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 that can help lower cholesterol. A variety of whole- and multi-grain products, such as bran and oats; Fatty fishes, such as salmon, mackerel and albacore tuna; Foods rich in antioxidants, such as fruits and vegetables; Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as avocado, flax seeds, olive oil and canola oil