Saturday, October 31, 2009

What you need to know about Cholesterol testing?

These days majority of the people are worried about their raising cholesterol and its related diseases which makes them give constant visit to the doctor. Generally cholesterol is not a threat to the body only if it’s in control but once it exceeds, it paves the way for many heart and liver related diseases. Cholesterol is the fatty and waxy substance found in the body circulating in the bloodstream. It performs various important bodily functions like providing protective coating to arteries, producing sex hormones and even generating heat in the body. Nowadays technology advancement has made blood cholesterol test pretty easier and inexpensive too.

Getting the test done is far more simple and quick but what creates doubt in the mind is the accuracy and interpretation of the result. Despite being simple and quick this blood cholesterol test cannot be done in the laboratory that easily. Actually different labs use different methods and ways of testing which sometime yield different results. It is always advisable to get that report analyzed by an experienced doctor so that the authenticity can be measured. Generally laboratory machines and laboratory trainers are not well versed with the technology which ends up giving unreliable and unsatisfactory results.

There are many factors which should be kept in mind while going in for blood cholesterol test as results could vary in different situations. The most important factor that can effects the cholesterol test is the season. Mostly cholesterol level is on higher side during the winters in comparison to summers. When fat is slightly on lower side. Very few know that even your body position during blood test also affects the results. The result may vary if your body posture is either not correct or not in comfortable position. It is always advisable to avoid exercises before the blood cholesterol test as it can lead to wrong results. It has been seen that exercises temporarily increase the cholesterol level in the body which can reflect in the results. Not only exercises but prolonged illness, pregnancy, heart attack or even some medicines can vary the results. If you’re suffering from any of this disease then it is wise to discuss it with your doctor so that the perfect and accurate result can be generated.

So try to keep all the above mentioned points in mind while going in for blood cholesterol test so that the test result is accurate and error free.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Cholesterol and Indian herb

It has been years now spent by scientists in order to find the perfect solution for rising cholesterol. During these passing years many companies cropped up and claimed to be the best cholesterol reduction pill is produced by them. But majority of them fall apart just like the pack of cards, mainly due to the various side effects attached to it. It has been said that it wise to suffer from high cholesterol level instead of dying by consuming cholesterol reduction pills. Literally saying cholesterol is the fatty, oily and lipid substance found in the body performing various important bodily functions. It not only produces sex hormones but also provides the protective coating to the arteries. They are carried in the packages within the body known as lipoproteins.

With all the cholesterol reductions drugs are failing Indian herb guggul still shows it prominence. Guggul is an old and conventional Indian herb which helps in curbing down the ever rising cholesterol in the body. Its subsistence mainly dates back to around 25000 years and it is almost 40 years for that this herb is used as drug to reduce cholesterol level. It not only reduces the level but also to restrain its growth to great extent. Scientists are still doing research to find how this medicine actually works and the actual composition that reduces the cholesterol level. But despite many queries guggul is still ruling the roost and is said to be the perfect medicine for reducing cholesterol. No side effects, herbal flavor and entirely natural, contributes to make it perfect and unbeatable medicine.

Nowadays many companies have started producing the cholesterol reduction drugs made or extracted from guggul which always make them a safe bet. But still make sure it is still in its natural state. It has been noticed that many companies sell cholesterol reduction pills by quoting them as 100% natural with no side effects but that is entirely not true. Many drug producing companies have made their way to India and its long lost herbs and shrubs. Now the world has finally awakened and got to know the real worth of Indian herbs not only in cholesterol but also in various other fields resulting in vast popularity of them.

So this is the right time to make Indian herbs a fulltime partner of yours just in order to reduce your ever rising cholesterol and be in shape.