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On September 30, 2007, Cholesterol Down held Amazon.com's #1 best selling spot simultaneously in three categories: Heart Disease, Low Cholesterol Diets and Low Cholesterol Conditions.


Cholesterol Down: Ten Simple Steps to Lower Your Cholesterol in Four Weeks Without Prescription Drugs
"Cholesterol Down is a great book for people who want to lower their cholesterol without the risks of prescription drug side effects . The science behind high cholesterol is explained in detail and the ten steps to lower your cholesterol are easy to follow. Many great recipe suggestions are provided. Best of all is the fact that Dr. Janet Brill's program really works! Thank you Dr. Janet."

Posted on Amazon.com on 5/12/08
By RZ Rich (Medford, NJ)

 


Amazing Results from Cholesterol Down Plan
"All I can tell you is that this Cholesterol Down eating and exercise plan works! When I decided to get this book, I had already tried to take two different prescription cholesterol medications, but I could not tolerate the side effects. Well, the side effects with this plan turned out to be my total cholesterol going from 234 to 166, triglycerides going from 133 to 89, LDL (bad cholesterol) going from 167 to 69, and HDL (good cholesterol) went from 56 to 80. At the same time, totally unexpected, my diabetes A1c test was PERFECT (5.8) for the first time since I was diagnosed 4 years ago.

The book is well written and easy to understand. She explains what cholesterol is in a way that a lay person can understand. She also explains the science behind choosing the foods she includes in the plan.

The second half of the book includes a daily planner for working these foods into your diet, numerous suggested menus and recipes. I really didn't use her recipes much, although they looked good. I worked the foods into my diet using menus I was already comfortable with. I was already exercising 30 minutes a day and eating a healthy diet, but did not know which foods were best for lowering cholesterol before I read the book.

If you're serious about getting that cholesterol down, this is the book for you."

Posted on Amazon.com on 3/23/08
By S. Mackey (Southeast Oklahoma)

 


Be part of the healthcare revolution!
"...Too many of us in the US want a "quick fix" to every "problem" that comes our way, whether personal issues or public policy....Cholesterol DOWN is worth your time and the few dollars it costs. BUY IT. READ IT. SHARE IT WITH OTHERS. Most importantly, learn to identify and focus on the CAUSE of things you believe to be problems. Quick fixes are a foolish waste of time."

Posted on Amazon.com on 2/18/08
By James S. (Norcross, GA)

 


Cholesterol Down!
"This is one of the best books available on the market today for anyone struggling with the dos and don'ts of meal plans. It is direct and to the point and no matter where your learning curve is you will have no problem reading and gaining all of the necessary tools and tips with this very well-written book. A must have for folks who have no idea where to start when the doctor says "we must lower your cholesterol"

Posted on Amazon.com on 2/9/08
By Anne S. (MI USA)

 


Amazing Results
"On 11/30/2007 my total cholesterol was 220, LDL 166, HDL 43, and triglycerides 53. My Doctor recommended that I start Lipitor. Before staring Lipitor I researched the drug and side effects and decided that there must be a better way. Today 2/5/2008 after using the "Cholesterol Down" recomendations since 12/15/2007 my cholesterol total is 134, LDL 91, HDL, 31, triglycerides 58. This is an amazing turn around. I did not use the Metamucil as recommended because I was prescribed a blood pressure med at the same time. The concern was that the Metamucil would bind to the blood pressure medication and limit its benefit. I am thrilled and have thanked Janet Brill for showing me the way without drugs. Let me tell you however that you must be dedicated to the diet. It worked for me."

Posted on Amazon.com on 2/5/08
By Michael C.(San Diego CA)

 


Excellent book - Drop of 70 pts in my total cholesterol!
" This book is an excellent read with practical, easy to follow diet changes. My cholesterol went from 257 to 187 in 3 months time. In addition to reading this book, I used recipes from the American Heart Assoc. cookbook, exercised almost every day, and read the '8 Week Cholesterol Cure' book. This book (Cholesterol DOWN) has helped me understand how to change my life for the better, giving me to information to understand why I needed various diet adjustments."

