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Managing High Cholesterol With Homeopathy Treatment

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Dr. Swarup Kumar GhoshHomeopathy Doctor • 47 Years Exp.MF Homeo (London), DHMS (Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery), Biochemistry M.D.( PG) (Kol), CMS Ed, Affilied by UGC & MCI., Electro - Homoeopathy Pledge (Certifict No.11244)., Electro Homoeopathy Certficate., BEMS; MDEH(MP)., Ph..D. (Zoology).BWN.1980, W.H.O Member, & INDIA RED CROSS SOCIETY, "SEHAK"
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High blood cholesterol is supposed to be a constitutional disease, so treatment should also be constitutional. The normal levels can be absolutely attained and maintained if homeopathic treatment is started earlier.

Managing High Cholesterol With Homeopathy

Cholesterol plays a vital role in getting cardiac diseases with more prevalence. cholesterol is a waxy fat-like substance that the body needs to function normally. Cholesterol is naturally present in cell walls or membranes everywhere in the body, including the brain, nerves, muscles, skin, liver, intestine, and heart.

The body uses cholesterol to produce many hormones, vitamin D, and the 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. Being insoluble in blood cholesterol is carried in the blood by molecules called lipoproteins.

Type of Cholesterol

  • LDL (low-density lipoprotein)/bad cholesterol- due to its bad effect on the heart. Ldl carries cholesterol from the liver to cells. If it is too much carried, get deposited on the walls of arteries and makes blood vessel hard and narrow
  • HDL (high-density lipoprotein)/good cholesterol- due to its good effect on the heart. Experts said HDL prevents arterial disease. Hdl takes cholesterol away from cells and back to liver where it might be broken down or expel from body as waste.
  • VLDL (very low-density lipoprotein)- is the highest amount of triglycerids and is the smallest mass of lipoprotein produce by the liver from carbohydrates and carried to other tissues for storage.
  • Triglycerids-These are chemical forms in which most fats exist in the body as well in food. Triglycerides in association with cholesterol form plasma lipids. Triglycerides in plasma originate from fats in our food or made in the body from other energy sources such as carbohydrates. Calories we consume but are not used immediately by our tissues are converted into triglycerides and stored in fat cells

High Cholesterol Causes

High cholesterol is a combination of environmental and genetic factors.

  • Obesity and dietary choices
  • Smoking, alcohol, and sedentary lifestyle
  • Altered oestrogen level will increase LDL
  • Mental stress raises blood cholesterol levels over the long term.
  • Medication like b blockers, thiazide diuretics, glucocorticoids.

How to Diagnose  High Cholesterol

A routine screen blood test may elevate cholesterol levels in the blood. 

*Blood Test Interpretation

  • Total cholesterol level=desirable less than 200 mg/dl
  • Hdl=high risk=less than 40mg/dl in males and less 50mg/dl in females
  • Ldl=optimal less than 100 mg/dl 
  • Triglycerids=less than 150 mg/dl

Homeopathy Medicine for High Cholesterol

Check out the list of homeopathic remedies that can help to control High Cholesterol level: 

  • Fel Tauri:  Trears sluggish liver and eliminates fat
  • Nux vomica: Removes liver toxicity, treats indigestion by food abuse
  • Cholesterinum: This homeoapthic remedy used when a person suffering from liver or gallbladder disease along with high levels of cholesterol. It helps in treating enlarged liver and gall stone colic.
  • Psorinum: This homeopathic medicine helps in eliminating toxins from body of person having high cholesterol level, this help in managing it
  • Uranium nitric: If a person suffering from high cholesterol problems along with diabetes issues then this homeopathic remedy is used.
  • Adonis Vernalis: indicated in muscles of the heart are in the stage of fatty degeneration
  • Rosmarinus Officinalis: This homeopathic remedy used when the level of triglycerides is high.

Diet  for High Cholesterol Problem

If you are suffering from high cholesterol issue then you need to take care of your diet along with homeopathic treatment, try to follow these tips that can be helpful to control this health issue:

 

  • Diet low in fat
  • Eat more fibrous fruits and vegetables
  • Use Fenugreek seeds as they decrease LDL and triglyceride and increase HDL level
  • Choose good fat-rich food items to contain good amount of omega 3
  • Quit smoking

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