About of NORMAL CHOLESTEROL LEVEL
Insulin Resistance
Defines what it is and lists symptoms and causes including dietary considerations.
From Stanford.
In some cases (about 1/3 of the people with insulin resistance), when the body cells resist or do not respond to even high levels of insulin, glucose builds up in the blood resulting in high blood glucose or type 2 diabetes
Even people with diabetes who take oral medication or require insulin injections to control their blood glucose levels can have higher than normal blood insulin levels due to insulin resistance
They have an increased level of triglycerides (blood fat) and a decreased level of HDL (good) cholesterol
Many people who are insulin resistant produce large enough quantities of insulin to maintain near normal blood glucose levels
Some groups recommend even lower levels of dietary fat
200mg/dl or less is the desired blood level
If the LDL level is too high, cholesterol and fat can build up in the arteries
How to review your blood test results
Explains glucose, electrolytes, minerals, thyroid and others.
This is a measure of the sugar level in your blood
A precursor, Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG) is defined as reading of fasting glucose levels of 110 - 125
These are your potassium, sodium, chloride, and CO2 levels
There are numerous causes of high and low sodium levels, but the most common causes of low sodium are diuretic usage, diabetes drugs like chlorpropamide, and excessive water intake in patients with heart or liver disease
Low CO2 levels can be due to either to increased acidity from uncontrolled diabetes, kidney disease, metabolic disorders, or low CO2 can be due to chronic hyperventilation
BUN is also affected by high protein diets and/or strenuous exercise which raise levels, and by pregnancy which lowers it
High values, especially with high BUN levels, may indicate problems with the kidneys.
If blood is not processed promptly and properly, high levels may occur
However, when the level gets too high, vascular disease can result
The levels that your doctor will recommend depend upon whether you are at high risk for cardiovascular disease
As the level of blood cholesterol increases, so does the possibility of plugging the arteries due to cholesterol plaque build-up
fish oils and cholesterol/triglycerides
Summaries of research concerning fish oils and serum cholesterol and triglyceride
levels.
Compared to those who did not eat fish, those who ate the most (10.5 ounces per week or more) had an average 33 per cent lower level of C-reactive protein, a widely-used marker for inflammation
They also had a 33 per cent lower level of interleukin-6, another inflammatory marker found in the plasma
Significantly lower levels of these markers were also found in people who ate about 5 to 10 ounces of fish per week
These results support recommendations that people eat more fish, the authors write, particularly oily fish with their high levels of omega-3 fatty acids
Fish consumption among healthy adults is associated with decreased levels of inflammatory markers related to cardiovascular disease: The ATTICA Study
The reviewers believe that the mechanisms by which fish oils exert their protective effect include: Reduction in susceptibility to ventricular arrhythmia Decrease in platelet aggregation Reduction in triglyceride levels Retardation of atherosclerosis Lowering of blood pressure Promotion of nitric oxide induced endothelial relaxation Anti-inflammatory effects
Patients with high triglyceride levels should receive 2-4 grams/day of EPA+DHA under the care of a physician
Nutri-Mart Your Online Healthfood Store
Name brand health food supplements and specialty foods.
Traditionally used for enhancing energylevels, endurance and stamina and reduce occasional mental fatigue
- Support Normal cholesterol Levels - may help to maintain cholesterol levels that are already within the normal range
Contrary to popular belief, the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver is much more significant to total cholesterol levels than cholesterol consumed from dietary sources
, - Help fight against your bad cholesterol level
maybe helpful on lowering cholesterol levels
- an ancient spice for modern sugar control, weight loss supplements -have a track record of helping to control blood sugar level on type II diabetes
- glucose tolerance factor (GTF) promotes healthy glucose level
Maitake Mushroom , Bitter melon - contains polypeptide P, an insulin like substance that helps lower blood sugar levels in type I diabetics
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Insulin Resistance Syndrome - March 15, 2001 - American Family ...
