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High Cholesterol is excess levels of cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol in the blood consists of three main components:
Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) – involved in depositing cholesterol and other fats throughout the body. High...
Causes of High Cholesterol include:
  • Inherited tendency to have high cholesterol
  • High-fat diet
  • Overweight
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Excess alcohol intake
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A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.
  • Age: Cholesterol levels tend to rise as you get older
  • Sex:
    • Males
    • Females after menopause
  • Family...
High Cholesterol rarely causes symptoms.
Eventually, symptoms may include:
  • Angina (chest pain)
  • In people with an inherited form of high cholesterol, cholesterol deposits:
    • In the tendons
    • Under the e...
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. High Cholesterol is diagnosed through blood tests that measure:
  • The total level of cholesterol in your blood
  • The level of HDL-cholest...
Treatment may include:
Lifestyle Changes
  • Limit the amount of fat and cholesterol you eat.
  • Eat a diet high in fiber.
  • Begin a safe exercise program recommended by your doctor.
  • Increase physical activi...
To reduce your chance of having High Cholesterol:
  • Eat a healthful diet, one that is low in saturated fat and rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Maintain a healthy weight.
    • <...
Alfalfa is one of the earliest cultivated plants, used for centuries for feeding livestock. This probably is true in part because it is easy to grow, thrives in many varied climates throughout the world, and provides an excellent protein-rich food...
Alfalfa sprouts appear on many salad bars and in the grocerys produce section. Bulk powdered herb or capsules and tablets containing Alfalfa leaves or seeds are available in pharmacies and health food stores....
A typical dose of Alfalfa for tea is 1 to 2 teaspoons per cup, steeped in boiling water for 10 to 20 minutes. Tablets and capsules of whole Alfalfa or Alfalfa extracts should be taken according to the manufacturers recommendations. Certain p...
Alfalfa is high in vitamin content, providing beta-carotene, vitamin B-complex, vitamins C, E, and K, and can be used as a nutritional supplement.However, keep in mind that high doses of Alfalfa may present some health risks (see Safety Issu...
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Alfalfa in its various forms may present some health risks. Powdered alfalfa herb, Alfalfa sprouts, and alfalfa seeds all contain L-cavanine, a substance that may cause abnormal blood cell counts, spleen enlargement, or recurrence of lupus i...
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If you are taking warfarin (Coumadin), the high vitamin K content of alfalfa might make it less effective....
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One of the most significant discoveries in preventive medicine is that elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood accelerate atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries (see the discussion about cholesterol in the article on atherosclerosis). Alo...
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There are several herbs and supplements that appear to help lower cholesterol levels. However, before trying them, consult with your physician to find out whether you have time to exp...
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