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Seeking Holistic Solutions for High Cholesterol and Xanthelasma
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Question #51052
40 days ago
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Seeking Holistic Solutions for High Cholesterol and Xanthelasma - #51052

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I have high cholesterol but doesn't want to go on medication I would rather take a holistic approach I also do have xantalasma

How long have you been aware of your high cholesterol levels?:

- 3-6 months

Have you made any dietary changes to address your cholesterol levels?:

- No, but planning to

How often do you engage in physical activity?:

- 1-2 times a week
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Avoid spicy foods and milk and milk products Take laipoma tablets ( kerla ayurveda) 2 tab 2 times day

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Hi… You don’t want to go for medications but for your condition it is necessary… as improving diet and doing exercises may affect your condition to get fully cured medicines are required I recommend Tab abana 2 BD Tab lipidom 2 BD Cholesterol go juice 20 ml BD with water Use garlic and cinnamon in your daily diets

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Lipistat Capsules - Dabur
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–You have high cholesterol, which is likely contributing to your xanthelasma. Lifestyle changes can help improve your cholesterol without medication. Focus on: Diet: Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and fatty fish. Limit fried foods, fatty meats, and sugary snacks. Exercise: Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week and include some strength training. Lifestyle: Maintain a healthy weight, avoid smoking, limit alcohol, and manage stress. — review after 1 month

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40 days ago

I would like for them to be removed what’s the best approach?

For xanthelasma removal u have to go for laser there is no home remedies or medicine to remove them, for spreading need to control cholesterol

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39 days ago

Ok thank you

Hello Thank you for your question I appreciate that you want to naturally reduce your lipid levels We are here to guide you YOU HAVE -High cholesterol - Xanthelasma XANTHELASMA are yol yellowish deposition on eyelids This shows long standing lipid imbalance VERY IMPORTANT What are your lipid values Please share Total cholesterol LDL HDL Triglycerides NON HDL cholesterol If LDL MILDLY ELEVATED = Lifestyle AMD SIET IS ENOUGH IF VERY HIGH= LIFESTYLE AND DIET AMF MEDICATIONS ARE NEEDED DIET -MOST IMPORTANT Since you have not made any chnges this are where we should begin ❌AVOID/REDUCE -Fried food -Processed food -Bakery items -Refines sugar -Excess cheese -Red meat -Excess eggs -trans fat -Deep fried snacks ✅INCLUDE -Barley (excellent for cholesterol) -Old rice -moong dal -Green leafy vegetables -Bottle gourd -Ridge gourd -Garlic -1-2 tsp flaxseeds -warm water USE 1 tsp of ghee max daily Prefer cow ghee over vegetable oil AVOID Completely OIL FREE DIET - THAT WORSENS METABOLISM EXERCISE Currently you are doing 1-2 times per week THIS IS NOT ENOUGH Goal Minimum 5 days /week 30-40 minutes brisk walking daily Light strength training 2-3 times a week EXERCISE DIRECTLY IMPROVES YOUR HDL AND REDUCE TRIGLYCERIDE AYURVEDIC MEDICATION Please share your lipid profile so that we can plan or make changes accordingly 1.LIPOMAP 1 tablet twice daily after food 2.Medohar guggulu 2 tablet twice daily after food STRESS MANAGEMENT HIGH CORTISOL= INCREASED CHOLESTEROL Include- Nadi shodhana pranyanama Bhramari Early sleep Reduce late night eating ABOUT XANTHELASMA -Even if your cholesterol improves Deposit may not disappear fully But recurrence can be reduced You can do for laser/ agnikarma Tey this for 3 months and repeat your lipid profile Wishing you a good health😊 Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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For xanthaleshama Go for laser, cautery surgery For cholesterol Lipomap 1tab bd AF Arogya vardini vati 1tab bd AF Mastyatail capsules 1tab bd AF Avoid oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking Take easily digested food and fiber food U ll get results

