Ayurvedic Treatment And Causes For Hyperlipidemia

Introduction

Hyperlipidemia is a common health condition where high levels of lipids are flowing in the blood. Lipids may be fats, triglycerides, and cholesterol. Genetic disorders are the main reason for the development of Hyperlipidemia.

According to Ayurveda, the mixing of ama (toxin) with fat tissue is the main reason for imbalances of cholesterol.

Symptoms Of Hyperlipidemia

The symptoms of Hyperlipidemia are mentioned below.

• High blood pressure.
• Heart attack.
• Chest pain.
• Stroke.
• Artery disease.

General symptoms of Hyperlipidemia are stroke, artery disease, chest pain, heart attack, high blood pressure, etc.

Consult your Ayurvedic doctor if you are affected with any of these symptoms for better management of the disease.

Different Types Of Hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidemia can be classified into three

• Acquired Hyperlipidemia

  Acquired Hyperlipidemia is developing due to genetic disorders that result in a high level of lipids.

• Familial hypertriglyceridemia

  Familial hypertriglyceridemia occurs due to genetic disorders where the level of triglyceride becomes too high.

• Familial hypercholesterolemia

  Familial hypercholesterolemia causes a high level of cholesterol especially low-density lipoprotein.

Hyperlipidemia can be classified into three like acquired Hyperlipidemia, familial hypertriglyceridemia, and familial hypercholesterolemia.

Causes Of Hyperlipidemia

The development of Hyperlipidemia can be for various reasons

• Hereditary

  The genes which are caused for the occurrence of Hyperlipidemia may pass from generation to generation.

• Menopause in women

  Menopause in women leads to an increase in the high level of cholesterol. Such a health condition causes Hyperlipidemia. .

• Obesity

  People with overweight have a chance to develop high levels of LDL, fat, and triglyceride that together cause the development of Hyperlipidemia. .

• High-fat diet

  High-fat diet like fried foods, spicy foods, etc leads to the formation of high cholesterol levels in the body which in turn leads to the development of Hyperlipidemia.

• Lack of exercise

  Lack of enough physical activities leads to the accumulation of excess fat and cholesterol in the body. Such a situation causes Hyperlipidemia.

• Diabetes

  Diabetes is one of the reasons for the development of Hyperlipidemia. Diabetes can increase triglyceride levels and decrease good cholesterol levels.

Diabetes, lack of physical activity, high-level fat, hereditary, menopause in women, obesity, etc are the major causes for the occurrence of Hyperlipidemia.

Conclusion

The information provided regarding Hyperlipidemia is based on references to various ancient Ayurvedic books. Consult your Ayurvedic practitioner for better advice and care before starting any herbs or herbal treatments.