American Academy of Family Physicians descriptive site about this condition.
Written for medical professionals; also includes patient handouts.
Insulin-resistant persons, therefore, have high plasma insulin levels
Compensatory hyperinsulinemia helps maintain normal glucose levels--often for decades--before overt diabetes develops
Glucose levels rise, and a diagnosis of diabetes can be made
Only in severe cases, in patients with fasting glucose levels above 180 to 198 mg per dL (10 to 11 mmol per L), are low plasma levels of insulin present
7 Hyperlipidemia The lipid profile of patients with type 2 diabetes includes decreased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels (a significant risk factor for heart disease), increased serum very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride levels and, sometimes, a decreased low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level
8 Insulin resistance has been found in persons with low levels of high-density lipoprotein
9 Insulin levels have also been linked to very-low-density lipoprotein synthesis and plasma triglyceride levels
Weight loss can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce insulin levels
Other Abnormalities Other abnormalities linked to insulin resistance include hyperuricemia, elevated levels of plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 and a preponderance of small-size, low-density lipoprotein particles
Proteinuria in Adults: A Diagnostic Approach - September 15, 2000 ...
Proteinuria in Adults: A Diagnostic Approach: by michael F. Carrol, MD, and
Jonathan L.Temte, MD, PH.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical School, Madison, ...
Urinary protein excretion in healthy persons varies considerably and may reach proteinuric levels under several circumstances
Arteriosclerosis: (Atherosclerosis) - David L. Hoffmann B.Sc ...
A look at the disease and herbal and other alternative treatment modalities.
elevated serum lipid levels
a family history of premature atherosclerotic disease appears to indicate either a propensity to higher levels of the risk factors for atherosclerosis or an increased susceptibility to them
lifestyle considerations can contribute depending upon diet, stress levels etc
The blood levels of these lipoproteins is partially governed by dietary factors, especially the type of vegetable lipids (phytosterols) eaten
As medical research has focused on this issue, a number of common dietary components are revealing themselves to be active in lowering cholesterol levels in the blood
Cayenne pepper and other plants that contain the phenolic compound capsaicin have a well demonstrated effect in lowering blood cholesterol levels, as does the widely used spice Fenugreek
The improvement in cholesterol levels persisted throughout the 2 months of clinical follow-up
This leads to increased levels of fats in the liver, and cholesterol and triglycerides in blood serum, liver and kidneys
A common finding is that when Garlic oil is fed to animals maintained on the high fat-high cholesterol diets, there is a significant reduction of cholesterol levels, often nearing those seen in untreated control animals
When to Start Cholesterol-Lowering Therapy in Patients With ...
A statement for health care professionals from the American Heart Association
task force on risk reduction.
Smith, Jr, MD ; Reginald Washington, MD Key Words: AHA Medical/Scientific Statements • diet • cholesterol • prevention • drugs Introduction Introduction Strong evidence denotes benefit from reducing serum cholesterol levels in patients with established coronary heart disease (CHD)
Investigators in the Cholesterol and Recurrent Events (CARE) study likewise observed significant benefits when pravastatin was given to CHD patients with average serum cholesterol levels
Despite the proven benefit of cholesterol-lowering therapy in patients with CHD, many patients—up to two thirds—receive no therapy to lower LDL cholesterol levels (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; unpublished data; 1995)
A majority have LDL cholesterol concentrations well above optimal levels
This level is considered optimal for patients with CHD by the NCEP Expert Panel, the American Heart Association Secondary Prevention Panel, and the American College of Cardiology
Before starting LDL-lowering therapy at any level, a baseline should be established to ensure better monitoring of therapeutic results
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Insulin Resistance and Pre-Diabetes Provides questions and answers on causes, symptoms, and prevention.
