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.
Total cholesterol levels should ideally be between 100-200 mg/dL for an adult. Diet plays an important part in your cholesterol levels. It can both raise and lower your numbers. Here are 12 LDL cholesterol lowering foods for you to enjoy. 1. Whole Eggs. Eggs are a controversial food in relation to high cholesterol. Some small studies have found that eating egg yolks can raise cholesterol levels. However, there have been a few very large studies that have shown that eating egg yolks can lower high cholesterol by raising your good cholesterol. This seems to only be applicable when you have a good diet to begin with.