Heart Health Archives

Niacin Among Top Vitamins for Cholesterol with a 60-Year Track Record Proving It Works

Sep 10, 2013 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Natural remedies are often viewed with skepticism because many people feel it’s too easy and simple to take a daily supplement – there must be a catch! But the truth is that many supplements, vitamins and other natural remedies really do work. We’ve decided to expound on one natural remedy … Read More

Plant Extract Helps Lower LDL Naturally Without the Statin Side Effects

Aug 13, 2013 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

What does LDL cholesterol have to do with Marilyn Monroe? In 1947 a young Marilyn Monroe, still going by her name Norma Jean, was crowned Castroville, California’s first “Artichoke Queen.” The provocative Miss Monroe may have received this title due to the history of the plant – artichokes have been well-known … Read More

The Top Cholesterol-Lowering Foods: News Bulleting for August 9, 2013

Aug 9, 2013 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Are Statin Drugs Making You Fat? One of our favorite integrate physicians, Frank Shallenberger, MD, wrote in his Real Cures Health Alert newsletter about an unwanted side effect of the cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. Dr. Shallenberger reported that statin drugs “change your metabolism in a way that leads to a reduced … Read More

Statins’ Side Effects: Exercise Benefits are Blocked

Jul 23, 2013 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Could statins’ side effects be hindering all the time and effort you put into exercise? A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests they could. In the first study of its kind, simvastatin, the generic of Zocor, was found to largely negate the benefits … Read More

Lowering Cholesterol Naturally: News Bulletin for July 5, 2013

Jul 5, 2013 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Our editors comb the news wires daily for the latest developments in the field of natural medicine, saving you the time of having to do that yourself. Just a quick scan of our News Bulletin post will bring you up to date regarding the latest news events on the health … Read More

Niacin for Cholesterol — Experts Are Far from Giving Up on This Effective Natural Treatment for High Cholesterol, and Neither Should You

Apr 26, 2013 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Treatment with niacin for cholesterol may have gotten some bad press recently, but that has not stopped experts in cardiovascular disease from stepping forward to support its continued use. In a study titled “The current state of niacin in cardiovascular disease prevention: a systematic review and meta-regression,” recently published in … Read More

Dangers of Statins TV Ads: Patients Are Over-Diagnosed and Over-Treated

Apr 3, 2013 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Parents are cautioned, “Be careful what your children watch on TV!” and rightfully so. Studies prove when children watch violent television content it can negatively impact their behavior and health. But apparently adults should take this advice, too. The latest research reveals disturbing findings – what adults watch on TV … Read More

Top Cholesterol-Lowering Vitamins and Supplements

Feb 15, 2013 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Grade “A” means the supplement has “strong positive scientific evidence” of benefit. B-vitamins such as niacin and folate are among the top (Grade A) cholesterol-lowering vitamins and supplements, but there’s more: 2. Fiber Supplements, Especially 3 Soluble Fibers: Beta-glucan, Glucomannan, and Psyllium. For lowering cholesterol, soluble fiber supplements are key. … Read More

Standard vs. Advanced Cholesterol Readings – Outdated Myths Dominate Mainstream Medicine

Dec 27, 2012 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Do you know which outdated myths still dominate the cholesterol theory and why having high cholesterol readings doesn’t mean you’ll suffer a heart attack or having ‘safe’ levels doesn’t mean you won’t? In part 1 of this series, you were introduced to the idea that major assumptions still drive standard … Read More

Depression Symptoms & High Cholesterol Numbers – How to Keep From Becoming a Victim Yourself

Sep 20, 2012 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

The famous preacher Charles Spurgeon once said, “Surely, if it be murder to administer poison to the dying, it must be far more criminal to give poison to the young life.” His statement is sadly true, especially when it comes to chemical poisons in the form of prescription drugs. Make … Read More

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