Lower Your Cholesterol

Friday, August 15, 2008

Tips to Lower Your Cholesterol Levels Part IV---With Herbs

As mentioned in the other articles, if you have too much low density lipoprotein LDL known as bad cholesterol, overtime cholesterol can build up in your arterial walls causing blockage and leading to heart attack and stroke. Beside prescription drugs and others, herbs place an important role in helping to lower cholesterol levels.
Today because of high cost and side effects of prescription drugs, many people try to seek help from herbalists for cost effectiveness and results.
Here are some herbs that have proven record in lowering cholesterol levels
1. Fenugreek seeds
Fenugreek seeds contain alkaloid, protein high in lysine and L-trytophan that can help to inhibit cholesterol absorption. Study shows that fenugreek seeds help lower LDL cholesterol levels and triglycerides but not lower HDL cholesterol levels.

2.Garlic
As we mentioned in "nature of superfood--the best 2 superfoods", we know that garlic contains hugh amounts of oganosulfure. This helps in lowering LDL cholesterol levels and triglycerides while raising HDL cholesterol levels.

3.Hawk thorn berry
Hawk thorn berry contains bioflavonoia that help in increasing the blood to the blood muscles, therefore it helps to prevent and reduce blood vessel degeneration. Daily consumptions of hawk thorn berry can enhance circulation and treat valvula insufficiency, irregular pulse and abnormal acid levels in the blood. Study shows that hawk thorn berry bioflavonoia also helps in
lowering LDL cholesterol levels and triglycerides while raising HDL cholesterol levels.

4.Alfalfa
Alfalfa contains fiber and chemicals that help to keep the LDL cholesterol away from being deposited in the blood vessels resulting in more harmful cholesterol leaving the body while not affecting HDL cholesterol.

5. Bilberry extract
Bilberry extract contains anthocyanosides that help to strengthen the blood vessels that supply the retina and help to prevent the bleeding of these blood vessels. Bilberry’s anthocyanosides also function in exerting antioxidant effects that inhibit the oxidation of LDL cholesterol.

6. Ginger
Ginger helps to lower cholesterol levels, elevated blood pressure and prevent blood clots in the arterial walls when taken with vitamin E. It also helps to stimulate and revitalize the heart muscle and strengthen the peripheral's circulation.

7.Capsicum Extract
Capsicum extract contains chemicals stimulating properties and create increased blood flow. Study shows that capsicum extract help to reduce high blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels.

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Fall Arrangements

 Putting arrangements together getting ready for Fall.

Grandson and Karate

Roasted Winter Squash and Apple Soup

Dr. Weil’s Roasted Winter Squash and Apple Soup

Take some time to cook with your family by coming together for this comforting soup. Make extra and freeze for future dinners. For an extra special touch, serve in warm bowls and garnish with dollops of Cilantro-Walnut Pesto.

 

Added to Recipes on Tue 09/20/2011

Ingredients
1 large winter squash (about 2 1/2 pounds), such as butternut, buttercup or kabocha; peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 medium onions, peeled and quartered
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tart, firm apples, peeled, cored and quartered
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Red chili powder to taste
4 to 5 cups vegetable broth

Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large roasting pan, toss the squash, onions, garlic and apples with the oil to coat. Season well with the salt and chili.

Roast, stirring every 10 minutes, until the vegetables are fork tender and lightly browned, about 40 minutes.

Put half of the vegetables and 2 cups of the broth in a food processor and purée until smooth. Repeat with the remaining vegetables and broth. Return puréed mixture to the pot. If the soup is too thick, add more broth. Correct the seasoning and heat to a simmer.

Cell Phone Tips

4 Things you might not have known about your  Cell Phone

 

For all the folks with cell phones. (This should be printed and kept in your car, purse, and wallet. Good information to have with you.)

 

There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies.

Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for survival.

 

Check out the things that you can do with it:

FIRST   (Emergency)

The Emergency Number worldwide for  Mobile   is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile network and there is an Emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly, this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked. Try it out.

SECOND   (Hidden  Battery   Power)

Imagine your cell battery is very low. To activate, press the keys *3370#. Your cell phone will restart with this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged when you charge your cell phone next time.

THIRD   (How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone? )

To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following Digits on your phone:      

  *#06# .

A 15-digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe.

If your phone is stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either. If everybody does this, there would be no point in people stealing            mobile phones.

 &n bsp; 

And Finally....

FORTH   (Free Directory Service for Cells)

Cell phone companies are charging us $1.00 to $1.75 or more for 411 information calls when they don't have to. Most of us do not carry a telephone di rectory in our vehicle, which makes this situation even more of a problem. When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial:

(800) FREE411   or (800) 373-3411      

without incurring any charge at all.  Program this into your cell phone now.

This is sponsored by McDonalds.

Turkey Wraps

Ingredients

Low Sodium

• 8 8-inch flour tortillas
• cooking oil or spray
• 8 oz. turkey
• 1 Tbs. minced ginger
• 1 1/2 C. shredded carrots (3 medium carrots)
• 2 C. shredded cabbage
• 1/2 lb. sliced baby bella or white mushrooms
• 4 green onions, trimmed and finely sliced
• 1 Tbs. reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 Tbs. hoisin sauce
• 2-3 Tbs. bottled plum sauce

Directions

Wrap tortillas tightly in foil and place in a 350-degree oven to warm and soften. Meanwhile, spray a large non-stick skillet with oil and cook the turkey and ginger over medium-high heat, stirring to crumble the meat, until it is no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Stir in the carrot, cabbage and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened and the mushroom liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir in the onion soy sauce and hoisin sauce, mixing well. Remove from heat. Place the warm tortillas on a work surface; brush with plum sauce. Divide the turkey mixture among them. Fold in 2 sides on each and roll up burrito style. 

Memories of 9/11



Let's keep all the families in prayer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!