In this issue: 5 ways to lower cholesterol, Ebola, whitening toothpaste, bags under eyes and more.

Discover 5 ways to lower your cholesterol. Manage my newsletter.   HOUSECALL Vol. 15, Issue 70 | October 6, 2014   THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES     Living with Crohn's disease From easing stress and eating well to staying active, discover ways to manage Crohn's disease.     Top 5 lifestyle changes to reduce cholesterol   Making some everyday changes may keep you off cholesterol-lowering medications or help them work even better.           EXPERT ANSWERS   Whitening toothpaste: Does it whiten teeth? Find out how whitening toothpaste works and whether it's effective. What is hot yoga? Hot yoga, also known as Bikram, is an intense form of yoga performed in a heated studio.   PLUS ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ... Bags under eyes Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Lunch recipes Ebola virus and Marburg virus     TRUSTED HEALTH TOOLS   Use our Symptom Checker to explore possible causes of your symptoms based upon Mayo Clinic's patient care experience.   Use these simple calculators and self-assessments for personalized health tips.   LDL cholesterol calculator BMI calculator     NOW BLOGGING   Nutrition-wise: Super soup — Think outside the can Making hearty, healthy soup is easier than you think.     MAYO CLINIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES   Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living This is a scientifically-proven, structured and practical approach to reducing stress.     Getting better sleep Everyone has occasional trouble sleeping. See what it takes to get better sleep.     HEALTHY RECIPES   Macaroni and cheese Grilled chicken breasts with roasted yellow tomato sauce Green beans with red pepper and garlic Rustic apple-cranberry tart   HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK   Considering a complementary treatment? If you're considering any type of complementary treatment, follow this checklist: 1. Gather information about the treatment. Look for websites that use qualified health professionals to create and review the information. 2. Find and evaluate treatment providers. Ask your doctor for a referral. 3. Check your attitude. Learn to be open-minded and skeptical at the same time. 4. Discuss your choices with your doctor.   Need practical advice on diet and exercise? Want creative solutions for stress and other lifestyle issues? Discover even more healthy lifestyle topics at MayoClinic.org.   Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products and services. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy    |    Opportunities     Help us find the answers Support Mayo Clinic; donate now. Your support changes lives.     Connect with Mayo Clinic For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.org. Or add us to your social network!   Like us on Facebook Follow on Twitter Follow on Pinterest   Watch on YouTube Patient Stories View More Newsletters       Thanks for joining our mailing list, dr.samah.saied.ahmed@gmail.com, for Mayo Clinic HOUSECALL.   REMOVE me from this list | Add me to this list | Customer service   © 2014 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.