Cholesterol

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To start with let us realize that cholesterol is not a bad word. As such this soft, waxy substance running through the blood stream is required for the body to make bile juice for digestion, aid in production of hormones and also Vitamin D. It is just that along with other lipids or fats in the body like low density lipoproteins and triglycerides it can stick to the lining of the blood vessels and the clumping over a period of time can cause obstruction in the flow to the vital organs like the heart and the brain and leading to unsavoury situations like a heart attack or a stroke. But on the other side we have the high density lipoproteins or HDL which is the good cholesterol and the levels need to be good so that it aids in keeping the effects of the other bad cholesterol at bay.

 

There are a few ways of lifestyle and later if need be an appropriate course of homoeopathic medicines which can help in keeping the levels of the lipids or fats in normal limits.

 

  • As such fatty diets, diseases like hypothyroidism, diabetes, kidney failure, usage of medicines like corticosteroids are associated with increased
  • lipid levels along with wrong lifestyles like lack of exercise, increased intake of alcohol and smoking.

 

Omega -3- fatty acids intake is a good way to increase HDL and decrease LDL which is abundant in fish oil and for vegetarians available in soyabean, dark green, leafy vegetables and walnuts.

 

Niacin or Vitamin B3 is known to improve the levels of HDL and is available in foods like almonds, seeds, green leafy vegetables, carrots, wheat products etc.

 

Oils of olive, canola are known to improve HDL levels while not influencing the cholesterol levels. Not to forget that olive oil can be rich in calories. As such using different types of oils for cooking like sesame oil, sunflower oil and needles to say that it is better that they are refined.

 

Saturated fats are the culprits which can form a residue in the blood vessels as they are partially hydrogenated and should be avoided.

 

Soluble fibers of vegetables, fruits, nuts and oats are the ideal way to bring down the bad lipids while improving cholesterol as they give enough time for the digestive system to sort out what is good for the nutritional status of the body. Intake of lime water is good for flushing out the toxins.

 

Alcohol (read wine) is not bad in moderation but slightest imbalance can shoot up the levels and smoking is always taboo. Aerobic exercise which aids in raising the heartbeat is necessary to keep the body well oiled and in good shape which it has to actively dispense with the toxins and retain all the good things that it needs.

 

Having said that it is not ideal to cut away all the fats from the diets as it can be counterproductive as it should be remembered that HDL is a fat too.

 

Inspite of the best lifestyle changes if there is no improvement of the HDL or LDLs and cholesterol refuse to go down; Homoeopathic medicine is found to be of help. Remedies like Calc carb, Lycopodium, Phytolacca, Chelidonium, Arjuna etc. which can help in seeing that sanity is maintained in the levels of the lipids in blood circulation so that m any a undue failure in health is averted.

 

HEALTH QUERIES

 

OCD:


My daughter suffers from OCD and happens to keep repeating the same things all over. She has always been an anxious child but ever since her failure in an entrance exam last year it has been worse. – Uma.


A: A feeling that everything isn’t right, worrying, checking and fixing things over and over again are the symptoms of the obsessive compulsive disorder. Homoeopathic Medicine has good remedies to correct the underlying anxiety and gradually see that normalcy is restored. Consult a Homeopath.

 

Adenoids:


My eight year old son suffers from adenoids. Is there a way out? – Snigdha.

 

A: Adenoids are similar to tonsils and the lymph tissue in them responds to infection; but sometimes due to secondary infection they could be swollen and could come in the respiratory pathway causing difficulty in breathing and snoring. Homoeopathic Medicine has good remedies like Phytolacca, Baryta iod, Thuja etc. which can help in relieving the swelling, inflammation and thereby no other intervention is necessary. Consult a Homeopath


Dr.Venugopal Gouri
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