How to Lower Cholesterol Levels Naturally? - #47818

Take navaka Guggulu 1tab bd , mastyatail capsules 1tab bd, lipomap 1tab, Arogya vardini vati 1tab bd Avoid spicy oily meat food

Dr RC BAMS MS

Hlo,

Thank you for the details. Since your cholesterol has been rising over 1–2 years and your diet is high in processed foods, Ayurveda looks at this mainly as Medo-dushti / Kapha–Meda vriddhi with impaired Agni (fat metabolism).

Below is a safe, classical Ayurvedic course with proper doses that is commonly used to reduce cholesterol and improve lipid metabolism.

🌿 Ayurvedic Treatment Plan (8–12 weeks) 1️⃣ Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) – Core medicine Why: Reduces LDL & triglycerides, supports heart health Dose: Arjuna churna 3 g twice daily Take with lukewarm water after meals 👉 If churna is difficult: Arjuna capsule 500 mg twice daily after meals

2️⃣ Guggulu formulation (VERY IMPORTANT) Choose one of the following: Option A: Triphala Guggulu Best if cholesterol + mild constipation Dose: 2 tablets (500 mg each) twice daily Timing: After meals with warm water Option B: Medohar Guggulu Best if cholesterol + weight gain Dose: 2 tablets twice daily after meals

3️⃣ Musta + Triphala (for fat metabolism) Triphala churna 3 g at bedtime With lukewarm water ✔ Helps lipid clearance & liver function

4️⃣ Garlic (optional but very effective) Raw garlic: 1–2 crushed cloves daily in morning OR Garlic capsule 500 mg once daily 🧈 Your Question About Ghee (Important)

Does ghee increase cholesterol? 🔹 In small quantity – NO 🔹 In excess – YES Correct use: ✔ 1 teaspoon/day only ✔ Prefer cow’s ghee ✔ Take with food, not alone ❌ Avoid if: Fried foods Bakery, namkeen, packaged snacks present in diet 👉 If cholesterol is very high, stop ghee for 6–8 weeks, then reintroduce slowly.

🥗 Diet Changes (ESSENTIAL) Avoid completely ❌ Bakery items, biscuits ❌ Refined oil, vanaspati ❌ Deep-fried foods ❌ Processed & packaged foods ❌ Excess sugar Include ✔ Barley (jau), oats ✔ Moong dal ✔ Cooked vegetables (lauki, tori, karela) ✔ Fruits: apple, papaya, pomegranate ✔ Warm water through the day

🚶 Lifestyle (Non-negotiable) 30–40 min brisk walking daily Sleep before 11 pm Avoid day sleep

⏱ Expected Results 4 weeks: Triglycerides start reducing 8–12 weeks: LDL & total cholesterol reduce Repeat lipid profile after 3 months

Tq

No worries You can start with

Tab Lasuna 1-0-1 Tab Triphala 0-0-1

You can consume cow ghee one tsp daily along with lunch Meanwhile avoid oily fried junk foods Do regular walking

Based on your lipid profile showing raised cholesterol over the last 1–2 years and a diet high in processed foods, this condition can be correlated in Ayurveda with Kapha–Meda dhatu vriddhi and impaired Agni. The treatment focuses on improving metabolism, reducing excess fat, and protecting heart health. Ayurvedic Medicines Amla Rasayan – 3 g twice daily after meals Powerful antioxidant, helps reduce LDL cholesterol and supports liver metabolism. Garlic Pearls – 1 capsule twice daily after meals Helps lower cholesterol, improves circulation, and prevents plaque formation. Arjunarishta – 15 ml twice daily after meals with equal water Strengthens the heart, improves lipid metabolism, and supports cardiovascular health. Triphala Guggulu – 1 tablet twice daily after meals Reduces excess Meda dhatu, supports detoxification, and improves digestion. ⏳ Duration: Follow for 8–12 weeks, then repeat lipid profile to assess improvement. Dietary Guidelines ✔ Prefer: Warm, freshly cooked meals Whole grains (millets, oats, barley) Green leafy vegetables, bottle gourd, ridge gourd Fruits like apple, papaya, berries, citrus Use small quantity of cow’s ghee (½–1 tsp/day is acceptable) ✘ Avoid: Fried foods, bakery items, fast food Excess refined sugar and white flour Processed and packaged foods Late-night eating 🔹 About Ghee: Moderate consumption of pure cow’s ghee does not increase cholesterol when digestion is good. Excess quantity or poor digestion can contribute to lipid imbalance. Lifestyle Modifications Brisk walking for 30–40 minutes daily Maintain regular sleep–wake cycle Avoid prolonged sitting Manage stress through relaxation techniques Yoga & Pranayama (Daily) Surya Namaskar – 8–12 rounds Ardha Matsyendrasana Bhujangasana Paschimottanasana Pranayama: Kapalbhati – 7–10 minutes Anulom Vilom – 5 minutes Bhramari – 5 rounds Optional Home Remedies 1 tsp flaxseed powder daily with warm water 1 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds, soaked overnight, empty stomach Warm water with a few drops of lemon in the morning (if digestion permits)

Hello I get it, seeing your cholesterol creep up can be a bit scary. But seriously, the good news is you can totally get it back down with the right Ayurvedic plan, especially since you’re otherwise healthy.

