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Question: What do you recommend for reducing high level cholesterol without taking drugs?
Cholesterol 311, Triglycerine 131, HDL 61, VLDL 34, LDL 216, %HDL 20, Chol HDL Ratio 5.
I am a vegetarian with some fish, eat 90% organic food and totally avoid prepared and processed foods.
I know I need to exercise more. I am female, 74 years.
Thank you!
Cholesterol 311, Triglycerine 131, HDL 61, VLDL 34, LDL 216, %HDL 20, Chol HDL Ratio 5.
I am a vegetarian with some fish, eat 90% organic food and totally avoid prepared and processed foods.
I know I need to exercise more. I am female, 74 years.
Thank you!
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Mam.
I understand your concern. Your lipid profile is severely deranged. And frankly at this age with these numbers I will advise pharmacological therapy. However as far as your query is concerned following measures would help you:
1. Exercising daily including yoga.
2. If you are overweight you need to shred your weight.
3. If you are diabetic or Hypertensive you need to get them in perfect control
4. If you have never got tested for thyroid disorder get tested.
5. Avoid potato, rice, oil, fried things.
6. Start taking raw garlic. You can take 2-3 raw garlic seeds every day.
7. Fenugreek seeds (Methi) is most trusted and a wonderful hypolipidemic agent. You can keep a handful of raw fenugreek seeds in a glass of water overnight. In the morning drink the whole water and chew the seeds.
There are lot other natural ways that claim to control your cholesterol levels but I have described only the ones which are approved , tested and trusted.
You can start on these and get a lipid profile repeated after 3 months.
Hope my answer helped you.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Mam.
I understand your concern. Your lipid profile is severely deranged. And frankly at this age with these numbers I will advise pharmacological therapy. However as far as your query is concerned following measures would help you:
1. Exercising daily including yoga.
2. If you are overweight you need to shred your weight.
3. If you are diabetic or Hypertensive you need to get them in perfect control
4. If you have never got tested for thyroid disorder get tested.
5. Avoid potato, rice, oil, fried things.
6. Start taking raw garlic. You can take 2-3 raw garlic seeds every day.
7. Fenugreek seeds (Methi) is most trusted and a wonderful hypolipidemic agent. You can keep a handful of raw fenugreek seeds in a glass of water overnight. In the morning drink the whole water and chew the seeds.
There are lot other natural ways that claim to control your cholesterol levels but I have described only the ones which are approved , tested and trusted.
You can start on these and get a lipid profile repeated after 3 months.
Hope my answer helped you.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you very much, Dr. Varshney,
I will follow your diet and exercise/yoga recommendations and also request a thyroid disorder test.
What could be the worst consequences of my lipid values. Do I run the danger of getting a stroke or develop heart problems due to clogged arteries? Until now I thought that I was in good health. I am not aware of other ailments and I am not a diabetic, maybe a few pounds overweight.
If I begin to eat raw garlic, what antidote can I use to diminish the smell in consideration of my environment?
Thank you!
Your grateful distant patient.
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Dear Friend.
Yes clogged arteries can cause a lot of serious complications including stroke, heart attack , peripheral vascular disease leading to gangrene.
But if you get your cholesterol within normal limits you are in safer zone.
As far as garlic smell is concerned I am sorry but there is no specific antidote. What you can do is that you can take that in night followed by dinner and brushing.
Nothing special you can do. I would strongly recommend you for Methi daana (Fenugreek seeds). They are very helpful.
Also pay attention on exercise and weight loss that is the main key for the purpose.
If you have any further query please ask me. If you don't have you may close the discussion and rate it. But don't forget to review with me after 3 months with fresh report of lipid profile.
Stay Healthy.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Yes clogged arteries can cause a lot of serious complications including stroke, heart attack , peripheral vascular disease leading to gangrene.
But if you get your cholesterol within normal limits you are in safer zone.
As far as garlic smell is concerned I am sorry but there is no specific antidote. What you can do is that you can take that in night followed by dinner and brushing.
