Total Cholesterol - #17898
I recently had a routine blood test, and my doctor mentioned that my total cholesterol levels were slightly higher than normal. I don’t fully understand what total cholesterol means. I know that cholesterol is important for the body, but is all cholesterol bad? How is total cholesterol measured, and what does it indicate about overall health? From what I read, there are different types of cholesterol—HDL, LDL, and triglycerides. Does total cholesterol include all of these? If my total cholesterol is high, does it mean my LDL (bad cholesterol) is high, or can it be due to increased HDL (good cholesterol) as well? What level of total cholesterol is considered safe, and at what point should I be concerned? Are there Ayurvedic treatments or herbs that can naturally balance total cholesterol levels? I have heard that Arjuna and Guggulu are used in Ayurveda for heart health, but do they help regulate cholesterol as well? Can Ayurveda help in improving HDL while lowering LDL? Also, does stress affect total cholesterol, and does Ayurveda have remedies to manage stress-related cholesterol issues? How much does diet affect total cholesterol? Are there specific Ayurvedic dietary recommendations that can help lower cholesterol naturally? Should I avoid certain foods like dairy or fried items, or are there healthier alternatives that Ayurveda recommends? Are there Ayurvedic detox therapies like Panchakarma that help cleanse excess cholesterol from the body? If someone already has high total cholesterol, how long does it take for Ayurvedic treatments to show improvement? What lifestyle changes should I make to keep my cholesterol balanced in the long run?
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