What exactly is this “Terrible Cholesterol”?
Cholesterol is categorized under “Lipids” or “Fats”. They form part of the cell membranes and are very vital in cellular functions. In the blood the fats are attached to proteins and they form groups of substances called lipoproteins.
*Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
*Very Low Density Lipoproteins (VLDL)
*High Density Lipoproteins (HDL)
Chylomicrons
Of these Low Density Lipoproteins are called ” Terrible Cholesterol”. If the blood level of this terrible cholesterol increases, it gets deposited along the walls of the blood vessels blocking the flow of blood. If the blood flow to heart is blocked it causes angina and myocardial infarction. If the blood flow to the brain is blocked it results in stroke.
On the contrary, High Density Lipoprotein is called ” Excellent Cholesterol” and it has protective function.
The Alternative Medicine
Though statins rule the roost when it comes to bring down and controlling the blood levels of terrible cholesterol, the option of using alternative medicine is always there for its effectiveness, lesser cost and minimal side effects.
Before contemplating alternative medical treatment for decreasing cholesterol, one should know the optimum levels and high-risk levels of cholesterol.
Total cholesterol:
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< 200mg/dL is the safe and desired level
*201-239mg/dL is borderline high risk
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> 240mg/dL is high risk level
LDL Cholesterol:
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160 is high risk level
The goal in people with higher risk factors for heart disease is less than 130 mg/dL. In patients who already have heart disease, the goal is under 100 mg/dL, according to FDA guidelines. And also one should increase the HDL levels or the excellent cholestrol. So now if you want to avoid statins and take only alterative medicine, then you have to follow two steps.
1. Avoid foods rich in fats
2.Take natural supplements
Fatty foods to be avoided:
The highest cholesterol content is found in meat, poultry, shellfish, and dairy products. As far as possible these food items should be avoided.
Natural supplements to bring down cholesterol levels:
There are numerous natural supplements, which are found, be effective in bringing down the cholesterol levels and it has been proved by many studies. Some of them are
*Beta Sitosterol: It is a plant sterol which reduce cholesterol levels
*Niacin: It is Vitamin B3 which lowers LDL cholesterol by 20%
*Fish oils
*Green Tea
*Psyllium and Flax seeds: These contain fibers which reduce the cholesterol levels
*Mangosteen and sytrinol: These are fruit extracts which reduce cholesterol levels
*Policosanol: it is derived from sugar cane and it reduces LDL cholesterol by nearly 25%
*Cholestin: It is a processed form of red yeast fermented with rice. Cholestin lowers LDL cholesterol by 20-30%. It also raises HDL.
*Soy protein: The isoflavones in it brings down LDL cholesterol by 10%
* Garlic: It reduces LDL cholesterol by 12%
*Aphanizomenon flosaquae (AFA): It is blue green algae, which reduces LDL cholesterol by 20%.
*Gugulipid an extract of Commiphora mukul, the gum resin of the mukul myrrh tree and Aspalathus linearis (Rooibos), a medicinal herb of South Africa are also effective
In addition to these supplements, the other treatment options available are diet regimens including Vegetarian diet, Asian diet, and Low Glycemic diet. A regular exercise will add to the beneficial outcome.
Markus Wahlgren
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/alternative-medicine-for-terrible-cholesterol-71449.html
What’s the best high cholesterol alternative medicine?
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This is a bestseller and works really well….
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http://vitanetonline.com/description/448/vitamins/Red-Yeast-Rice/
OATMEAL… seriously more of the excellent fiber which is oatmeal & less fats
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1. An hour walk every day.
2. Eat healthy
3. Have a consistent schedule for your meals. Sample
a} 8 am breakfast
10 a m. small snack
13 hrs. lunch
3pm another small snack (1/2 apple)
6 pm dinner.
4. Drink lots of water
5. Avoid butter, eggs, and all kind of greasy stuff.
Last but not LEAST, practice meditation in order to avoid stress.
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A session a month of acupuncture. Taking too many drugs can affect your liver. You can check home-remedies-for-you.com.
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Garlic or Red Rice Yeast
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vitamin d is a fantastic way to reduce cholesteral. you can get a healthy dose by just being in the sun.
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1000mg of Fish Oil a day should be sufficient. Better yet, eat oatmeal 2-3 days a week in addition.
Contrary to well loved opinion, bringing cholesterol levels too low can also cause a stroke. Our arteries require cholesterol to keep the walls strong. When cholesterol levels are too low, the artery walls will become too thin and can burst.
