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Natural Remedies for Cholesterol and Hypertension
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Consultation #42091
235 days ago
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Natural Remedies for Cholesterol and Hypertension - #42091

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What can I use to lower cholesterol and hypertension without taking medications? I have been told that Iam at risk for both condition.

How long have you been aware of your cholesterol and hypertension risk?:

- More than 1 year

What is your current diet like?:

- Balanced, includes fruits and vegetables

Do you engage in regular physical activity?:

- Yes, a few times a week
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Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
235 days ago
5

Hello Both‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ cholesterol and high blood pressure are conditions that might take a long time to show up and often one does not notice them, especially when the heart and blood vessels are under the influence of stress and a Vata-Kapha imbalance. The good news is that Ayurveda has gentle, proven remedies that help naturally.

✅ Natural & Ayurvedic Remedies

✅ Arjuna Powder (Terminalia arjuna) 1/2 teaspoon in warm water morning & night Benefits: Strengthens the heart muscle Reduces bad (LDL) cholesterol Controls BP naturally Lowers the inflammatory process in the body If you want to use tablets: Arjuna 500 mg twice daily

✅ Garlic (Lahsun) — natural statin One raw clove every morning (crush and swallow) Benefits: Cholesterol reducer Good blood circulation enhancer Natural blood pressure stabilizing agent

✅ Cinnamon + Honey Drink (daily morning) 1/2 tsp cinnamon + 1 tsp honey in warm water Benefits: Helps in the burning of bad cholesterol Helps the body to metabolize fat better Balances blood sugar (which is good for the heart)

✅Triphala Before Bed 1/2 teaspoon in warm water Benefits: Reduces cholesterol naturally Gives good digestion and fat storage is reduced If you are an herb-sensitive person, take Triphala tablet 1 at bedtime

✅ Warm Water with Lemon (empty stomach) 1/2 lemon in warm water Benefits: It gets rid of fat deposits Purifies blood vessels Improves metabolism

✅ The Best Natural Foods for Cholesterol + BP

– Oats daily (best HDL booster) One bowl in the morning = lowers cholesterol by 10–15% in a few weeks.

– Flaxseed (Alsi) – omega-3 One teaspoon of powder daily Reduces triglycerides and stabilizes blood pressure.

– Walnuts / Almonds Four walnuts + 5 almonds daily Nature’s cholesterol reducers.

–Olive oil/Groundnut oil instead of refined oils

✅ DIET MODIFICATION

❌ Avoid Deep fried food Red meat An excessive amount of cheese or full-fat dairy Bakery foods (bread, biscuits, cakes) Refined sugar Excess salt

✔ Prefer Fresh fruits Steamed vegetables Whole grains Moong dal + green veggies Salmon (if non-veg) 2 times a week Coconut water (3times a week)

✅LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

–30-minute brisk walk Helps in the reduction of LDL cholesterol and blood pressure is also lowered naturally.

–10 minutes deep breathing Try: Anulom Vilom Bhramari Lowers blood pressure within a period of 2–4 weeks.

–Good sleep (7–8 hours) Insufficient sleep can cause high blood pressure and raise cholesterol levels.

✅ Advanced Natural Ayurvedic Medicines (Optional) (Use if after 4–6 weeks your BP/cholesterol are still high)

1 Sarpgandha Vati ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌(for BP reduction only if BP is more than 150/100mm hg)

2 lipomap 1-0-1 after food ( for cholesterol)

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
235 days ago
5

HELLO,

Your Questions show that your cholestrol and Bp are high

According to ayurveda, this condition mainly involves - Vitiation of vata and kapha dosha -medo Dhatu dushti - fat tissue imbalance -ama (toxins) formation due to weak digestive fire - srotorodha (blockage of body channels)- > poor circulation and nutrient delivery

These leads to -excess medas (fat)-> high cholestrol -vata aggravation - kapha aggravation-> heaviness, sluggish digestion -rakta Dhatus dushti (impure blood)-> high bp, headaches

TREATMENT GOALS -digest and remove metabolic toxins -correct fat metabolism , lower cholestrol - purify blood control bp - calm mind, reduce stress and improve sleep -stregthen digestion and metabolism - rejuvenation and prevention of recurrece