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HELLO, Xanthelasma appears as yellowish , soft, flat or slightly raised patches on the eyelids, usually near the inner corners of the eyes It is painless, non-itchy, and slow growing, which is why many people ignore it for years Although modern medicine considers it mainly a cholesterol-related skin deposition. Ayurveda explains it more deeply as a metabolic imbalance inside the body Even when blood cholestrol is normal, Ayurveda still treats it seriously it reflects faulty fat metabolism and Poor tissue nutrition In Ayurveda, your wife’s condition can be explained as A) DOSHA INVOLVEMENT -KAPHA DOSHA (main culprit)-> causes heaviness, oiliness, accumulation -PITTA DOSHA (associated)-> affects blood and skin coloration WHAT ACTUALLY GOES WRONG INSIDE -digestive fire (agni) becomes weak -fat metabolism becomes sluggish -improper fat particles circulate in blood -these get deposited in weak areas eyelid skin -over years, visible yellow plaques form This is why Xanthelasma is considered : “A sign of internal imbalance, not just a skin disease” WHY IT IS CHRONIC (3-5 years) -kapha disorders progress slowly -no pain or discomfort-> treatment delayed -no early mediicnes taken -fat metabolism remains disturbed for years Hence, treatment must be systematic and long term , not cosmetic TREATMENT GOALS -correct fat metabolism -purify blood -remove kapha accumulation -prevent recurrence -improve skin quality naturally INTERNAL TREATMENT MEDICINES TO CORRECT FAT METABOLISM 1) TRIPHALA GUGGULU= 1 tab twice daily after meals with warm water =reduces abnormal fat deposits, improves tissue metabolism, prevents further accumulation - MEDOHAR GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice dialy after meals (alternative to triphala guggulu) =classical medicine for meda imbalance, helps reduce lipid deposits naturally MEDICINES FOR BLOOD PURIFICATION 2) MANJISTHA GHAN VATI= 1 tab twice daily with warm water =purifies blood, improves skin tone, helps reabsorption of deposits 3) SARIVADYAVSAVA= 15ml twice daily after meals with equal water =excellent rakta sodrana mediicne, reduces chroni skin manifestations DIGESTIVE AND METABOLIC SUPPORT 4) TRIKATU CHURNA= 2gm before meal with honey =improves digestion, breaks kapha accumulation, enhances action of other mediicnes MILD DETOX SUPPORT 5) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at night with warm water =gentle detox, improves bowel movement, prevents toxin accumulation EXTERNAL TREATMENT External therapy helps appearance, but internal treatment is mandatory HERBAL PASTE(once daily) -lodhra + manjistha + haridra powder -mix with rose water -apply thin layer on patches for 15-20 min =scraping action, improvs skin color, reduces thickness gradually Avoid eye contact HOME REMEDIES -warm water throughout the day -buttermilk with roasted cumin daily -garlic (1 small clove/day if tolerated) -triphala water occassionally Avoid lemon, vinegar , strong acids near eyes DIET -barley -green gram -bitter vegetables karela, neem -steamed vegetables -old rice -warm, freshly cooked meals AVOID -fried foods -bakeryitems -cheese, panner -excess milk at night -sugar and sweets -cold drinks Diet is 50% of treatment in kapha disorders LIFESTYLE CHANGES -no daytime sleep -early dinner before 8 pm -daily brisk walk 30-45 min -avoid excessive screen time at night -stress reduction very important YOGA ASANA -surya namaskar -paschimottanasana -ardha matsyendrasana PRANAYAM -kapalbhati = improves metabolism -Anulom Vilom= balances doshas -bhramari= stress reduction DURATION OF TREATMENT -Visible improvement= 2-3 months -Significant reduction= 4-6 months -Complete management=6-9 months Stopping early can cause recurrece Xantheasma is not dangerous, but it signals internal imbalance Ayurveda offers safe, root level correction Patience and consistency are essential Results are gradual but long lasting DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU

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1.Tab. Cholest Guard 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Punarnava mandur 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Medohar guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Arjunarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals Diet & Lifestyle------ - Avoid: Fried foods, red meat, refined carbs, excess dairy, alcohol. - Include: Garlic, flax seeds, fenugreek seeds (soaked overnight), turmeric, green leafy vegetables, oats, barley. - Exercise: At least 30 minutes brisk walk or yoga 5 days a week. - Yoga: Kapalabhati, Anulom Vilom, Surya Namaskar — excellent for metabolism and fat regulation.

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??Do?? Eat home cooked food Dinner before sunset or maximum an hour after sunset 100 steps walking after both meals Stress free lifestyle Dairy only made from cow milk and if possible avoid dairy products. ???Yoga and Pranayam??? Sarvangasan Tadasan Vrukshasan Pashimotanasan Tratak Anulom vilom Bhramari ?Dont? Excessive salt Alcohol Tobacco and its products Fried and oily food Processed and packed items Ready to eat meals Papad Pickles ??Medication?? Tab. Medopachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food. Cap. Garcini 2 caps twice a day before food. NOTE: being reluctant about one pathy and relieing on only one form of treatment can cost life. Ayurved itself mentions in the Sushrut Samhita that no method is complete in itself and may need support from the other. Think wisely before acting over anything as it will cost you LIFE .

