dietary fibre which can help to maintain a healthy digestive system.

You can find out more about Monavie here – MonaVie Pulse ; there is a wealth of information on the health benefits of this product, as well as a detailed list on the product ingredients. You can also find out more about cholesterol and the effects / reviews of MonaVie in the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section.

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The Importance of Regular Sight Tests

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:11:02 +0000

As you go through life your eyes and vision will change, and you may find that you will need to start wearing glasses, or that the glasses you had before are no longer suitable. Regular eye tests look at both the health of your eyes and the extent of your vision, and can help to diagnose any potential eye problems early on, so that you can get immediate treatment to prevent the condition for getting any worse.

You should have a full eye test every 2 years, or more often if you have any existing eye problems. If you notice that your vision is getting blurry, or that your glasses no longer seem to work as well as they did before then you should book an eye test as soon as possible, as poor vision can strain your eyes and cause headaches and other problems.

If you wear contact lenses you will also need a regular contact lenses test, which is slightly different from a full eye test and should be carried out alongside your regular 2 yearly eye checkups.

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Keep Up to Date on VTE Issues at VTEConsultant

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:27:25 +0000

VETConsultant run a very helpful website for healthcare professionals and anyone interested in ‘venous thromboembolism’ (VTE), which is a condition caused when a thrombus (blood clot) forms in a vein affecting blood flow causing swelling and pain. VTE is a serious condition which can have life threatening consequences for patients such as pulmonary embolism (PE), which occurs when the clot breaks off and becomes imbedded in the lung.

Public interest in VTE has increased in recent years, and many patients undergoing surgery may be concerned in particular with this kind of condition, and so it is important that healthcare professionals keep up to date with all of the latest news and issues surrounding VTE by using the latest resources such as VETConsultant.com, and ensure they are fully informed on all of the risks associated with VTE following surgery.

VTEConsultant.com can provide you with all of the latest information updates on VTE and general orthopedic surgery news, and has an excellent resource library that includes a whole host of useful articles, images, bulletins and website links. News bulletins cover topical issues such as announcements by the US Surgeon General and updates on VTE services provided by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

VTEConsultant can also assist you and your team with your VTE risk assessment protocols and the website provides visitors with quick and easy access to on demand webcasts and teleconferencing presentations, and also downloadable slideshow presentations from experts in the fields of VTE treatment and prevention.

VTE has a huge impact on the health system across the country, affecting as many as 2 million patients a year in the US alone, and with the estimated cost of postoperative VTE treatment following intensive orthopedic surgery (such as hip replacement) set at an average of $22,000 per patient, it is more important than ever for both patients and healthcare providers to use every resource available to understand the risks of VTE, and how to prevent this life threatening condition.:cool:

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