Steps you can take to begin accepting and understanding your high blood pressure diagnosis.
Diet changes are usually the first step in lowering high cholesterol before medicines are added. Many people whose cholesterol is high because they eat too many fatty foods are able to lower their cholesterol with diet changes alone.
Return to topic:
Other Works Consulted National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (2005). Your Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol With TLC (NIH Publication No. 06-5235). Available online: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/chol/chol_tlc.pdf.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (2005). Your Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol With TLC (NIH Publication No. 06-5235). Available online: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/chol/chol_tlc.pdf.
© 1995-2011 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.
Symptoms related to Cholesterol, Triglycerides & Fats
Medications and natural products related to Cholesterol, Triglycerides & Fats
High blood pressure—also known as hypertension—is a major health risk. Find out how to lower your blood pressure.Control Your Blood Pressure