A yellowish, fatty substance called cholesterol is one of the body's fundamental components. Everybody who has high cholesterol is at risk for heart attack and stroke. In most cases, cholesterol is expressed as mg per 100 ML of blood. It happens when the body's lipoproteins, which are mostly of two types—low-density lipids (LDL) and high-density lipids (HDL)—lipids, occur. The danger of artery damage and the likelihood of heart disease increase with the body's LDL-to-cholesterol ratio. However, having HDL in the body significantly lowers the risk of heart problems.
Hypercholesterolemia is the medical term for an increase in the body's cholesterol levels.
CAUSES OF HYPERCHOLESTEROLAEMIA
- Too much eating of red meat, white wheat, and eggs.
- Excessive consumption of milk and dairy products including butter, ghee, ice cream, and cheese.
- Anxiety
- Regular smoking and drug abuse
Some effective home remedies to maintain good cholesterol:
- PEEPAL LEAVES
- The leaves of the peepal tree (ficusreligiosa) are used to cure heart conditions.
- These leaves can be combined with water to make a decoction.
- Boil until one-fourth of the liquid is left after filtering.
- Apply this home treatment for a few days.
- It is very good in removing toxins and cholesterol.
- OLIVE OIL
You can use it for regular cooking because it is high in antioxidants, which significantly raise HDL and significantly lower LDL.
- GARLIC
- Garlic provides a wide range of therapeutic benefits and is an efficient treatment for a number of heart conditions.
- Two garlic cloves must be consumed every day.
- ASHWAGANDHA
- Ashwagandha, also known as Withania Somnifera, is a fantastic herb for the heart.
- Take a glass of plain water and 500 mg of ashwagandha powder twice daily (you can easily find this at your local herbal store).
- This helps to eliminate toxins from the body and dilate blood vessels.
- ARJUN (TERMINALIA ARJUNA)
- Arjun is a great herb for treating all cardiac issues since it promotes blood circulation and prevents the build-up of pollutants.
- Take 1/2 teaspoon of Arjun bark powder mixed in water twice every day, or
- Boil Arjun tree bark in 400 ml of water and drink when reduced by 1/3rd.