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My Daughter Lowered Her Cholesterol (338 to156) Without Drugs

My daughter came home from her doctor's office one day and called to tell me her cholesterol was 338 (her LDL was 241). She was terrified, to say the least.

Since this is her story you should hear it from her. So, here is my daughter Sue.

Hi, I'm Sue, Margie's daughter of 53 years. :o)

Let me start with a little background to explain how I found out about my high cholesterol.

Over 20 years ago and after three long years of doctors, tests, un-countable trips to the emergency room (because I though I was having a heart attacks) and different medications, I was diagnosed with anxiety and panic attacks.

The doctor I was seeing at the time prescribed Klonopin. Let me tell you, after 3 years of daily multiple panic attacks, I took that first pill, and within 20 minutes I felt normal for the first time in over three years.

Since I moved to Florida, I needed to find a general doctor that would continue my prescription for Klonopin, it's the only thing I've found, so far, that stops the daily anxiety and panic attacks.

Okay, here's the part where I find out about my high cholesterol.

After several attempts and failures with doctors and different drugs, I finally found the most amazing doctor, and I've seen a lot of doctors.

My doctor is a good natured, caring, professional man (we'll call him Dr. H). The first thing he did was order blood tests for my liver, kidneys and cholesterol to check my over-all health.

Believe it or not, over those 20 plus years not one doctor ever did any blood tests, until I met Dr. H.

That is how I found out my cholesterol was 338 (my LDL was 241). Other than that I checked out "normal" in everything else.

You know what came next. That's right... Dr. H gave me some sample bottles of Lipitor to take, told me to lose the extra pounds and come back in two months to re-test my cholesterol.

Over the weekend I did a great deal of soul searching in regards to taking Lipitor. I came to the conclusion, due to my feelings about taking statin drugs, I could not take Lipitor.

I wrote Dr. H a letter thanking him for the samples and letting him know of my decision to lower my cholesterol naturally, enclosed the un-opened bottles of Lipitor and dropped it off at his office. He agreed to work with me, with a warning that if I didn't get the numbers down my way, I would have to do it his way by using "traditional" medication, one way or the other they had to be lowered.

But, there was one problem; I had no clue of how to do it.

I went into "panic mode", and began searching the internet (for hours). After my initial distress passed, I realized I already knew where to find the answer. One of the experts on our natural health site, Frank Mangano wrote the book, "The 60 Day Prescription Free Cholesterol Cure".

After following Frank's program for just two months, my cholesterol was 241 (down 97 points) (my LDL was 173 - down 68 points). I thought this was fantastic! Dr. H thought it was a very good start but it still needed to be lower. He said to continue what I was doing and come back in two months for a re-test.

Two months later, my cholesterol was 156 (down another 85 points) (my LDL was 93 - down another 80 points). I can hardly wait to get the results of my blood test next month.

I am so fortunate to have gotten the help of Frank Mangano and his e-book, "The 60 Day Prescription Free Cholesterol Cure". I e-mailed him, thanked him profusely, and told him I am a devoted fan. He saved my life.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

With Frank's help, in only four months, I naturally lowered my cholesterol from 338 to 156 (a total of 182 points), my LDL from 241 down to 93 (a total of 148 points), amazed my doctor and am healthier for it.

The only side effect I experienced lowering my cholesterol naturally was that I lost 42 pounds.

I am living proof that you can lower your cholesterol naturally, without use of "traditional" drugs and their many terrible side effects.

If you, or someone you know, are fighting high cholesterol, I urge you to get Frank Mangano's e-book and follow his program. You will amaze yourself, your family and your doctor.

Best of Health,

Susan Graham

A Devoted Fan of Frank Mangano

Oh, I almost forgot, you can get a copy of Frank's e-book, "The 60 Day Prescription Free Cholesterol Cure" by Clicking Here

The Good Doctor's Advice on Controlling Cholesterol--Naturally

by, Mary Desaulniers

I have always enjoyed reading the health articles of The Good Doctor--Dr. W. Gifford-Jones. His articles have always provided the most down-to-earth, bone-marrow-wisdom kind of information about health problems and concerns. As a medical doctor, his philosophy is to provide excellent care and advice, including the courage to persuade patients to become proactive about their own health--which means not only eating right and exercising but choosing natural and safer remedies (rather than drugs) for medical issues.

A good example of his philosophy is his most recent publication that I came across last week--his article on foods that can control cholesterol naturally. Here are the some of the recommended foods and supplements that work.

Taking Vitamin C at breakfast is one of the best ways to start a "Lower Your Cholesterol" day. It increases the removal of cholesterol from the blood in the form of bile acids; it also triggers the necessary bowel movement that will remove these bile acids. The dosage he recommends is 2000 milligrams and depending on one's tolerance of ascorbic acid, this dosage and more has been touted not only by the good doctor but Nobel Prize Winner, Dr. Linus Pauling, as well.

Oat Bran with fruit such as oranges, apples, prunes and pears are also smart breakfast foods. Oat bran is a soluble fiber that helps with elimination of bile acids, thus reducing the body's absorption of cholesterol from the intestines.

Even wine is good for your body; one glass of wine can boost high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or what is commonly known as the good cholesterol while also removing excess cholesterol from the blood. In addition to this, red wine produces all kinds of benefits for the heart, including the formation of a chemical that reduces the risk of angina. Moreover, red wine reduces the risk of blood clots. It seems to me you cannot get better advice than that for "medical treatment"! Dr. Gifford-Jones, however, cautions against indulgence. The key to health is moderate consumption and I would wager this caution applies even to oat bran and apples.

Soy Protein naturally boosts HDL levels, a situation proven in a study in which patients were given 40 grams of soy protein in the form of cookies. Guess what? After 12 weeks, these patients showed a five percent increase in the good cholesterol-HDL. And we can get soy protein in all forms-- tofu, shakes, burgers or high energy drinks.

For those of us who enjoy nuts, we will certainly delight in the doctor's recommendation of almonds. A study in Toronto shows that 2 handfuls of almonds a day over a period of three months reduced the bad cholesterol (LDL) by 9.4 percent; as well, these two handfuls of almonds decreased the risk of cardiovascular events by 20 percent.

Even a simple teaspoon of cinnamon in coffee or tea can decrease the bad cholesterol by 20 percent as will black tea, raw garlic and psyllium to a less dramatic extent.

The most consoling aspect about reading the Good Doctor is that there is neither drama nor urgency in his appeal. His voice is that of Common Sense: Eat well. Choose wholesome foods rich in fiber and nutrients; make sure you get your Vitamin C, soy protein and oat bran; enjoy your meals with a good glass of red wine. Last but not least, exercise on a regular basis. You don't have to run a marathon or aim for the 24 pack abs. But you can work your body on a daily basis because exercise is known to increase HDL.

In the face of far too many television commercials harping on drugs to control cholesterol level, reading the Good Doctor is like getting a breath of fresh air!

About the Author:

A runner for 27 years, retired schoolteacher and writer, Mary is helping people reclaim their bodies. Nutrition, exercise, positive vision and purposeful engagement are the tools used to turn their bodies into creative selves. You can visit her at GreatBody@50.com