Both nontreponemal tests, Rapid Plasma Reagin test (RPR) and Venereal Disease Laboratory test (VDRL), are not definitive tests for syphilis and may have a false positive result due to other medical conditions such as viral infections (measles, hepatitis), pregnancy, and some autoimmune diseases.
Dr. Crandall recommends the following steps to lower cholesterol without drugs: 1. Change your diet. A plant-based diet, which includes large amounts of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, along with meat substitutes like beans, lowers cholesterol naturally. 2. Take a plant sterols supplement.
In addition to statins, foods rich in phytosterins can lower the endogenous cholesterol production. These foods include wheat germ, sunflower seeds, sesame, soy beans or pumpkin seeds. By avoiding foods with high cholesterol (egg, butter, cream, meat etc.) you can lower your LDL levels only by a small amount.