| 1. |
Aspirin, coated, 5 grains, 1 daily (Please read aspirin
product warnings) |
| 2. |
Vitamin E, 400 units, 1 daily (an antioxident) |
| 3. |
Folic acid 0.4 mg, 2 daily (to lower homocystine
levels) |
| 4. |
Vitamin B6, 50 mg, 1 daily (to lower homocystine
levels) |
| 5. |
Fish oil (Omega 3 type) |
| 6. |
If not contraindicated (for medical, religious, or
psychological reasons), 1 or 2 drinks of alcohol daily Men 1 or 2,
Women 1 only - (No more than this) - to raise HDL levels |
| 7. |
No smoking!!!! (Nicotine Replacement Gum or patches
are ok to try to stop, and behavior modification programs are very
effective) |
| 8. |
Careful low fat/low cholesterol diet |
| 9. |
If needed, control of blood fats with medications
also |
| 10. |
Regular exercise 30-40 minutes - 5-7 days per week
(to get HR 110-115/min) |
| 11. |
Strive to maintain ideal body weight |
| 12. |
Maintain ideal blood pressure with weight loss or
medications |
| 13. |
Control of Blood Sugar if diabetic with diet/exercise/medications
|
