Lipitor is the generic name of a prescription drug used for treating high cholesterol. Atrovastatin is the brand name most commonly associated with Lipitor. Read the rest of this entry »

Since cardiovascular disease is considered the number one killer of adults in North America, taking the proper steps in lowering high cholesterol is a big deal. Although doctors have known for a long time that keeping cholesterol levels lower is extremely important, only recently have health advertisements on television inundated the public with admonishments to have cholesterol levels checked regularly, and take a proactive approach, before the body sends out a potentially fatal message. Read the rest of this entry »

Modern scientific research and clinical studies have confirmed, to a large extent, many of the curative properties attributed to garlic since ancient times, particularly its therapeutic benefits in cardiovascular disorders like hypertension (high blood pressure) and hyperlipidemia (i.e., excess of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood). High levels of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol increase the risk for coronary heart disease and stroke. Read the rest of this entry »