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Is Crestor Safe ? Can I Lower My LDL Cholesterol
Question: Is Crestor safe ? Can I lower my LDL cholesterol level Naturally? its 127 right now.
Brief Answer:
No need to use Crestor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand your concern...
After going through your query, I would like to inform you although crestor is a safe medication, at an LDL level of 127 it's not at all recommended to take any medication.
Yes you can definitely lower your cholesterol level naturally with the help of proper lifestyle modifications which should include
1. A daily brisk morning walk for at least 45 minutes a day for a minimum 5 days a week.
2. No junk food or oily or fried foodstuff.
3. No extra sugars
4. No smoking
5. Drinking plenty of water daily
6. A minimum of 7 hrs of sleep daily.
Follow this routine strictly for at least 3 months and your levels will be reduced naturally.
Kind Regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
No need to use Crestor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand your concern...
After going through your query, I would like to inform you although crestor is a safe medication, at an LDL level of 127 it's not at all recommended to take any medication.
Yes you can definitely lower your cholesterol level naturally with the help of proper lifestyle modifications which should include
1. A daily brisk morning walk for at least 45 minutes a day for a minimum 5 days a week.
2. No junk food or oily or fried foodstuff.
3. No extra sugars
4. No smoking
5. Drinking plenty of water daily
6. A minimum of 7 hrs of sleep daily.
Follow this routine strictly for at least 3 months and your levels will be reduced naturally.
Kind Regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
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