YOUR CONCERN

* Cholesterol’s been up for a year or two. * You eat a lot of processed stuff. * No other big health issues. * You have ghee daily. * You want a natural, working Ayurvedic fix.

WHY CHOLESTEROL GOES UP (Ayurvedic Perspective):

Ayurveda mostly blames high cholesterol on: – An imbalance in Kapha and Meda (think of it as body fluids and fat tissue). – Slow metabolism (Mandagni). – A buildup of Ama (like toxins from poor digestion). – Not moving enough and eating processed foods.

This all leads to: * Too much fat getting stored in your body’s channels. * Your body not breaking down fat well. * Cholesterol levels slowly rising.

DOES GHEE MAKE CHOLESTEROL WORSE?

Honestly, from an Ayurvedic point of view, NO, not if you use it right. A little bit of pure cow ghee actually doesn’t raise bad cholesterol. It even helps your digestion and fat metabolism. Problems pop up when: * You have too much ghee. * Your digestion isn’t great. * Your diet is already heavy and full of processed foods.

✔ Safe amount: 1-2 teaspoons a day, best in the morning or at lunch, not late at night.

YOUR COMPLETE AYURVEDIC PLAN TO LOWER CHOLESTEROL:

1. INTERNAL MEDICINE (3-4 Months)

1.Triphala Guggulu:One tablet, twice a day after meals. Helps with fat metabolism.

2.Arjuna Churna: Half a teaspoon with warm water once a day. Good for your heart.

Musta + Haritaki Churna (Optional, if digestion is weak): Half a teaspoon with warm water before bed. Helps digestion and bowel movements.

DETOX & FIXING YOUR METABOLISM (Super Important!)

* Sip warm water all day. * Eat dinner early (before 7:30 PM). * Optional (only with guidance): Virechana (a cleansing therapy) - really good for cholesterol and fat issues.

WHAT TO EAT & WHAT TO AVOID

✅ INCLUDE

* Warm, freshly cooked food. * Barley, oats. * Moong dal. * Bitter veggies (like bitter gourd, fenugreek leaves). * Garlic (one clove daily). * Fruits: apple, papaya, guava.

❌ AVOID

* Bakery stuff. * Fried foods. * Cheese, cream, butter. * Processed snacks. * Sugary drinks.

LIFESTYLE TWEAKS:

* Walk briskly for 30-45 minutes every day. * Don’t sleep during the day. * Keep stress down. * Be in bed by 11 PM.

Get your cholesterol checked again after 3 months.

IMPORTANT

* Don’t stop ghee completely – it’s all about balance. * If you’re on statins, talk to your doctor before adding Ayurveda. * Being consistent is way more important than doing a lot all at once.

You can totally reverse high cholesterol with some discipline, better food choices, and the right Ayurvedic medicines. Since you’re healthy otherwise, you should see really good results.

Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

1.Triphala guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Tab Chloest Guard 1 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Arjunarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals

🍽️ Diet & Lifestyle Recommendations

- Avoid: Processed foods, fried snacks, refined sugar, excess dairy, and red meat.

- Include: Whole grains (millets, oats), legumes, leafy greens, bitter vegetables (karela, methi), flax seeds, and warm water with lemon.

- Routine: Daily yoga, brisk walking, and pranayama (especially Kapalabhati and Anulom Vilom) to improve metabolism.

🧈 Ghee and Cholesterol - Moderation is key: Ayurveda considers ghee (clarified butter) a Rasayana (rejuvenator) when consumed in small amounts. - Excess intake: If combined with a diet high in processed foods, ghee can worsen cholesterol imbalance. - Safer use: 1–2 teaspoons daily, preferably with warm food, is generally acceptable for healthy individuals. - Better alternative: Switch to cow’s ghee, which is lighter and easier to digest compared to buffalo ghee.