Posted on Amazon.com on December 8, 2007
By  Anthony (Noblesville, IN)

 


 

Good for what ails you
"The book promises '10 Simple Steps to Lower Your Cholesterol' and it delivers...With each step, the good Doctor explains how each process helps us reach our medical goal, gives the medical proof that exists for each, presents case histories, and lists further options and tips on how to additionally simplify each step... Brill explains, each of these steps will also help in lowering blood pressure, aiding diabetics, fighting obesity, forestalling aging, even stopping hair loss. So, if you suffer
from any of these ills and more, you can't go wrong with this basic recipe for good health."

                                        Posted on Amazon.com, November 25, 2007
By  Tom (Brooklyn , NY)

 


"Dr. Brill provides a fresh approach to cholesterol reduction in her simple ten-step plan, freeing patients of undesirable prescription drug side effects. The book includes a daily checklist, a progress chart, meal plans, and recipes. Cholesterol Down: 10 Simple Steps to Lower Your Cholesterol in 4 Weeks — Without Prescription Drugs should be read by every person with high LDL cholesterol, or who is at risk of heart disease. An affordable paperback and a best-seller, it receives five stars." (Read More)

                                        Published online, 10/27/07 by Kelly Jad'on
the publisher of Basil & Spice
the #1 website for author interviews and book reviews related to diet, weight loss, nutrition, and fitness.

 


Great Ideas
" I used the ideas and they worked! Was able to get off cholesterol statins and keep it low (below 200) using some of the ideas presented here."

                                        By a "thoughtful reader" 
                                              Posted on Amazon.com, October 17, 2007

 


A simple plan that really works—a must for anyone struggling with high cholesterol

The 10 steps outlined by Janet Brill really works. As a result of following the plan, I lowered my cholesterol 40 points in 3 months, without prescription drugs. Having cholesterol problems on both sides of my family, I followed the plan, but had no idea that my results would be so dramatic. I was a skeptic, who hoped for the best. My doctor was so surprised by my numbers that I have referred the book to him. He took a few extra minutes during my visit to find out how I was able to make such a dramatic improvement.

The recipes that are provided in the book are very tasty and enjoyable, making it easy to follow the 10 steps. Quite frankly, I am enjoying feeling and looking better, and I look forward to introducing healthier eating options to my family and friends. I have already purchased additional copies to share with friends who have been struggling to improve their cholesterol.

By Terri
Posted on Amazon.com, September 25, 2007

 


A must read for those who are looking for simple, concrete steps to take towards lowering their cholesterol. Dr. Brill does a great job of outlining specific foods that can be added to the diet to help lower cholesterol as well as give detailed reasons as to WHY and HOW these foods help the way they do. The book is not overly scientific, nor overly simplistic. As a dietitian, I highly recommend this book to friends, family and patients with high cholesterol who want to try adding delicious foods (in place of less nutritious choices) to their diet before trying cholesterol lowering drugs. This plan is simple, easy to follow and effective - what could be better?

By  Jennifer Shea "MS, MPH, RD" (Boston, MA USA)
Posted on Amazon.com, July 30, 2007

 


"Cholesterol Way Down. This book has everything:

  1. Clear explanations of the physiological causes of high LDL cholesterol and the way the 10 steps work on cholesterol mechanics.
  2. Scientific research supporting each recommendation.
  3. A clear, easy-to-follow plan that has no exotic or expensive ingredients.
  4. Recipes.

Best of all, the plan works. I lowered my total cholesterol from 238-165 in under 6 weeks. My LDL went from 138 to 93. What more can you ask for?"

By "Charlie" (Indiana)
Posted on Amazon.com, July 24, 2007

 


"Cholesterol Down is a comprehensive, yet easy to read guide on how to eat to lower total and LDL cholesterol. Dr. Janet Bond Brill has provided detailed information about heart disease and how it develops as well the 10 tools (9 foods plus exercise) that will help lower cholesterol levels and decrease risk of developing heart disease...In addition, the two weeks of menus, corresponding recipes, and practical tips on how to include the various foods are excellent resources for a motivated person who wants to try a food and exercise based treatment for high cholesterol."

