Dr. Joseph Lee Klapper’s The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol is certainly not for idiots. For readers who never enjoyed science at school it may require a bit of extra concentration. This does not mean, however, that the book makes the science of food and cholesterol difficult to grasp. Over all this guide is useful and accessible, with lots of good advice for those wishing to embrace a healthier lifestyle.

What is Cholesterol?

In short, there are two types of cholesterol. The bad one is called low-density lipoprotein (LDL). This one clogs up your arteries with nasty, fatty plaque. Then there is the good cholesterol, called high-density lipoprotein (HDL). This one waves its magic wand and vacuums up all the bad cholesterol from the bloodstream.

The ideal situation is to have high levels of good cholesterol (HDL) and low levels of bad cholesterol (LDL). The more research that is being done, the more doctors are saying that, even if a patient’s LDL / HDL reading is good, it is still better to push even further to improve those numbers. That is, it’s best to continue to increase HDL (good cholesterol) and decrease LDL (bad cholesterol).

Unionism in Australia began in 1788 with the settlement of New South Wales as an English penal colony. Convicts and First Fleeters struggled for their basic rights for food and rest and these early strikes were the first signs of a labour movement in Australia.

Phosphatidylserine is a type of phospholipid located within cell membranes. It is essential for cell signaling, nerve function and the coordination of enzymatic activity. Phosphatidylserine is available as a dietary supplement, but small quantities naturally occur in meat, fish and legumes. Current research indicates that the supplement may be useful in treating conditions affecting memory, nerves and behavior.

This soft, waxy substance helps build new cells, insulate nerves and produce hormones. But too much cholesterol in the blood is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your risk increases if you have a family history of heart disease, are overweight and inactive, follow a diet rich in saturated fats, have high blood pressure, or smoke.

In The Fiber 35 Diet, Brenda Watson shares her knowledge of fiber and the digestive system to help you lose weight and improve your health.