Warm Regards Dr. Anjali Sehrawat

Diet plan to reduce cholesterol (Ayurvedic + practical)

✔️Foods to INCLUDE Warm, freshly cooked meals Barley (yava), jowar, millet, oats Green vegetables (lauki, tori, leafy greens) Garlic (1–2 cloves/day) Buttermilk (takra) with roasted jeera Horse gram (kulthi) once a week 1–2 tsp cow ghee at lunch only

❌ Foods to AVOID Refined flour, bakery items Fried snacks Cheese, cream, mayonnaise Excess rice at night Sugar, sweets, cold drinks Late-night dinners

Daily lifestyle protocol (very important)

🌅 Morning Wake before 6 am Warm water + optional Triphala water 30–40 min brisk walk OR Surya namaskar

🧘‍♀️ Yoga (daily) Surya namaskar Pawanmuktasana Bhujangasana Ardha matsyendrasana Kapalbhati (if BP allows) Anulom–Vilom

🌙 Night Dinner before 7:30 pm Light meal No ghee at night

Does daily ghee increase cholesterol?

✅ Ayurvedic & modern answer: NO, if used correctly Ghee DOES NOT increase cholesterol when: Quantity is limited (1–2 tsp/day) Person has good digestive fire It is taken during daytime Combined with Kapha-pacifying diet

Ghee CAN worsen lipids if: Taken in excess Consumed at night Along with heavy, fried, sugary foods In people with weak Agni + sedentary lifestyle

📌 Clinical note: Ghee improves HDL, supports Agni, and prevents oxidative LDL damage when used properly.

👉 Do NOT stop ghee abruptly. Modify dose & timing.

💊Medication💊

Tab. Ampachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food Tab. Medopachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food Tab. Lashunadi Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food

Cap. Garcini 2 caps twice a day after food Syp. Arjunarishta 3 tsp twice a day after food

Castor oil 3 tsp at bed time with a cup of hot water

HELLO,

Cholestrol increase does not happen suddenly. In our case, it has developed slowly over 1-2 years, which means the body’s metabolism has become weak over time

According to Ayurveda -food that is processed , heavy, oily, refined, cold, or stale weakens digestion -weak digestion produces ama (sticky, toxic metabolic waste) -This Ama mixes with fat tissue and circulates in blood -gradually it blocks channels -> fat accumulates in lood-> cholestrol rises

So this is not just a blood problem, it is a digestive + metabolic imbalance

Unless digestion and metabolism are corrected, cholestrol will keep returning even if medicines are taken

TREATMENT GOALS -remmove toxins -improve digestion and liver metabolism -correct fat metabolism -prevent deposition in blood vessels -protect heart health -create sustainable lifestyle correction

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) TRIPHALA GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals with warm water for 6 months =breaks down excess fat, removes ama from blood, improves bowel movement, prevents blockage In blood vessels

2) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 3 months =corrects liver function (cholestrol metabolism happens mainly in liver), improves bile secretions, reduces LDL and triglycerides, improves digestion and appetite

3) ARJUNA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp twice daily with warm water for 3 months =strengthens heart muscles, protects arteries, prevents plaque formation, improves circulation

4) TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/4 tsp twice daily before meals with honey for 2 months =ignites digestive fire, digests ama, prevents further fat formation

EXTERNAL THERAPY

UDWARTANA (DRY POWDER MASSAGE) Freuqncy= 3-4 times per week Powders used= Kolkullathadi churna =reduces excess kapha and fat, improves circulation, helps weight and lipid metabolism

DIET

AVOID -packaged, processed food -bakery items, refined flour -fried food -cheese, cream, butter -cold drinks, refrigerated food -excess sugar

INCLUDE MORE -warm, freshly cooked food -barley, oats, milllets -green gram, lentils -bitter vegetables- karela, methi -garlic, turmeric, cumin -seasonal fruits in moderation

ABOUT GHEE -cow ghee in small quantity 1 tsp/day is safe -Helps digestion when Agni is good -excess ghee or taken with junk food worsens cholestrol

Ghee is not the enemy, weak digestion is

LIFESTYLE CHANGES -walk 30-45 min daily -avoid day sleep -sleep before 11 pm -avoid sitting continuously for long hours -reduce mental stress (very important for metabolism)

YOGA ASANAS -surya namaskar -ardha matsyendrasana -bhujangasana -pawanmuktasana

PRANAYAM -kapalbhati= 15-20 min -Anulom Vilom= 10 min -Bhramari= 5 min

=it improves metabolism circulation, stress control and lipid balance

HOME REMEDIES MORNING -warm water + 1 tsp honey + few drops lemon

GARLIC -1-2 raw cloves daily if digestion permits

TRIPHALA WATER -1/2 tsp triphala soaked overnight, drink in morning

BUTTERMILK -thin , spiced buttermilk with cumin aferlunch

DURATION AND EXPECTATION -Intiial improvement= 3-4 weeks -Significant cholestrol reduction= 8-12 weeks -Stable long term control= 3-6 months

This condition is fully reversible if digestion, diet and lifestyle are corrected. Ayurveda does not suppress cholestrol, it normalises metabolism, so recurrence is prevented Medicines alone will not work unless diet and lifestyle are followed This is correctable imbalance, not a permanent disease

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA