Ayurvedic Treatment for Cholesterol Kerala
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made in the liver and found in the blood and in all cells of the body. Your body requires good level of Cholesterol to build healthy cells but high level of Cholesterol can lead to heart disease and long lasting viral infections. Unlike other diseases Cholesterol is a lifestyle disease caused by personal choices. But by making healthy changes in your daily lifestyle and taking ayurvedic treatment for Cholesterol Kerala can minimize the level of bad Cholesterol in the body and future health issues.
What are the symptoms and causes of high Cholesterol?
High Cholesterol does not show any symptoms but in some cases it may cause emergency events like a sudden heart attack or stroke .A blood test is one way to know if your Cholesterol is too high.
The main causes of high Cholesterol are the unhealthy lifestyle habits like eating saturated and trans fat foods, obesity, lack of exercise, smoking, diabetes and age factor
What are the foods that lower Cholesterol?
Here are some foods, tips and remedies that have the ability to regulate cholesterol as suggested by the book ‘The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies’
Use Kapha-pacifying diet. Avoid cheese, high-fat milk or yoghurt, and fatty food. Minimize the consumption of cold foods, sweets and drinks.
Garlic is an effective ingredient in preventing high cholesterol. Mix together one freshly chopped garlic, half teaspoon lime juice and half teaspoon grated ginger root. Eat this mixture prior to each meal you take.
Drink one cup of hot water mixed with honey, one teaspoon of lime juice or 10 drops of apple cider vinegar (optional).This will help to burn off the fat from your system and reduce cholesterol levels.
Include more millets, oatmeal grapefruit, apples and almonds to reduce Cholesterol
Make sure you engage in physical activities and lead a healthy lifestyle to ensure normal Cholesterol levels
What are the normal Cholesterol Levels?
The following table was adapted from the Cleveland Clinic (“mg/dL” means “milligrams per deciliter):
Cholesterol Levels by Age: Normal, Borderline, and High
| Age/Sex | Classification | Total Cholesterol | LDL | HDL |
| Males 19 and younger | Normal | Less than 170 mg/dL | Less than 110 mg/dL | More than 45 mg/dL (optimal) |
| Borderline | 170–199 mg/dL | 110–129 mg/dL | ||
| High | Greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL | Greater than or equal to 130 mg/dL | ||
| Males 20 and older | Normal | 125–200 mg/dL | Less than 100 mg/dL | More than 40 mg/dL (optimal) |
| Borderline | 200–239 mg/dL | 130-159 mg/dL | ||
| High | Greater than or equal to 239 mg/dL | 160–189 mg/dL | ||
| Females 19 and younger | Normal | Less than 170 mg/dL | Less than 110 mg/dL | More than 45 mg/dL (optimal) |
| Borderline | 170–199 mg/dL | 110–129 mg/dL | ||
| High | Greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL | Greater than or equal to 130 mg/dL | ||
| Females 20 and older | Normal | 125–200 mg/dL | Less than 100 mg/dL | |
| Borderline | 200–239 mg/dL | 130–159 mg/dL | ||
| High | Greater than or equal to 239 mg/dL | 160–189 mg/dL |
Samwarthika Ayurvedic Treatment for Cholesterol Kerala
Lack of exercise & physical activity and bad eating habits lead to high Cholesterol. Therefore at Samwarthika Ayurveda Hospital, our ayurvedic doctors focus on maintaining the Dosha and nutrional diet of the patients.
Proper diet, regular exercise or yoga and often ayurvedic medication can help to reduce high Cholesterol. Ayurvedic doctors at Samwarthika help you maintain your Cholesterol rate and enlighten you on a healthy diet plan. To know more and get consultation from our highly experienced and qualified doctors about the ayurvedic treatment for Cholesterol Kerala, Click Here!!
