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Lower Cholesterol Treatment Plan
1. Coenzyme Q10 50-100mg/day Coenzyme Q1O is especially indicated where there are other cardiovascular complications i.e. HTN and high cholesterol. This is especially important for persons on a Statin drug, which blocks the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme. Blocking this enzyme reduces cholesterol production, but, it also blocks the production of Co-Enzyme Q10, a vitally important molecule for heart health. Take 2 ProOmega CoQ10 capsules per day with your breakfast. This product contains Coenzyme Q10, heart healthy fish oil, and contains no mercury.
2. A good Multi Vitamin that is specifically formulated for your particular age group is essential. We recommend Minimal and Essential for Men under 40 and Al’s Formula for Men over 40. See our basic age-specific plans for more details.
3. Reduce meat consumption to 3 times per week. That includes chicken, turkey, pork and beef (1 time only for pork and beef). You may have fish as often as you like but a few vegetarian dinners per week are recommended. I suggest buying a whole foods cookbook like “The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook” for many easy and tasty home menu ideas. Also, be careful with dressings and sauces when dining out. Lemon juice and olive oil work just as well.
4. Eat 5 different color fruits and/or vegetables every day. This is a minimum, not a goal. The goal would be a mostly vegetarian, whole foods diet. Recipes are available in “The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook” and also periodically on www.naturavitanv.com/recipes.php.
5. Try mineral water and 100% fruit juice as a late night snack. Good juice is a bit more expensive but isn’t cut with high-fructose corn syrup and refined apple juice. Try cherry or pomegranate for added antioxidant power. Late night eating is difficult to stop but this method has virtually cured me.
8. Limit Dairy intake – try to get down to one serving per day. It has everything bad you could hope for in a food…cholesterol, bad fat and, worst of all, hormones fed to the cows to keep them producing milk. When you do have it milk or cheese they should be organic, they can’t use excess hormones.
9. Exercise at least 4 hours per week – last but probably most important for weight loss aspect. Listen to your body. More light exercise is better than less heavier exercise. Again, this is a minimum and not a goal.
We are not miracle workers; however, we are committed to informing you about the proper diet, lifestyle and nutritional choices to help you live a long and healthy life.
What you choose to do with that advice is up to you.
Continue all medications as directed. Over time, your need for them may decrease but, for now, we must build you a solid foundation before remodeling the house.
Why Wait? Start this program now!
(We suggest you copy this, print it out and post it in multiple places)
Simply put:
No Soda Pop, No fast food, No candy bowl, No alcohol
Eat a good breakfast, Eat 5 different colored fruits and/or vegetables per day.
Eat less Meat!
Take your vitamins. Drink 64 ounces of water per day.
This is the foundation of a healthy diet
Vitamin and Treatment schedule:
Bkfst: Multivitamin, 3 capsules of ProOmega CoQ10, 1 cup Oolong or green tea
Lunch: Oolong or green tea, water
Dinner: 1 cup herbal tea, water
Snacks: Oolong or Green tea, water, fruit, nuts, hummus
Note: These treatments are very basic and are intended for healthy individuals. They are not intended to diagnose or treat any specific diseases. They are not intended to replace a visit to a licensed healthcare practitioner. For a list of licensed naturopathic doctors in your area please see the website for the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians at www.naturopathic.org
