Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally!
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How To Reduce Cholesterol Levels Naturally
You get both good and bad blood cholesterol. They are: LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol & HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol. The LDL cholesterol aka "bad cholesterol" gets deposited on the walls of our arteries as plaque, and restrict the flow of blood. The HDL cholesterol, aka "good cholesterol" helps remove this plaque from our arteries.
Both the types of cholesterol are produced by our bodies to perform certain functions and are always present in our blood. The problem arises when more cholesterol is produced more than is required by our body.
What is a Healthy Total Cholesterol Level?
- Desirable - Less than 200 mg/dL
- Borderline High Risk - 200-239 mg/dL
- High Risk - 240 mg/dL and over
Both LDL and HDL cholesterol can be improved with regular exercise and eating low fat, cholesterol friendly foods.
Both the types of cholesterol are produced by our bodies to perform certain functions and are always present in our blood. The problem arises when more cholesterol is produced more than is required by our body.
What is a Healthy Total Cholesterol Level?
- Desirable - Less than 200 mg/dL
- Borderline High Risk - 200-239 mg/dL
- High Risk - 240 mg/dL and over
Both LDL and HDL cholesterol can be improved with regular exercise and eating low fat, cholesterol friendly foods.
Understanding Cholesterol!
STRUGGLING TO LOWER YOUR CHOLESTEROL ?
10 Steps To Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally
Cholesterol Down: Ten Simple Steps to Lower Your Cholesterol in Four Weeks--Without Prescription Drugs
Amazon Price: $8.51 (as of 02/14/2012)
Good for what ails you, November 25, 2007
By Tom Bruce (Brooklyn , NY) - See all my reviews
The book promises "10 Simple Steps to Lower Your Cholesterol" and it delivers. The first section of this book deals with what cholesterol is and what it does, and as this reader-friendly author suggests, "If science is not your cup of tea, simply cut to Part II." Part II is the meat of the book, listing the ten simple - and they are - steps to lowering your cholesterol. Not only simple, but affordable, too - much more so than prescribed medicine. 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. Yet, if you're not into the medical jargon, this section of the book is formated so you can skip over much of the material presented and get the basic information you need in a few short paragraphs. She does make it easy. The third and final section of the book offers charts to help you follow this course, if you're into such regimentation. There are also a few dozen healthful recipes, few of which appealed to me. Now here's the bonus part: as 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. I'll be back in a month with an update on how my medical numbers responded to this information.
Approach Your Cholesterol Reduction Naturally!
Cholesterol lowering drugs are a great help in lowering you cholesterol level. However, these drugs are expensive to prescribe and many tend to have side-effects. Normally when you have been diagnosed as having high cholesterol, doctors tend to prescribe drugs, One of which is statin.
Statins, although very successful in lowering cholesterol levels, also produce unwanted and very serious side-effects. Effects such as rhabdomyolysis (a muscle-destroying condition), kidney damage, memory loss, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, and nausea or vomiting. In addition, research shows that if you are taking statin drugs, it will deplete some essential enzymes like Coenzyme Q10 (an important nutrient our bodies produce, that is required for energy).
Another infamous prescribed drug used to lower cholesterol levels is Bile Acid Sequestrates. These drugs are secreted from the liver and gall bladder in the bile. Most of these secreted bile acids are then reabsorbed by the intestine and then back to the liver. The disadvantage of these drugs is malabsorption. This can effect growth and development as well as lead to specific illnesses, such as chronic diarrhea, bloating and flatulence (gas).
There are also other drugs such as Fibric Acids and Nicotinic Acids to help lower cholesterol level. But as with all the cholesterol lowering drugs available, they also do have their side effects. The most common side effect of these drugs is Gastrointestinal (constipation, abdominal pains and cramps).
Sounds like a horror movie i know! All these dreadful side-effects don't sound too pleasant at all considering what is at stake initially. You may wonder if there any hope in lowering your cholesterol levels. Actually there are many natural alternatives available to reduce high cholesterol and one of these is by taking natural supplements and vitamins. Before taking the decision to start a prescribed drugs therapy, you may want to consider trying natural alternatives first. It is a lot cheaper and much safer than using prescription drugs. Moreover, some of the natural alternatives perform at least as effectively as prescribed drugs to lower cholesterol.
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Essential Foods For Lowering Your Cholesterol Levels!
While there are many foods that are high in LDL cholesterol, there are a lot, which can actually help to lower your LDL cholesterol levels and increase your HDL cholesterol, or the good cholesterol. Here's a list of foods that lower cholesterol, which is a must have for anyone who is trying to reduce their LDL levels and increase their HDL levels.
1)Apples: Ever heard of the saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away"? Well, apples are also very good for lowering your LDL cholesterol levels. 2 full apples, or 12 ounces of apple juice, if taken everyday, can reduce your risk of heart diseases by as much as 50%!
2)Garlic: Garlic helps to lower LDL cholesterol and thins your blood naturally. This prevents clogging up of arteries and thus lowers your risk of heart diseases.
3)Onions: Eating just half a raw onion everyday can increase your HDL levels by 25% and lower your LDL as well.
4)Beans and Legumes: These contain soluble fibers which increase your HDL cholesterol levels and in turn reduce your LDL cholesterol. All kinds of beans and legumes such as pinto, kidney, black-eyed, lentils, pink beans, etc are good for your heart.
5)Unsaturated Fats: Contrary to the belief that all kinds of fat are bad for you, unsaturated fats and omega 3 fatty acids can actually be good for your heart. Monounsaturated fats (olive oil, canola, peanut, and almond oil) and polyunsaturated fats (corn oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil etc) increase the HDL cholesterol and lower the LDL cholesterol and are therefore good for your heart.
6)Other Cholesterol Lowering Foods: Oats, artichokes, turmeric, green tea, nuts, and black tea, are all known to lower LDL cholesterol in your body.
Of course, diet is no substitute for a doctor's care when you are ill. Diet and nutrition represent "the other side of the coin" and always inform your doctor whenever you make a dietary change, especially if you are on a pharmaceutical drug.
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Lower Cholesterol Naturally
Nov 4, 2010 @ 7:53 am | delete
- In Lower Cholesterol Naturally, it is also advised in to limit one's cholesterol consumption and to eat regularly. This means that skipping meals is something that one must avoid doing.
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Natural Health Guy
Jul 23, 2010 @ 11:08 am | delete
- Great lens! The side effects of the major cholesterol drugs is really becoming a major concern to millions. Your doing a great job educating people about natural ways to get your numbers down with the drugs. Anybody interested in more information check out www.realnaturalremedies.com or my blog www.naturalhealthresource.wordpress.com
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Natural health Guy
Jul 23, 2010 @ 11:12 am | delete
- Excuse me. I meant to say without the drugs. http://www.realnaturalremedies.com
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Jul 23, 2010 @ 11:06 am | delete
- Great lens! Cholesterol drug side effects is becoming a major problem. Your doing a great service by educated people about natural ways to lower cholesterol. If you're looking for more information you can view my blog www.naturalhealthresource.wordpress.com or visit this website that offers over the counter natural products for cholesterol. www.realnaturalremedies.com
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May 10, 2010 @ 4:05 pm | delete
- Awesome. I need to lower my cholesterol and since I'm not on medication to do so (since my doctor doesn't think that is necessary), I'm on the hunt for useful, helpful info like this to help me lower my cholesterol naturally.
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