High Cholesterol - Homeopathic treatment
WHAT IS CHOLESTEROL ?
Cholesterol circulates in the blood. it is a waxy fat-like substance. The body uses cholesterol to produce many hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids that help to digest fat. Cholesterol deposits are components of plaques that cause narrowing and blockage of coronary arteries produces ischemic heart disorder. It plays a crucial role in the development of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart disease and stroke.
Cholesterol is carried through your blood, attached to proteins. These proteins and cholesterol are called lipoprotein.
High cholesterol can be life-threatening if left untreated. This article deals with cholesterol diet, causes, symptoms and home remedies.
It is important to know about the symptoms and risk factors of high cholesterol.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS ?
- Blood pressure
- Chest pain
- Palpitation
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF CHOLESTEROL ?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL). LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, transports cholesterol particles throughout the body. LDL cholesterol builds up in the walls of arteries, making them hard and narrow. High-density lipoprotein (HDL). HDL, or “good” cholesterol, picks up excess cholesterol and takes it back to the liver.Risk factors
- Poor diet : Eating saturated fat, found in animal products, and trans fats, found in some commercially baked cookies and crackers and microwave popcorn, can raise cholesterol levels. Foods that are high in cholesterol, such as red meat and full-fat dairy products, will also increase cholesterol.
- Lack of exercise.
- Smoking alcohol, and a sedentary lifestyle
- Mental stress & Anxiety raises blood cholesterol levels
- Because your body’s chemistry changes as you age, your risk of high cholesterol climbs. For instance, as you age, your liver becomes less able to remove LDL cholesterol.
- High blood sugar contributes to higher levels of dangerous cholesterol called very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and lower HDL cholesterol. High blood sugar also damages the lining of arteries.
WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS ?
High cholesterol can cause a dangerous accumulation of cholesterol and other deposits on the walls of the arteries (atherosclerosis). These deposits (plaques) can reduce blood flow through the arteries, which can cause complications, such as:
- Chest pain. If the arteries that supply to the heart with blood and coronary arteries are affected, you might have chest pain (angina) and other symptoms of coronary artery disease.
- Heart attack. If plaques tear or rupture, a blood clot can form at the plaque rupture site blocking the flow of blood or breaking free and plugging an artery downstream. If blood flow to part of your heart stops, you will have a heart attack.
- Stroke. Similar to a heart attack, a stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to part of your brain.
PREVENTIVE TIPS FOR THE CHOLESTEROL
- Eat a low-salt diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables and whole grains .
- Limit the amount of animal fats and use good fats in moderation .
- Lose extra pounds and maintain a healthy weight
- Quit smoking .
- Exercise on most days of the week for at least 30 minutes.
- Manage stress and anxiety .
SCOPE OF HOMEOPATHY
High blood cholesterol is supposed to be a psychosomatic disease, so treatment should be constitutional. The normal levels can be attained and maintained if homeopathic treatment is started earlier & it is safe without any side effects and also prevents heart blockages.
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