By Lisa Eierman, M.S., R.D., CDE
Registered Dietitian
Eau Claire, WI
Posted on Amazon.com
, July 12, 2007

 


"I enjoyed the book. It is simple and easy to understand and implement, although it covers plenty of detailed explanations...It is complete, simple and easy to implement. A must read for anyone who has high cholesterol or even a history of CVD in the family."

Gita Patel MS RD CDE LD
Nutrition Consultant, Speaker, Author
July 12, 2007

 


"Cholesterol Down is a well written book that outlines 10 crucial steps to lowering cholesterol without resorting to medications. As a registered dietitian I have already put 4 clients on this program with great results. The book explains the science behind the recommendations in an easy to read, interesting format. This book is for people willing to make a permanent lifestyle change and are determined to avoid medications and the side effects that come with it. I highly recommend this book for people with high cholesterol as well as healthcare professionals looking for alternative ways to treat high cholesterol. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about how to lower cholesterol naturally."

By Sharon Yirilli, M.S., R.D., CDN
Posted on Amazon.com, July 3, 2007

 


"Dr. Brill's book is fascinating. She proves that by choosing the right foods and exercising, LDL (bad) cholesterol can be lowered just as effectively as cholesterol lowering drugs... For anyone who wants to lower their cholesterol naturally and improve their overall health, I definitely recommend this book. As a registered dietitian, I will use this book with my clients."

Kellilyn Worley, registered dietitian
Beaumont, TX
Posted on Amazon.com, July 3, 2007

 


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CHOLESTEROL DOWN: 10 Simple Steps to Lower Your Cholesterol in 4 Weeks—Without Prescription Drugs.

 


"Cholesterol down is well-researched, eloquently written, and most importantly provides readers with straightforward, proven ways to lower cholesterol through foods, as well as exercise. This book is a must have for anyone with high cholesterol or even those with a family history of high cholesterol."

By Allison L. Stevens, registered dietitian
Modesto, CA
Posted on Amazon.com, July 6, 2007

 


"Dr. Brill has written an exceptional book that provides such a wealth of information on how to decrease one's cholesterol... I'll definitely recommend it to my patients, and will keep it prominently displayed on my bookshelf. Thanks, Dr. Brill, for combining all of your expertise and personal experience to write this very important and helpful book!

Margaret M. Furtado, M.S., R.D., LDN
Registered dietitian, author and speaker
Posted on Amazon.com
, June 23, 2007

 


"Cholesterol Down should be required reading for anyone with high blood cholesterol...Dr. Brill puts responsibility in the hands of the reader and offers the tools for taking charge."

Anne M. Fletcher, M.S., R.D., LDN,
Award-winning Health and Medical Journalist and Registered Dietitian.
Posted on Amazon.com, June 19, 2007

 


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"...I was very happy to read the detailed nutrition guidelines in Cholesterol Down—as well as the rationale behind them. I will keep this book handy and plan to incorporate its suggestions (and recipes) into our family menus." (Read More)

Bookloons Reviews
Reviewed by Hilary Williamson

 


"This is a very well-written book. As one whose high cholesterol that is currently controlled by medication, I found it interesting and very thought-provoking. One aspect I particularly like about the book is how each suggested action for lowering cholesterol is broken out, explained clearly and has examples of what happened to specific people who followed the suggestion...This is a solid book for both individuals and libraries interested in providing good information on lowering cholesterol without the use of medication."

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Reviewed by John R. Clark


Drug-Free Lower Cholesterol
"This is an excellent book on how to manage your cholesterol with food and diet changes...a well researched and well organized book. Bravo."

                                        By L. Wong, New York, NY 
                                              Posted on Alibris.com, April 3, 2007

 


Cholesterol Down Is Revealing and a MUST Read
"This book has been a eye opener with such simple knowledge that can prolong life and Good health . A fun book full of learning . I wish I would have read this before I started statins and suffered short term memory loss. This book is worth your time and attention."

