A colonoscopy (koh-luh-NAH-skuh-pee) allows a doctor to look inside the entire large intestine. The procedure enables the physician to see things such as inflamed tissue, abnoâ¦rmal growths, and ulcers. It is most often used to look for early signs of cancer in the colon and rectum.
Fatty fish, nuts and other foods with omega-3 fatty acids boost HDL cholesterol levels, as does cooking with olive, canola or peanut oil. All of those oils contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated...
1 Physical activity can boost your HDL level. 2  Get at least 30 minutes a day of moderate activity, most days of the week. 3  Lose extra weight. 4  If you're overweight, losing extra pounds can help raise your HDL levels, as well as cut your LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.