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Do Body Massages Help In Treatment Of High Cholesterol?

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My uncle is 60 yrs old & complain abt chest pain & short breath. he said that he has high cholesterol level.my question is..does body massages help his condition? aside from his the medication that he is taking? thanks... best regards,Farida frm K.S.A.

Fri, 5 Sep 2014
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Hi Farida,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Massages could help superficial muscle pain. If he is coughing with heavy breathing, it could relieve some pain. If it is chest physiotherapy, it could relieve congestions and improve breathing.
2. Massages do not help in treating high cholesterol. Medication is necessary.
3. Additionally to treat high cholesterol, he can try weight reduction, high fiber, low fat and carbohydrate diet. Moderate exercises at this age is also very helpful.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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Do Body Massages Help In Treatment Of High Cholesterol?

Hi Farida, Thanks for asking. Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows: 1. Massages could help superficial muscle pain. If he is coughing with heavy breathing, it could relieve some pain. If it is chest physiotherapy, it could relieve congestions and improve breathing. 2. Massages do not help in treating high cholesterol. Medication is necessary. 3. Additionally to treat high cholesterol, he can try weight reduction, high fiber, low fat and carbohydrate diet. Moderate exercises at this age is also very helpful. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.