High Blood Cholesterol

High cholesterol means increased lipids (fats) in the blood. The normal level of cholesterol varies between 150 - 200 mg per 100 ml of blood. There are two kinds of cholesterol, HDL (high-density lipoprotein), which is good cholesterol, and LDL (low-density lipoprotein), which is bad cholesterol. Too much of LDL cholesterol circulating in the blood can contribute to problems such as heart disease, stroke. Several factors can increase cholesterol levels such as heredity, a diet high in saturated fats, metabolic disorder like diabetes, smoking, alcohol, or stress. Fortunately, high blood cholesterol responds well to nutritional supplements and moderate lifestyle changes. 

Home Remedies

• Add one teaspoon of honey and one teaspoon of lime juice in one cup of
     hot water and drink early morning.

• Boil two tablespoons of dry seeds of coriander in a glass of water and
     strain the decoction after cooling. Take this decoction twice a day.

Do's

• Eat 2-3 flakes of garlic daily.

• Exercise regularly.

• Lose weight if necessary.

• Eat fiber rich foods, whole grains, soy products, and fruits.

• Use sunflower, or safflower oil for cooking.

• Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily.

Don’ts

• Avoid high-fat foods and hydrogenated oils.

• Avoid excessive consumption of milk and its products like ghee, butter,
     and cream; white flour, sugar, cakes, pastries, biscuits, cheese, and ice
     cream; and non-vegetarian foods like meat, fish, and eggs.

• Avoid coconut and palm oil for cooking.

• Avoid alcohol, smoking, and stress.

See Doctor                                    

• Having a family history of heart disease.

• Having high blood pressure or diabetes.

• Severe chest pain, or discomfort, pressure, squeezing, or heaviness.

• Severe headache.