I recently visited my doctor and was informed that my cholesterol is sky-high and I likely need to go on medication. I had previously been told this when visiting a CVS Minute Clinic, but I was hopeful that since then I had been able to lower my numbers.

I’ve been given 3 months to get my numbers in proper order, otherwise, I will be put on medication. So I went ahead and bought some Herbal supplements that should aid me in my quest. I’ve eliminated all meat from my diet except for salmon which has those nice Omega-3’s.

My meals each day are highly regimented. Breakfast is oatmeal, and lunch is a Slimfast mixed into a protein smoothie. Dinner is rice, vegetables, and salmon. The salmon is canned which is nice and cheap though I may occasionally have something more fresh from the grocery store if it is on sale.

There are 4 pills that I take either each morning or mixed into my lunchtime Slimfast smoothie. I bought them on Amazon using gift cards that earned on Swagbucks. So I didn’t really spend any real money on these which is nice. I also got the Slimfast on a monthly subscription which got me a juicy 45% discount on the orders.

Amla from Herbal Secrets. Traditionally Ayurvedic herb, supports cardiovascular health, energy vitality, and overall health & well-being. A known antioxidant, the Amla Natural Dietary Supplement may be able to provide your body with a number of crucial benefits. This includes greater heart health and overall well-being. This Amla powder organic supplement comes with 500 milligrams of Amla powder in each capsule.

Heart Savior by New Health. 6 powerful cholesterol-fighting ingredients, plus 60mg Co-Q10. Heart Savior is a scientifically formulated, effective, and natural alternative designed to help maintain cholesterol levels that are already in the normal range. This Doctor-recommended product combines the power of plant phytosterols and plant stanols. This breakthrough product also includes policosanol, red yeast rice, and other natural herbal ingredients. CoQ10 is a mitochondrial energizer that acts as an antioxidant throughout the entire body. It makes the heart & muscle cells more efficient at producing and using energy.

Hawthorn Berries also by Herbal Secrets. Powerful antioxidant activity, healthy blood circulation, and reduced anxiety and stress. Hawthorn berries contain a wide range of flavonoids providing great health benefits. These antioxidant flavonoids, including OPCs, may help dilate blood vessels, improve blood flow, and may help to protect blood vessels from free radical damage. Regular use of Hawthorn Berries may help to promote energy production and reduce anxiety and nervousness.

Cholesterol Wellness Complex. Support for cholesterol levels already within the normal range promotes cardiovascular health with natural ingredients. Contains a variety of helpful supplements including niacin, policosanol, guggul extract, plant sterol complex, cayenne pepper powder, and garlic bulb powder.

We’re just getting things sorted out for Bilbo & Frodo birthday this year. The foods have all been chosen from recipes found in the Lord of the Rings Online game.

Throughout the day we take turns reading favorite passages from the book’s.