Cholesterol Reduction Club

Steve just had a blood test as part of the annual physical examination. He exercised moderately and loved to eat but this was all about to change when the results came in.

The results showed that the LDL commonly known as bad cholesterol was much higher than the good cholesterol. The doctor said if some changes are not done, this individual will soon suffer from high blood pressure, a heart attack or a stroke. Read the rest of this entry »

High cholesterol is a medical condition that many people find themselves battling today. Many people are plagued by this medical condition but not many understand what exactly cholesterol is and how it works inside the body. Many believe that cholesterol is only affected by what you eat, and while that is partially true there are other factors as well. It is important to know what cholesterol is and how it is working in your body. Read the rest of this entry »

An abnormally high cholesterol level can put one at risk of developing heart disease. It won't be an instant thing; heart disease can gradually develop as a person ages and as one continues to maintain a very high cholesterol level. If you plan to live well over your years, then lowering your cholesterol levels at the earliest time possible will help you achieve your goal.

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We all must eat in order to have energy to lead our lives. Some are able to make three or four trips to the buffet table while others are satisfied after one round. In any case, the type of food brought to the plate could be healthy or harmful and the choice is really up to the person.

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If you have high cholesterol and don’t want to take possibly dangerous medications, there are some alternative remedies out there for you.  There are many herbal remedies that have been shown to lower your cholesterol levels.  Garlic is one of these.  Also, cayenne, celery seed, goldenseal, and hawthorn berries have shown to reduce cholesterol because they contain vitamin C and other B vitamins.  Milk thistle and dandelion both contain bioflavonoids that could help lower your LDL cholesterol level and also provide an antioxidant protection.
 

By binding lipids and heavy metals, apple pectin could help lower your cholesterol.  Fiber, VitaminB1, and thiamine are all important elements in helping your body breakdown fats.  Also, coenzyme Q10 has been shown to help lower your cholesterol as well as provide antioxidant protection.  The mineral selenium has been linked to heart disease and high cholesterol if you have a deficiency in your body of it.
 

There are many herbal remedies out there that will help you lower your cholesterol.  Red yeast rice is at the top of this list.  It has bee shown to lower it better than even some prescription medications on the market today.  Cholest-A is another proven remedy to aid in lowering your cholesterol.  Fish that are high in Omega-3 acids are good for your heart and protecting you from LDL cholesterol.  You can eat the fish or you can purchase Omega-3 supplements over the counter.

Green Tea has been shown to not only lower your LDL cholesterol level, but it has also been show to raise your HDL cholesterol level. Another supplement that has been shown to lower your cholesterol levels is called Curcumin.  This is commonly known as Turmeric.  All of these natural remedies have been shown to lower your LDL cholesterol levels if you take them as directed and follow up with a healthy lifestyle.

Chances are the next time you go in for a full checkup at your doctor’s you may end up being sent for a cholesterol test.  Monitoring cholesterol is important and can let doctors know when you can be at risk for heart disease.  For patients who have never had a cholesterol test done before it is helpful to know how the test is going to go, how to prepare for it, and why the doctor is ordering the test.

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