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High cholesterol with xanthelasma means the body has been storing excess lipids for some time. Xanthelasma is not just a cosmetic issue — it reflects internal lipid imbalance. If you want a holistic approach, it must be disciplined and measurable. It cannot be casual lifestyle changes. Start with this: • Brisk walking minimum 30–40 minutes, 5 days a week • Stop refined sugar and packaged foods completely • Reduce dairy fat, cheese, butter • Avoid deep fried food • Increase soluble fiber – oats, flaxseed (1 tsp daily), vegetables • Add garlic in cooking • Early dinner, no late-night eating Weight management is crucial even if you are only slightly overweight. Useful natural support (after checking with a practitioner): • Arjuna-based formulations • Guggulu preparations (selected as per body type) These should not be self-prescribed long term without monitoring lipid profile and liver function. Important: If LDL is very high or there is family history of heart disease, avoiding medication blindly may not be safe. Lifestyle correction is powerful, but risk level must be assessed properly. Xanthelasma may reduce slightly when cholesterol improves, but sometimes cosmetic removal is required. Before deciding to avoid medicines completely, review: • LDL, HDL, Triglycerides • hs-CRP • Liver function • Family cardiac history A structured 3-month corrective plan with monitoring often gives good results in moderate cases. If you are serious about reversing it naturally and safely, a detailed consultation is needed to assess your risk level and design a personalized lipid-correction plan rather than trial-and-error remedies.

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AS YOU HAVE HIGH CHOLESTEROL AND XANTHALASMA AND WANT A HOLISTIC APPROACH YOU CAN FOCUS ON DIET LIFESTYLE AND AYURVEDIC HERBS TO HELP MANAGE CHOLESTEROL NATURALLY THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHEN VATA PITTA IMBALANCE AND POOR METABOLISM LEADS TO EXCESS FAT DEPOSITION IN BLOOD AND UNDER SKIN FOCUS ON A DIET RICH IN FIBER INCLUDE OATS BARLEY MUNG DAL WHOLE GRAINS FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AVOID FRIED FOODS PROCESSED FOODS AND TOO MUCH SUGAR INCLUDE NUTS LIKE ALMONDS WALNUTS AND FLAXSEEDS USE GHEE IN MODERATION AND AVOID EXCESS RED MEAT HERBS LIKE GUGGUL TRIPHALA ALOE VERA AND ARJUNA POWDER CAN HELP IMPROVE FAT METABOLISM AND SUPPORT HEART HEALTH TAKING TRIPHALA ONE TEASPOON WITH WARM WATER AT NIGHT GUGGUL 500 MG TWICE DAILY AND ARJUNA 500 MG WITH MILK OR WATER CAN HELP REGULAR YOGA AND EXERCISE LIKE SURYA NAMASKAR WALKING SWIMMING OR CYCLING AT LEAST FIVE TIMES A WEEK WILL IMPROVE METABOLISM AND REDUCE CHOLESTEROL LEVELS AVOID STRESS PRACTICE MEDITATION AND PRANAYAMA LIKE ANULOM VILOM AND BHRAMARI FOR CALMING NERVOUS SYSTEM AND SUPPORTING HEART HEALTH MONITOR YOUR CHOLESTEROL PERIODICALLY AND FOCUS ON CONSISTENT HOLISTIC HABITS FOR LONG TERM BENEFITS

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Start with Triphala guggulu 1-0-1 Alovera juice 10 ml daily Avoid oily junk fried foods Do reg walking

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Follow these ✓Diet Cut completely: refined carbs (white rice, maida, bread, sweets, sugar), trans fats (fried, bakery, processed), red meat, full-fat dairy Eat daily: oats/barley (soluble fiber), 1–2 tsp ground flaxseeds/chia, 1 handful almonds/walnuts, avocado (small portion), olive oil 1–2 tsp, garlic (1–2 cloves raw/crushed), green leafy veg (cooked), pomegranate/beetroot Add psyllium husk 1–2 tsp in water at night (lowers LDL very well) ✓Physical activity (increase to daily) 45 min brisk walk every day (after meals best) – aim 7000–10,000 steps Add 2–3×/week light strength training (bodyweight squats, push-ups, resistance bands) – builds muscle → improves lipid profile ✓Top natural supplements/herbs Red yeast rice – 600–1200 mg standardized (monacolin K 10 mg) at night (most potent natural statin-like, lowers LDL 20–30%) Plant sterols/stanols – 2 g/day (in fortified spread or supplement) Garlic extract (allicin 5–10 mg) – 600–1200 mg/day Berberine – 500 mg twice daily (lowers LDL & triglycerides) Amla powder – 3–5 g morning with water (antioxidant + mild lipid lowering) ✓Xanthelasma-specific tips Strict cholesterol & triglyceride control is the only proven way to stop progression/regress lesions Apply castor oil thinly on spots nightly (anecdotal softening effect) Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Xanthelasma is caused due to high cholesterol levels in blood. You control cholesterol, xanthelasma will not occur. For lowering cholesterol you can start Aarogyavardhini 1-0-1 after food with water Arjun ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water. Medohar

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Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins twice daily Brisk walking atleast 30 minutes daily in open air Include fresh green vegetables in your diet Take walnut, flaxseed, avacado in your diet. If non-vegetarian then include fish in your diet, specially oily fish like sardines, mackerel, tuna .

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