Hypercholesterolemia is a condition in which there is an increase of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) as compared to high density lipoprotein (HDL) in the blood. This may result from inappropriate lifestyles such as reduced activity, ingestion of food containing high amounts of fat, and a familial tendency to have high cholesterol in the blood. Hypercholesterolemia can cause various problems such as an increased risk of paralysis, heart attacks, and the blockage of circulation to the limbs, which may result in ulcers and gangrene.
Hypercholesterolemia can be treated with several Ayurvedic Herbal medicines which are highly effective in reducing the bad cholesterol from the blood. These medicines treat both the cause of the disease and its after-effects in the body. The medicines improve the ratio of bad cholesterol to good cholesterol, reduce the tendency of blood to stick together and form clots, and reduce the risk of thrombosis both in the heart as well as the brain. This treatment therefore also prevents further complications resulting from hypercholesterolemia. In addition, the same medicines help to improve the condition of the liver as well as the kidneys, and also improve appetite and help in reducing weight.
Ayurvedic herbal medicines need to be taken for about two to three months regularly in order to treat hypercholesterolemia effectively and to prevent its recurrence. In addition, adequate lifestyle changes have to be adopted, such as regular exercise, eating good food, and avoiding unhealthy food. Timely intervention in the form of medication and adopting healthy lifestyle changes can prevent serious complications in the long run.
The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com
