“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “How do you deal with abnormal cholesterol numbers?” (Part 4 of 7)
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April 6, 2024“Ask Dr. Walt” in Today’s Christian Living “How do you deal with abnormal cholesterol numbers?” (Part 4 of 7)
I enjoy being penning a bi-monthly column for the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine. In the March 2024 issue I addressed some options on treating high cholesterol in an article titled, “Is Red Rice Yeast the Best Treatment for a Potential Killer – High Cholesterol?”
March 2024 Today’s Christian Living
HERE’S THE LINK to the column which you’ll find on pages 22-23. And below is Part 1 of 7 in the article titled, “Is Red Rice Yeast the Best Treatment for a Potential Killer – High Cholesterol?”:
How do you deal with abnormal cholesterol numbers?
Lifestyle changes such as a heart-healthy diet (such as a Mediterranean-type diet) and regular exercise are the first line of defense against high cholesterol and the first choice in treating abnormal lipid levels. In addition, not using tobacco products (quit smoking or vaping), losing weight if you’re overweight or obese (normalize your BMI), and drinking no or minimal alcohol all help maintain or improve cholesterol numbers.
But, if you’ve made these important lifestyle changes and your cholesterol levels are still abnormal, your health care professional will likely recommend a prescription or supplement medication or a combination depending on various factors, including your personal risk factors, your age, your health, and potential drug side effects or interactions with foods or other medications.
Here’s the whole series:
- 4/2, Part 1: “Best Treatment for a Potential Killer – High Cholesterol” — question and short answer
- 4/3, Part 2: What is cholesterol and why should you care?
- 4/4, Part 3: How do you find out if you have an abnormal cholesterol?
- 4/5, Part 4:How do you deal with abnormal cholesterol numbers?
- 4/6, Part 5: What is red yeast rice?
- 4/7, Part 6: Should you use red yeast rice?
- 4/8, Part 7: Why choose a statin instead?
Walt Larimore, MD, has been called one of America’s best known family physicians and has been named in the “Guide to America’s Top Family Doctors,” “The Best Doctors in America,” “Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare,” and “Who’s Who in America.” He’s a former Vice President and Physician in Residence at Focus on the Family and the American Life League has named him a “Rock-Solid Pro-Life” awardee. He’s also an award-winning medical journalist and the best-selling author of over 40 books. He and his childhood sweetheart and wife of nearly 50 years, Barb, have two adult children and reside in Colorado Springs. You can find Doctor Walt’s health blog at www.DrWalt.com and follow him on Facebook at “DrWalt.com”. Have questions for Dr. Walt? Email them to editor@todayschristianliving.org.
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