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What Causes High Cholesterol Levels?

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Posted on Thu, 29 May 2014
Question: How can I have right cholestrol ? I have XXXXXXX diet.
Aug 2013- Triglyceride - 341, HDL 37, LDL - 128, VLDL- 68.2 ,Cholesterol - 234
Feb 2014- Triglyceride - 260, HDL 38, LDL - 182, VLDL- 52 ,Cholesterol - 272
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Answered by Dr. Munish Sood (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Combined Hyperlipidimeia

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern and following are recommended guidelines:

1. Going by your reports:
. Triglycerides/cholesterol are having high range
. HDL [good cholesterol] is reduced, while LDL [bad cholesterol] is increased.

2. Since you have reports of year 2013 also attached, thus hopefully you are under medical guidance and supervision, thus following things is/are expected from your side:
. any history of familial hyperlipidaemia in family?
. any secondary cause found or investigation done to exclude any hidden disease like: hypothyroidism,liver disease,diabetes mellitus,obesity,diet rich in fats/ carbohydrates,alcohol consumption, use of any blood pressure medicines?

3. you can practice following healthy diet and life style:

i. LOW FAT DIET:
Avoid: butter,ghee,cheese,unskimmed milk, saturated oil, deep fried foods, yellow of egg,hamburger,deep fried fish
. avoid alcohol which increases triglycerides level
. avoid caffeine,tobacco, fruits with sweet pulp like banana,mango,chickoo and grapes
. avoid chocolates,cakes,pastries,ice-creams XXXXXXX
. avoid processed and tinned food

Take:
. More of soups, but without butter
. plenty of salads of uncooked or boiled vegetables like leafy vegetables, cabbage,cauliflower,cucumber,carrot etc.
. sprouted pulses (raw)
. more of bhajis prepared with minimum or no oil
. skimmed milk upto 1 cup/day

PS. items that actually help to reduce cholesterol are- Onion,garlic,soya bean,curds of skimmed milk,apple.
4. develop healthy eating habits: eat slowly,chew thoroughly, and use non stick cooking ware for cooking.
5. Consult a Yogic expert regarding Pranayam and Yogic Asans regarding breathing exercises and managing stress and consult with a cardiologist regarding any other lab. tests (E.C.G) to rule out any Ischemic heart Disease.

Do revert back for clarifications & concerns

Dr. Munish Sood
Naimittika
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What Causes High Cholesterol Levels?

Brief Answer: Combined Hyperlipidimeia Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern and following are recommended guidelines: 1. Going by your reports: . Triglycerides/cholesterol are having high range . HDL [good cholesterol] is reduced, while LDL [bad cholesterol] is increased. 2. Since you have reports of year 2013 also attached, thus hopefully you are under medical guidance and supervision, thus following things is/are expected from your side: . any history of familial hyperlipidaemia in family? . any secondary cause found or investigation done to exclude any hidden disease like: hypothyroidism,liver disease,diabetes mellitus,obesity,diet rich in fats/ carbohydrates,alcohol consumption, use of any blood pressure medicines? 3. you can practice following healthy diet and life style: i. LOW FAT DIET: Avoid: butter,ghee,cheese,unskimmed milk, saturated oil, deep fried foods, yellow of egg,hamburger,deep fried fish . avoid alcohol which increases triglycerides level . avoid caffeine,tobacco, fruits with sweet pulp like banana,mango,chickoo and grapes . avoid chocolates,cakes,pastries,ice-creams XXXXXXX . avoid processed and tinned food Take: . More of soups, but without butter . plenty of salads of uncooked or boiled vegetables like leafy vegetables, cabbage,cauliflower,cucumber,carrot etc. . sprouted pulses (raw) . more of bhajis prepared with minimum or no oil . skimmed milk upto 1 cup/day PS. items that actually help to reduce cholesterol are- Onion,garlic,soya bean,curds of skimmed milk,apple. 4. develop healthy eating habits: eat slowly,chew thoroughly, and use non stick cooking ware for cooking. 5. Consult a Yogic expert regarding Pranayam and Yogic Asans regarding breathing exercises and managing stress and consult with a cardiologist regarding any other lab. tests (E.C.G) to rule out any Ischemic heart Disease. Do revert back for clarifications & concerns Dr. Munish Sood Naimittika