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I have 17 years experience in cardiovascular disease prevention, rehabilitation and education. Researcher in cardiovascular exercise, cardiac function and cardiac testing. I developed and maintain Lipid-Clinic.com
Also run Nuclear Cardiology Research
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American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
National Lipid Association
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Bachelor Degree in Exercise Physiology (Wellness Programming & Cardiac Rehabilitation)
ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist
ACSM Certified Exercise Specialist
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| david | 11/08/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Todd, Thanks so much for that spectacularly ..... |
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Kawal, Slightly high triglycerides (150-199 mg/dL) are probably no more than an indication that you are eating a little too many simple carbohydrates and/or not getting enough regular exercise. Simple
Matthew, A healthy diet low in saturated fats and calories and high in fruits, vegetables, fiber, nuts and fish can reduce your cholesterol by as much as 5-15%. The basic principles of these diet
Jane, I'm sorry but I don't understand much of the information you wrote. I don't know what "Holesta" is and I could not find any information about it on the internet. Did you spell it correctly?
David, I’m guessing that you are talking about omega-3 fatty acids. Fish, especially fatty fish, contain the heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
Valerie, "Lipid" is a term that includes LDL (the bad lipid), HDL (the good lipid) and triglycerides. Fish Oil (omega-3 fatty acids EPA & DHA) can be effective at lowering triglyceride levels. If
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