28 Natural Home Remedies for High Cholesterol - Part 1
The usual indicators of high levels of
cholesterol in blood include common fatigue, over sweating and a feel of discomfort,
pain and heaviness in the chest and breathlessness. Smoking and consuming
alcohol in excess, consumption of high fat foods, obesity and inheritance
factors are some of the usual causes for high levels of cholesterol.
Nevertheless, high cholesterol levels can be restricted using specific home
remedies.
Here are few points on treating high
cholesterol levels at home – naturally:
1. Coriander Seeds
Coriander has the capability to lower
LDL (bad cholesterol) levels and triglycerides. These coriander seeds even have
hypoglycemic properties and can have positive impact on diabetes management.
1.
Add 2 tablespoons
of coriander seeds or coriander seed powder in a glass of water.
2.
Boil this
mixture, allow it to cool. Strain this water and drink it three times a day.
3.
You can also add
1 tablespoon of honey instead of sugar and half teaspoon of cardamom powder to
it.
How to prepare Homemade coriander seed
powder - Take cup of dry coriander seeds and roast them on pan for 6-7 minutes
on low flame. Then grind the seeds in mixer grinder to make fine powder. Store
in container and keep away from direct heat.
2. Fenugreek
Eating sprouts & fenugreek seeds
aids in lowering high levels of cholesterol. Consume 1 tablespoon of fenugreek
seed powder or crushed seeds with half glass of warm water daily.
3. Sweet neem
When one chews sweet neem, it lowers the
high cholesterol levels. You can chew 2-3 sweet neem leaves with warm water
twice a day.
4. Cinnamon
Cinnamons have the capability to
significantly diminish the LDL & triglycerides, thereby balancing one’s
total cholesterol levels. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon included in regular foods
or added to water, has a great effect on one’s body. Cinnamon also reduces
blood sugar levels and is good for type 2 diabetes.
5. Oatmeal
Oatmeal has the ability to control blood
sugar levels and slows down the assimilation of cholesterol. It also decreases
the total cholesterol levels, triglycerides & total lipids. It also
increases the amount of HDL (good cholesterol) levels significantly.
1.
A bowl (or
approx. one and a half cups) of cooked oatmeal is said to contain six grams of
fiber. If fruits are added to it, fiber content would reach 10 grams. Consuming
cereals that contain oatmeal/ oat bran with fruits like strawberries, bananas
and apples would also be good.
6. Fish & Fish oil
Fishes & fish oils are tremendous
sources of omega 3 fatty acids – good, unsaturated fat especially found in cold
water fishes such as salmons, trout & tunas. These unsaturated fats aids
reduction of triglycerides and total cholesterol levels in one’s blood thereby
diminishes the risk of clotting (blood). It also makes the blood thin and hence
plays an important role in preventing cardiovascular diseases.
1.
You can consume
around one - four grams of fish oil a day. In case you are a vegetarian or a
vegan, the alternative would be to take flaxseeds (ground) as they are also
rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
2.
Fishes that
contain rich amount of omega 3 such as salmons, mackerels, tunas, albacore,
rainbow trout, sardines and others must be eaten at least two times in a week.
7. Seeds Oil
Seeds & nuts such as chestnuts &
walnuts contain lot of antioxidants, which are in charge of defending
against aging of cells and prevention of heart diseases and even cancers. Oils
of such seeds contain arginine which acts as an essential vasodilator - which
aids in reducing cardiovascular risks.
8. Garlic
Garlic by nature is a great source that
aids in reducing the cholesterol levels. It also has the capability to lower
clotting of blood inside the body thereby being heart friendly. Garlic prevents
nnanoplaque (a plaque that clogs one’s arteries) by preventing cholesterol
particles getting stuck to the walls of the arteries.
1.
Take three cloves
of garlic. Crush them well and boil it in a glass of milk.
2.
Allow the mixture
to cool and drink this.
3.
This should be
repeated once a day for some weeks in order to reduce the bad cholesterol
levels to reduce cardiac pains.
12. Whole grains
Whole grains are very good for healthy
hearts. Hence, it is better to choose whole-grain flours, breads, rice and
pasta. Brown rice contains oil that aids in lowering cholesterol (more than its
fiber content). It also is rich in magnesium and vitamins B.
