What You Can Do to Lower Cholesterol

Your doctor has just informed you that you have "hyperlipidemia"  or high cholesterol.  She is mentioning lipid lowering drugs (statins) but you said you want to try some things on your own first.  She agrees and you will recheck the blood levels in 3 months.  What are you going to do?  The advise is all over the ballpark and your google searches come up with various supplements and diets that