Homeopathic Treatment for High Cholestrol

Know About Cholesterol:

Nowadays When People Hear About Cholesterol They Afraid Of It. Actually It Is Not The Thing Of Any Fear, Infect It Is The Useful Part Of Our Body.
It Is A Soft, Waxy Fat Particle Which Medical Person Called Lipid.
It Circulates In Blood & Produced By Liver.
It Is Essential In The Formation Of Bile, Vitamin D, And Other Steroids And Hormones Like Progesterone, Estrogen, Testosterone. Also Takes Part In Formation Of Cell Membranes.
Having Normal Levels Of Cholesterol Is Vital To A Healthy Body, But Too High Levels Of Cholesterol In The Blood Stream- The Medical Term Is Hypercholesterolemia- Can Lead To A Stroke Or To Coronary Heart Disease , Which Would Result In A Heart Attack .
Cholesterol Cannot Dissolve In The Blood. Special Carriers Called Lipoproteins Transport Cholesterol To And From The Body's Cells.There Are Two Kinds Of Lipoproteins:
Low Density Lipoprotein, Or LDL, Is Called The "bad" Cholesterol. Too Much Of It Can Lead To Clogging Of The Arteries, Increasing The Risk Of Stroke And Heart Attack. It Can Also Lead To Hardening Of The Arteries, Resulting In A Medical Condition Called Atherosclerosis
High Density Lipoprotein Or HDL, Which Is The "good" Cholesterol. The Human Body Manufactures The HDL Cholesterol For Its Protection. Enhanced Levels Of HDL Cholesterol Minimize Risk Of Heart Attack, Carrying The Cholesterol Away From The Arteries.
Calories That Are Eaten But Not Used Up Immediately Are Converted Into Triglycerides. Though Most Triglycerides Are Found Stored In Fat Tissue, Low Levels Of It Are Also Carried In The Blood As Very Low Density Lipoproteins(VLDL). High LDL Along With A Raised Level Of Blood Triglycerides Can Greatly Increase The Risk Of Heart Disease.
The Liver Produces Most Of The Cholesterol The Body Needs; However, Many Popular Foods Contain Cholesterol And Substances Used By The Liver To Produce Cholesterol. A High Intake Of These Foods Can Increase The Level Of Cholesterol In The Blood.

Who Are At Risk?

The Major Risk Factor For These High Rates May Be The Western Lifestyle.
The Typical High-fat/low-fiber Diet Coupled With Sedentary Habits Is Largely

Avoid High Cholesterol Food

Responsible For This Unfortunate Trend.

What Is The Ideal Level Of Cholesterol?

Total Cholesterol

Desirable: Less Than 200 Mg/dl
Borderline High: 200 To 239 Mg/dl
High: 240 Mg/dl And Above
LDL Cholesterol
Optimal: Under 100mg/dL
Near Optimal: 100-129mg/dL
Borderline High: 130-159 Mg/dL
High: 160-189 Mg/dL
Very High: 190mg/dL And Over
HDL Cholesterol (HDL Is Protective And Higher Numbers Are Better)
Low: A Level Of 40mg/dL Is Considered Low, And Puts You At Risk For Heart Disease.
High: A Level Of 60mg/dL Or Higher Helps You Lower Your Risk For Heart Disease
Triglycerides
Levels Above 200mg/dL, And Possibly Even Above 150, May Increase Heart Disease Risk.

Treatment Of Cholesterol

Drug Treatment Is Used Along With With Dietary Changes To Lower Cholesterol Levels. Several Types Of Medications Are Available For Cholesterol Lowering, Including Statins, Bile Acid Sequestrants, And Fibric Acids. Your Doctor Can Help Decide Which One Is Best For You.

Self Care:

If Your Doctor Says Your Cholesterol Is Too High, You Should Respond By Taking Action. Lowering Your Total Cholesterol Levels Will Reduce Your Chance Of Suffering A Heart Attack Or Stroke, Or Dying Of Heart Disease. If You Have Had A Heart Attack, Keeping Your Cholesterol Under Control Is Especially Important.
Managing Your Diet And Weight, And Increasing Your Physical Activity Can Help Bring Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol Down To Normal Levels.
Fiber For Lowering Cholesterol Level:
It Appears That Soluble Fiber Reduces The Absorption Of Cholesterol In Your Intestines By Binding With Bile (which Contains Cholesterol) And Dietary Cholesterol So That The Body Excretes It.
Weight. Being Overweight Is A Risk Factor For Heart Disease And Increases Your Cholesterol. Losing Weight Helps Lower Your "bad" Cholesterol And Total Cholesterol Levels.
Physical Activity. Not Being Physically Active Is A Risk Factor For Heart Disease. Regular Physical Activity Helps Lower Your "bad" Cholesterol, Raises Your "good" Cholesterol Levels, And Helps You Lose Weight. You Should Try To Be Physically Active For 30 Minutes A Day, Especially If You Have High Triglyceride And/or Low HDL Cholesterol Levels And Are Overweight With A Large Waist Measurement.

What Can You Do?

There Are Things That You Can Do To Lower Your Cholesterol.
Cut Back On Foods With Lots Of Fat Such As Fatty Meats, Fried Foods, Whole Milk, Fatty Cheeses, Butter, Margarine, Oils, Lard, And Creams.
Cut Back On Food With Lots Of Cholesterol, Such As Egg Yokes And Whole Eggs.
Eat More Fruits And Vegetables.
Cut Back On Fatty Snacks And Desserts, Such As Candy, Cookies, Doughnuts, Muffins, Pastries And Pies.
Exercise At Least 30 Minutes Most Days.
If You Are Overweight, Try To Lose Weight. Try To Lose Weight By Cutting Back On The Amount That You Eat. Even A Small Amount Of Weight Loss Can Help Lower Your Bad Cholesterol, And You Will Also Help Your Health In Other Ways.
Ask Your Doctor If You Need To Take Medicine To Help Lower Your Cholesterol. Triglycerides Are Another Form Of Fat In Your Blood. They Can Also Raise Your Risk For Heart Disease. Levels That Are Borderline High (150-199 Mg/dL) Or High (200 Mg/dL Or More) May Need Treatment.

Cholesterol At Glance:

Go To The Doctor And Ask For A Cholesterol Test. The Test Will Let You Know How Much Good And Bad Cholesterol You Have.
The Doctor Will Tell You The Number For Your Total Cholesterol Level.
Your Total Cholesterol Number Should Be Under 200.