How to Lower Bad LDL Cholesterol Quickly

It is essential that every one learn how to lower bad LDL cholesterol quickly. High bad cholesterol can cause many health problems such as heart disease, gall stones and heart attack. Take measures today to save your life and your health by reducing your high cholesterol.

Instructions

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  EXERCISE DAILY - Exercise your body six to seven times per week if you have high LDL cholesterol. It is best to find a balance between cardiovascular exercise and weight bearing exercises. You may want to do some sort of cardiovascular exercise four to six times per week and weight bearing exercises three to four times per week. It is fine to do both exercises on the same day. Exercise is essential for proper health and to keep your bad cholesterol low. It will also help you to keep your good HDL cholesterol high.

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  TAKE YOUR MEDICATIONS - Take the medications prescribed by your doctor. Do not think that you can control your cholesterol without it. Most doctors that prescribe statin drugs to lower bad cholesterol do not do so until your cholesterol is dangerously high. You can not bring it down naturally fast enough. Most of the time doctors want you to stay on the statin drug for the rest of your life which is good. However, if you want to try to wean yourself off of statin drugs, you will need to change your lifestyle completely for a substantial period of time before you stop taking the statin drug and then continue with your new lifestyle of healthy eating and exercising for the rest of your life. Do not stop taking any medications without the permission of your doctor.

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  EAT HEALTHY FOODS - Eat fifty percent of each meal in vegetables that are lightly cooked. Eat plenty of whole grains, vegetables, fruit and lean meats every day. Drink plenty of water each day such as eight to twelve glasses of water, each of eight ounces or more. Drink tea, black or green every day. Eat plenty of foods with good fats such as avocados, almonds and olive oil. Knowing how to lower bad LDL cholesterol quickly can save your life today.

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  AVOID BAD FOODS - Do not eat foods with high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, trans fats, or saturated fats. Think of donuts as do nots. Do not eat them. Avoid margarine, butter and other foods high in fat.

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