Many people with insulin resistance have high levels of blood glucose and high levels of insulin circulating in their blood at the same time
People with blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not yet in the diabetic range have “pre-diabetes.” Doctors sometimes call this condition impaired fasting glucose (IFG) or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), depending on the test used to diagnose it
Studies have shown that most people with pre-diabetes go on to develop type 2 diabetes within 10 years, unless they lose 5 to 7 percent of their body weight—which is about 10 to 15 pounds for someone who weighs 200 pounds—by making modest changes in their diet and level of physical activity
Many people with insulin resistance and high blood glucose have excess weight around the waist, high LDL (bad) blood cholesterol levels, low HDL (good) cholesterol levels, high levels of triglycerides (another fat in the blood), and high blood pressure, all conditions that also put the heart at risk
Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic syndrome is defined by the National Cholesterol Education Program as the presence of any three of the following conditions: excess weight around the waist (waist measurement of more than 40 inches for men and more than 35 inches for women) high levels of triglycerides (150 mg/dL or higher) low levels of HDL, or 'good, ' cholesterol (below 40 mg/dL for men and below 50 mg/dL for women) high blood pressure (130/85 mm Hg or higher) high fasting blood glucose levels (110 mg/dL or higher) Source: National Cholesterol Education Program, Third Report of the Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, May 2001
Anti-aging Research/Recommendations
Anti-aging information, news, and links to product sites.
The principle: Keep insulin levels low and cells are stronger, staving off infection and age-related diseases such as cancer, dementia and stroke" - [] Related articles: - Science Daily, 1/7/05 - "According to Spindler's research, the fewer calories an animal consumes - provided malnutrition is avoided - the slower an animal ages and the lower the death rate from cancer, heart disease and diabetes" - Some theorize that calorie restriction slows aging because it keeps insulin level low (there are other ways that may keep insulin low such as , etc)
See: - Reuters, 5/8/06 - "it is reasonable to suggest that treatment(s) causing an improvement in insulin sensitivity combined with modest reduction in insulin release would reduce risk of age-related disease and likely also delay aging" - Nutra USA, 6/3/04 - "if insulin levels remain low, cells are stronger and can ward off infection and age-related diseases such as cancer, dementia and stroke" - Betterhumans.com, 6/3/04 - "We now know that insulin is a direct player in the aging process" - ezinearticles.com - "But they still have something in common: a low sugar level in their blood, relatively for their age" - Life Extension Magazine, 3/00 - "individuals with low blood sugar and low insulin have been found to be healthiest and to live the longest ..
Howstuffworks "How Blood Works"
Medical doctor gives a simplified explanation of blood and plasma.
Photo courtesy Illustration: microscopic image of red blood cells Hemoglobin combines loosely with oxygen in the lungs, where the oxygen level is high, and then easily releases it in the capillaries, where the oxygen level is low
A hormone called erythropoietin and low oxygen levels regulate the production of RBCs
Any factor that decreases the oxygen level in the body, such as lung disease or anemia (low number of RBCs), increases the level of erythropoietin in the body
Did you know that high cholesterol is a serious risk factor for heart disease? Home cholesterol test kits let you determine your cholesterol level in the privacy of your home and could help save your life
Article: Corticosteroid-Induced Juxta-articular Adiposis Dolorosa ...
This article discusses a case of Dercum's Disease in the knee that was apparently
caused by corticosteroid usage.
Her serum cholesterol level was 7.75 mmol/L, and her triglyceride level was 6.42 mmol/L
Patients with Cushing's syndrome, or those who become cushingoid be-cause of medication, display typically altered lipid metabolism, including increased levels of very-low-, low-, and high-density lipoproteins
As the dosage of prednisone was gradually lowered, dramatic improvement of adiposis dolorosa, as well as a return to more normal blood glucose levels, occurred
NORMAL CHOLESTEROL LEVEL ?
Hypothyroidism
A physician's site covering the basics. Includes causes, risks, associated disease,
symptoms, standard laboratory tests, reference ranges, Free T3 and Free T4.
