Are you trying to learn how to lower cholesterol without medication? If so, you have probably been to a Doctor recently and found out that your cholesterol is a little too high, and your Doctor gave you some pointers about how to lower it. Then he or she may have suggested a prescription. But prescriptions can have dangerous side effects, and if you've never taken something before, how do you know it won't have a negative effect on you?

The great news is that with proper diet and exercise, the human body is a master at policing itself, and it runs optimally when certain things happen. Follow the Top 7 tips below for 30 days, then have your cholesterol checked again. I'll bet you'll find that you have discovered how to lower cholesterol without medication, and will be feeling more energetic and healthier.

How To Lower Cholesterol Without Medication Tip #1
Lower your intake of saturated fat

I know saturated fats make foods taste yummy, but they will put you in a pine box 6 feet under if they get half a chance! Look for unsaturated fats listed on food labels, and cut back or eliminate cheese, cream, coconut oil, lard, fatty meats, butter, chocolate and ask about or check the label on prepared meals and foods. More meals at home also means easier monitoring of your saturated fat intake.

How To Lower Cholesterol Without Medication Tip #2
Increase your intake of fish or natural Omega 3 fish oil

We have been told fish is good for us for many years now, but getting fish that you know is safe and free of contaminants is tough. How do you know when you are looking at that salmon or mackerel in your grocer's window how much lead, arsenic or mercury it has in it? If you want to play it safe, Omega 3 fish oil supplements are the way to go, but adding tuna, salmon, mackerel and other large-body, cold water fish to your diet will also help your heart tremendously.

How To Lower Cholesterol Without Medication Tip #3
Support your system with natural supplements

There are safe, all natural supplements that can lower your cholesterol, prevent cholesterol from hardening in your arteries when it does enter your body, and teach your body to make less cholesterol. Especially if your Doctor suggested a Statin medication, this is a much safer, side-effect-free way of treating the problem.

How To Lower Cholesterol Without Medication Tip #4
Increase your level of physical activity

This is the one that always seems to stop people from taking action, but I don't mean running the Boston Marathon right away! Did you know that 15 minutes of walking at a faster than average pace helps your body fight cholesterol, improves heart health and burns calories for up to 6 hours? Start off slow and smart, and take the stairs instead of the elevator, stand up at your desk when you can, and get off of the couch.

How To Lower Cholesterol Without Medication Tip #5
Stop smoking

Smoking has been known to weaken your heart and your body's internal system, but you already knew that. The benefits of stopping smoking are limitless, and the downside of continuing smoking is incredibly well known. Also, cholesterol has a much worse effect on a weakened heart, so cut back or stop smoking altogether.

How To Lower Cholesterol Without Medication Tip #6
Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables

Yep, this is one that is tough to do with today's fast-paced, fast food, preservative-laden eating styles, but you and I have known about its benefits for a long time. What makes them so healthy is that they are "one ingredient" foods. Don't like healthy veggies and fruits? Take a one-a-day vitamin, and refer to tips #2 and #3.

How To Lower Cholesterol Without Medication Tip #7
Drink alcohol in moderation

This is another one that, like smoking, we know has grave side effects if taken in large quantities, or for many years. One glass of red wine every couple of days has actually been proved to help fight heart disease and improve heart health. But 3 glasses every day at happy hour is definitely risky, both to other motorists if you are driving, and also to your cholesterol levels long term. The same applies to beer and alcohol.

Follow these simple, do-at-home tips for 30 days, then have your cholesterol level checked. I'll bet you feel better, healthier and stronger than before. Now about that Boston Marathon...

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Mary Ruddy is a former high cholesterol sufferer, from a family with a history of heart disease, and has successfully achieved perfect cholesterol levels, reversing and eliminating the risk of heart disease, and is a strong advocate of natural health care. Mary enjoys introducing people to the best natural products she can find and uses herself daily at: http://www.howtolowercholesterolwithoutmedication.org/

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