Cholesterol helps in the formation of healthy cells in our body. However, it should be kept in check as high cholesterol can lead to cardiovascular diseases. High cholesterol also leads to fatty deposits in the blood vessels, further affecting the health of the heart. A nutritious diet and adequate sleep are recommended by health experts to maintain the cholesterol level in the body.
Practising certain yoga asanas on a daily basis also helps in maintaining the level of cholesterol in the body and keeping the arteries unclogged.
Kapalabhati: An effective Pranayam technique, Kapalabhati helps in increasing the metabolic rate of the body, thereby reducing the bad cholesterol. It also helps in stimulating the abdominal muscles and the digestive system.
Surya Namaskar: Eleven rounds of Sun salutation can be performed in the early morning every day to keep the cholesterol level in check. Surya Namaskar involves 8 yogic asanas and 24 yogic counts. These eight asanas involve a good deal of stretching of abdominal muscles. Workout of the abdominal muscles ensures a better functioning digestive system, thereby keeping bad, unwanted cholesterol in check.
