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Lowering Cholesterol Safely and Naturally
For thousands of years many cultures have been using
herbal and homeopathic medicines to cure what ails them. When it comes to
lowering cholesterol there many natural remedies that work as well as many
of the products produced by the pharmaceutical companies. Not all natural
remedies have been scientifically tested to prove they actually lower
cholesterol but for many people the proof is in their lower cholesterol test
scores.
High cholesterol is a condition which affects millions of people all over
the world putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure,
coronary artery disease, heart disease, and stroke. Many people are able to
control their cholesterol simply through dietary changes and exercise. For
those who still are having trouble keeping their levels under control even
with diet and exercise can try some of the following natural remedies for
lowering cholesterol.
Policosanol is one of the most popular natural ways to effectively reduce
cholesterol. It is a natural product made from bees wax and sugar cane that
has been the subject of numerous studies. These studies have shown that
there is little risk to regularly taking policosanol, which has also been
proven to reduce leg cramps during exercise as well as lowering the risk for
heart disease and coronary artery disease. Many people who have taken it
have also had their cholesterol drop by as much as 25%.
Rice bran oil has also been studied as a viable alternative to prescription
medications. There are natural compounds in the oil which have been shown in
scientific studies to selectively lower the bad LDL cholesterol while at the
same time helping to raise the good HDL cholesterol.
Two other easily found products, garlic and extra virgin olive oil, that can
be picked up at any grocery store are two known natural food sources known
to be helpful lowering cholesterol. Both can be used in everyday cooking
which makes adding them to your diet very easy indeed. Another nice benefit
of olive oil and garlic is their naturally occurring antibacterial and
antiviral properties.
Lowering cholesterol naturally is a good way to avoid the side effects many
of the well known prescription medications are known for. But it is
important to have your cholesterol tested regularly to make sure your
efforts are working. If diet, exercise, and these natural remedies are not
doing the job then you may have no choice but to use cholesterol lowering
medication. |
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