My PCP had been quite happy with my cholesterol over the past several years . . . . that is until my recent annual physical. My lipid panel results did not please her or me.
So at her insistence (for good reason) I am on a journey to lower my overall cholesterol and triglycerides while raising my good cholesterol. She suggested diet changes, more exercise and fish oil supplements for 3 months and then repeating the lipid panel. If the numbers aren't to her liking then she told me she will want to prescribe a statin drug.
I DO NOT WANT to take a statin! So, here's what my "lowering cholesterol naturally" regimen looks like:
- Less bad fat in my diet--basically goodbye butter and sweets
- Brisk 30-minute walk 4-5 times per week. Trying to get in 7500 to 10000 steps per day.
- Omegagize3 tablets which have three core daily supplements-omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin D-3, and CoQ10 (ubiquinone.) The fish oil is harvested from small cold-water fish such as anchovy, mackerel, and sardine which have a higher amount of Omega-3’s and a lower level of contaminants. PLUS it's enteric coated which minimizes the terrible fishy taste of most fish oil supplements and also reduces the chance of rancidity due to oxidation.
- Diffusing and topically applying Young Living essential oils that support healthy cholesterol levels. I use lemongrass, clove and bergamot.
Stay tuned for the results in mid-April!
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