Answer: In general, partners of persons with syphilis should be evaluated and treated empirically, according to the criteria specified in the 2010 STD Treatment Guidelines (page 28).
Consuming three-quarter cups of cooked oat bran cereal daily can decrease cholesterol levels by 10 percent, suggested Amy Rothenberg, ND. â¢ Carrots contain a fiber called pectin which helps to lower cholesterol levels. Scottish research found that daily consumption of two carrots over a three-week period reduced cholesterol levels by 10-20 percent. â¢ Apples and the white inner layer of citrus rinds are other good sources of pectin.
Curb Cholesterol, Not Flavor. Itâs no secret that certain foods can help you lower your LDL (âbadâ) cholesterol, which causes a buildup of plaque in the arteries that leads to heart disease, heart attacks, and stroke.atural chemicals called sterols, which you get from plant foods, help your body absorb less cholesterol. Now, many foods from granola bars and yogurt to orange juice are fortified with plant sterols, which can help reduce cholesterol levels by 6% to 15%.