  HIGH CHOLESTORAL
Because of its reputation as a risk factor for heart disease, people tend to think of cholesterol only in negative terms.
Cholesterol is an important component of cell membranes and is vital to the structure and function of all of your body's cells.
Cholesterol also is a building block in the formation of certain types of hormones.
Still, 37 million American adults have high blood cholesterol levels, and 105 million have cholesterol levels that are higher than desirable (hypercholesterolemia).
If you're one of these people with this largely preventable condition, you may be on your way to heart disease.
What is Cholesto-Rite?
Like high blood pressure and high blood sugar levels, high levels of LDL cholesterol are recognized as symptoms of imbalance in the system. Naturopaths recognize that the whole system and not just the symptoms should be treated.
Research has demonstrated that a combination of natural remedies, regular exercise and dietary changes can make a significant difference to LDL levels and reduce or even eliminate the need for prescription drugs.
When the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, a blood fat, in your bloodstream become too high, your likelihood of developing cholesterol-containing fatty deposits (plaques) in your blood vessels increases.
Over time, plaques cause your arteries to narrow, which impedes blood flow and creates a condition called atherosclerosis.
Narrowing of the arteries that supply your heart with blood (coronary artery disease) can prevent your heart from getting as much
oxygen-rich blood as it needs.
This means an increased risk of a heart attack. Likewise, decreased blood flow to your brain can cause a stroke. Less blood flowing to your lower limbs may result in exercise-related pain or even gangrene.
The good news is that with the help of lifestyle changes and possibly medications, you may be able to lower your high blood cholesterol.
It's estimated that if there were a 10 percent reduction in cholesterol levels throughout the U.S. population,
the rate of heart disease would drop by 30 percent.
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