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solid fats like butter and cream will, therefore, lead to great improvement in
health.
High Blood Cholesterol treatment using Coriander Seeds
Regular drinking of a decoction of coriander seeds helps lower blood cholesterol.
It is a good diuretic and helps stimulate the kidneys. It is prepared by boiling two
tablespoons of dry seeds in a glass of water and straining the decoction after
cooling. This decoction should be taken twice daily.
High Blood Cholesterol treatment using Ishabgul
The herb ishabgul has been found beneficial in the treatment of high cholesterol
level. The oil of the seeds of this plant should be given for lowering blood
cholesterol. It contains fifty per cent linoleic acid. This oil is more active than
safflower oil, and one teaspoon should be taken twice daily.
High Blood Cholesterol treatment using Fibre
The amount of fibre in the diet also influences the cholesterol levels and LDL
cholesterol can be lowered by taking diets rich in fibres. The most significant
sources of dietary fibre are unprocessed wheat bran, whole cereals such as
wheat, rice, barley, rye; legumes such as potatoes, carrots, beet, and turnips,
fruits such as mangoes and guavas; and leafy vegetables such as cabbage,
ladys fingers, lettuce and celery. Oat bran and corn bran are specially beneficial
in lowering LDL cholesterol.


High Blood Pressure treatment using Garlic
Garlic is regarded as an effective means of lowering blood pressure. It is said to
reduce spasms of the small arteries. It also slows down the pulse rate and
modifies the heart rhythm, besides relieving the symptoms of dizziness,
numbness, shortness of breath, and the formation of gas within the digestive
tract. It may be taken in the form of raw cloves or two to three capsules a day.
High Blood Pressure treatment using Indian Gooseberry


Indian gooseberry is another effective remedy for high blood pressure. A
tablespoon each of fresh amla juice and honey mixed together should be taken
every morning in this condition.
High Blood Pressure treatment using Lemon
Lemon is also regarded as a valuable food to control high blood pressure. It is a
rich source of vitamin P which is found both in the juice and peel of the fruit. This
vitamin is essential for preventing capillary fragility.
High Blood Pressure treatment using Grapefruit
Grapefruit is useful in preventing high blood pressure. The vitamin P content in
the fruit is helpful in toning up the arteries.
High Blood Pressure treatment using Watermelon
Watermelon is another valuable safeguard against high blood pressure. A
substance extracted from watermelon seeds is said to have a definite action in
dilating the blood vessels, which results in lowering the blood pressure. The
seeds, dried and roasted, should be taken in liberal quantities.
High Blood Pressure treatment using Rice

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