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BackgroundPresence of abnormally high amount of LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood is termed high cholesterol. Abnormally low levels of HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol (good cholesterol) also refer to high cholesterol.Cholesterol, a waxy substance present in the bloodstream and body cells, helps to form cell membranes and produce some hormones. Triglycerides (TG) are fatty acids present in the fat cells.High cholesterol leads to the risk for atherosclerosis and heart disease. In .... Read more

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Ayurveda for High Cholesterol
   Summary:Ayurvedais a form of natural medicine that originated in ancient India over 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda is an integrated system of techniques that uses diet, herbs, exercise, meditation, yoga, and ....

 

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Yoga for High Cholesterol
    Summary:Yoga is an ancient system of relaxation, exercise, and healing with origins in Indian philosophy. Yoga has been described as "the union of mind, body, and spirit," which addresses physical, mental, ....

 

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Green tea for High Cholesterol
Summary:Green tea is made from the dried leaves of Camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub. Green tea has a long history of use, dating back about 5,000 years ago in China. ....

 

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Garlic for High Cholesterol
Summary: The Garlic bulb is made of many cloves wrapped with a paper-thin, white skin, and it is used both medicinally and as a spice in food (fresh or ....

 

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SHONDA Taking Garlic regularly lowered my blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
SHONDA 7 months ago
TARYN A regimen of three teaspoons of psyllium husk powder taken in fruit juice lowered my cholesterol within four months.
TARYN 7 months ago
CARYN Taking Garlic regularly lowered my blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
CARYN 7 months ago

High Cholesterol Expert Articles

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Garlic and High Cholesterol
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Psyllium Found to Lower Cholesterol

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According to a recent study performed by researchers at the Department for Natural Medicine in Berlin, Germany, taking psyllium husk three times daily may decrease levels of “bad” cholesterol.  The study, which included 62 outpatient participants, found that supplementation with psyllium dropped cholesterol levels by an average of 13 points following three weeks of treatment.

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Yoga Positively Affects Heart Disease and Menopausal Symptoms

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Yoga provides many health benefits and these include positive effects on heart disease and symptoms of menopause. It is known to improve quality of life of women with breast cancer, increase flexibility in lower extremities in elderly people, and improve levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.

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Green Tea Helps Prevent Clogging of Arteries

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Drink green tea and have better blood vessel function in 30 minutes. Researchers found that green tea helps prevent the development of clogged arteries, also known as atherosclerosis.

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