Managing cholesterol levels is crucial for maintaining good health and good heart health. High cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease and heart attacks.
Lifestyle changes to lower cholesterol naturally
Diet, physical inactivity, obesity and medical conditions such as diabetes and hypothyroidism can affect cholesterol levels. Cholesterol in women can sometimes become an issue for them during menopause.
To lower cholesterol naturally and fast focus on healthy weight management, dietary changes, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol, increasing physical activities and reducing stress. Lifestyle changes will benefit you, aim for sustainable changes and be patient with the process.
If you have raised cholesterol levels you can lower your cholesterol levels through dietary changes, quitting smoking, regular exercise and supplements. If you drink alcohol, then do so in moderation.
Carrying a few extra pounds can contribute to higher cholesterol, making dietary changes and avoiding (ultra-processed) fizzy drinks, food and sweets to successfully lower cholesterol.
To lower bad cholesterol, moderate physical exercise can help raise HDL high density-lipoprotein cholesterol or “good cholesterol”. Take a brisk walk, jog, ride a bike, swim or do home workouts of 20 – 30 minutes 4 – 5 x a week, all will benefit you.
Lower Cholesterol Naturally with Diet Changes
Taking care and managing a healthy, natural diet can help you lower cholesterol. By making a few changes to your diet you can naturally lower your cholesterol levels and feel healthier. Diet, physical inactivity, obesity and medical conditions such as diabetes and hypothyroidism can affect cholesterol levels. A diet rich in soluble fibre, omega-3 fatty acids and garlic can help you lower cholesterol levels.
Lower Cholesterol Naturally with Natural Foods
To lower bad cholesterol levels, you should consider increasing soluble fibre in your diet. Soluble fibre, which is found in oats, barley, beans, lentils, apples and pears form a gel in your gut, which can bind with cholesterol in the digestive system and prevent the absorption of bad cholesterol into the blood stream. For an extra boost, add Psyllium to your cholesterol diet. It is a type of soluble fibre that can bind to cholesterol in the digestive system and aids its removal from the body.
Eat more food rich in omega-3 fatty acids as they have heart healthy benefits like reducing blood pressure.
Foods rich is Omega-3’s include:
- Salmon
- Trout
- Mackerel
- Anchovies
- Sardines
- Walnuts
- Flax seeds (These lower triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein)
Lower cholesterol by reducing saturated fats, which can be found in red meat and full fat dairy. Instead opt for unsaturated fat from olive oil, avocados and nuts and limit saturated fats.
Eliminate trans-fats ultra-processed foods:
- Cakes
- Biscuits
- Margarine
- Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil
Ensure your healthy cholesterol diet contains garlic as it has natural occurring chemical that can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
Alternatively, you can switch to drinking green tea you which may help lower cholesterol by reducing LDL and triglycerides whilst increasing HDL cholesterol.
Lower Cholesterol Naturally with Supplements
Cholesterol lowering supplements can be helpful If you are looking for natural remedies for cholesterol consider taking natural quality supplements to help reduce your high cholesterol.
Lower cholesterol by taking red yeast rice extract (RYRE) which comes from fermenting a type of yeast found in rice. It contains an ingredient called monalcolin K which may lower LDL cholesterol. As with all supplements please ensure you consume a product of good quality.
Homeopathic medicine for High Cholesterol
Nat Mur
Nat Mur is a useful Homeopathic medicine for cholesterol, and it can affect nutrition levels and is a known Homeopathic medicine that can affect the heart. It can be the indicated Homeopathic medicine when there is high cholesterol with a family history of heart problems.
Crataegus
Crataegus is a great Homeopathic heart tonic and is useful to lower high blood pressure and cholesterol. It helps promote overall cardiovascular health, improving circulation and supporting healthy heart function.
Lachesis
When high cholesterol is an issue and there are also emotional stresses, perhaps with pressurised headaches, then consider Lachesis as as useful Homeopathic medicine to lower cholesterol.
Lycopodium
If you feel sluggish and unwell, perhaps with palpitations and high blood cholesterol then Lycopodium can be a helpful Homeopathic remedy to lower cholesterol.
Nux Vomica
When high cholesterol is a health problem due to lifestyle issues such as poor diet, perhaps reduced physical activity, and high stress levels then this Homeopathic medicine for Cholesterol can be helpful for helping to lower cholesterol. There is usually a tendency to consume rich food, alcohol and stimulants. The nervous system can be irritated.
Homeopathy and Cholesterol
Homeopathic medicine is derived from natural substances and can help you lower cholesterol. With a holistic approach Homeopathy addresses symptoms at all levels; mentally, emotionally and physically. Consulting a qualified, registered professional Homeopath is the best way to get the personalised treatment that you need to lower your cholesterol
I am Kiran and I specialise in natural Homeopathic treatment my solution is the Personalised Treatment Plan. These are available for those aged 12-65 and who are seeking an alternative medicine to lower cholesterol and support heart health etc.
The Personalised Treatment Plan. includes 1:1 online consultations with me, Kiran, a qualified homeopath with over 18 years of professional clinical experience, a bespoke plan for homeopathic remedies, tissue salts, a supplement review and recommendations, a nourishment plan and regular check-in phone calls and email support.
Start by booking a low cost per-qualifying consultation with me to talk about an alternative treatment for high blood cholesterol, homeopathic treatment with me and how homeopathy can address your symptoms and help reduce them naturally so that you feel healthier, centered and well.
Once you start a course on the Personalised Treatment Plan you should start to notice improvements in your condition within a few weeks. Homeopathic treatment to lower cholesterol usually lasts around 3 – 6 months. This will vary according to your symptoms, how long you have had them and the severity.
Get in touch to book your consultation with me and let’s work together using homeopathy treatment to naturally lower cholesterol.
