How do you treat high cholesterol using natural methods?
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Research the supplement niacin. Never use the no flush only the fast release type. Research this. It works on the same principle as prescription (dangerous) statins.
Also, research the term ketogenic diet. Don't eat fat free. Eat sugar free. Fat you consume has absolutely nothing to do with cholesterol levels. It is the sugar you consume that raises them. Research a ketogenic diet.
And most people believe cholesterol has little to do with heart disease. What were your triglycerides? They are the most important component of the blood test.
Lose weight.
Don't eat fatty foods. Eat oatmeals and fruits. Exercise regularly.
Switch to a diet that is LOW in saturated fat and high in whole grains (such as oatmeal, whole wheat pasta, and whole wheat breads).
Garlic has been used to help reduce cholesterol, but I believe that finding is currently in question.
eat cheerios (cereal) twice a day
Reduce your intake of animal fats. Eat high fiber like oatmeal, whole grains, brown rice, almonds, fruits, vegetables. Exercise regularly. Take a B-vitamin supplement a 50 - 100mg. Take Vitamin C, 3000 - 8,000mg per day.
garlic supplements are supposed to be good for cholesterol
also avoid pre packaged food as much as possible and trans fats
also the omegas help you can get supplements wal mart has cod liver oil an excellent source for a bout 2 dollars a month
it also natuarlly occurs in fish such as tuna and in olive oil
also vegtables and a high fiver diet seems to help to as this helps "push out " the fat in your system that causes high cholsterol i would try this for seveal months and if it doesnt work you will need to get meds
high cholesterol can lead to hear attacks!
You are what you eat. So, you need to be careful what kinds of food are in your meal and do not forget to exercise..
Change your diet... exercise... switch to healthier food, have a supportive family... have a long-term happy loved partner... have some motivation... stop smoking... stop drinking... go to church... fear God even if he may not exist
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