High cholesterol? Before you get the medicine, review your habits

A study recently presented at the last Congress of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology caused surprise to the medical class, because it pointed out that 40% of Brazilians have cholesterol above normal. Worrying, given that the American population, considered to be a major victim of this problem, has a lower percentage: 36%. Maintaining cholesterol at the limit of normal - up to 200 milligrams per deciliter of blood - means considerably lowering the risk of heart attack.

Life habits and medications

To lower cholesterol and protect the cardiovascular system, it is important to practice exercise regularly, reduce the consumption of fatty foods and sugar, do not smoke and complete the diet with antioxidant supplements that combat cell wear.

To prevent and control high cholesterol, exercise and avoid a diet rich in fat and sugar .

It is not recommended to bet only on the action of medications, due to the side effects that can cause:

- Liver damage

- Increased risk of liver cancer

- Decreased serotonin production (brain neurotransmitter , among other functions, decreases anxious states)

- Decrease of coenzyme Q-10 (increases tissue oxygenation, improves cardiac functions, ipa from the transformation of food into cellular energy)

- Decreased production of DHEA (raw material of all hormones)

Drugs called statins, or statins, frequently used, generate more side effects when used for long periods or in high doses, according to studies published in the Journal of the American Academy of Neurology. They damage peripheral nerves, causing weakness, tremors and pains in hands and feet. The FDA itself, one of the most prestigious American drug control agencies, calls attention to the use of these medications because some of them cause rhabdomyositis, a condition that results in degeneration of muscle cells and consequent feeling of weakness, muscle aches, fever, urine

Prevent and remedy

Of course, these isolated cases should not affect the decision of physicians and patients in the use of these medications. But you can not lose sight of the unwanted side effects, trying to compensate them. As always, taking preventive action is still the best medicine.

What Causes Sensitive Teeth?

Tasting an ice cream or taking a sip of hot tea is sometimes a painful experience for you? Does brushing or flossing make you shiver every once in a while? If the answer is yes, you have a problem called "sensitive teeth." Dental caries and fractured teeth can cause sensitive teeth. But if your dentist has ruled out these problems, worn tooth enamel, fissured tooth or an exposed root may be the cause.

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Diabetes: Know the main oral problems that the disease can cause

If not well controlled, diabetes can affect health in a number of ways: kidney function, eye function, increased risk of infection, and mouth. In the latter case? the mouth?, special attention is needed to maintain the integrity of the teeth and gums and the general well-being of the person living with the disease.

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