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Ayurveda and Cholesterol Control

Caraka Samhita and Susruta Samhita are thought to be the first texts on Ayurveda. Ayurveda is based on the ideas of Hinduism, one of the world’s oldest and largest religions. Many Ayurvedic practices have been handed down by word of mouth and has been used before there were written documents. In the United States, Ayurveda is seen as a kind of complementary and alternative medicine and a medical system. Ayurveda seeks to integrate the body, mind and spirit. This balance is expected to lead to satisfaction of health and help to prevent disease. Ayurveda also offers treatments for specific health problems whether physical or mental. One main aim of Ayurvedic practice is to cleanse the body substances that can cause illness and this is supposed to help restore harmony and balance. Many therapies used in Ayurveda are like herbs, massage and yoga. It is based on the theories of health and illness and how to prevent and manage and treat health problems.

Prevention and control of cholesterol: According to Ayurveda people with kapha diet tend to have high cholesterol. To lower cholesterol and prevent the cholesterol Ayurveda recommends.Ayurveda is an ancient system of healing encompasses a wide range of technologies to treat the disease and to promote the general welfare. It includes herbs, nutrition, breathing exercises and yoga, massage and acupuncture.

Low Cholesterol Food: Do not include onion and garlic in your food. Take foods that are natural cholesterol busters like oats, apples, corn, almonds and grapefruit. Herbs are effective against cholesterol. Watch what you eat, eat kapha - pacifying diet and avoiding high fat foods like fatty foods.Three Herbs: Control your cholesterol with these (kutki, chitrak, shilajit) effective medicinal plants; take it two times a day with some honey and water. Garlic: Mix ginger, garlic and fresh lime. Eat this mixture before each meal. You can also use trikatu with honey and drink 2 to 3 times per data. It is to burn ama and the extra kapha which helps keep cholesterol under control.Cinnamon and trikatu tea: Drink this tea twice a day to lower cholesterol. Mix trikatu with cinnamon and steep for 10 minutes in a glass of water. Add honey to taste.

The following food is good for high blood pressure and heart care: Cucumber curry leaves, handful of fresh coriander leaves, tablespoons butter, pepper, cumin seeds, black mustard seeds, plain yogurt cool. Heat butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Add the cumin, mustard and curry leaves and cook until the seeds crackle. Add in the cilantro, skinned cucumbers and pepper. Shake the pan and remove from heat. Set aside to cool. Next stir yogurt and cucumber in a bowl and add the spices cooled. Mix well and serve a meal.