| Studies show that the genes we inherit are | | | | that they can not create any instant suspension |
| closely related to the high rise in the cholesterol | | | | of the unwanted elements of the body. Though |
| levels of our body. | | | | they make no side effects on various |
| This rise in the cholesterol levels also comes due | | | | cardiovascular diseases & disorders in the |
| to several other factors like: | | | | artheroma degeneration related to arterial walls. |
| 1. Unhealthy lifestyle | | | | 2. To instantly decrease the rising cholesterol level |
| 2. Saturated fat intakes & calories | | | | in blood, 'statins' are considered quite effective. It |
| 3. Unhealthy eating habits | | | | is considered to be an effective medication, state |
| 4. Lack of exercises | | | | the very reliable Medical Groups. |
| 5. Excessive drinking | | | | CRESTOR (rosuvastatin calcium) is the statin - |
| 6. Menopausal stage among women - it is when | | | | this medicine puts a halt on the very high bad |
| estrogen goes on a brink to diminish | | | | cholesterol levels. It reduces them by 52% with a |
| 7. Age factor - senior citizens often suffer this | | | | 10mg dosage, as compared to 7 mg placebo. |
| ailment. | | | | Crestor increases HDL cholesterol or the good |
| The key cause of heart diseases as the doctors | | | | cholesterol by 14%, versus 3% up HDL |
| suggest is cholesterol. High cholesterol level in the | | | | cholesterol of the placebo. |
| blood can not only lead to heart attacks but also | | | | It works both the ways, reducing LDL cholesterol, |
| several weight problems. Let us first understand | | | | and increasing HDL cholesterol. So it?s a real |
| what this cholesterol is - It is a waxy fat-like | | | | significant pro-life saving drug. |
| substance naturally made in the liver of our body. | | | | You must inform your licensed physician regarding |
| Though cholesterol holds a thorough 'bad guy | | | | the factors given below in order to undergo an |
| image,' surprisingly it serves many vital functions | | | | effective treatment. At the same time, some of |
| for our healthy living. | | | | these factors he would come to know all by |
| Basically, cholesterol is of two types:i. Low Density | | | | himself during the examination:i. liver & kidney |
| Lipoprotein or LDLii. High-Density Lipoprotein or | | | | problemsii. Pregnancy among womeniii. Excessive |
| HDL | | | | or normal drinking - liver is highly affected by |
| Low Density Lipoprotein or LDL | | | | alcoholiv. Family history - the high cholesterol |
| 1. It is the actual bad guy. It is this type of | | | | casesv. Your current position of the problems like |
| cholesterol that clogs the blood vessels leading to | | | | thyroid functions, diabetes and hypothyroidismvi. |
| increased risks of heart attack and other heart | | | | Any recent incidents of heart and/or hypertension |
| diseases. | | | | attackvii. Other disease that are not pertaining to |
| 2. The researchers have now proved that diet | | | | the problem of high cholesterolviii. The Chinese |
| comprising of highly saturated fats increase the | | | | and/or Japanese ancestryix. Consumption of the |
| level of LDL cholesterol in our body, though it is | | | | counter medicines that are antacidsx. All your |
| only a dietary cause for the same. | | | | other prescriptions. |
| High-Density Lipoprotein or HDL | | | | The side effects of crestor are as follows:i. |
| This is 'the good man' or to be more specific, the | | | | Constipationii. Muscle achesiii. Abdominal painiv. |
| favorable type of cholesterol. | | | | Weaknessv. Nausea. |
| 1. It clears 'the bag guy' that is the LDL | | | | Though these are all quite mild symptoms and all |
| cholesterol from our blood stream, thereby, | | | | go away with time. |
| reducing the risk of all heart ailments. | | | | The patients in such cases must take care that |
| 2. Researches have shown that a diet rich in fruit | | | | they minimize their intake of fatty unsaturated |
| and vegetables along with average levels of | | | | substances. In this regard here are some |
| omega-3 from fish oil greatly helps raise HDL | | | | important points:i. Cooking in olive oil is the best |
| cholesterol levels. | | | | for such patients as it reduces the fatty |
| In the absence of any remedial measures, the | | | | unsaturated acids to a great extent.ii. A report |
| rising levels of LDL cholesterol can lead heart | | | | made by Dr. P. Rethinam & Mohartuyo from |
| ailments, high blood pressure, etc. Here are some | | | | Asian and Pacific Coconut Community Press that |
| solutions to lower your cholesterol levels instantly: | | | | was quoted in the Jakarta Post on June 18, 2003, |
| 1. Many people believe that exercising regularly, | | | | confirms that coconut oil is best among all the |
| eating the right diet with out saturated animal | | | | other vegetable oils present on hand like corn, |
| fats, diary and lard, they could get some final | | | | sunflower, soy, rapeseed, cottonseed, palm |
| solutions to treat the high cholesterol levels. Well, | | | | kernel, etc. Coconut oil they say is the best |
| going through these foods' lipid sources shows | | | | medium to control bad cholesterol in the body. |