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A diet high in fruits, vegetables and fiber can be helpful in lowering cholesterol. An herbal treatment consists of cholesterol-lowering herbs.
Naturopathic medicine provides several natural alternative treatments for managing high cholesterol, without the side effects of pharmaceutical drugs.
Green tea can reduce oxidation of low-density cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol), helping people who drink green tea regularly to have a lower incidence of heart disease, heart attack and stroke.
Alfalfa is a nutritious herbal supplement that may have balancing effects on blood cholesterol, blood flow, and blood sugar, as well as inhibiting plaque formation in the vessels and supplying trace minerals and vitamins.
Keeping cholesterol levels in check is not as difficult as one might think. For many it can be as simple as lowering saturated fat, trans fats (margarine) and refined carbohydrate intake and eating more olive oil, garlic and fresh vegetables.
Red yeast rice extract contains the same kind of compounds found in statins that block cholesterol biosynthesis in the liver, helping to control high cholesterol.
High cholesterol is a medical condition in which the amount of cholesterol in one’s bloodstream exceeds a normal or recommended level. Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a safe, natural alternative form of care than can be used in conjunction with regular checkups to manage your cholesterol levels.
Artichoke Leaf has long been recommended by herbalists for the treatment of high cholesterol, as a liver cleansing herb, and a “bitter tonic” to help increase the production of digestive enzymes by the liver, including bile that helps specifically with fat digestion.
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in animal tissue and is an important component to the human body. It is manufactured in the liver and carried throughout the body in the bloodstream. Problems cs....
Fiber is the material that gives plants texture and support. Dietary fiber is found in many plant foods, including fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, and whole grains. Although fiber is primarily made e....
The high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) test is a blood assay used to estimate an individual's risk for heart disease and stroke. The test also measures the presence of inflammation orn....
A heart-healthy diet is a key factor in preventing coronary artery disease and reducing the progression of arteriosclerosis.
Native to China, red yeast rice extract is the byproduct of Went (red yeast) fermenting on rice. Part of the Monascaceae family, is identified by its ascospores. The color of the mycelium is initiam....
Soy protein is derived from the soya bean (), which has been cultivated in Asia for centuries but has only recently begun to attain wide acceptance in the United States. In the natural product industt....
A heart attack is the death of, or damage to, part of the heart muscle because its blood supply is severely reduced or stopped.Heart attack is the leading cause of death in the United States. Approxi)....
The mukul myrrh tree, or , is small, thorny, and usually devoid of foliage. It grows naturally throughout India and Arabia. Guggul is the gum resin that comes from this tree, which belongs to the saml....
Heart disease is the narrowing or blockage of the arteries and vessels that provide oxygen and nutrient-richblood to the heart. It is caused by atherosclerosis, an accumulation of fatty materials on n....
Fish oils are derived from such cold-water fish as salmon, cod, tuna, or mackerel. They have recently acquired a new visibility as dietary supplements because they are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Omm....
Lecithin was discovered in 1850 by Maurice Gobley, who isolated it in egg yolks and identified it as the substance that allowed oil and water to mix. The name is derived from the Greek word , which mr....
The Ornish diet was developed by Dean Ornish, M.D. Ornish was the first physician to demonstrate that heart disease can be reversed by natural methods, including specific dietary and lifestyle changee....