How to Reduce Cholesterol without Medication

Do you have high cholesterol? You should know that there are many different natural ways in which you can reduce that cholesterol! This may help keep you from having to take a prescription medication to ensure your health. Below, you will find some really helpful ways to get those cholesterol numbers down.

Instructions

1. Exercise and get your body moving. You knew this one was coming, didn't you. Well, exercise is one of the best ways to reduce your cholesterol naturally and keep yourself healthy and fit. It's great to know that it can still help, even when you don't have a lot of time to exercise or are physically unable to do a lot of exercise. Even just walking for half an hour a day can really help out. If needed, break this up into ten minute increments throughout the day. Walk the dog or just stroll around your back yard. This is a great way to stay in shape and reduce your cholesterol without medication.

2. Eat healthy foods. Foods -
   There are many different foods that will increase your cholesterol and can make you unhealthy and even sick. Those include processed foods high in saturated fat like cookies, cakes, sweets and other similar items. Also included are pre-packaged meals, meat with high fat, eggs, creams and other similar foods. Staying away from this type of food can help you to lower your cholesterol naturally.
   You will want to add foods that are great for reducing cholesterol, such as garlic, omega-3 fatty acids which are included in fish and fish oil as well as soy. You should also utilize plenty of fruits and vegetables, beans and whole grain foods.

3. Try supplements. Some supplements will help you - including garlic and those featuring omega-3 fatty acids. You can get these from your local pharmacy or health food store. Don't worry about the garlic pills - they now make ones with no odor so you will not smell like you're running from vampires. Be sure to get the coated supplements as it will keep the supplements from disturbing your stomach processes. They will be absorbed in the small intestine.

4. These natural ways to lower your cholesterol really will work if you stay motivated and use these methods regularly. Speak with your doctor about your cholesterol and your desire to lower it without medication. He or she may have some other helpful tips to pass along to you. With the tips above, you can get that cholesterol down without medication! Good luck.

Resources

• Great site about about reducing cholesterol.