Nothing special you can do. I would strongly recommend you for Methi daana (Fenugreek seeds). They are very helpful.
Also pay attention on exercise and weight loss that is the main key for the purpose.
If you have any further query please ask me. If you don't have you may close the discussion and rate it. But don't forget to review with me after 3 months with fresh report of lipid profile.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Dear Dr. Varshney,
Thank you for your quick reply. It feels that I now have a medical friend who takes the time to respond. WONDERFUL!
I was worried about the types of consequences you describe. I have not found the Fenugreek seeds yet and plan to go to New York for them.
I now check every type of food I eat with respect to its effect on cholesterol and ironically enough, practically everything is said to lower LDL....yet I do have these high values.
I am aware that a stressful life can be largely responsible for the lipid increase and am planning to make drastic changes....not always easy to implement as you know.
Living in XXXXXXX for a while would surely make a big difference. I once stayed in XXXXXXX with a friend's aunt and uncle and will never forget the gentleness of the people...
If I close this session, how can I contact you again with my new profile after three months? Can I address my inquiry to the attention of Dr. Varshney and be sure to reach you?
Once I have that assurance, I will close this session. THANK YOU!!!
Many kind regards,
Your distant patient XXXXXXX
Thank you for your quick reply. It feels that I now have a medical friend who takes the time to respond. WONDERFUL!
I was worried about the types of consequences you describe. I have not found the Fenugreek seeds yet and plan to go to New York for them.
I now check every type of food I eat with respect to its effect on cholesterol and ironically enough, practically everything is said to lower LDL....yet I do have these high values.
I am aware that a stressful life can be largely responsible for the lipid increase and am planning to make drastic changes....not always easy to implement as you know.
Living in XXXXXXX for a while would surely make a big difference. I once stayed in XXXXXXX with a friend's aunt and uncle and will never forget the gentleness of the people...
If I close this session, how can I contact you again with my new profile after three months? Can I address my inquiry to the attention of Dr. Varshney and be sure to reach you?
Once I have that assurance, I will close this session. THANK YOU!!!
Many kind regards,
Your distant patient XXXXXXX
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
I am so glad to hear your words. Making some one haply from so far makes me happy too.
Don't worry everything would be fine. If you want you can ask your relatives in XXXXXXX to send you fenugreek seeds. They are easily available in XXXXXXX
Say straight NO to any stress in life.
Someday you come to XXXXXXX do come to see me at my clinic located in XXXXXXX NCR XXXXXXX
You can any time contact me through asking a query directly through my profile and mentioning my name in it.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-anshul-varshney/66959
If you have any further query please ask me.
I am would get happy if you could write a review about the discussion.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
I am so glad to hear your words. Making some one haply from so far makes me happy too.
Don't worry everything would be fine. If you want you can ask your relatives in XXXXXXX to send you fenugreek seeds. They are easily available in XXXXXXX
Say straight NO to any stress in life.
Someday you come to XXXXXXX do come to see me at my clinic located in XXXXXXX NCR XXXXXXX
You can any time contact me through asking a query directly through my profile and mentioning my name in it.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-anshul-varshney/66959
If you have any further query please ask me.
I am would get happy if you could write a review about the discussion.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Dear XXXXXXX
thank you for this invitation. I would love to come....and will try to make it possible.
I renewed my subscription just to share a personal note with you.
I have two beautiful XXXXXXX granddaughters - Barkha and XXXXXXX - because my son fell in love with a woman from your city. Unfortunately, she fell in love again with a young XXXXXXX man a few years ago and divorced my son....He was studying Hindi, learned to play music on XXXXXXX instruments (he is a pianist & composer) and even found work at private schools in XXXXXXX arranged for him by the cultural attache at the XXXXXXX Embassy in Den Hague, The Netherlands. But with my daughter-in-law wanting to create a new life here...nothing became of those plans. The XXXXXXX attraction perseveres, of course. Earlier this summer XXXXXXX attended a wedding near XXXXXXX of a friend who is currently studying in California.