                                        ByRainsgold, Steelton ,PA 
                                              Posted on Alibris.com, April 3, 2007

 


How is your cholesterol, low, average or high? You wouldn't read this book if you didn't have high cholesterol, however it might be a good idea to read it because it gives a good explanation of medical terms associated with this topic.

Janet Bond Brill, Ph.D., R.D., LDN, walks us through the basics of HDL, LDL and triglycerides in the section called Cholesterol 101. Here you will get a straight and easy to understand description of what it all means. (Read More)

Goodcooking.com Cookbook Review
Reviewed by, Chef John V., April 2007

 


"The book felt like a labor of love when I was reading it. Most pages had extra material to help make changes easier to digest and to adopt. There were case stories that were interesting. All in all, it was an easy self-help book to read. Recommended:Yes."

by Cyndi Allison
www.epinions.com
Posted Mar 25, 2007


"In Cholesterol Down, Janet Bond Brill, Ph.D., R.D., LDN has produced a diet plan with the aim of lowering cholesterol without drugs. Copiously documented, the book outlines nine diet and one lifestyle action that sound easy to adopt and lead to cardiovascular health."

Written by Nancy Fontaine
www.blogcritics.org
Published February 27, 2007

 


"Brill goes out of her way to make this book as useful as possible, outlining the dangers of statin drugs, who should go on the plan, and how to use the book for different needs...Brill's style is as bare-bones and no-nonsense as her plan, and for anyone who is focused on the goal of reducing his or her cholesterol and who doesn't want all the bells and whistles of some of the other diet and fitness books, this could be an ideal choice." (Read More)

A Review by Kim Lumpkin
www.toxicuniverse.com
03/07/2007

 


"...Janet Brill has written a new book on how to lower your cholesterol without needing to forgo your daily food intake. Unless Pfizer is your middle name, we suggest picking up a copy. Hell, it probably costs less than one of those pills you have stashed in your daily pill reminder!" (Read More)

Life Done Right™
www.seniorcitizen.com
March 6th 2007

 


"Dr. Brill suggests ten simple steps to lower one's cholesterol without resorting to prescription drugs. I am all in favor of that because nothing disturbs me more within the medical area of my life than the taking of prescription drugs. I try to avoid that sort of thing like the plague. I much prefer to utilize "natural" remedies whenever and wherever possible... If my getting personal bothers you, then this is the time to stop reading this review, purchase the book for yourself, and read your way to healthy living."

Dr. Jonathan Dolhenty
radicalacademy.com

 


"Cholesterol Down by Janet Bond Brill (Random House, 2006) takes the guesswork out of finding that perfect reference book for those looking to lower their cholesterol."

By Dayna Boyer
Homemakers.com

 


"Diet, fitness, and wellness expert Brill has authored a useful and clearly written book to help people make lifestyle changes that she purports can lower "bad" (LDL) cholesterol as effectively as statins. Brill explains what cholesterol is, what it does in the body, and why lowering LDL cholesterol is important. She also elucidates how each lifestyle change she prescribes acts on the body to lower LDL cholesterol. Brill starts with basic concepts and builds on them, using lay terms. In this way, the dry, scientific explanations flow well and are easy to understand. She provides many options for each of the lifestyle changes and proposes a two-week food plan (with recipes) to help the reader implement her strategy. The proposed changes are based on solid science and can help people lower their LDL cholesterol or enhance the effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering medication. Recommended."

—Elaine M. Lasda Bergman
Healthcare Assn. of New York State, Rensselaer
Used with permission, Library Journal, 2007

 


"The simple, consistent, and inexpensive lifestyle therapy outlined in Dr. Brill's CHOLESTEROL DOWN plan could be the most important investment you make in your future health."

—Jennifer H. Mieres, M.D., F.A.C.C.
director of nuclear cardiology, NYU Medical Center,
associate professor of medicine, NYU,
national spokesperson for the American Heart Association
(in the foreword to CHOLESTEROL DOWN)

 


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