Too much alcohol means more than one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men. There are even some people for whom even small amounts of alcohol can raise triglycerides. For a healthy change of pace,
Very low carbohydrate diets (less than 35 grams per day) are very efficient at lowering triglycerides. Fructose can also raise triglycerides; high fructose corn syrup should be avoided and fruit should be consumed in its whole form, not as juice. Reducing sugars is especially important when a ...
Interestingly, drinking alcohol may be a healthful way to raise HDL. We’ve previously discussed epidemiological evidence for health benefits from drinking and the matter of how to drink safely (Is It Smart to Drink?, Sep 9, 2010), but didn’t discuss alcohol’s effect on HDL. Well, it’...
Each one corresponds not just to a point in your physical form but to a major nerve ganglion and endocrine gland. They don’t exist in bone or flesh. They pulse in the in-between, where your biology, emotions, and beliefs collide. As Anodea explains in her program,“Between the crown a...
Here are some risk factors that may raise triglyceride levels: Being sedentary, not being physically active Eating foods high in sugar and saturated fats Excessive alcohol consumption Kidney disease Liver disease Diabetes Thyroid disease Being overweight or having obesity ...
Raise your head with an extra pillow while sleeping to prevent mucus from blocking your throat. Use a humidifier or vaporizer to add moisture to the air. Take a warm shower or bath. Get vaccinated against the flu. When you're pregnant, you're more likely to get sick and have serious is...
To help jump-start your morning exercise routine, here are 18 easy ways to fit in your workout before the rest of your day begins.
One workaround for me to feel good despite low ferritin levels, was to take T3 hormone directly to “bypass” the low T3 levels and high reverse T3 levels caused by low ferritin (a.k.a. ongoing thyroid symptoms like hair loss and fatigue). I know many thyroid patients that have discover...
Making healthier food choices and engaging in physical exercise helps naturally raise free T3 levels. Be sure not to over-exercise as that can impair thyroid function. 7) Natural desiccated thyroid. This is a combination of T4 and T3 that may help increase Free T3 as well. Reduce reverse...
Raise your head with an extra pillow while sleeping to prevent mucus from blocking your throat. Use a humidifier or vaporizer to add moisture to the air. Take a warm shower or bath. Get vaccinated against the flu. When you're pregnant, you're more likely to get sick and have serious is...