2006-10-17 01:39:23 · 10 answers · asked by bernie l 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
How Exercise can help High Cholesterol levels?
Cholesterol is synthesized in our body and if left untreated it could lead to various cardiovascular diseases. High cholesterol levels in the blood could affect the heart, kidneys, brain and other parts of the body. It is very necessary to do workouts for at least 30 minutes a day. Exercises like swimming, jogging, bicycling etc could help increase in the good cholesterol levels and improve the blood flow throughout the body. Losing flab is very necessary for a person with high cholesterol levels. Being obese increases the bad cholesterol levels in the blood. At least 4 days of exercise is necessary to maintain a good cholesterol level. Lowering bad cholesterol is very necessary for a healthy body.
Exercises like Tai Chi and Yoga have proved to be beneficial in promoting good cholesterol in the body. Deep breathing and stretching exercises helps the blood flow to all parts of the body. Meditation helps in preventing hardening of the arteries. If proper food and exercise is maintained then the cholesterol levels could come down drastically.
2006-10-17 02:00:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lecithin granules 1 tbsn 3 times daily
Guggulipid as directed
Policosanol 20 mg daily
High fiber diet (Psyllium as directed)
Flush free niacin 500 mg 3 times daily
Avoid sugar and white flour and saturated fats
Garlic and pantethine are also recommended
2006-10-17 01:50:25 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a nutritional beverage called Monavie - it has helped many people I know to lower their cholesterol. Contact me for more info.
2006-10-17 01:52:53 · answer #3 · answered by Laura H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut down (or out) on pepperoni, bacon, sausage, whole milk, baked goods made with lard or Crisco.
Eat veggies and fruits.
2006-10-17 01:48:19 · answer #4 · answered by cowgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat less food with high cholesterol
2006-10-17 01:47:35 · answer #5 · answered by PandaDude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go vegan,only animal products have cholestorol in them.
2006-10-17 01:47:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fish oil capsules 2 after each meal three times daily-high in b vitamines, and omega fatty acids, (good fat)
2006-10-17 01:52:11 · answer #7 · answered by shiloh chapel pastor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat garlic!
or garlic tablets.
2006-10-17 01:47:25 · answer #8 · answered by raj_sharmausa@yahoo.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercise and diet.
2006-10-17 01:45:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat lots of butter and big-macs
2006-10-17 01:48:16 · answer #10 · answered by austrianlegend 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