Cholesterol issues

The most common problems that we see today are-

Low blood levels of HDL cholesterol

High blood levels of LDL cholesterol

High blood levels of the fats called triglycerides

CAUSES OF ABNORMAL BLOOD FATS:

1. POOR DIET

Diets high in unhealthy fats such as trans-fatty acids, found in margarines and hydrogenated vegetable oils. These can be found hidden in a number of over the counter products like cakes, biscuits, dips and the list goes on.

A high intake of fatty meats and full fat dairy products and deep fried foods can also elevate cholesterol levels. If the diet is high in sugar and refined carbohydrates, abnormally high levels of the fat triglyceride may develop. The combination of high triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol is the most powerful risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

2. LIVER DYSFUNCTION/FATTY LIVER

When the liver is not functioning to its optimum this can lead to abnormal cholesterol levels. This is because it is the liver, which manufactures HDL and LDL cholesterol. A healthy liver keeps cholesterol under control. A fatty liver condition may be associated with abnormal cholesterol levels.

3. BLOOD SUGAR ABNORMALITIES

You may have a chemical imbalance that may make you store fat-insulin.

4. HEREDITARY FACTORS

They produce a problem in the liver's ability to regulate Cholesterol production.

LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO BRING ABOUT SOLUTIONS-

1. TAKE ONE TEASPOON OF FLAXSEED OIL EVERY DAYOR FLAXSEED TABLETS

2. VITAMIN C AND BIOFLAVONOIDS-POWDER FORM-TAKE 1TSP IN WATER DAILY

3. LECITHIN-SPINKLE IT ON EVERYTHING

4. PSYLLIUM HUSK POWDER- TAKE A TABLESPOON IN WATER MORNING AND NIGHT

5. OAT BRAN-EAT LOTS OF OATS IN THE MORNING AND THROUGHOUT THE DAY

6. ENJOY PLENTY-RAW NUTS, SEED AND COOKED LEGUMES

7. PURCHASE A GOOD LIVER TONIC

8. INCLUDE BITTER FOODS IN YOUR DIET-ENDIVE, ARTICHOKES, GREEN BITTER SALADS

FOODS TO AVOID:

*egg yolks

*liver

*other organ meats

*pates

*milk fat

*fatty and deli meats

*butter

*cheese-minichol is o.k

*coconut milk

*chicken skin

*alcohol

*refined flour products

FOODS TO ENJOY:

*high fibre

*complex carbohydrates

*deep sea fish

*water-at least 2 litres

*garlic

LIFESTYLE CHOSES:-

Avoid smoking

Get regular aerobic exercise

Decrease weight 

Juicing for high cholesterol-Fatty liver

2 cabbage leaves

1 clove of garlic or red onion

1 orange

1 grapefruit

1 apple

1 radish and tops

Pass through the juicer and dilute with water-have one of these a day.

Hopeful by incorporating at least some of these points into your daily life your cholesterol levels willbe lowered and you will also feel and look much better.

Good-luck!