Low Sodium, High Omega-3 Cholesterol-Fighting Fish Recipes

I was surprised to read last year in U.S. News and World Reports that the DASH diet, for hypertensive people, was voted best all-around eating plan. I knew high levels of sodium caused health problems, but I never connected salt to weight gain. Since reading this, I've been rethinking my cooking and meal plan. I've never been a big salt consumer, but I realized that even my reduced sodium intake was too much. I've also been trying to serve more fish to boost omega-3 fatty acids and good HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. Here are some low-salt fish recipes and tips. Low Sodium, High Omega-3 Cholesterol-Fighting Fish Recipes 

How I Lowered LDL Cholesterol and Boosted Good Cholesterol without Drugs

Two years ago, I had blood work done as follow-up to a gynecological visit. I'd given birth to two stillborn babies and had put on quite a lot of weight. The purpose of the blood work was to track down possible issues related to weight gain. Tests showed elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and too-low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). Both of these conditions pose problems, reports the American Heart Association. My physician said that if I couldn't reduce the bad LDL-C and up my good HDL-C, I'd have to start medication. I took that as a challenge. Using a strategy of diet, exercise and supplements, I got the numbers where they needed to be (and was able to say "told you so" to the doc--aren't I petty?)  How I Lowered LDL Cholesterol and Boosted Good Cholesterol with Diet

Good and Bad Cholesterol: Control Cholesterol with Diet and Nutrition

Good and Bad Cholesterol: Foods to Add and Subtract from Your Diet
The average American diet is high in less healthier foods and low in healthier foods. Hence we suffer from many nutrition and diet related health issues. High cholesterol is a prominent nutrition related health risk.
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Gall Bladder Disease in Children

Gall Bladder Disease and Children: Not as Unlikely as We Used to Think
This nasty image is how our son's gall bladder appeared in digital surgical photography. Description of his gall bladder illness and subsequent surgery. Guide for parents in watching for and caring for gall bladder issues.
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Acid Reflux-Heartburn? Ginger Root to the Rescue

Stomachache? Indigestion? Heartburn? Try Some Gingerroot
Remember when you had a tummy ache and Mom gave you ginger ale to drink? But why ginger ale? Because like with so many 'old time' remedies, we are finding that ginger is a natural stomach preparation. View more »