A health freak mom's thoughts on health and all things healthy
I am writing this article because I was recently started on Atorvastatin to bring my cholesterol levels down. I have familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). My two younger daughters have FH too, which was discovered during blood tests when they were hospitalized for other conditions. FH is an inherited disorder that makes it harder for your body…
In today’s world, hormonal imbalance is more common than ever. Luckily, there are many natural treatments for restoring hormone balance. However when it comes to diet and hormones, many important facts are often overlooked. Did you know that cholesterol is actually used in the body to make hormones? And did you know that without enough…
My youngest daughter who is 10 years old has borderline high cholesterol at a total cholesterol reading of 5.3 mmol / L. She has inherited my bad DNA of Familial hypercholesterolemia. The disorder allows cholesterol to build up regardless of your weight, diet, and exercise. Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic condition. If one parent with…
If you have high cholesterol, diabetes, are obese or are a heavy drinker (alcoholism), your liver is at risk. If you have these conditions, you will most likely have fatty liver. Fatty liver, or steatosis, is a term that describes the buildup of fat in the liver. While it’s normal to have some fat…
A routine blood test done in May 2015 revealed that I have high cholesterol. Reading was 6.4. I was totally unprepared and shocked when my doctor told me the news. As you already know, I am a health and fitness freak. I do not eat deep fried foods. Sausages, ham, bacon and all deli meats,…
High cholesterol affects your health in more than one way. In most cases it shows no signs and has no symptoms. There is an exception, however — a condition by the name of familial hypercholesterolaemia. A genetic disorder, this condition leaves cholesterol deposits in various areas of your body, one of which is your eyelids….