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Cholesterol can be a reason for your hair loss
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With the rise of the bad cholesterol levels in your blood, there is an increased production of sebum on the scalp. Sebum refers to the waxy or oily matter that is secreted by the sebaceous glands, and lubricates your skin and the hair. Over time, this overproduction of sebum will reduce the opening of the hair follicles. Gradually the hair stops growing and will ultimately fall out. Homeopathy has a lot of remedies for treating high cholesterol. Allium Sativum is a natural medicine for treating high cholesterol levels.
You can improve your high cholesterol levels with
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There is a high content of flavonoids (plant compounds that provide health benefits to the human body) in onions. Studies have revealed that there is a specific flavonoid known as quercetin present in onions that helps to improve the cholesterol levels. This quercetin level will not be altered if you simmer the onions. Instead, the antioxidant that is present will get transferred in the water. The homeopathic medicine Aurum Metallicum is highly beneficial for people suffering from high cholesterol.
High cholesterol is the result of what we eat
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The biggest factor that determines the level of cholesterol in your body is not diet, but genetics and heredity. For instance, people suffering from familial hypercholesterolemia (a condition wherein the cholesterol level is abnormally high) has not been benefitted by bringing a change in their lifestyle through exercise or diet. Research has estimated that only about 20% of the cholesterol levels in your blood come from the diet you follow. Fel Tauri is a homeopathic remedy that is highly effective in treating high cholesterol.
Which of the following can be a symptom of high cholesterol in your body?
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High cholesterol levels will not only clog your arteries, but also the skin. If the triglyceride and cholesterol levels go out of control, it can result in the formation of yellow bumps known as xanthomas on the skin. It is a condition wherein fats build up under the surface of your skin. These bumps normally appear on the knees, elbows and hands, but it can also form in other parts of the body. Elderly people are more likely to be affected with this condition. Baryta Muriaticum can be considered to be one of the best homeopathic medicines for treating high cholesterol in elderly people.
High cholesterol can be a good predictor of a heart attack.
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It is a misconception that high cholesterol can be considered as an indication of a possible heart attack. In fact, a high percentage of patients who are hospitalized for a heart attack have normal cholesterol levels, and many people with high cholesterol levels are found to be having a perfectly healthy heart. If you do have high cholesterol, homeopathic medications like Allium Sativum, Aurum Metallicum and Calcarea Carbonica will help in eliminating the excess cholesterol from your body.