Win The War Naturally Against High Cholesterol
By Frank Mangano
Don't accept that prescription just yet! In most cases, it's
possible to take control of your cholesterol naturally, without
the use of prescription drugs. First, you need to understand
some facts on cholesterol.
When the word "cholesterol" comes to
mind some of us may think of it as deadly. The truth about
cholesterol is
that it isn't deadly at all. It's a vital substance. Cholesterol
is actually a very important part of our bodies, because it's
used to form cell membranes and is needed for other functions
in our bodies.
It's when there are excessive levels of cholesterol
in the blood that cholesterol can become dangerous. This is
known as hypercholesterolemia,
or "high cholesterol." There are many risk factors
involved in having high cholesterol. These risks shouldn't be
taken lightly, because high levels of cholesterol greatly increase
the risk of stroke, atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.
There
are different ways you can develop high cholesterol. Your
body, mainly the liver, can produce too much cholesterol. A poor
diet will almost always cause high cholesterol. You must make
permanent, healthy lifestyle changes to take control of your
cholesterol.
Become
more active. Physical activity plays an important role
in reducing and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. Just
30 minutes per day can have a positive impact.
Eat foods that are low in saturated fat and cholesterol.
Maintain
a diet rich in soluble fiber. Soluble fiber binds with
cholesterol in the intestine and takes it out of the body.
Taking a supplement
There are many natural alternatives that can be used to complement
a healthy lifestyle in lowering cholesterol. Lecithin, a natural
substance derived from soybeans, is one of the most effective
supplements available to lower cholesterol.
Lecithin is actually a phosphorus lipid. Each cell in the body,
including the nerve cells throughout the body and brain, has
protective membranes made of phosphorus lipids. Lecithin is useful
in moving cholesterol out of the body in water and maintaining
a healthy liver in general. Other benefits include making fat-soluble
vitamins more easily absorbable in the body.
If you have been advised to start statin therapy, you may want
to consider natural alternatives first. Statin medications work
by interfering with an enzyme that is necessary for the body
to manufacture cholesterol. There can be side effects when using
these drugs, ranging from mild to very serious. Natural alternatives
are not only much safer than using prescription drugs but also
a lot cheaper. Some natural alternatives may even be as effective
as using a statin.
© Frank Mangano
This
article is based on the book The 60-Day Prescription-Free
Cholesterol Cure by Frank Mangano. Frank is an author
and researcher who dedicates his life to finding solutions for
people interested in reducing their risk of health problems by
improving their overall quality of life naturally, without the
use prescription medication. Learn more by visiting his web site:
www.60daystolowercholesterol.com.
