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Saturday, March 15, 2025
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Nature’s Cholesterol Reduction Plan: The Herbal Way |
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| By : Dr. T.K. Alexander , Ernakulam, India 1.8.2010 Phone: 09447042501 Fax: 0484-2367273 Mail Now | |
| H.R.C. Specialty Clinic, Near Malabar Gold, M.G.Road, Kochi - 682011 | |
| The body achieves normal cholesterol level, by controlling both biosynthesis of cholesterol in the body itself in the liver, and the absorption
of lipids from the intestine. An individual’s susceptibility to Hyper Cholesterolemiae (HC) is determined by the way the body handles fat, ie the lipids metabolic rate.
Hyper Cholesterolemiae (HC) is found mainly in patients who are suffering from heart and vascular diseases; such as Diabetics, Obesity, Hypertension, Mental stress, and those who have erectile
dysfunction problems, or who have a susceptibility to these diseases. Triglycerides (TG) are seen in greater quantities in heart disease and in diabetics. TG are found in animal and vegetable Fats. When these are consumed excessively the liver converts calories from fatty acids, Sugar and alcohol into triglycerides, releasing them into the blood stream. More than two ounces of alcohol per day will elevate TG in diet responders. Reducing LDL Cholesterol and Triglycerides (TG), can save lives. If the cholesterol is reduced by 25% , morbidity from cardio vascular disease will be decreased by 50% that is not a negligible number, Chemical drugs may reduce that cholesterol but causes atherosclerosis or even cancer. Men with LDL levels of 130 to 160 must need this treatment. It depends on their other risk factors. Regiments: - Avoid processed or canned meat (bacon, hot dogs, liverwurst (liver sausage) etc) butter, lard, beef fat, fast foods, organ meats, shell fish, coffee, chocolate etc. - More that two ounce of alcohol per day, will elevate TG. - Use large quantities of whole grain pasta, brown rice, legumes, and vegetables. - Processed wheat products and processed flour should be avoided. - Shell fish (Shrimp, Crabs, Lobster etc) are regarded as the red meat of the sea. The worst sources of dietary cholesterol are egg yolks, milk fats, and animal meat and fat. Prefer to consume whole wheat breads, Cereals, pasta, brown rice, nuts, dried peas and beans etc. For dessert, eat fruit, sherbet, angel food cake (a low fat cake recipe made mostly from egg whites, cake flour, and sugar) or Jell-O FOOD PREPARATION Stir fry or saute foods occasionally only. The healthiest methods are steaming, broiling or grilling which allow the fat to drip away. Fish- Marinate the fish in lemon, lime, tomato sauce, onions, garlic, Coriander (coriandrum sativum.L) essential oil, or in spices and bake, broil or steam it, Avoid rich sauces and taking fish oils in capsule form as it depresses the immune system and can cause haemorrhages. Those who have high TG, ingests fish oil in ORGANIC FASHION. POLUTRY- Remove the skin and clean away the underlying layers of fat before cooking (also remember lean meat has just as much as cholesterol content as does fat). Avoid fried chicken and rich, creamy sauces. Tomato and wine sauces are good. COFFEE DRINK: Caffeine affect Central Nervous System (CNS which include brain & the spinal cord), peripheral nervous system (PNS which includes the nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal cord) and the kidneys, it should be avoided as it is as deleterious as nicotine. Do not consume, processed and over cooked food as it either damages or destroys the fiber, negating its potential benefit to the body Regular exercise. To go walking, swimming or cycling to begin with (too much exercise too can do a lot of harm). Yogasanas are highly beneficial. Whole cereals such as wheat, rice, barley, rye, legumes such as pea pods, beans,beet and turnips. Lettuce, celery etc leafy veg. Lady’s finger, cabbage, oats or corn bran are specially beneficial, Take daily two or three carrots (not cooked), seeds such as Alfalfa Sprouts, mung beans, aduki beans, lentils, soybeans, barley, sun flower seeds etc (partly cooked). Take (five days per week) METHI (Trigonella FENUGREEKUM) soaked over night in water). Fenugreek seeds or ULUVA,a common condiment used in Indian cooking, is available in grocery shops. To begin with, take one tea spoon clean seeds soaked in water over night. Remove the bitter tasting water, which can be consumed, or can be in incorporated in preparations such as chappathi, vegetable curries etc. The dosage can be increased up to 25 gms per day in three divided parts. (If it causes diarrhoea or flatulence, then reduce the dosage). The soluble fiber present in these food are highly necessary for the action of the medicine. |
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