Common Causes of Hypercholesterolemia
- Kapha-aggravating diet rich in fried and heavy foods.
- Sedentary lifestyle with little exercise.
- Obesity and metabolic syndrome.
- Genetic predisposition to lipid imbalance.
- Stress and weak agni disturbing metabolism.
Symptoms of Hypercholesterolemia
- Often silent with no obvious symptoms.
- Obesity and heaviness in body.
- Shortness of breath or chest heaviness.
- Fatigue and low energy.
- Xanthomas (fat deposits) in chronic cases.
Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Hypercholesterolemia
- Light, kapha-reducing diet with more bitter and astringent foods.
- Herbs like guggulu, arjuna, and haridrā for fat metabolism.
- Regular exercise, yoga, and prāṇāyāma to improve circulation.
- Pañcakarma like virecana and basti for cleansing.
- Rasāyana like gudūcī and aśvagandhā for long-term balance.