How can I help lower my cholesterol naturally?

battleknight24

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Mon May-08-06 03:56 PM
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How can I help lower my cholesterol naturally?

My cholesterol is very high... I probably will have to get on medication- high cholesterol runs in my family... but what are some things I can do to help keep it down?

Peace,

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mikeytherat

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Mon May-08-06 03:58 PM
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1. Oatmeal (whole oats, specifically)

Two bowls of oatmeal every day - it can really help!

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gollygee

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Mon May-08-06 03:58 PM
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2. I read that if you drink orange juice every morning that will help

so I now buy orange juice for my husband.

Also, exercise regularly, don't eat too much bad fat, eat a small amount of good fat (like olive oil) every day, and eat veggies and complex carbs.

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LeftyMom

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Mon May-08-06 04:00 PM
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3. Eat a plant based diet with lots of fiber and soy if you tolerate it well.

Try incorporating some ground flax or hemp seeds into baked goods or blending them into smoothies, they add fiber and EFAs.

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HarukaTheTrophyWife

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Mon May-08-06 09:18 PM
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4. Policosinol (sp?)

You can find it in the supplement department of most natural food stores. My mother takes it and when I worked at a natural food store, many customers found it helpful.

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HarukaTheTrophyWife

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Mon May-08-06 09:18 PM
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5. Policosinol (sp?)

You can find it in the supplement department of most natural food stores. My mother takes it and when I worked at a natural food store, many customers found it helpful.

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bbinacan

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Mon May-08-06 09:44 PM
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6. Running

it helped me.

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KitchenWitch

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Mon May-08-06 09:48 PM
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7. Garlic tablets

I would not be surprised if this thread gets locked soon.

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Suich

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Mon May-08-06 09:56 PM
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8. Red yeast rice...2 caps a day.

Whole Foods and other natural food places carry it.

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Floogeldy

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Mon May-08-06 10:02 PM
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9. Whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, beans, nuts and seeds.

With no additives (except water).

You are welcome. :)

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