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) TRIPHALA GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals with warm water for 3 months =lowers cholestrol, cleanses blood, removes toxins

2) ARJUNA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily for 3 moths =strengthens heart , reduces bp, and clears arteries

3) LASUNADI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 3 months =contains garlic- naturally reduces cholestrol and fat

4) CHANDRAPRABHA VATI = 1 tab twi daily after meals for 2 months =improving circulation and energy

5) BRAHMI VATI= 1 tab at bedtime for calming mind, improving sleep and bp control

6) MUKTA VATI= 1 tab at night for natural bp control and relaxation (if bp is high 140/100 then only take this medicine mukta vati)

LIFESTYLE -wake up early- helps in vata balance -drink 1 glass of warm water with lemon juice - regular mild exercise or walking 30 min morning and evening - avoid sleeping in daytime -keep mind calm -avoid anger, stress or tension - maintain regular sleep schedule- early to bed by 10pm

DIET -warm, freshly prepared, light and easy to digest meals -whole grains= barley, millets, old rice, oats - vegetables= bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin, spinach, drumstick -spices = turmeric, black pepper, ginger, cumin- to improve metabolism - fruits= amla, apple, pomegranate, papaya - healthy fats= a few drops of ghee or sesame oil in food- improves digestion -water= warm water or herbal teas

AVOID -fried, oily, spicy, or heavy foods -red meat, cheese, butter, sweets, bakery foods -cold drinks, ice cream, curd at night -alcohol and tobacco -stale or packaged food

YOGA ASANAS -tadasana= improves circulation - trikonasana= strengthens side muscles, improves blood flow -pawanmuktasana= aids digestion - ardha matsyendrasana = helps liver function, reduces fat -shavasana= relaxation and stress control

PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= balances vata-kapha, improves oxygenation -bhramari= calms the mind and lowers bp - sheetali/sheetkari= cools body and mind - nadi sodhana= purifies energy channels

HOME REEMEDIES

1) GARLIC= 1-2 raw cloves daily in mroning- natural cholestrol reducer 2) AMLA JUICE= 20 ml morning empty stomach- improves liver and reduces cholestrol 3) ARJUNKA BARK DECOCTION= take one daily 4) FEUGREEK SEEDS= 1 tsp soaked overnight lowers lipid and sugar levels

-The root cause lies in poor digestion and toxin accumulation- treat from inside rather than temporary relief - follow consistent lifestyle, clean diet, and calm mind practices- these are the real medicines in Ayurveda

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
233 days ago
5

Lasuna tablet Sarpagandha vati One tablet twice daily after food with warm water Daily walking exercise exercises Avoid oily fried food

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Dr. Anupriya
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
235 days ago
5

HELLO, DIET- .Include seasonal fruits and vegetables. .Reduce salt intake,intake of oily, salty, sour, spicy food items more use of butter, oily food, fried food, chillies, pickles, curd, tea, coffee. alcohol, smoking, tobacco etc.

YOGA- VAJRASANA,YOG NIDRA,SHAVASANA.

GUIDANCE- .MONITOR B.P. WEEKLY. .TAKE 7 HRS OF SOUND SLEEP. .STRESS MANAGEMENT THROUGH YOGA,MEDITATION,WALKING,JOURNALING.

Follow these to prevent hypertension and keep cholesterol within limits. Take care REGARDS, DR.ANUPRIYA

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Dr. Haresh Patel
Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
235 days ago
5

take lasun 2 nos boild with water at morning

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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
235 days ago
5

Don’t worry take htkot 1tab bd, mastyatail capsules 1tab,navaka Guggulu 1tab bd, varanadhi kashayam 20ml bd enough

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Dr. M.Sushma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
235 days ago
5

So to prevent cholesterol and hypertension first of all is avoid oily fried processed junk foods salt restricted diet to be followed Include seasonal fruits Drink plenty of fluids Brisk walking atleast 45 minutes daily 5 days in a week Do not sit ideally for too long Do not sleep immediately after taking food Practice pranayama meditation Avoid stress

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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
235 days ago
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1.Arjunarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 2.Cholest Guard tablets 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Tablets Normact 2 tab twice daily with water after meals

