A Statin-Free Life: A revolutionary life plan for tackling heart disease – without the use of statins

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Brilliant expose of over-prescribing with Statins. Should be read by everybody taking the drugs, especially if they're experiencing side-effects. They come as a tablet which you will need to take once a day. They should start to work within two to three months. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy, you shouldn't take statins. If you’re already taking statins and recently found out you’re pregnant or would like to become pregnant, speak to your GP. What are the side effects of statins? Cholesterol is a fatty material in your blood which is mainly made in the liver. It plays an important role in how our cells work and helps your body make vitamin D and hormones which keep your bones, teeth and muscles healthy. Statins reduce the risk of you getting heart problems for the first time, as well as any symptoms if you already have them so you can live a longer and better life.

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So what is the evidence for their benefits? Dr Aseem Malhotra, author of the bestselling The 21-Day Immunity Plan and co-author of the bestselling The Pioppi Diet, examines the claims for statins and their role in lowering cholesterol and preventing heart disease. He introduces us to his targeted heart-health plan, which, with a diet plan, recipes and advice on reducing stress and increasing movement, can help us to live statin-free and take control of our own health. Medical prescriptions are free in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. They are also free for people in England who meet certain criteria, including people who are:In most cases, you’ll need to take a statin every day for life. This is because your body will always make cholesterol. If you stop taking a statin, your cholesterol levels will rise again.

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Your doctor will find the right statin and dose for you, depending on your medical history, cholesterol level and the other medicines you take. Should I take a statin?’ is a common question in my surgery, particularly when newspaper stories advocate benefits or report dire side effects. Statins help to stabilize the fatty, hardened parts of the arteries, known as plaques. Plaques can form when you have high cholesterol or other problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes. He is a frequent expert commentator in print and broadcast media in the UK and internationally, having written for a wide range of publications such as the BMJ, British Journal of Sports Medicine, and European Scientist, and has had feature articles written about him in papers such as The New York Times, the Guardian and the Daily Telegraph.Lifestyle choices, such as whether you eat fatty foods, smoke, drink alcohol and don’t exercise enough increase your chances of having high cholesterol. Even if you’re in good health, you may be prescribed a statin if you’re at high risk of developing cardiovasculardisease. If you want to stop taking your medicine, it's important to find another way to lower your cholesterol.