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HDL is Your Level to Know The big drug makers love to run slick TV ads trying to convince you that lowering your LDL will protect you from heart disease. If you rely on drug companies for information on heart disease, that’s what their studies conclude. Why are they so interested in low LDL? That’s what statin drugs do best – lower your LDL. Doctor’s often further misinterpret the science and lead patients to believe that they have to lower their cholesterols with drugs or die of heart disease. For reliable data, the Framingham Heart Study is your best source. This on-going fifty-seven-year-old study has no connection to any drug company. Over the years, this landmark study found that 75% of all heart attack victims had “normal” cholesterol profiles. This alone is strong evidence that your cholesterol level is not a major determinant and should not be your number one concern. But there’s more… It also clearly shows that LDL is meaningless if your good HDL cholesterol is high. Even if your total cholesterol is over three hundred, an HDL above eighty-five will protect you from heart attacks, strokes and heart disease. Not exactly what the makers of Lipitor want you to know. How to Boost Your HDL A simple blood test will tell you what your HDL levels are. If your HDL is below thirty-five, giving it a boost is important. Here are the three most reliable ways: HIIT Yourself – Forget about low level aerobics. In fact, jogging for hours only lowers HDL. Yet short burst of training at an anaerobic level will boost HDL like nothing else can. HIIT is Anti-Aging Fitness Program of High Intensity Interval Training that increases HGH level and burns fat more effectively after you finish a short 20 minutes HIIT training. A famous Harvard study found the more energy a person exerted during exercise, the lower their risk of heart disease. Anti Aging Fitness Program is the most effective, practical way to safely increase your capacity. Gradually progress to short bursts of intense activity. This will bulletproof your heart and make you feel vital, youthful and energetic. Cod Liver Oil – This ole-time nutritional supplement is still a great defense against heart disease. In my practice, I find that it increases your level of omega-3 fatty acids, raises HDL, lowers blood pressure and lowers triglycerides. Even the typically anti-nutrient American Heart Association now supports the use of fish oil. Garlic – This common herb is ideal for heart protection. It’s a powerful antioxidant and prevents the bad cholesterol from sticking to your arteries. Dr. Siegel study in Germany recently found that garlic prevented the build up of plaque on arteries by as much as forty percent.
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Dov Oshri is the author of the revolutionary Anti-Aging Fitness Program "Change Your Body and Be Admired". He is the chief editor of Body for Mind – a Wellness Lifestyle for Successful People. His cutting edge Anti-Aging Fitness Program can be downloaded for FREE at www.bodyformind.com
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