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Infusions to combat cholesterol

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Keeping a unhealthy lifestyle, can alter cholesterol levels, and this is not very good for the body. Here we propose a natural way by infusions a solution to high cholesterol levels, but always remember that no one ever replace therapy prescribed by a professional. Anyway, if you can work jointly with them.

Infusiones para combatir el colesterol

Practice daily exercise, and maintain a healthy diet, this is the secret to feel good.

* Infusion of Arnica, this plant will help reduce your cholesterol levels, and promote kidney function, Place 6 cups water heating, and they begin to boil, you must add the following seven tablespoons of herb preparation, arnica, veronica, Vera gold and Elder, stir and let stand, filter and may take up to 3 cups daily after meals for 15 days. (more…)

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8 Herbs to combat cholesterol

Monday, May 10th, 2010

At times we talked about how harmful it can be cholesterol, and even more so if not treated, may collapse because our arteries, and cause serious cardiovascular problems.

8 Hierbas para combatir el colesterol

Here I give you eight highly beneficial herbs to reduce cholesterol levels by teas and infusions, so that you present.

* Birch: Birch leaves possesses diuretic and tonic effect, which allows us to eliminate through the urine metabolized pollutants that are carried by our blood.

* Artichoke: This rich plant contains specific chemicals that cholesterol down, they are cinarina and flavonoids, the first substance has a liver function and blood cholesterol by inhibiting the action of bradykinin, a very damaging agent in the presence of arteriosclerosis. (more…)

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Medications for Lowering Cholesterol

Friday, March 19th, 2010

Several types of medications used to treat high cholesterol levels. Your doctor will decide which medicine is right for you. The doctor may prescribe more than one of these drugs at a time because combinations of these drugs may be more effective.

- Statins (also called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) slow down the body’s production of cholesterol. These drugs also remove cholesterol buildup from your arteries are blood vessels.

- Resins (also called sequestrants bile acid) help lower your LDL cholesterol level. (more…)

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Medicinal Herbs for Cholesterol

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Medicinal herbs width=Cholesterol is one of the most common ailments in recent times in terms of cardiovascular disease. The high triglyceride levels may impact very badly on your health, damaging your arteries and causing complications. For this reason, use medicinal plants to combat high cholesterol might be an interesting idea.

Some of the herbs are effective against cholesterol, for example, linden (or lime) and the cauda equina, two plants are easily available at any herb shop and you can consume in simple teas. They have sedative effects, vasodilators and especially the tail of mind can contribute to the regeneration pressure to contain silicon. (more…)

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The low-carbohydrate diet can raise cholesterol

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

 The low-carbohydrate diet can raise cholesterol

Reduce consumption of carbohydrates will help you lose weight, but not be so advisable to lower cholesterol, says a new study.

People who followed a diet low in carbohydrates, but relatively high in fat, lost weight in six weeks as much as those who made a diet rich in carbohydrates.

But levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol or “bad” increased significantly in the group with a low-carbohydrate diet, whereas in the other group down.

High levels of LDL are a risk factor for heart disease because they are associated with clogged arteries. (more…)

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