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What is cholesterol? Blood cholesterol is a waxy fat-like substance made by your liver. Blood cholesterol is essential for good health. Your body needs it to perform important jobs, such as making hormones and digesting fatty foods. Cholesterol is an oil-based substance. It does not mix with the blood, which is water-based. It travels around the body in lipoproteins. Two Types of Lipoproteins That Carry Cholesterol : 1. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL): Cholesterol that travels in this way is unhealthful or "bad" cholesterol. 2. High-density lipoprotein (HDL): Cholesterol that is present in HDL is known as "good" cholesterol. Your body makes all the blood cholesterol it needs, which is why experts recommend that people eat as little dietary cholesterol as possible while on a healthy eating plan. Dietary cholesterol is found in animal foods including meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. Strong evidence shows that eating patterns that include less dietary ch...

The Holistic Way to Get Rid of Ulcers Today (Peptic, Duodenal, Gastric, Stomach, and More) Call Health and Wellness ; 0537063069 Is That Stubborn Ulcer Not Responding to Treatment? WHAT IS STOMACH ULCER? Stomach ulcers, which are also known as peptic ulcers, are painful sores in the stomach lining. It occur's when the thick layer of mucus that protects your stomach from digestive juices is reduced. This allows the digestive acids to eat away at the tissues that line the stomach, causing an ulcer. Stomach ulcers may be easily cured, but they can become severe without proper treatment. Peptic ulcers include: Gastric ulcers that occur inside the stomach. Duodenal ulcers - that occur inside the upper portion of your small intestine (duodenum) Esophageal ulcers - esophageal ulcer is a type of peptic ulcer that develops in the lining of the esophagus, the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. Esophageal ulcers occur when the layer of mucus, which lines and protects the gastrointe...

  Understanding Diabetes: What You Need to Know Diabetes is a long-term health condition that affects how your body processes blood sugar (glucose). When your body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t use it properly, glucose builds up in your bloodstream — leading to serious health problems if left unmanaged. Types of Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes: Usually diagnosed in childhood. The body makes little or no insulin. Type 2 Diabetes: More common in adults. The body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough. Gestational Diabetes: Occurs during pregnancy and usually goes away after delivery. Symptoms of Diabetes The symptoms of diabetes can vary depending on how high your blood sugar levels are. Some people, especially those with Type 2 diabetes, may not experience any noticeable symptoms. However, common signs of diabetes include: - Increased thirst - Frequent urination - Extreme hunger - Unexplained weight loss - Fatigue - Blurred vision - Slow-healing sores or fr...