Title: Is High Blood Cholesterol a Reason behind Heart-Disease?
1Is High Blood Cholesterol a Reason behind
Heart-Disease?
2About Cholesterol and its Types
- Before understanding "How high blood cholesterol
is bad for heart?" It's important to understand
"What is cholesterol and what are types of
cholesterol?"
Cholesterol is an essential fatty substance which
is necessary for certain metabolic functions and
it's made by the liver. Being insoluble in blood,
cholesterol is circulated around the body with
the help of protein carriers called lipoproteins.
Types of Cholesterol are LDL cholesterol (low
density lipoprotein) is also known as bad
cholesterol, due to its bad effect on the
heart. HDL cholesterol (high density lipoprotein)
is also named as good cholesterol since it is
good for the heart. VLDL cholesterol (very low
density lipoprotein) is the highest amount of
triglycerides and is the smallest mass of
lipoproteins produced by the liver from
carbohydrates. Then it is carried to other
tissues for storage. Total cholesterol is the sum
of LDL HDL VLDL.
3Causes of Cholesterol
- Now, its important to understand What are the
causes behind high cholesterol? Here are a few
causes behind bad cholesterol
- Sometimes, high cholesterol is often found to run
in families. - Altered Oestrogen levels may increase LDL
Cholesterol levels in women during Pregnancy and
Post-menopausal. - Diet Eating food which is rich in saturated
fats in excessive amount will also raise LDL
cholesterol levels. - Smoking, alcohol and sedentary lifestyle can also
raise bad cholesterol levels as these things
lower down the level of good cholesterol. - Many people think that being overweight is the
reason for bad cholesterol and lean people can't
have bad cholesterol. But there is nothing,
anyone can have bad cholesterol as it is more
concerned with mobilization utilization of fat.
4Effects of Bad Cholesterol
- After understanding about bad cholesterol and its
causes. An important question arises What are
the side effects of Bad Cholesterol? Here are a
few side effects of bad cholesterol
- Cholesterol itself is not harmful but when our
bodies make too much cholesterol or too much is
absorbed from the foods that we eat, it leads to
the formation of plaque that accumulates in and
blocks the arteries, as a result of which less
blood and oxygen can get to the heart leading to
a heart attack. - Excess cholesterol deposits in the blood vessels
cause hardening of arteries, which will be the
main reason or cause for hypertension (by
narrowing the blood vessels), ischemic heart
disorders (by blocking the coronary arteries),
stroke, can also complicate diabetes, ulcers,
gall stones, impotence, and even indigestion.
5Why Homeopathic Remedies?
- You must be thinking, "what type of medication
you should choose either Homeopathic or
pharmaceutical?" Choosing Homeopathic Remedies
for High Cholesterol is a good option. Here are a
few reasons why
- In Homeopathy, remedies 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. - Homeopathic remedies can help maintain
cardiovascular function and a healthier
circulatory system. - People on multiple medications can safely take
Homeopathic medicines. - Homeopathic remedies are non-habit forming and
have no addictive characteristics. - Homeopathic remedies are easy to take and are
regulated by the FDA and prepared according to
the Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States.
6Why Francine Kanter?
- Now you must be thinking about how I can find
"Homeopathic Doctor Near Me?" So, for that, you
can contact Francine Kanter.
- Francine Kanter, CCH, RsHom(NA) is Board
Certified by the Council for Homeopathic
Certification of North America and has over 15
years of experience. - She is also a member of NASH, North American
Society of Homeopaths. - She has successfully treated a wide range of
diseases and disorders and strives to find
solutions and improve the quality of life of her
patients. - Whether you are struggling with chronic pain or
want to improve and enjoy a high level of overall
health, she can help you with the best natural
remedies. So, wait no more and contact her.
7Contact Information
- To book your appointment, contact us now!!
- Address
- 212 Chelsea Pl AveOrmond Beach FL 32174
- Phone
- 754 484-7988
- Email
- frkanter_at_aol.com
- Website
- www.fkanterhomeopath.com
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