When the level of thyroid hormone in your body is high, a negative feedback system exists to reduce the production of TSH, and vice-versa
For most traditional laboratories, the upper limits of normal TSH level is under 4.0 to 4.5
The myth that an elevated TSH level (the upper limits of normal range by normal laboratory reference range is under 4.5) is required, as prerequisite for diagnosis of hypothyroidism must be dispelled
There is little doubt that an elevated TSH signifies and under active thyroid as the pituitary gland secretes TSH in response to a low thyroid hormone level
The real question is - how high a TSH is considered high? New Diagnostic Reference Standard for TSH There are doctors who believe that you do not need to have an elevated TSH level (higher than 4.5) in order to actually be diagnosed and treated for hypothyroidism
Increasingly, innovative doctors are also viewing high-normal or normal TSH levels (by traditional standards) as possible evidence of low-level hypothyroidism, especially if symptoms of hypothyroidism are present
Many patients with TSH level of 2.0 (not 4.5) or more have classic symptoms and signs of hypothyroidism
Thyroid Disease in Late Life | thyroid disease in the elderly ...
The symptoms of a thyroid disorder in an elderly person are often different from
those in a younger person.
Nephrotic Syndrome (NS) - nephrologychannel
An overview of Nephrotic syndrome, including a description, the causes, symptoms,
diagnoses and treatment.
In addition to, there are three main symptoms of nephrotic syndrome associated with protein leaking into the urine: (low level of albumin in the blood) Edema (swelling) Hypercholesterolemia (high level of cholesterol in the blood) is a low level of albumin (a protein) in the blood due to proteinuria
Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution. A Complete Guide to Achieving ...
A Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars.
Bernstein, a renowned and even revolutionary figure in diabetes treatment and diabetic himself, will show you how you could stop the roller-coaster swings in your blood sugars, steady your glucose levels, reduce your insulin intake and enjoy the same level of good health that nondiabetics have
TREATMENT OF INSULIN RESISTANCE
A physician's opinion and recommendations on this topic.
The insulin resistance syndrome (IRS) puts you at very high risk for a heart attack and is associated with storing fat in the belly, rather than the hips; having high blood triglyceride levels and low level of the good HDL cholesterol; high blood pressure and an increased tendency to form clots
When you eat, blood sugar level rises
It prevents blood sugar levels from rising too high and sticking to cells and has an excellent safety record
If your HBA1C is still not under control, you need to take a bad drug that raises insulin levels
Angina - symptoms and treatment of chest pain
Explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of angina. Available for down
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eMedicine - Anorexia Nervosa : Article by Tracy A Farkas, MD
Scholarly article regarding mortality rates, pathophysiology, frequency, clinical
aspects, different diagnoses to consider, lab and imaging studies, ...
Decreased gonadotropin levels and hypogonadism may occur among males who are affected
Ionized calcium levels should detect hypocalcemia
Low serum phosphorus levels less than 0.8 mmol/L should be repleted
Liver function tests may be slightly elevated, but albumin and protein levels are usually normal
Although it will not likely effect emergency department management, further studies such as erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and serum cholesterol level may be helpful
Thyroid function tests, prolactin, and serum follicle-stimulating hormone levels can differentiate anorexia nervosa from alternative causes of primary amenorrhea
Indications for hospitalization include the following: Bradycardia or other cardiac dysrhythmias Severe electrolyte abnormalities, especially of potassium, sodium, and phosphorus levels Altered mental status or suicidality Extremely low body weight Failure of outpatient treatment Consultations: Most cases of anorexia nervosa encountered in the emergency department will be appropriate for outpatient management if close, planned follow-up is arranged prior to discharge
Potassium depletion sufficient to cause 1 mEq/L drop in the serum potassium level requires a loss of approximately 100-200 mEq of potassium from the total body store
Super Size Me (2004)
Provides brief description of documentary, comments, cast, and crew information.
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