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).
Whole-Grain Breads and Cereals. Studies show that dietary fiber can lower LDL cholesterol, but most Americans arenât eating nearly enough. To get more, skip refined grains with âenrichedâ flours in favor of labels that say âwhole grains.â Breakfast is the perfect time to get a fiber boost.
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.