Noone knows what the future will bring...but to have a meaningful one, I will do all I can to reduce my cholesterol levels. I love to travel alone so that I can mingle with the people of the country visited. What a XXXXXXX it would be to meet you in person!
Many kind regards,
XXXXXX
thank you for this invitation. I would love to come....and will try to make it possible.
I renewed my subscription just to share a personal note with you.
I have two beautiful XXXXXXX granddaughters - Barkha and XXXXXXX - because my son fell in love with a woman from your city. Unfortunately, she fell in love again with a young XXXXXXX man a few years ago and divorced my son....He was studying Hindi, learned to play music on XXXXXXX instruments (he is a pianist & composer) and even found work at private schools in XXXXXXX arranged for him by the cultural attache at the XXXXXXX Embassy in Den Hague, The Netherlands. But with my daughter-in-law wanting to create a new life here...nothing became of those plans. The XXXXXXX attraction perseveres, of course. Earlier this summer XXXXXXX attended a wedding near XXXXXXX of a friend who is currently studying in California.
Noone knows what the future will bring...but to have a meaningful one, I will do all I can to reduce my cholesterol levels. I love to travel alone so that I can mingle with the people of the country visited. What a XXXXXXX it would be to meet you in person!
Many kind regards,
XXXXXX
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Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXX.
I am highly touched that you just renewed your subscription to share your personal note with me!!!
I can see now the reason for your Anxiety.
Don't worry whatever God has written for us is only what is good for us.
I am sure destiny would do good to them. In fact I am happy that you are so positive for them that you want to get yourself normal.
I really appreciate.
In case your grand daughters or son or anyone who lives in my city needs any medical help they can come to me.
I am always available for you and your family.
God bless you
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Dear XXXXXX.
I am highly touched that you just renewed your subscription to share your personal note with me!!!
I can see now the reason for your Anxiety.
Don't worry whatever God has written for us is only what is good for us.
I am sure destiny would do good to them. In fact I am happy that you are so positive for them that you want to get yourself normal.
I really appreciate.
In case your grand daughters or son or anyone who lives in my city needs any medical help they can come to me.
I am always available for you and your family.
God bless you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Dear XXXXXXX
I am overwhelmed by your kindness....but more than anything, it would be such a pleasure to meet you!
I traveled more than 2 hours yesterday in search for fenugreek seeds but only found the powder. I'll keep trying.
I now have another question: Last night I awoke several times because my mouth down to my throat felt totally parched. I've had this symptom for the last few months but have not found anybody who can explain the cause and/or what I can do other than buy a humidifyer...or spray something in my mouth which I am loathe to do. Do you have any idea what it could be?
Another problem going on for years already are cramps during the night, not only in my legs but of my stomach (that feels totally twisted), muscles under my ribs, my abdomen and any part of my legs from the calves, upper legs to the tiny muscles around the toes, on top of the feet or at the ankles. I've read that insufficient iodine could be the cause. I use sea salt or Himalaya salt for years...do I not take enough? Could there be another cause/remedy for this?
I've done more research on the thyroid and understand perfectly why you suggested it. I've called my general physician with my request for a prescription of a complete thyroid profile; after three (3) days I have had no response to my calls. (I will give her another two days and then seek out another doctor). Therefore, you will understand what a blessing it is for me to have made contact with you!
Today I will sign up as permanent subscriber to the online-system you are a contributing part of.
With gratitude,
XXXXXXX
I am overwhelmed by your kindness....but more than anything, it would be such a pleasure to meet you!
I traveled more than 2 hours yesterday in search for fenugreek seeds but only found the powder. I'll keep trying.
I now have another question: Last night I awoke several times because my mouth down to my throat felt totally parched. I've had this symptom for the last few months but have not found anybody who can explain the cause and/or what I can do other than buy a humidifyer...or spray something in my mouth which I am loathe to do. Do you have any idea what it could be?
