C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
CRP is a marker for inflammation which is a primary contributing factor in heart disease, cancer, arthritis, etc... -
rather than cholesterol levels or fat intake; low is better.
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Supplements for lowering inflammation:
Toco Combo
Green Tea and Berry
Carotenoid Combo
Alpha Lipoic Acid Caps
Fish Oil
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Bilirubin
Blood Bilirubin is a protective substance in the blood; high normal is better.
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Ferritin
Ferriting is a marker of iron levels; low is better to a point). many people use IP6 (or Phytate) to lower their high iron levels. IP6 is a natural heavy metal chelator, binding to free heavy metals in your body and removing them. Alternatively, some people have their blood drawn regularly, a practice which can reduce blood iron to preferred levels. Female menstruation is thought by some to be beneficial to health for the same reason.
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Supplements:
IP6
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Homocysteine
Homocysteine is a substance which damages blood vessels and contributes to heart disease over a long period of time, and also seems to contribute to strokes, dementia and Alzheimer's; low is better.
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Supplements for lowering homocysteine:
B Complex
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Cortisol
Cortisol is called "the stress hormone"; low is better. Reduce stress using the steps, books and products in our page on stress reduction. Do not fall for supplements claiming to lower cortisol by itself - better to treat the cause. Reduce stress in your life through exercise, diet and lifestyle changes.
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Supplements:
StressTame
St. John's Wort
From Sharper Image:
Products to help you relax!
Relaxation Music CD
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Glucose and Insulin (involved in diabetes)
Read about and understand the term Glycemic Index (GI) in order to reduce the Glycemic Index of your diet. This will reduce your blood glucose and insulin, reduce your oxidative stress, and increase your chances for a longer, healthier life. Ask your doctor about taking Glucophage to reduce blood sugar and insulin levels and to reduce the waistline. There are some who feel that everybody over age 40 should be taking it.
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Chromium Picolinate + Biotin
HCA
Books:
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HDL and LDL
The erroneously-named "good cholesterol", or
HDL, may benefit us slightly if raised by exercise, dietary intervention or the intake of high doses of Vitamin B3. Vitamin B3 is Niacin, and the regular flushing kind is the most effective substance, natural or man-made, for raising HDL. Take it after your largest meal to reduce the flushing effect, which should go away after about two weeks. Do not worry about your LDL levels (there is no such thing as "bad" cholesterol, and drugs to reduce it serve only the drug companies).
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For raising HDL:
Niacin Capsules
Fish Oil
Virgin Coconut Oil
Books:
The Great Cholesterol Con, by Anthony Colpo
The Cholesterol Myths, by Uffe Ravnskov, MD, PhD
The Heart Revolution, by Kilmer McCully
Lipitor and Statin Drugs, by Duane Graveline
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Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is caused by many things including chronic dehydration, mineral deficiencies, and can be a symptom of advanced cardiovascular disease, but it is not itself a disease and it is being over diagnosed and over treated as if it were an independent disease. It is probably wiser to try to identify the cause of the high blood pressure and treat the cause, if needed, rather than to just reduce the blood pressure. Don't you think?
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Books:
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Other Tests:
Do regular self-screenings (skin, breast, testicular, etc.), get regular dental checkups and cleaning, and regular medical checkups. However, understand the limitations of any determinations or advice you are given (limitations due to greed, a lack of knowledge, and the constant threat of malpractice), and get a second opinion if there is any doubt.
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Books:
Should I Be Tested for Cancer?, by H. Gilbert Welch
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Health and Nutrition Concepts