If you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, the first method of treatment will usually involve making some changes to your diet (adopting a low fat diet), and ensuring that you take plenty of regular exercise.

If there is no decrease after a few months, you will usually be advised to take cholesterol lowering medication. Commonly prescribed medication includes: Statins, Aspirin and Niacin. Sometimes other medications, such as cholesterol absorption inhibitors (ezetimibe), and bile-acid sequestrants are used.

In Chinese Medicine theory, over-consumption of fatty foods, sweet foods, dairy products and alcohol generates Damp-Heat inside the body which leads to the failure of the spleen and stomach to digest food and transport its nutrients to the rest of the body.

High cholesterol is often marked by a deficiency of the Yin energy in the Liver and kidneys, as well as lassitude in the loins and knees, dizziness and tinnitus, insomnia, amnesia, diabetes, hypertension and heart attack.

If the level is high during mental depression, Fire will be generated in the Liver and the pathogenic Fire-Heat will attack the Liver channel in the body.

According to Chinese Medicine theory acupressure and certain Chinese herbs can be prescribed to lower cholesterol by achieving natural, healthy weight-loss, treating indigestion, relieving stress and treating the deficiency of vital energy in the Kidney and Liver.

You should be getting your cholesterol levels checked regularly by your doctor.

It is best to drink 8 cups of water everyday while incorporating  more fruit and vegetables into your diet.  Take time to eat more slowly. Decrease the number of cholesterol rich foods. Use less sugar and salt and try not to exceed alcohol limits.

Try to exercise regularly and learn how to control your stress levels and stay relaxed, and do not smoke.

We here at Waves know that all clients are different, that is why we begin to build a tailored treatment plan after an initial assessment where we touch on health history, lifestyle, and whole body wellness. Allow us to help jumpstart your healing journey today by booking a session with Sandi, our Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner.

*Disclaimer: This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.*