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Reducing Cholesterol To Improve Health

March 31st, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

There are a number of approaches to reducing cholesterol levels. Examples include drug therapy, stopping smoking, loseing weight and having an active life style. Or you could do what most individuals who have high blood cholesterol do - switch to a low cholesterol diet.

Diet and Cholesterol Reduction

One of the most effective changes someone with high cholesterol can make it to switch to eating a healthy diet - one that contains lots of fruits and vegetables and is rich in antioxidants.

Foods that are rich in fiber are also good for reducing cholesterol in the blood stream. Fiber absorbs the cholesterol which is then passed through the liver before being excreted out of the body. Wholewheat cereals, bread, rice and pasta are examples of high fiber starchy foods.

The human body needs a certain amount of fat which can be obtained from protein rich foods such as fish, meat nuts and pulses. But, for a diet aimed at reducing cholesterol, avoid foods that are highly saturated with fat such as butter, ice cream, mayonnaise and pastries. Instead substitute them with low fat alternatives or unsaturated fats.

Cholesterol Reducing Medications

Nowadays there are a number of drug therapies available. These include the statins, niacin, fibric acid derivatives and bile acid binding resins. The statins are the most effective and most popular form of medication.

As well as reducing cholesterol the following simple steps will help you improve your health overall:

Salt and Weight Reduction

Salt, as we all know, contains sodium which is associated with high blood pressure, heart diseases and strokes. Carrying excess weight is also a factor. An overweight or obese individual has more chance of having heart problems, circulatory problems and cancer. Reducing weight is also important in reducing cholesterol.

Exercising For Health

Exercise boosts the metabolic rate and also helps to keep the heart healthy as well as improving the stamina, strength and toning of the body.

Quit smoking

It will not only make you look better it will also make you live longer.

Relax

Stress is the number one contributor to poor health. Stress has an effect on the immune system. It increases the blood pressure, disrupts your eating and sleeping patterns and behavior. Although it doesn’t have a direct effect on your cholesterol level, if you can manage stress then your chances of staying healthy will increase.

Decrease Alcohol Consumption

Drinking too much alcohol raises the level of the triglycerides, which leads to high blood pressure, heart failure and an increase in calorie intake. Realy excessive drinking sprees can also lead to heart attack and stroke.

Cholesterol Drug

November 23rd, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Before Using A Cholesterol Drug It Is Wise To Know Certain Facts

It is extremely important to educate ourselves on something in a complete way before we use any drugs. This is especially true if it’s something like high cholesterol, which can turn out to be fatal if neglected. So juse what is cholesterol and how might a cholesterol drug save your life?

What is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat like substance found in our cells and blood stream. It is important for our body as it produces a number of hormones, some cell membranes and assists digestion. This is high density lipoprotein (HDL) and is needed by our body to be healthy. “Bad” cholesterol(low density lipoprotein or LDL cholesterol) causes problems and can lead to heart disease. It causes clots to form within the arteries. It is this we need to worry about and reduce the level of with the use of cholesterol drugs. Our body produces cholesterol but we also accumulate it through the eating/drinking various food products such as: egg yolks, poultry, butter, cheese, whole milk and so on.

What is the Right Level of Cholesterol?

For most people their total cholesterol level should be below 5 mmols/l.However,for those at high risk of circulatory problems,or who already have these, it should be less than four. Cholesterol is not calculated by body weight, though if you are overweight there’s a good chance you will high bad cholesterol levels.

Which is the Right Cholesterol Drug for you?

There are a number of cholesterol drugs available on the market some of which can be obtained over the counter. However you should always consult your doctor before you start taking any medication. Some cholesterol drugs can have serious side effects which in the long run may do you more harm than good. Only your doctor can advise which medicine is best for you as he/she knows your medical history and present state of health. You may also have to take more than one kind of medication. This is why it is important that you seek medical advice, because you will need to know what type of cholesterol drug is right for you.

Life Style Has An Impact

Your everyday life style can make a great difference to both types of cholesterol levels, good and bad. Therefore take a moment to understand what you can change today in order to have a better tomorrow. Eating healthily and exercising have always been the key to a good physical and mental lifestyle. Find out what works best for you and start practicing right away.

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