High cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for developing heart disease, which is one of the main causes of death in the developed world.
When total cholesterol levels exceed 200mg/dL and low density lipoproteins -LDL- (known as bad cholesterol) is more than 100mg/dL, then there is an increased risk for atherosclerosis and heart disease.These are the new practice guidelines for the prevention and the treatment of high cholesterol in adults, adopted by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood and is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH - National Institutes of Health) in the US.
As we become older our capability to metabolize food decreases, resulting in an increased level of cholesterol, lipids etc. This in turn, causes the build-up of fatty deposits within our arteries, reducing or blocking the flow of blood and oxygen our heart needs.
Intravenous Blood Laser therapy effectively regulates the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.This therapy with Low Level Laser irradiation corrects the abnormal metabolism of fat and the correct ratio of cholesterol and lecithin in the blood.
Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes:
A few basic tips for the management of high cholesterol levels include:
- Weight reduction. Losing weight can help lower LDL,triglycerides and total cholesterol levels.
- Increasing physical activity
- Establishing correct eating habits.