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My favorite alternative medicine source is Dr. Russell M. Blaylock, a neurosurgeon. He has written several books, my favorite is HEALTH AND NUTRITION SECRETS THAT CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE. His books are available at Amazon.com
Some Home Remedies to reduce high cholesterol.
* Walking also helps to reduce cholesterol levels to a fantastic extent. Moreover it also helps to increase the excellent cholesterol, which helps to prevent the heart disease. Regular physical exercise also plays an vital role in lowering LDL cholesterol and in raising the level of protective HDL.
* Prepare a mixture of 1 tsp. of roasted chicory root, 1 tsp. of lime flowers, ½ tsp. of fenugreek seeds,½ tsp. of ginger rhizome, 1 quart of water. Boil all ingredients, let it cool, strain. Drink 2 cups a day.
* Chromium also helps in the formation of cholesterol, fats and protein. Chromium maintains stable blood sugar levels through proper insulin utilization and can be helpful for people with diabetes and/or hypoglycemia.
* Ginger reduces cholesterol and thins the blood and thus improves the circulation.
* Guggul decreases LDL by 35% increases HDL by 20 % in 12 weeks, and helps to prevent arteriosclerosis.
* Take 2-3 cloves of garlic daily to reduce the cholesterol.
* Take finely chopped small onion and mix it with 1-cup buttermilk along with 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper powder and drink.
* Fenugreek seeds help to control high serum cholesterol.
* Turmeric helps by lowering serum cholesterol and by preventing the formation of the internal blood clots improves circulation and prevents heart disease and stroke.
* Onion juice can be taken to reduce cholesterol, clean the blood, and regulate the heart.
* Mix a teaspoon of powdered methi seeds in a glass of water and take in the morning on an empty stomach for a month.
* Bran cereals are a very excellent source to reduce cholesterol. Eat some bran after each meal.
* Lecithin is a fatty food substance and is found mostly in the phospholipids, is beneficial in case of increase in cholesterol level. It breaks up cholesterol into small particles, which can be easily digested by the body. With sufficient intake of lecithin, cholesterol cannot build up against the walls of the arteries and veins.
* Vitamins B6, choline, and inositol are effective in reducing the level of blood cholesterol. The patient should take sufficient quantities of vitamin E-rich foods such as sunflower seeds, safflower, soyabean oils, butter, and sprouted seed and grains.
* Regular drinking of a decoction of coriander seeds helps lower blood cholesterol.
* Ishabgul has been found vary useful in the treatment of high cholesterol level.
* Persons with high blood cholesterol level should drink at least eight to ten glasses of water every day.
* Prepare a mixture of a glass of water & 1-2 gms of powdered cinnamon. Filter this mixture & add a spoon of honey to it. Drink this solution once a day for 15-25 days. This would control cholesterol.
* Prepare a solution by adding cactus and lemon and garlic. Drink one cup every day in the morning and in one-month cholesterol will go down.
HOPE THIS IS HELPFUL
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Doctor of Alternative System of Medicine
Milk Thistle, to support healthy liver function (your liver regulates your cholesterol level)
Oatmeal to provide additional fiber to carry out excess cholesterol that you liver squirts into your small intestine and should be carried out if you have enough fiber in your diet.
Excellent luck.
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Dave Saunders, NC, DNEH
Certified Nutritional Educator and Wellness Coach, ANA
Member of the American International Association of Nutritional Education (AIANE)
Green tea extract (40% catechins and 22.5 % theaflavins). Scientific evidence suggests that the combination of catechins and theaflavins in Nutrilite Cholesterol Health functions differently than catechins and theaflavins alone. Cholesterol Health is proven to work very effectively. http://padhikari.qhealthbeauty.com
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I am 55 yr ancient guy, and recently have been frightened to death of high cholesterol, especially when both my parents (both in early 80′s) had arterial closures near their hearts within 1/2 yr of each other,; they had stints placed, and doing fine now.
But I wanted to prevent, rather than fix afterwards. Upon serious research, I found a vitamin called POLICOSANOL. There are 2 versions–made from rice and made from sugar cane. Use ONLY the one made from SUGAR CANE. The rice shows absolutely no benefits whatsoever.
In studies, the sugar cane version was found to work as equally well as any of the modern pharmaceutical drugs being advertised, without any of the serious and deadly side effects being found out.
Walmart sells policosanol, but it is the rice version, so don’t.
Go to a local health food store and look there.
I have been taking it regularly for past half year, and feel much better. Garlic is also a excellent one for high cholesterol because it also helps thin the blood, like aspirin, and it also fights germs and virus in the blood.
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