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.
Vitamin supplements to prevent diseases. Vitamin supplements are used to prevent deficiencies and also to prevent diseases. Certain vitamin supplements (such as folic acid, vitamin B6, and B12) have been used to lower blood levels of homocysteine, which may help prevent heart attacks. Folic acid fortification in cereals and vitamin supplements has been found to decrease the risk of birth defects in the developing fetus in pregnant women.