10 Ayurveda Tips for Healthy Cholesterol Levels
- Veena Haasl-Blilie
- Oct 25, 2024
- 6 min read
Updated: Nov 2
In the fast-paced world we live in today, health often gets neglected. However, ensuring healthy cholesterol levels is essential for heart health. Thankfully, Ayurveda provides comprehensive and holistic methods to regulate cholesterol levels. Let's explore 10 Ayurvedic recommendations to naturally manage your cholesterol levels!
Did you know that Ayurveda has a group of herbals that literally scrapes (yes, remove) out toxic accumulations such as cholesterol? How cool is that?!
1. Embrace a Plant-Based Diet
Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of a plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. These foods are not only nutritious but also low in cholesterol and saturated fats, making them ideal for heart health. Your Saumya Ayurveda plan provides you with a custom food program to balance your doshic picture, and not a one size fits all approach. Learn how to turn your food into medicine.
2. Cook with Cholesterol-Lowering Spices
Spice up your meals with Ayurvedic spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, and ginger. These spices not only add flavor but also contain compounds that can help lower cholesterol levels naturally.
3. Start Your Day with Warm Lemon Water
Kickstart your morning Ayurveda routine with a glass of warm lemon water. Lemon is known to aid digestion, detoxify the body, and promote heart health by helping to regulate cholesterol levels.
4. Practice Daily Meditation and Yoga
Stress is a major contributor to high cholesterol levels. Incorporate daily meditation and yoga practices to reduce stress, promote relaxation, and support overall heart health. Start today with our free daily guided practices.
Earlobe Crease: Cholesterol and Heart Risk
A small crease on the earlobe may look minor, but in Ayurveda, it signals cholesterol buildup and cardiovascular strain—classic signs of Kapha imbalance. Because it can appear before lab results confirm heart risks, it’s considered an early warning sign.
Ayurvedic insight: Supporting heart health through a Kapha-balancing diet, regular movement, and circulation-boosting herbs helps reduce risk and restore balance.
5. Stay Hydrated with Herbal Teas
Stay hydrated throughout the day by sipping on herbal teas like green tea, hibiscus tea, or ginger tea. These teas not only keep you hydrated but also offer cholesterol-lowering benefits. Which herbs are balancing to your doshic picture is determined in your Ayurveda consultation.
6. Get Moving with Ayurvedic Exercise
Ayurveda recommends exercises like brisk walking, cycling, and yog-asana to improve circulation, strengthen the heart, and maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Make movement part of your morning and evening Ayurveda routine.
7. Include Ayurvedic Herbs
Consider incorporating Ayurvedic supplements like guggul, arjuna, or triphala into your routine. These supplements are known for their cholesterol-regulating properties and can support overall heart health.
Please note: Saumya Ayurveda does not recommend using herbs as if they were over the counter or prescribed pharmaceuticals. An experienced Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner will create you a custom herbal formula, special nasya, and customized Ayurveda plan to support the whole you.
Herbs are not Ayurvedic because it comes from India. Nor it is correct for you because it is organic. Herbs become Ayurvedic when used as part your customized Ayurveda plan which is carefully tailored for your constitution. An herb that is balancing to one person for a concern, may be imbalancing to another.
8. Opt for Healthy Fats
Choose healthy fats like ghee, coconut oil, and olive oil in moderation. These fats are Ayurveda-approved and can help maintain a balance of good and bad cholesterol in the body.
9. Practice Mindful Eating
Ayurveda places great importance on mindful eating. Take the time to savor your meals, chew your food well, and avoid distractions to support proper digestion and assimilation of nutrients and proper elimination. Use our two minute guided meditation before you dig in!
10. Consult a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner
For personalized guidance on maintaining healthy cholesterol levels through Ayurveda, consult with an experienced Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner. Veena will create a tailored plan based on your dosha (body type) and specific needs and goals.
Our 10 Ayurveda Tips for Healthy Cholesterol Levels is a great place to start cleaning up your lifestyle.
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By incorporating these Ayurvedic tips into your lifestyle, you can take proactive steps towards maintaining healthy cholesterol levels and supporting your heart health naturally. Remember, small changes can lead to big benefits when it comes to your well-being. Stay confident, stay healthy! 🌿🌞
