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Dyslipidemia

Dyslipidemia is a condition where there is unhealthy or abnormal levels of one or more types of lipid in your blood.

Blood contains 3 main types of Lipid :-

  • high-density lipoprotein (HDL) (GOOD >>>acts as a scavenger carrying LDL away from the arteries.
  • low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (BAD) >> contributes to fatty builtups in the arteries.
  • Triglycerides >>high may lead to builtups in arteries along with LDL. They store excess energy from your diet.
National Cholesterol Education Program Cholesterol Guidelines
Desirable Borderline High High
Total Cholesterol Less than 200 200 - 239 240 and higher
LDL Cholesterol
(the "bad" cholesterol) 		Less than 130 130 - 159 160 and higher
HDL Cholesterol
(the "good" cholesterol) 		50 and higher 40 - 49 Less than 40
Triglycerides Less than 200 200 - 399 400 and higher

Hyperlipoproteinemia is a condition that can be primary or secondary. If you have this condition, your body has difficulty breaking down LDL cholesterol or triglycerides.

Causes

  • Cigarette Smoking
  • Obesity
  • Heredity
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Consumption of foods with high fat
  • Stress
  • Excess alcohol consumption

Consume / Permitted Avoid
Fats:- 15-20% Of Total Energy, Pufa Not More Than 8%
PUFA:SFA= 0.8-1.0 		Saturated Fats < 7-10%
Vegetable oils such which are rich in
Mufa such as canola, olive oil, rice bran, groundnut etc. &
Pufa-n6 safflower,sunflower, sesame, corn,
n3-canola, Olive, Mustard, Soybean
Use blend of oils on 3 rotations 		Meat, Dairy Products, Vanaspati Ghee, Butter, Cheese.
Consume 5-6 Servings Of Fibrous Fruits, Vegetables ,whole Grains ,cereals Pulses, Fruits With Skin, For Adequate Supply Of Vitamins Such As A,c ,e,b6, B1 Minerals- Potassium, Zinc, Calcium. Foodrich In Sugar Like Ice Cream, Fats, Sweets, Cream, Gravy, Fried Food. Sodium (1.5-3gm/day)
Proteins:- 20% Of Total Energy, Plant Protein Like Legumes, Beans, Peas, Lentils Etc Animal Source- Skimmed Milk, Low Fat Yogurt, White Meat( Fish , Chicken,) Egg White Animal Protein Like Red Meat( Beef, Pork, Lamb Etc. Egg Yolk High Fat Milk , Milk Products.
Cooking Method-roasting, Broiling, Microwave. Deep Frying, Barbequing.
Use Herbs, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Ginger to Flavour Salads. Salt- Not More than 5gm/day.
Fluids- soups , coconut water, thin buttermilk.Fluids- Plenty Water, Non Alcoholic, Low Sodium ,rich In Potassium-fresh Fruits, Juices, Coconut Water, Buttermilk Etc. Alcoholic, Caffeinated Beverages , Excess Tea, Coffee, Carbonated.

Note :- Always Check with your doctor / Dietician to ensure there are no risks with you consuming these nutritional supplements or following any particular regimen as some supplements may interact with medication or cause adverse effect on health.

The homeopathic goal is to lower high cholesterol to desired levels to prevent coronary heart disease.

Homeopathic treatment can help reduce the LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol by helping the body to heal the underlying illness. When the organism is healthy and balanced, the liver stops producing high levels of LDL because there is no longer healing work to be done.

High blood cholesterol is supposed to be a constitutional disease, so treatment also should be constitutional.

Normal levels can be absolutely attained and maintained if Homeopathic treatment is started earlier.

Homeopathy is safe, natural and without any side-effects.

In Homeopathy, medicines are highly individualized to the patient and this will help lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, raise HDL cholesterol, inhibit the formation of plaque, lower high blood pressure, detoxify the body and also enhance your immunity system.

Commonly indicated Homeopathic remedies:

  • Crateagus Oxyacantha
  • Cholesterinum
  • Chelidonium
  • Phosphorus
  • Other indicated remedies:Berberis vulgaris, Psorinum, Nux.vom, Cretagus etc.

Note :- One should always consult your physician before taking any of the above medication for a thorough case history, to fully determine the patient's individual symptoms which helps to choose one's (constitutional ) remedy as no person is similar .

Dietary Guidelines for Hyperlipidemia/ Dyslipidemia

Consume / Permitted Avoid
Fats:- 15-20% Of Total Energy, Pufa Not More Than 8%
PUFA:SFA= 0.8-1.0 		Saturated Fats < 7-10%
Vegetable oils such which are rich in
Mufa such as canola, olive oil, rice bran, groundnut etc. &
Pufa-n6 safflower,sunflower, sesame, corn,
n3-canola, Olive, Mustard, Soybean
Use blend of oils on 3 rotations 		Meat, Dairy Products, Vanaspati Ghee, Butter, Cheese.
Consume 5-6 Servings Of Fibrous Fruits, Vegetables ,whole Grains ,cereals Pulses, Fruits With Skin, For Adequate Supply Of Vitamins Such As A,c ,e,b6, B1 Minerals- Potassium, Zinc, Calcium. Foodrich In Sugar Like Ice Cream, Fats, Sweets, Cream, Gravy, Fried Food. Sodium (1.5-3gm/day)
Proteins:- 20% Of Total Energy, Plant Protein Like Legumes, Beans, Peas, Lentils Etc Animal Source- Skimmed Milk, Low Fat Yogurt, White Meat( Fish , Chicken,) Egg White Animal Protein Like Red Meat( Beef, Pork, Lamb Etc. Egg Yolk High Fat Milk , Milk Products.
Cooking Method-roasting, Broiling, Microwave. Deep Frying, Barbequing.
Use Herbs, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Ginger to Flavour Salads. Salt- Not More than 5gm/day.
Fluids- soups , coconut water, thin buttermilk.Fluids- Plenty Water, Non Alcoholic, Low Sodium ,rich In Potassium-fresh Fruits, Juices, Coconut Water, Buttermilk Etc. Alcoholic, Caffeinated Beverages , Excess Tea, Coffee, Carbonated.

Note :- Always Check with your doctor / Dietician to ensure there are no risks with you consuming these nutritional supplements or following any particular regimen as some supplements may interact with medication or cause adverse effect on health.

Homeopathic Approach to Hyperlipidemia/ Dyslipidemia

The homeopathic goal is to lower high cholesterol to desired levels to prevent coronary heart disease.

Homeopathic treatment can help reduce the LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol by helping the body to heal the underlying illness. When the organism is healthy and balanced, the liver stops producing high levels of LDL because there is no longer healing work to be done.

High blood cholesterol is supposed to be a constitutional disease, so treatment also should be constitutional.

Normal levels can be absolutely attained and maintained if Homeopathic treatment is started earlier.

Homeopathy is safe, natural and without any side-effects.

In Homeopathy, medicines are highly individualized to the patient and this will help lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, raise HDL cholesterol, inhibit the formation of plaque, lower high blood pressure, detoxify the body and also enhance your immunity system.

Commonly indicated Homeopathic remedies:

  • Crateagus Oxyacantha
  • Cholesterinum
  • Chelidonium
  • Phosphorus
  • Other indicated remedies:Berberis vulgaris, Psorinum, Nux.vom, Cretagus etc.

Note :- One should always consult your physician before taking any of the above medication for a thorough case history, to fully determine the patient's individual symptoms which helps to choose one's (constitutional ) remedy as no person is similar .