Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you can definitely apply conservative approach for high cholesterol. So follow these steps. 1. Avoid oily and fatty food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 2. Eat high fiber diet like green leafy vegetables. 3. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. 4. Do regular aerobic exercise like running, cycling and swimming. 5. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Take sound sleep of 6-8 hours. Get done repeat cholesterol levels after 1 month. If it is reducing then no need to take lipitor. But if levels are increasing or static then start lipitor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.