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Cholesterol
Down is available
in bookstores now. Click here to order online.
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:
- Clear explanations of the physiological causes of high
LDL cholesterol and the way the 10 steps work on cholesterol
mechanics.
- Scientific research supporting each recommendation.
- A clear, easy-to-follow plan that has no exotic or expensive
ingredients.
- 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 GetSetForHealth.com
Health Book of the Month
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 Watch Dr. Shawn Benzinger's Book
Review of the Week on SecondOpinion.org. 
"...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."
TCM Reviews
www.tcm-ca.com
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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