March 03, 2010
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More people around the world die annually from heart disease than from any other cause. One of the major factors contributing to heart disease is cholesterol. Two options for cholesterol management include statins, such as Lipitor or Zocor, and niacin dietary supplements, such as Slo-Niacin.
Statins decrease low-density lipoprotein (LDL) “bad” cholesterol. Niacin, in the form of nicotinic acid, not only lowers LDL and triglycerides, but also increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) “good” cholesterol, providing those with unhealthy cholesterol levels a clinically proven defense.
When used under the care and monitoring of a healthcare provider, Slo-Niacin has been clinically proven to raise HDL and lower LDL, total cholesterol, and triglycerides on its own and in combination with other cholesterol-lowering agents, such as statins.
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December 20, 2009
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It’s a common scenario. A pregnant woman, who has carefully examined her options for birth – capturing all her wishes and preferences in a birth plan – realizes that her healthcare provider is not accustomed to providing the kind of care she wants. Her birth plan does not match her provider’s practice style.
To help women avoid this frustrating situation, the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), with funding from the A.C.N.M. Foundation, Inc., has developed an interactive, online quiz, www.DeliverMyBaby.org, to help mothers-to-be take the first step toward choosing the best care provider that matches their needs.
DeliverMyBaby.org, asks women for general information about their health status, and helps them explore their preferences in maternity care. Each woman’s answers are then calculated to generate a recommended type of care provider to consider. Answers are not recorded and the quiz is anonymous, so women can explore their options in privacy.
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