High Cholesterol: Infant
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High Cholesterol
Asked by J.D. from New York
on June 19, 2009
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Hi ladies,
I'm writing this for avery good friend of mine who is trying to get preggers for the first time (sooooo excited). She has very high cholesterol & wants to ...
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- Hi J.; Good for you for being concerned about medication and pregnancy. As someone in the wellness industry, I can tell you it's so important to be in the best pos...
- I'm on Lipitor now for very high cholesterol (due to genetics and not diet). I didn't begin Lipitor until I was finished having my 4 children. There are warnings on ...
- Dear MOM, Perhaps you can help her get her cholesterol under control VIA DIET and excersize. I Don't know of anyone whom was taking lipitor while pregnant. M
High Cholesterol While Pregnant
Asked by S.N. from Chicago
on January 20, 2009
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I am expecting my second baby and recently had my annual physical and was told my cholesterol was on the high range of normal , I found this to be very surprising sinc...
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- I do agree that cholesterol levels can be higher during pregnancy, but please do not assume that they will go back to normal after the baby is born. My cholesterol was...
- I agree that it is a normal physiological response to pregnancy, it will return to normal after pregnancy without any intervention. No need for concern, but maintaini...
- I'm surprised anyone checked your cholesterol while pregnant. It's SUPPOSED to be high. Cholesterol is an important building block of the fetus. Statins (cholestero...
High Cholesterol/ Triglycerides
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on May 13, 2010
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My BFs physical results just came back, and he has high cholesterol (the bad kind) and high triglycerides... what does this mean? I feel like such a dummy, I am usuall...
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- You've received great answers, but none mention taking a garlic supplement. Garlic has wonderful medicinal benefits including lowering cholesterol levels. It's not a...
- Dr. Fuhrman has great web site that explains how diet can reverse these problems (exercise helps too): http://drfuhrman.com/ You can do it without meds. His book...
- Could be diet and heredity. High Cholesterol is plaque in your arteries that could clog them and cause heart attack, but don't panic. Tons of people have this. Your ...
Any Young Moms with High Cholesterol...???
Asked by A.B. from Stockton
on May 19, 2007
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Im 26 years old and I went in for my physical...got all the blood work done and was so nervous to hear the results...turns out I have high cholesterol...at first I was...
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- Dear A., Remember that exercise is an important part of weight loss. It doesn't have to be at a gym. You can plan your day so that you walk early in the a.m. befo...
- Hi! I just had to take the time to write and tell you that contrary to what everyone has conventionally believed, cholesterol is not primarily caused by fat intak...
- I'm so sorry you are going through this, but I have to say that it makes me feel better that I'm not alone! I am 27 and I just found out I have high cholesterol too. ...
Cholesterol and Whole Milk
Asked by A.Z. from San Francisco
on July 9, 2008
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My husband told me last night that he heard (I think from the news or something like that) if there is a history of high cholesterol in your family, and especially if ...
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- The rule for milk is as follows: <1yo - formula 1-2yo - whole milk 2yo+ - 1% milk Anything different is to be with the advice of your doctor. Your daughter ...
- You need to do what you think is best, but I have raised three of my children without using whole milk, or much milk in general. There is dairy in so much of what we e...
- I heard that report. In the very same report, they were talking about now prescribing cholesterol meds to children as young as 8, which just seems crazy to me. I th...
Do You Moms Have Tips on Lowering Cholesterol ?
Asked by C.G. from Dallas
on May 7, 2010
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So I got my results back and my cholesterol level is in the slightly high range. I'm 50 pounds overweight (I'm working on that) but I was wondering aside from exercise...
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- A bit of strenuous exercise every day and losing the weight is the best way. I've read that diet doesn't really do that much for or against your blood cholesterol lev...
- Start the day with a healthy breakfast, whole grain, raw fruits, oatmeal (regular plain with your own fresh fruit added). Don't forget about nuts! They have proteins...
- Weight and cholesterol levels being high are both symptoms in most people rather than having a causal relationship. Eliminate high flash point oils from your diet (...
High Cholesetrol
Asked by A.L. from San Francisco
on October 19, 2008
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I have high cholesterol according my blood test. Does anyone has some good suggestions on food and soup recipes? Any other ways to build up my LCL and lower my HCD? I...
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- Hi A., I would like to reinforce the info about Omega III fatty acids being very good for cholesterol. Also, a nutritional product that I take for that is called G...
- Hi A., My cholesterol used to be high and now it's very low. I take high quality supplements and I think that was a large part of the decrease initially, but it real...
- As a physician I couldn't resist this one....your good cholesterol (called your HDL) can be increased with fish oil supplements, and other things that contain omega-3 ...
What to Eat in a High Fiber Diet?
Asked by L.W. from Detroit
on January 11, 2011
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I spoke with a nutrionist and she suggested I eat foods high in fiber in order to stay regular, she also stated that a high fiber diet will help to loose belly fat and...
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- I eat lots of fruit, berries, veggies and beans. Prunes actually are good! I also drink a protein shake form Shaklee for breakfast that has fiber. Make sure you get...
- great question...I learned a lot from other responses!!
- In the weight management class that I lead, we talk about this too. You want to eat whole grains with at least 5 grams of fiber per serving. Lots of vegis and fruit ...
High Risk Pregnancy
Asked by M.G. from Detroit
on August 9, 2008
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I recently found out that I'm almost 10 weeks pregnant. When I went to the doctor he advised that normally 35 years and older are considered to be high risk. I know o...
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- Over 35 is considered "high-risk" automatically, whether you have any risk factors or not, which is ridiculous. I had my ds at 35 and my last dd at 39 and both could ...
- The label of "high risk" is merely the beginning of a greater maternity scare tactic to get you to agree to a litany of invasive and expensive testing - not to mention...
- The best thing you can do for you and your baby is not to worry. In my opinion doctors these days are quick to put alot of people on "high risk",and for being 35,I tho...
What Do You Know About High Blood Pressure?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on October 5, 2011
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I've always had high blood pressure... well, above 'normal' (which is 120/80)... The past few time's I've been to the doctor for various reasons, I've received letters...
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- buy a blood pressure machine, they aren't very much and you can get them at most drug stores. Keep a log of it at home High blood pressure runs on my mom's side of ...
- Sorry R., I don't have time to read the other responses so I apologize in advance if I repeat anything. My only experience with high blood pressure is with my son, Bry...
- I have had high blood pressure for the last 12 - 13 years. The doctor that diagnosed it (an internist that I highly respect) said if you have 1 parent that has it you...
