Cholesterol – medication and diseases that can increase your cholesterol levels
Prednisone Prednisone is used to reduce the swelling, warmth, and tenderness associated with many inflammatory conditions. Despite the relief they may give to you, they can raise triglycerides, LDL cholesterol levels, and HDL cholesterol levels. Some patients had higher cholesterol levels within two weeks of treatment. Beta Blockers Beta-blockers are prescribed to treat high blood pressure. Beta-blockers also have been noted to decrease HDL levels and elevate triglyceride levels. In most cases, however, these lipid changes have been very small. It is important to note that not all beta-blockers have this effect. Atenolol (Tenormin®) Bisoprolol (Zebeta®) Metoprolol(Toprol®, Lopressor®) Nadolol (Corgard …
Men’s health – The 5 big killers and 5 natural solutions by Dr James G Liddell
Stress, Heart Attacks, Strokes, Diabetes and Prostate Cancer Statistics : Chronically high stress levels can lead to heart attacks, heart failure and strokes You have a 50% risk of dying from heart or artery disease Diabetics have an 80% risk for stroke related deaths One in six men die in South Africa of prostate cancer – the number one amoungst men Obesity is the no. 1 cause of diabetes What do all these diseases have in common? Stress is a major contributing factor and 80% of the big 5 are preventable. Your genetics and your lifestyle will determine how healthy …
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