Lower Your Cholesterol Before 2010! November 15
Yes, you are reading that right. Some of you may wonder, though, exactly how that can be accomplished, when Thanksgiving is just a little more than a week away and soon after that will come various Christmas soirees. But hey, anything can happen, especially if you are determined to do it.
First things first, though; you should have your cholesterol levels checked, especially if you lead a lifestyle that makes you a likely candidate for high cholesterol levels. It is wrong to think that since you received a good cholesterol reading several odd years ago, then you should be good to go. Cardiologists recommend that anyone aged 20 or older should go for cholesterol screening once every five years; those who are at high risk for heart disease should schedule one even more frequently.
If indeed those tests come back with less than satisfactory readings, then it is only fitting to work with your doctor and set a target. Your physician will most likely talk to you and consider the various factors that are prevalent in your lifestyle and family history before making a recommendation.
Among the things that your physician will most likely ask you to do is to take cholesterol-lowering medication, but only when it is appropriate in your case. The most important thing that will need to be done is to make changes in one’s lifestyle, but there are cases where it is more beneficial to go on medication in addition to leading a more healthy life in order to bring down those cholesterol levels faster.
When we speak of lifestyle modifications, we speak of a holistic approach. It is not just about what you eat, but what you physically do on a daily basis as well. If you are the sedentary type who sits in an office cubicle day in and day out, then it is time to start moving. If you really do not have time to hit the gym, then simple things such as getting off the elevator three to five floors down and taking the stairs the rest of the way can certainly be of help. You can also try to walk around for five minutes every hour or so; surely that will not do that much damage to your productivity target for the day.
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