INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Dropping pounds may help to reduce bad cholesterol. Even a loss of 10lbs can start the lowering process along. A combination of diet and exercise will be the most efficient way to do this. Fat is especially calorie-dense (9 calories per gram, whereas as carbs and protein only have 4). If you're counting calories for your waistline, cutting out fat is an easy way to keep the numbers down. . Being physically inactive is a huge culprit when it comes to having high cholesterol. The recommended amount of exercise each day is between 30 and 60 minutes; 150 minutes is recommended each week (75 minutes if the activity is vigorous). You'll be healthier and feel healthier. Choose activities that you enjoy most, like swimming, jogging, bicycling, hiking, walking, or dancing. If it's something you enjoy, you'll stick with it. Make sure it's convenient, too! You don't have to lift weights or go running—as long as you're moving, that's physical activity. For starters, if you don't drink, don't start. But if you do include wine in your socializing routine, keep it in—in serious moderation. Having just one glass of red wine a night (two if you're male) can help lower your cholesterol. But just the one!  Too much alcohol, on the other hand, can serious raise your triglyceride levels. Anything more than the occasional drink will do damage to your system and put you at risk for alcoholism. One drink is defined as 5oz of wine. . It is a well-known fact that smoking can decrease your good HDL cholesterol levels. Smoking can also make it more difficult to exercise, which may affect your cholesterol levels overall. And for your general health, it's a great, great idea to stop.  If you haven't already bombarded with the plethora of reasons you should quit smoking, you must be living under a rock. Smoking is a serious contributor to heart disease, cancer, and other serious diseases. It also negatively affects those around you. It's not too late. In fact, as soon as you stop smoking, your lungs begin to repair themselves. And the same goes for your wallet!

SUMMARY: Lose any extra weight. Start a regular exercise routine Have the occasional glass of wine. Quit smoking


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Water-based and silicone-based lubricants are good for most women as they are not as irritating to your vagina as oil-based lubricants. You should avoid oil-based lubricants if you use latex condoms as a form of birth control, as the lubricant can cause the condoms to break.  Look for water-based lubricants at your local drugstore or online, such as Astroglide, FemGlide, Just Like Me, K-Y Jelly, Pre-Seed, Slippery Stuff, and Summer’s Eve. You can also buy silicone-based lubricants, such as D Millennium, Pink, Pjur, and Pure Pleasure. Vaseline jelly, mineral oil, and Elegance Woman’s lubricant are all good oil-based lubricant options. Some women may use oil-based lubricants in a pinch or if they are not able to access water-based and silicone-based lubricants. But be aware that oil-based lubricants can be irritating for some women. Most lubricants are made for use before any sexual activity, as vaginal dryness can make sexual activity uncomfortable and painful. You can use lubricants on a daily basis to deal with vaginal dryness but they are short-lasting so you may need to apply it several times throughout the day.  Keep the lubricant somewhere convenient, like on your nightstand or in your bathroom drawer. To apply the lubricant, squirt a few drops onto your hands and rub them together to warm up the lubricant so it is not cold to the touch. You can then apply it in your vagina using clean fingers.  Another option is to warm the lubricant by placing the tube in a mug of warm water and letting it warm up. Do not let the lubricant get too hot, as you do not want to burn your skin when you apply it. If you looking for a daily solution to vaginal dryness, you may want to try a vaginal moisturizer. Though lubricants can help to reduce irritating friction, moisturizers will be absorbed by your vaginal tissues and mimic the natural secretions in your vagina more effectively. Moisturizer are also good for maintaining a normal pH in your vagina and prevent the development of bacterial or fungal infections.  You can also apply vaginal moisturizer two hours before you have sexual intercourse to avoid irritating friction during sex. Warm up the moisturizer with your hands or by placing the package in warm water. Use clean fingers to carefully apply the moisturizer to your vagina. Look for vaginal moisturizers such as Fresh Start, K-Y Silk-E, Moist Again, Replens, and K-Y Liquibeads. You can also use a small amount of A & D ointment to help moisturize the area around your vulva. Natural oils like grapeseed, olive, sweet almond, sunflower, or coconut oil can be effective for vaginal dryness. You can apply these oils directly to your vulva and vaginal area throughout the day and/or before sexual intercourse as natural lubricants. Put one teaspoon of the natural oil onto a piece of clean toilet paper and apply it to your vagina, or use a quarter-sized amount of oil on the palm of your hand. Vitamin E is a good option if you are trying to avoid using prescription products. You can insert Vitamin E into your vagina in the form of a suppository or by opening up a Vitamin E caplet and applying the contents onto your vulva and vagina. Make sure you only use naturally sourced Vitamin E products. Check the label on the product to ensure it contains only natural ingredients.

SUMMARY:
Look for water-based or silicone-based lubricants. Apply a vaginal lubricant before sexual activity. Use a vaginal moisturizer on a daily basis. Try using natural oils. Use Vitamin E vaginal suppositories.