Lipids and Your Heart. Unsaturated fats -- a type of fats found in fish and in plant-based foods, such as nuts, avocados and olive oil -- lowers your blood cholesterol levels, especially the harmful cholesterol that contributes to heart disease.
A colonoscopy is an examination of the lower part of the gastrointestinal tract, which is called the colon or large intestine (bowel). Colonoscopy is performed by an Gastroenterologist, who is a physician with special training in endoscopy/colonoscopy procedures.
A colonoscopy is a way to view the entire large intestine. The large intestine helps the body process waste. The first 5 to 6 feet of the large intestine is the colon. The last 6 inches of the large intestine is the rectum, ending at the anus. A colonoscopy is done with a device called a colonoscope. A colonoscope is a thin, flexible tube with a light and a camera at the end. Before a colonoscopy, the doctor gives you pain medication and a sedative to reduce discomfort.