Cholesterol is a substance in the body that makes up the fats and lipids that circulate through the blood stream. As a person ages this cholesterol begins to deposit on arteries so that they become harder over time. The only way to check the level of your cholesterol is by a blood test done at your doctor office.
Mayoclinic.com has loads of information on way to lower your cholesterol. Also you can check WebMD.com. If you re looking to lower your cholesterol naturally, you may want to check out loweringyourcholesterolnaturally.com
you can go to a doctor and they will check it for you
here is a link to a website that lets you check it for free now by answering some questions. Hope this helps. You can also go to any local pharmacy for a kit to test it. Then of course there is blood work. http://www.healthcentral.com/cholesterol/check-your-cholesterol-3059-143.html
You should ask your doctor about a new diet or some medicin like Metamucil...
Lowering your cholesterol is one of the wisest step you can take to get your health in check. A great book to get from Amazon.com is Low Cholesterol Cookbook for Dummies.
eat it and check
Depending on the types of food that you eat, you may or may not have high cholesterol. If you're not sure about how much cholesterol is in the food you eat, either check the labeling or ask the manager of the restaurant for information regarding the food's cholesterol.
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You can check out your local library for low cholesterol cook books. Another choice would be to check out allrecipes.com as they have a good selection off low cholesterol recipes.
yes,garlic has ayurvedic properties to lower cholesterol levels and check diabetes. you can take 2 capsules in a day ,one early in the morning with a glass of water and another before going to bed. it is a natural remedy to check cholesterol levels.
The American Heart Association endorses the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) guidelines for detection of high cholesterol. Check with your doctor with any questions.
You can find out more about it here: www.mayoclinic.com/health/cholesterol/CL00002. Please be sure to check with your doctor to see if it is right for you.