🥗 Dietary & Lifestyle Recommendations - Favor Pitta-pacifying foods: cucumbers, gourds, coconut water, leafy greens - Avoid: fried, salty, spicy foods; red meat; alcohol; caffeine - Include: garlic, flaxseeds, turmeric, fenugreek, and amla in your meals - Exercise: brisk walking, yoga, and pranayama (especially Anulom Vilom and Bhramari) - Sleep: maintain a regular sleep cycle and reduce screen time before bed

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Dr. Gursimran Jeet Singh
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
235 days ago
5

Internal Medicines 1 Arjunarishta – 20 ml + 20 ml warm water after lunch & dinner 2 Lashunadi Vati – 1 tablet twice daily after meals 3 Prabhakar Vati – 1 tablet morning after breakfast 4 Mukta Pishti – 125 mg twice daily after meals with water 5 Triphala Churna – 1 tsp (5 gm) night with warm water

Diet Give only Breakfast: Oats OR poha OR 2 jowar/bajra rotis + vegetables + green tea Lunch: Brown rice OR 2 rotis (50 % barley + 50 % wheat flour) + moong dal + lauki/turai sabzi + 1 tsp ghee Evening: Green tea + 5 soaked almonds + 1 fruit (apple/guava) Dinner (before 7 PM): Vegetable soup OR moong khichdi + 1 tsp ghee Daily drinks: Jeera + Dhania + Saunf water (boil 1 tsp each in 1 L) – sip all day; Pomegranate juice 100 ml OR Arjuna chaal water 50 ml daily

Avoid completely All dairy except 1 tsp ghee/day Salt >3 gm total/day (no extra table salt) Maida, sugar, fried food, packaged snacks, red meat, egg yolk Tea/coffee after 3 PM

Exercise & Lifestyle Brisk walk OR jogging 40–45 min daily (6 days/week) Suryanamaskar 6–10 rounds morning Anulom-Vilom + Bhramari 15 min daily Sleep 10 PM – 6 AM (fixed) No phone/TV after 9 PM

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
234 days ago
5

Hello Both high cholesterol and HBP are lifestyle disorders Lessen intake of salt in your diet Include fresh green vegetables in your diet daily. Include flaxseed, avacado, walnuts, and fibrous diet. Do pranamyam lom -vilom kapalbhatti bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins daily twice. Do Brisk walking atleast 30 mins daily Remain relaxed and remain stress free Even with home remedies as suggested above if values don’t remain normal then you start with Sarpagandha tablet 0-0-1 at bedtime with water will help reduce blood pressure naturally. Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water, Arjuna ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water

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Dr. Sara Garg
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
233 days ago
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Lowering cholesterol and hypertension naturally involves a blend of dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, and specific Ayurvedic practices. Start by modifying your diet. Focus on increasing fiber intake with foods like oats, barley, and whole grains; legumes like lentils and beans; fresh fruits and leafy vegetables like spinach and kale. Reduce saturated fats by limiting red meat and choose healthier fats found in olive oil, nuts, and avocados. Also consider adding flaxseeds and chia seeds in your diet, which have omega-3 fatty acids and are known to benefit heart health.

Regular exercise is pivotal—aim for at least 30 minutes of brisk walking, cycling, or swimming daily. Yoga and pranayama can be particularly effective, as certain postures such as Ardha Matsyendrasana (half spinal twist) or Gomukhasana (cow face pose) help improve circulation and reduce stress, which is a significant contributing factor to both conditions.

Introducing specific Ayurvedic herbs like Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) can help manage cholesterol levels. You can take Arjuna in the form of a decoction once or twice a day. Another useful herb is Ashwagandha which supports stress management. Also, consider a pinch of turmeric and amla (Indian gooseberry) in your daily routine for their antioxidant properties.

Stay hydrated, but avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol which can elevate blood pressure. Ensure adequate sleep each night, as poor sleep can affect both cholesterol and hypertension. Managing stress is critical—incorporate meditation or other relaxation techniques daily.

Lastly, monitor your vitals regularly and consult with a healthcare provider for any worsening symptoms. This shouldnt replace any urgent medical guidance—ensure that, if serious issues arise, you reach out to a professional immediately.

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