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.
Foods naturally rich in soluble fiber have proven particularly good at lowering cholesterol. Excellent sources include oats, oat bran, barley, peas, yams, sweet potatoes and other potatoes, as well as legumes or beans, such as pinto beans, black beans, garbanzo beans, and peas.