What are some ways to lower cholesteral?
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I have the same...\n:-)\n\n\nWe create the cholesterol in our own bodies... diet is only effective if you are at the higher end of the 'normal range'... it is not much use if you are genetically predisposed to creating too much.\n\nIn my case it is a genetic thing - family is predisposed to creating too much cholesterol, and so I cannot control it with diet and have to take medication to attach to and remove the fats in the blood stream.\n\nHere are a couple of sites you may find helpful.\n\nGood Luck\n:-)
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Nurse.  Drink a lot of water, don't eat at night.  Naturely low fat food, walk a lot every day, lots of vegetables, fruits, stay away from sugar  Play with the kids a LOT!!!  :)  arum
387439
prune juice..steer clear of medications..they encourage lazy bowels..eat more veges.happy motions to you.
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How high is your Cholesterol ?\nHow bad is your Arthritis ?\nThis is required for the answer.\nHowever the Cholesterol under 200 is desirable.If it is more:\nWatch your weight.\nCut the fat.\nSwitch to olive oil.\nGo easy on eggs.\nBe full of beans.\nEat more fruits.\nPotential Wepons against Cholesterol.\nTea.\nLemon grass oil.\nSpirulina.\nBarley.\nRice bran.\nActivated charcoal\nOat bran,\nCarrots can help.\nExercise- walk 8 km daily.\nTake only skim milk.\nEat only Red meat.\nTake Garlic daily.\nTake fibre rich psyllium seeds\nCut coffee.\nDon't Smoke.\nRelax- Read for pleasure.\nARTHRITIS.\nLOSE WEIGHT.\nLEARN YOGA.\nAPPLY MUSCLE OINTMENT.\nEXERCISES IN WATER AT 93.5 DEG 'F'\nA BAG OF FROZEN PEAS IN A PLASTIC BAG APPLY 15 TO 20 MINUTES THEN REMOVE FOR 15 TO 20 MINUTES AND REPEAT FOR HOURS IF NEEDED..\nIF JOINTS BECOME HOT,SWOLLEN AND TENDER,HEAT IS THE BEST SOLUTION\nGET OFF ADDICTIVE DRUGS.\nTAKE FISH OIL CAPSULES.\nBOOST YOUR VITAMIN 'c' INTAKE.\nTRY AVOIDANCE OF A FOOD YOU CRAVE FROM YOUR DIET.\nCARRY ON WITH CARROT JUICE\nCUT ALL VEGITABLE OILS.
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Ok, I am glad that you want to lower your cholesterol and that is a great idea and so far everyone has given very good advice, anything high in monounsaturated fat (almonds, avocado..) and fruits.  \nHowever, you said that you need to get your triglycerides tested every month.  Triglycerides are not the same thing as cholesterol.  Triglycerides make up some of your cholesterol, but they are their own thing.  The main thing that raises triglycerides is alcohol, so stay away from that.  \nYou could consider taking omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid rich foods like fish and fish oils, but be careful cause in excess these will increase your LDL (bad cholesterol) but at the same time decrease your triglycerides so its a double edged sword.  You will basically have to go on a low fat diet (with the fat you do take in coming from mono and polyunsaturated fats) and stay away from saturated fat, trans fat, and alcohol.  \nGood luck
464515
cut back the portion size of what you eat...stick to fruits, vegetables, whole grains, unsalted nuts.  Stay away from salt, saturated fats, sugars and alcohol.  Drink the recommended amount of water (the more you drink, the less fluid your body actually retains) and excercise at least 30 mins a day, 3 days a week, sustaining your heartrate above 130 bpm
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Eat more fiber; salads, fruits & vegetables. Eat less meat. Drink more water.
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There are foods/supplements that help lower cholesterol:\n\n- Oatmeal. Like Quaker Oats.\n- Psyllium fiber.
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i'll share something with u..drink luke warm water after take ur meal,eat spicy food,sour food n dont sleep after u eat..im ur mum case.the best way is always drink green tea.its reduse cholestrol faster n safe
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Eat more fruit, vegetables and drink more water and eat more fiber.  Take in less meat and reduce your sodium (salt) intake.  Avoid bread and pasta.  If you must, take a laxitive from time to time, not regularly.
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Avoid followings\n\n1. excess salt intake. \n2. Avoid carbonated drinks. \n3. Avoid or lessen intake of cheese [ usually there is lot of salt as preservative in cheese], If you are eating lot of pizza better avoid it. Eat fresh leafy vegetables. Lessen non veg diet.\n4.Drink plenty of water minimum 2 liters per day. This helps to flush out toxins and also salt. \n5. Exercise. \n\nIf diastolic does not come down in two months time see your doc.
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Take less oily FOOD AND EGGS.HERBAL PRODUCT FOR CHOLESTEROL REDUCTION WILL HELP.ASH  YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY
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The correct word is: cholesterol.\n\nTwo ways:  1) Low fat diet.\n\n           2) Exercise
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my grandma used to use cod liver oil for gall bladder issues, not to lose weight. I'd drink lots of water, eat fruits, veggies, whole grain, low fat cereal and milk and walk, walk, walk.  Good Luck, you can do it!
351112
actually you can have a blockage and your cholestorol be very low.  Some people have clotting factor issues with their blood and it causes blockages very easy.  I would definately talk to you doctor and see if there are ways to help control this.  33 years old is too young to be having these kinds of issues.
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Homeopathic Treatment for Curing a Potbelly or Help to Loose Weight and to Lower High Cholesterol Levels: -\n1.PHYTOLACCA 30C\n2.PHOSPHORUS 30C\n3.CHOLESTERINUM 30C\nThree Drops Each in a sip of water half hour before meals thrice a day always take them on an empty stomach. And avoid Chocolates Coffee Mints and Red Meat while you are taking any Homeopathic remedy.\nTake care and God Bless!
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Cheerios for breakfast with skim milk.  It's been proven to lower cholesterol.  Other foods high in dietary fiber can help, as well as eating a lot of vegetables.  If you don't currently exercise, start out by walking more.  Walk for half an hour three days a week.  Studies have shown that losing just 10 pounds can have a significant health benefit.\n\nIf you haven't already been tested, I would get your cholesterol checked so that you can have a baseline to compare to after you get healthy!\n\nGood luck!