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By Jennifer Moll, About.com Guide to Cholesterol since 2004

Getting A New Prescription for Your Cholesterol? Ask Some Important Questions

Thursday December 11, 2008
There will come a time that - despite diet and exercise - your cholesterol levels may not come down. It happens to many of us, and it is at this point your healthcare provider may want to place you on medication.

There's a lot of negative information out there about cholesterol-lowering medication - particularly statins. But what some people won't tell you is that this medication can keep your cholesterol levels down, your heart healthy - and may actually save your life.

If you receive a prescription to lower your cholesterol, don't be shy about asking your healthcare provider some questions you may have about your medication. Be open about your concerns. In fact, many healthcare providers welcome this interaction and are happy to address these with you. This article will help you determine which questions you might have about your new medication. Being reluctant about filling a new medication - especially for something as silent as high cholesterol - is completely normal. The more questions you have answered about your medication, the better you will feel and the sooner you will be on the road to good heart health.

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January 16, 2009 at 11:27 pm
(1) Joe H says:

The best question would be ; Why should I take a drug that could harm me when I can do the same thing naturally? That would hang them up.
Truth is there are some cholesterol fighting naturals out there that are gaining popularity in our drug ridden world.
One of these is Resveratrol. Ever heard of the “French paradox”? The French have the highest fatty and cholesterol filled diet yet have one of the lowest incidences of heart trouble and disease in the world. Yes, they drink red wine at almost every meal. Does this mean that we should all take up wine drinking? Not at all. The nutrient responsible for this condition is called Resveratrol which is an ingredient in the skin and seeds of the grapes. It acts as a cleaner in the blood system.
Two other “goodies” are the Acai berry and Goji berry. Along with super anti-oxidant powers, they contain high levels of Fatty Acids and Omega 3,6,9. These are known cholesterol “busters”.
These ingredients are just a few contained in Chews4Health, the first super fruit, sea vegetable, anti-oxidant, CHEWABLE on the planet! 16 natural ingredients, doctor formulated into a chewable format that tastes like a raspberry sweet tart yet delivers up to 70 vitamins, minerals, and phyto-nutrients at an incredible 97% absorption rate(physicians desk reference pg 1542) and is ready to be absorbed in as little as 40 seconds.
Be good to your heart and check out chews4health at http://www.chews4health.com/smart4life
Give your body the best to get the best from your body!

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