Lifestyle and Home remedies changes to improve  your cholesterol 

High cholesterol is one of those serious problems which plays an important role in causing many life-threatening problems and diseases. The problem of high cholesterol occurs due to wrong eating habits and inactive lifestyle. Due to high cholesterol level in the body for a long time, you are at risk of heart related diseases. Controlling cholesterol levels is essential to maintain heart health and reduce the risk of heart diseases. High cholesterol is a fatty substance that flows into the arteries with the blood and forms plaques in the coronary arteries, which Due to this, the circulation of blood to a certain place either slows down or stops completely. High cholesterol is the root cause of many serious diseases like heart blockage, heart attack and many fatal diseases like stroke. There are two types of cholesterol in our body – HDL (high density lipoprotein, good cholesterol) and LDL (low density lipoprotein, bad cholesterol). HDL i.e. good cholesterol is very light and it carries away the fat accumulated in the blood vessels. Along with adopting a healthy lifestyle, there are many effective home remedies that can help control cholesterol levels.

Special home remedies to reduce cholesterol 

Linseed

Flaxseed is very beneficial in reducing cholesterol, for this you can use ground flaxseeds.

Fiber-rich foods: Increase your intake of soluble fiber-rich foods such as oats, barley, legumes, fruits (apples, citrus fruits), and vegetables (Brussels sprouts, carrots). Soluble fiber binds cholesterol in the digestive tract, helping to eliminate it from the body.

Oats

Oats is a food which is rich in fiber (High Fiber). Apart from this, it also contains beta glucan which is considered quite miraculous for cleaning the intestines. If you feel that your cholesterol has increased then eat oats for breakfast every day.

 Garlic

Consuming raw garlic or garlic supplements can help reduce cholesterol levels and improve blood circulation.

Coriander seeds

To reduce cholesterol, make powder of coriander seeds and boil it in a cup of water and consume it 2 to 3 times a day.

Fish 

Fish also plays an important role in reducing cholesterol. Omega 3 and fatty acids are found in it, hence eat steamed or grilled fish about twice a week.

Red yeast rice 

Red yeast rice contains compounds similar to statins, which may help lower cholesterol levels. However, its use should be monitored by a health care professional.

Onion

If the amount of bad cholesterol in your body has increased, then red onion is used to control it. For this, mix half or one teaspoon of honey in one teaspoon of onion juice and consume it.

Exercise 

Regular physical activity, such as brisk walking, jogging, cycling or swimming, can increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels and improve overall heart health.

Coconut Oil

Oil plays a very important role in cooking. The kind of oil or refined oil you are using in food also affects cholesterol, hence use 1 or 2 spoons of coconut oil with your food daily. Doing this reduces the amount of bad cholesterol.

Orange juice

To reduce the increased cholesterol in the body in a natural way, drink 2 to 3 cups of orange juice daily. Apart from this, consumption of apple cider vinegar can also reduce the amount of bad cholesterol.

Quit alcohol and smoking

Limit alcohol consumption to moderate levels as excessive alcohol can increase triglyceride levels. Quit smoking, as it lowers HDL cholesterol and damages blood vessels.

Almonds and Pistachios

Almonds and pistachios are also beneficial in reducing cholesterol. For this, soak 3 to 4 almonds and pistachios every evening and consume it as soon as you wake up in the morning.

Sprouted pulses

Sprouted pulses can also reduce cholesterol levels. Cholesterol can be reduced by using kidney beans, gram, moong, soybean and urad etc. as salad. Apart from this, you can also use dark chocolate, the antioxidants found in it strengthen the blood vessels.

Bark of Arjuna

Apart from this, if you want, you can use the bark of Arjuna tree. Arjuna bark is used in Ayurvedic form to reduce cholesterol. For this, boil some Arjuna bark thoroughly in a glass and boil it till it reduces to half, this reduces the increased cholesterol.

Green tea

Drinking green tea regularly has been shown to reduce LDL cholesterol levels moderately.

Vitamin C

If you are a cholesterol patient then use vitamin C rich foods like amla, pomegranate, lemon, orange, sweet lime etc. There are also citrus fruits and vegetables containing citric acid, all of which are good for you.

Turmeric Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, has anti-inflammatory properties that may positively affect cholesterol levels.

Reasons for increase in cholesterol

The reasons for increase in cholesterol are as follows-

• Chronic kidney disease
• Diabetes disease
• Thyroid problem
• AIDS and HIV problem
• Drinking and alcohol consumption
• Obesity
• Physical inactivity
• Smoking habit
• Increasing age
• Live with worry
• Medication intake due to long-term treatment of a disease
• Consumption of fatty fried foods
• Having a family history of high cholesterol

Symptoms of increased cholesterol 

All these symptoms are very common.

Chest pain or restlessness 

If you feel chest pain, restlessness or your heart starts beating very loudly, then these can be signs of increased cholesterol. Ignoring it in this type of situation can prove fatal for you. Therefore, get yourself checked by a doctor immediately and control your cholesterol. The appearance of a small boil or skin tag under the eyes or on the neck is also a sign that your cholesterol level is increasing.

Headache

If sometimes you feel very light headed, then be careful, because these can be symptoms of increased cholesterol. Actually, due to cholesterol, such a problem occurs when all the veins of the head do not get proper blood supply. Due to this, problems like headache, dizziness or loss of consciousness may occur.

Obesity

If you have suddenly started getting fat without any specific reason, then it can also be a sign of increased cholesterol. Apart from this, if you feel heaviness in the stomach or you sweat more than usual and feel hot, then you should get your cholesterol checked.

Shortness of breath

If you start feeling short of breath after some work or exertion, then it can be a sign of increased cholesterol. There can be many reasons for shortness of breath or tiredness, but if this is happening then you should definitely get your cholesterol checked. Due to increase in cholesterol, you start feeling tired without doing much work. Generally obese people have more of this problem.