Quick Answer. A congressional inquiry is a correspondence from a congressman to a federal agency to check on the status of a proceeding. Every citizen has the right to contact his congressman to ask for assistance when he feels an issue he has with a federal department is not receiving timely attention. Continue Reading.
Oatmeal, oat bran and high-fiber foods. Oatmeal contains soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the bad cholesterol. Soluble fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans, apples, pears, barley and prunes. Soluble fiber can reduce the absorption of cholesterol into your bloodstream.
Medicines to lower your cholesterol level may be used if you are at high risk for heart disease or if your lipid levels don't drop after you have eaten a low-fat diet for a couple of months. There are different kinds of medicine that lower cholesterol.