High cholesterol is one of the most common issues these days. It can wreak havoc on your heart health and increase the risk of heart attack and other cardiac ailments. It stems from poor food habits, an inactive lifestyle and lack of exercise could lead to an unhealthy increases in cholesterol levels which could further impact many internal functions. To control cholesterol levels, Ayurveda offers a holistic approach which includes diet changes, Yoga asanas, breathing techniques, and herbal supplements apart from other useful techniques.
In her recent Instagram post, nutritionist and wellness expert Karishma Shah said, “Ayurvedic treatments for high cholesterol consist of dietary restriction, massage, yoga, breathing techniques, behavioural modifications, exercise, cleansing, heat therapy, enemas, and herbal supplements. Ayurvedic practitioners usually create a treatment plan based on your individual needs.”
Cholesterol is a wax-like substance that the body makes for important functions like building cells, hormones and other vitamins. The problem starts when we accumulate excess cholesterol by eating fatty foods which the body is not able to remove and which end up forming a plague on our arteries causing blockages and impacting our heart health.
Here are some tips to manage cholesterol as per Ayurveda:
Dietary and lifestyle changes
To manage cholesterol, it's crucial to manage Kapha. A Kapha balancing diet is essential in this case. Plus, a lazy lifestyle may not be healthy for cholesterol.
2. Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds have long been finding their place in the list of various Ayurvedic remedies. This is because these seeds are rich in folic acid, Vitamin A and Vitamin C. These nutrients make coriander seeds an excellent remedy for pacing up your body's detox process.
3. Fenugreek seeds
Methi seeds, a.k.a. fenugreek seeds have long been used to add flavour to food, but their use go beyond that. Fenugreek seeds have been used for their medicinal properties since ancient times. These seeds are rich in Vitamin E and have various anti-diabetic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
4. Reduce oil consumption
Palm oil and coconut oil are high in saturated fat which increases LDL cholesterol and the risk of heart disease.
