September 8th, 2008 by Jason
Based upon some private comments I’ve received, some of you evidently want to know more about an earlier article that I wrote entitled “10 Worst Things to Put in Your Mouth”. Many of the items are relatively self-explanatory, but others are not. I mentioned trans fats and saturated fats in that article, with which most [...]
September 4th, 2008 by Jason
In recognition of National Cholesterol Month in September, there are several things that you can do to dramatically lower your total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and your triglycerides while raising your HDL cholesterol. The best part about this strategy is that for most people it can be extremely successful without the use of statins, or [...]
August 31st, 2008 by Jason
An overly scientific explanation of cholesterol is needlessly complex, except perhaps for those of us interested in medical school. The definition that makes the most sense to me because it is easy to understand and remember is that cholesterol is simply a fatty substance produced in the liver and found in the blood and [...]
August 30th, 2008 by Jason
With all of the news these days refuting the validity and very existence of an annual physical, you may be wondering if it’s worth it. Yes, it is - conditionally. As I mentioned in Part I, you must have a competent doctor, and it’s imperative that you are prepared to get as much out of [...]