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wo main problems with the line of research pharmaceutical companies are pursuing regarding cholesterol. First off, why not consider a combination of herbal therapies, perhaps featuring Fenugreek (Trigonella faenum-graecum) along with other botanicals, which have not only been proven to lower LDL cholesterol, raise HDL, but also manage blood sugar, improve and soothe digestive function, and actually enhance life? Lack of patentability would be my first guess.Secondly, the whole approach of attempting to alter serum levels of cholesterol and their lipoprotein packages seems like "teaching to the test" rather than trying to improve final outcomes. Sure, high cholesterol levels seem to be present when there is dangerous heart disease. But I haven't yet found conclusive evidence that there is a causal relationship between the two, and I am beginning to suspect that underlying cardiovascular inflammation is at the root of both conditions. It would seem that devising new drugs that are specific only for improving your cholesterol numbers on a blood test misses the point and can, apperently, be quite dangerous. My humble suggestion: if you and/or your doctor are concerned about high cholesterol levels, consider herbal therapy alongside nutritional intervention. There's a great track record out there, with no increased mortality risk.
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Thanks for your educational posts. I was wondering if you might know anything about burdock? Is it true that it could help clear acne? I've been drinking "Detox Tea" with burdock in it.
Burdock root can be helpful, it's a good place to start but I've found it doesn't work for everyone. Dry skin and difficulty perspiring can be specific indications for this root. More oily skin would call for Mahonia, a.k.a. Oregon grape root.
Acne's a tough one. Many different influences (hormonal, liver, etc...) are at work. Good luck.
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