High Cholesterol runs in my family and also heart disease?
Ok high cholesterol and heart disease runs in my family , I'm averaged sized , so is all my family we are not over weight and i generally eat healthy. My dad suffers from heart problems and his father died from heart disease do i have a likely chance of getting this bad genes ? )): Also i already have cholesterol the doctors told me its not to high how do i lower this what do i have to eat ! ?
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yes sorry but you do and will probably end up on at the very least cholesterol medicine. I have very high cholesterol, first found it at 351, the medicine and diet did nothing to lower the numbers, only exercise seemed to help, mine is hereditary, about 4 years later, got a heart attack. Recommend that you make sure to have the proper testing done, cholesteral, stress test, even maybe some heart scans, watch what you eat, DO some kind of exercising and good luck!
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Immediately increase your intake of the following: Multi-vitamin a day Fish oil--take twice the recommended dosage Vitamin D--at least 1,000 units per day Flax oil--any amount Niacin-raises HDL (happy cholesterol), lowers LDL (lousy cholesterol) Eat steel cut oats--substitute for whatever you are eating now for breakfast. Regular oatmeal does NOT work as well! Walnuts--the more you eat, the better they work at eating away plaque in your arteries Works MUCH better than almonds. Drink 1 glass of Citrucel, Metamucil, or psyllium fiber daily. This is a "grease reducer" for the gut to reduce high cholesterol Foods to include are: LOTS of steamed veggies Poultry and fish (canned salmon is as good as any) Salads Vinegar-based salad dressings (plain balsamic vinegar works fine--and is great on canned spinach!) Olive oil (no butter, margarine, etc,) Whole wheat bread ONLY (like Ezekiel) or dense rye bread Egg whites-eat whole eggs only twice a week Puffed wheat/rice Skim milk Green tea (LOTS of antioxidants) (see other home remedies in the source. Not sure I would trust the coconut oil, though, without the doctor monitoring your cholesterol at least in the beginning.) These ALL worked to reduce my cholesterol (not really high to begin with) and family genetic issues after I had a near fatal heart attack. Cholesterol now at 157, blood pressure normal. Doctors cannot believe I did it WITHOUT prescribed statins (which caused severe muscle pain, severe weakness, and other side effects). Hope this helps!
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High cholesterol and the resulting heart disease only run in the family if dietary bad habits run in the family. It is not "in the genes". In truth, the so-called 'bad' cholesterol is actually far more beneficial than is appreciated. The reason for its rise in the body is because of complications caused by chronic unintentional dehydration and insufficient urine production. Dehydration produces concentrated, acidic blood that becomes even more dehydrated during its passage through the lungs before reaching the heart--because of evaporation of water in the lungs during breathing. The membranes of the blood vessels of the heart and main arteries going up to the brain become vulnerable to the shearing pressure produced by the thicker, acidic blood. This shearing force of toxic blood causes abrasions and minute tears in the lining of the arteries that can peel off and cause embolisms of the brain, kidneys and other organs. To prevent the damaged blood vessel walls from peeling, low-density (so-called 'bad') cholesterol coats and covers up the abrasions and protects the underlying tissue like a waterproof bandage until the tissue heals. Cholesterol is an element from which many of our hormones are made. Vitamin D is made by the body from cholesterol in our skin that is exposed to sunlight. Cholesterol is used in the insulating membranes that cover our nerve systems. There is no such a thing as bad cholesterol. If all the primary ingredients are available for its normal functions, the human body does not engage in making things that are bad for its survival. Until now we did not know water was a vital nutrient that the body needed at all times--and in sufficient quantity. Water itself--not caffeinated beverages that further dehydrate--is a better cholesterol-lowering medication than any chemical on the market. It is absolutely safe and is not harmful to the body like the dangerous medications now used.
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Apart from medicines and treatment, i would personally recommend you to take cardiovascular health management program of Fresh Start, health Retreat in Vancouver Canada. They reach up to the root of any problem and treat the patients naturally through proper diets, body detox programs, helping managing stress etc. During their treatment they aim to create better tissues in your heart, lungs and every part of your body through a healthy lifestyle. They would definitely help you lot. You may visit following link for more information about their cardiovascular program-
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Hi Steph Loves, This is Ramona, founder of Corazonas Foods. I came across your question and wanted to personally respond to offer some information about plant sterols, which have been clinically proven to help lower LDL cholesterol. I lost my father and other family members to heart disease, so I can deeply relate to your concerns. Genetics can often play a role in high cholesterol, but I applaud you for taking steps now to avoid serious health issues in the future. You’ll always want to consult your doctor, but plant sterols are a simple and proven effective way to help lower bad cholesterol. Plant sterols are plant-based compounds that occur naturally in fruit, vegetables, legumes, whole-grain products and most vegetable oils, but usually at levels too low to affect LDL cholesterol. Several studies show that, when consumed as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, plant sterols can actually help reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine by up to 50 percent, which in turn can lower LDL blood cholesterol by as much as 15 percent. At Corazonas Foods we use a patented process to infuse all-natural plant sterols at beneficial levels into our tortilla chips, potato chips, and chewy oatmeal squares, so you have the Freedom to Snack sensibly. I would love to offer you and everyone else who has commented here a free sample of Corazonas to enjoy. Please send your name, mailing address, and Yahoo! user name (so we can verify) to info@corazonas.com and we’ll send out a complimentary sample. You can also learn more about plant sterols and read the related studies here: http://corazonas.com/plant-sterols/questions and http://corazonas.com/plant-sterols/studies. Best of luck! For your heart from mine, Ramona Cappello Founder & CEO, Corazonas Foods
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