Another problem going on for years already are cramps during the night, not only in my legs but of my stomach (that feels totally twisted), muscles under my ribs, my abdomen and any part of my legs from the calves, upper legs to the tiny muscles around the toes, on top of the feet or at the ankles. I've read that insufficient iodine could be the cause. I use sea salt or Himalaya salt for years...do I not take enough? Could there be another cause/remedy for this?
I've done more research on the thyroid and understand perfectly why you suggested it. I've called my general physician with my request for a prescription of a complete thyroid profile; after three (3) days I have had no response to my calls. (I will give her another two days and then seek out another doctor). Therefore, you will understand what a blessing it is for me to have made contact with you!
Today I will sign up as permanent subscriber to the online-system you are a contributing part of.
With gratitude,
XXXXXXX
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Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
I always feel proud to be doctor whenever I read your queries full of gratitude for me. It gives me intense satisfaction of being a doctor.
Thanks a lot! :)
Now as far as your dryness of mouth is concerned get your fasting blood sugar done irrespective of that you say you are not a diabetic.
If that comes out to be normal and you are not a diabetic then this is probably due to Acid Reflux which you might not feel but small trickling is there. I advise you to take a combination of Pantoprazole and Domperidone once a day for around 15 days and tell me what improvement you perceived.
But first of all get your blood sugar and thyroid profile done.
High blood sugar is the most common cause of such dryness of mouth.
The twisting and twitching that you are feeling can be due to any of the following:
1. Iron Deficiency
2. Calcium and Vitamin D deficiency.
3. Magnesium deficiency
4. Thyroid disorder.
Get the evaluation done. As your GP to order for you all the routine tests.
I really find XXXXXXX good in this perspective that reaching a doctor is easy here and getting tests done is the most easy thing and a cheap affair too.
Anyways ask your GP, he will help you.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Detail Follows.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
I always feel proud to be doctor whenever I read your queries full of gratitude for me. It gives me intense satisfaction of being a doctor.
Thanks a lot! :)
Now as far as your dryness of mouth is concerned get your fasting blood sugar done irrespective of that you say you are not a diabetic.
If that comes out to be normal and you are not a diabetic then this is probably due to Acid Reflux which you might not feel but small trickling is there. I advise you to take a combination of Pantoprazole and Domperidone once a day for around 15 days and tell me what improvement you perceived.
But first of all get your blood sugar and thyroid profile done.
High blood sugar is the most common cause of such dryness of mouth.
The twisting and twitching that you are feeling can be due to any of the following:
1. Iron Deficiency
2. Calcium and Vitamin D deficiency.
3. Magnesium deficiency
4. Thyroid disorder.
Get the evaluation done. As your GP to order for you all the routine tests.
I really find XXXXXXX good in this perspective that reaching a doctor is easy here and getting tests done is the most easy thing and a cheap affair too.
Anyways ask your GP, he will help you.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Dear XXXXXXX
it is so good of you to give me prompt and precise answers to my queries. Now I know what to pursue. I literally feel 'protected' by your responsiveness.
My GP still has not answered my calls.
I will move forward as you have suggested and send you the results of the various tests for your review and advice.
I've switched allegiances. No YOU ARE MY DOCTOR. What a relief that is.
Thank you!
Many kind regards,
XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Get back to with reports.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Yes, I am your doctor and always available for you.
Get investigate as advised.
And in case you are not getting Fenugreek seeds, you can start with Fenugreek powder till the time you get the seeds.
I ask for seeds just because of authenticity. You will be sure that this is 100% Fenugreek powder if you have the seeds and make powder yourself by grinding them.
I wish a healthy and happy life for you.
Stay Healthy.
Get back to with reports.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Yes, I am your doctor and always available for you.
Get investigate as advised.
And in case you are not getting Fenugreek seeds, you can start with Fenugreek powder till the time you get the seeds.
I ask for seeds just because of authenticity. You will be sure that this is 100% Fenugreek powder if you have the seeds and make powder yourself by grinding them.
I wish a healthy and happy life for you.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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