Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance essential to life. It is necessary for maintenance of the brain and glandular system and the production of bile salts and certain hormones. There are two kinds of cholesterol in human blood serum, one is beneficial (HDL) and one is 'bad' LDL cholesterol. Excesses can deposit on the artery walls causing a build up. Inflamed artery walls can cause thickened and narrowed blood vessels leading to restricted blood flow. This can result in high blood pressure and angina. The more meat and dairy products eaten the more cholesterol is produced.
High cholesterol may run in the family but if it has been acquired, there may be an imbalance in your diet or excess stress levels, the body may even be interpreting symptoms such as food sensitivities and dehydration as stress.
Many of our clients come to us because they wish to try a more natural route before resorting to medications. If your Doctor is happy for you to do this for several weeks before a recheck then you have nothing to lose.
We suggest a Food Sensitivity Test/ Hormone Imbalance and Vitamin & Mineral test. We do this using a State-of-the-art Screening System called the 'Health Detective'. This will assess if there are deficiencies in key nutrients such as lecithin and essential fats, it will check the adrenal glands for stress and will also check if Food Sensitivities are contributing to the issue. A Programme is then tailored and advice given on an adjustment of diet, possibly a short detoxification period and herbal or nutritional remedies may be prescribed.
Please telephone or email to book an appointment and ask for the 'Food/Hormone/Vitamin and Mineral Test'. This takes about an hour.
Natural Practices recommend:
Hawthorn and Limeflower Formula - Hawthorn berries, Lime Flowers, Goat's Rue
Strengthens heart, dissolves cholesterol, anticoagulant, diuretic.
Dose: 5ml in water or juice three times daily
Lecithin Granules - A stabilizer and emulsifier from soya beans. Cholesterol-reducer. Used to reduce the thickness of fats. Lecithin helps burn up fats and inhibits cholesterol from depositing by keeping them in movement around the body.
The products Natural Practices recommend can be purchased from our on-line Shop or by telephone on 01625 549 000. We are aware that the on-line Shop leaves a lot to be desired and are currently working on making improvements.
The information provided here is not a substitute for professional medical advice and any health concerns should be investigated by your Doctor. Professional medical advice should be sought before embarking on any change of diet or supplementation programme.
