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Suggest Whether Herbal Or Allopathic Medicine Is Effective For Lowering Triglycerides
Dear doctor, my doctor told me that I have high triglycerides and subcribed SIMVOR 10. A herbal medicine called SUDDHA GUGGUL also has claimed to reduce triglycerdes .Which is better,the first or second?First is chemical and the second is herbal.Thank you sir.I am 64 yrs old 88 kilos.I am hypoglocimea and hypothyroid.I am active,just returned from Everest base camp/Kala patthar and walk about 8 km 4 times per week.Thank you.
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
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1. since you have underwent investigations and there is dyslipidemia [high triglycerides], thus taking only simvor [simvastatin] will not help since it is drug of choice in high cholesterol, so you have to combine it with a prescription drug which lowers triglycerides also like Simvas-EZ [simvastatin with ezetimbe], and since values are not mention it will be difficult to comment on the subject: which one is best since by looking at the values one can have a rough idea about cardiovascular problem, thus you can practice following healthy diet and life style:
. avoid ghee,butter,cheese,cream, deep fried foods, sweet potatoes,beet,nuts, bananas,mango, chickoos,grapes,chocolates,cakes,pastries,ice-creams,jams, processed and tinned foods.
2. take soup, salads of green vegetables (cabbage,cauliflower,lettuce,cucumber, sprouted pulses), take green leafy vegetables,onion, lady finger, mushrooms, turnips, radish, black tea
PS. items that actually help to reduce cholesterol are- Onion,garlic,soya bean,curds of skimmed milk,apple.
3. develop healthy eating habits: eat slowly,chew thoroughly, and use non stick cooking ware for cooking.
4. 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.
PS. If you have diabetes or an underactive thyroid, you may need a dose adjustment and should consult your prescriber.
1. since you have underwent investigations and there is dyslipidemia [high triglycerides], thus taking only simvor [simvastatin] will not help since it is drug of choice in high cholesterol, so you have to combine it with a prescription drug which lowers triglycerides also like Simvas-EZ [simvastatin with ezetimbe], and since values are not mention it will be difficult to comment on the subject: which one is best since by looking at the values one can have a rough idea about cardiovascular problem, thus you can practice following healthy diet and life style:
. avoid ghee,butter,cheese,cream, deep fried foods, sweet potatoes,beet,nuts, bananas,mango, chickoos,grapes,chocolates,cakes,pastries,ice-creams,jams, processed and tinned foods.
2. take soup, salads of green vegetables (cabbage,cauliflower,lettuce,cucumber, sprouted pulses), take green leafy vegetables,onion, lady finger, mushrooms, turnips, radish, black tea
PS. items that actually help to reduce cholesterol are- Onion,garlic,soya bean,curds of skimmed milk,apple.
3. develop healthy eating habits: eat slowly,chew thoroughly, and use non stick cooking ware for cooking.
4. 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.
PS. If you have diabetes or an underactive thyroid, you may need a dose adjustment and should consult your prescriber.
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