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Our cholesterol level in the body comes mainly from two sources; most of it comes from the body's own natural production of cholesterol. Our liver produces a percentage and the other part comes from the diet we are on. Cholesterol is only found in animal based food we consume and not in plant food. Most of the time our cholesterol level, good or bad, depends on the type of our diet. The two types of cholesterol in our body are LDL (the "bad" type) cholesterol, and HDL (the "good" type) cholesterol. This only becomes a problem when your LDL is too high. This is not to say that the lower the HDL (good cholesterol) the healthier you will be. The body needs cholesterol to survive, yet the correct balance is important. What we need is more of the good HDL cholesterol which is important for our heart health and arteries. Lowering cholesterol levels seems an ongoing struggle for many that suffer with this type of illness. Most people believe the lower the cholesterol level the better the health benefits. This, however, is not correct. What if your level gets too low? According to research and ongoing new information it has been found that cholesterol levels too low become more dangerous than high levels. Cholesterol in our body is important for production of cell membranes, vitamins and acids to digest fats. A new cholesterol drug has come on to the market known as "PCSK9" that, according to reports and information on hand, can lower LDL cholesterol levels to an unheard dangerous low. Experts are saying that this drug can drop the level so low that it can kill a person as well as increase the risk of many diseases. As with many such medication only time will tell of the risks involved and damage it will do. Lowering of cholesterol levels has become a common concern for anyone affected; almost everyone knows someone struggling with this issue. According to a health journal report low levels of LDL also had low levels of cardiovascular disease. This is complete the opposite from past experience where it was taught only high cholesterol was the primary cause of cardiovascular disease. How to lower cholesterol the alternative way! There are plenty of save options to lower your cholesterol. Making a simple change of lifestyle; eating a healthy diet; taking more exercise by walking regularly, that also means cutting down harmful saturated fats. Replacing saturated fats with healthy fats like fish, vegetable oils, vegetables, garlic, fresh fruits, cinnamon, whole grain, omega 3, & 6, these are necessary fatty acids. In making those changes you can cut bad cholesterol by us much as 20%. Avoiding risk factors by following better lifestyle behavior instead of overeating, too much alcohol, smoking, a diet rich of overcooked processed food, fries and most chunk food is a positive start to lower your cholesterol level. Studies consistently show that nut intake has cholesterol-lowering effects, even in the context of healthy diets. Make sure they are not loaded with salt! Trials have also shown that nut consumption reduces heart disease and helps to prevent diabetes. The answer to the question in your mind about nuts and weight gain is no: From regular nut consumption it is unlikely to become obese or to gain weight; it may even help in losing weight! We must acknowledge that most illness comes from the food we eat and the diet we are on. Tran's fat has been one of the biggest culprits and issues for cholesterol. While most people have heard of Trans fats and know they are unhealthy but don't know how to avoid them, that is part of seeking information and gaining knowledge. You wouldn't know you've got it! Cholesterol and let's include diabetes in this as well, both give little warning or symptoms if any; most likely you don't know you've got it. By the time you feel there is something wrong the damage may already be done. As many as seven out of ten people can have high total cholesterol levels without knowing it. Elevated cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. If in doubt have a check up! By addressing key health problems and giving the body the right environment the body can heal itself. The most important step to a healthier life is the change to a healthy diet. Get more information from the FREE copy of my e-book report to make better food choices! Your health is the most important thing you have, so protect it the best way you can by taking all the necessary precautions that are available to you. My name is Josef Bichler. I have a passion for wellness and showing others how to live healthy lives. I have corrected my own health problems with the use of alternatives only and helping others to achieve their health objectives through lifestyle changes, detoxifying their body and through understanding the benefits of eating healthy. For more ongoing health information subscribe to my free weekly newsletter; this also gives you the opportunity for comments, suggestions and questions you may have, as well download my free e-book report to help making better choices: www.healthythenaturalway.com
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