High Cholesterol and Ayurveda
High Cholesterol is a condition in which high amounts of lipids accumulate in the blood. Lipids are the fats’ precursors. A high Cholesterol condition is called hyperlipidaemia or hypercholesterolemia.
Lipids are an essential part of the body. In certain conditions, when the lipids increase from their normal levels, they may start getting depositing in the arteries. This deposition of lipids in the arteries builds up the plaque, causing restriction in the blood flow.
When the plaque grows big, it may completely block the blood supply. This stoppage of blood supply is risky and may lead to heart attacks.
Why cholesterol is required in the body.
Mainly, cholesterol has four functions in the body
- Maintains structure of cell wall
- Produces bile juices in intestines
- Helps the body produce Vitamin D
- Facilitates the production of few hormones.
Normal range of cholesterol
Total blood cholesterol
- Desirable cholesterol levels < 200 mg/dl
- Borderline cholesterol levels 200-239 mg/dl
- High cholesterol levels >240 mg/dl
- Normal HDL levels > 45 mg/dl
- Normal LDL levels <100 mg/dl
- Triglycerides normal levels <150 mg/dl
Causes of High Cholesterol
- Smoking
- Stress
- Alcoholism
- Lack of exercise
- Faulty dietary habits
- Obesity
Complications of high cholesterol levels
- Coronary Heart Disease (CAD)
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Peripheral Artery disease (PAD)
- High Blood pressure
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Lupus
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Ayurvedic Treatment for high cholesterol levels.
Ayurveda is an ancient medical science having astonishing treatments for certain diseases that are difficult to treat with modern-day medicine. Treating cholesterol is one of them. Ayurvedic texts have mentioned several herbs that have high efficacy in treating disturbed cholesterol levels.
Below is a health pack for high cholesterol levels.
- Arjun Kwath – Divya Arjun kwath is an ayurvedic herbal kwath manufactured by Patanjali Ayurveda. Kwath is a herbal tea. Arjuna herb, for time immemorial, is used for treating all kinds of heart ailments and their allied problems. Arjuna helps improve blood circulation and regulate the blood supply to the heart muscle. It also helps in bringing about the metabolism of cholesterol.
- Divya peya – Divya Peya again is a herbal preparation and contains a mix of many precious herbs that helps in bringing about improvement in metabolism. It is also known for its weight loss activities. Divya peya helps in reducing high cholesterol levels.
- Medoharguggal – Medoharguggul is another classical ayurvedic formulation that helps in reducing high cholesterol levels and is also helpful in reducing weight. This herbal preparation is extensively used by Ayurvedic doctors for various lifestyle-related problems. The guggul present in this formulation helps in regulating cholesterol and other metabolic disorders.
- Divya MedhaVati – Divya MedhaVati is another Amazing herbal supplement manufactured by Patanjali Ayurveda. This herbo-mineral not only helps in controlling blood pressure in the body but also helps in improving panic situations and anxiety. It is also known for its effectiveness in high cholesterol problems.
- Lipistat capsule – A wonderful herbal medicine that has a targeted approach to reducing the high cholesterol levels in the body. It is very effective in patients who are having chronic high cholesterol and are overweight.
How to take a health pack for high cholesterol
Mix ingredients one and two. Take two tablespoons of this mixture and boil in two cups of water and boil. When the mixture is left half cool it down and drink twice a dayor as directed by physician.
Medoharguggul is to be consumed two tablets twice daily with warm wateror as directed by physician.
One tablet of Divya MedhaVati is to be consumed two times a dayor as directed by physician.
One capsule of Lipistat is to be consumed two times a day or as directed by physician.
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