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Low levels of High Density Lipids (HDLs) are commonly revered to as “good cholesterol”, and it includes a variety of conditions. They can range from mild to very severe symptoms. The definition of having low HDL cholesterol is somewhat unclear. The most widely acceptable cut off point to having low cholesterol is when a person’s HDL levels are less than 10% of their overall cholesterol score. A few things can lead to low levels of HDL such as:
-> Uncontrolled diabetes (high glucose levels)
- >Smoking
- >Obesity
- >Genes
- >Certain medications
If you are experiencing low levels of HDL cholesterol, you may be eating the wrong kinds of fat. It is important to cut all saturated fat from a diet, as well as include some good polyunsaturated fats that come from most nuts and fish oils. It is likely that your diet is also high in carbohydrates. Not having enough good cholesterol ultimately slows down the decrease of bad cholesterol. Good cholesterol is essential to helping you get rid of excessive bad cholesterol levels.
Medications can increase your HDL levels, but other medications could also be lowering your HDL levels. Check with your doctor to see if you are currently taking any prescriptions that interfere with the production of HDL cholesterol. Raising your HDL levels can prove difficult because of their relation to genetic predisposition. The most effective vitamins available to raise low HDL cholesterol levels is Niacin. A form of Vitamin B, this vitamin has powerful effects on levels of HDL and can even raise them by 25%. Taking Vitamin B can be an important part of raising your good cholesterol to an acceptable level.
We all know it’s about fresh, raw, natural, organic, tasy, invigorating, nutrient and vitamin-rich goodness when it comes to juicing at home. However, what you may not know is adding a little fresh Aloe Vera Gel to your daily fresh juice can give you a fantastic boost of energy (and not just short term), as well as turn your tasty treat into a downright health tonic you won’t want to miss out on. You can easily make-your-own juice in minutes in your own kitchen from the freshest produce you can get your hands on.
Raw juices of fruits and vegetables are extremely rich in vitamins, minerals, trace elements, enzymes and beneficial phytochemicals (plant chemicals). These juices act as cleansing agents eliminating toxins and other unwanted morbid matter from the system immediately. Raw juices are easily digested and absorbed and are also superb for those with a poor appetite, nausea, digestive problems or an inflamed stomach or intestines. They have proved to be effective in the treatment of a number of disorders and diseases including Liver, Heart, Kidney, Colds, Flu, Arthritis, Acne, Colitis, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Obesity plus many more.
Recipe To Make Your Own Aloe Vera Gel
Firstly get a nice size Aloe Vera plant from a reputable plant nursery. Cut a few thick fleshy leaves at the base near the stem. Rinse the cut part of the leaf thoroughly, peel off outer layer of skin. Rinse the remaining gel to get rid of any latex residue. Put the gel into a blender and add a little Vitamin C powder or Citric Acid powder to stabilize the gel. If it is too thick to blend, just add a little purified water.
Most of us take water for granted but without water we would die! On a less “final” note, we certainly need water if we are to fight acne. As it is most likely that you have a ready source of water, there is no reason why you shouldn’t benefit from this vital, most basic natural acne remedy.
The human body is composed of 70% water. It is literally the driving force of most of the body’s natural functions and is involved in almost every one of the bodily processes. Water is essential, therefore, to maintaining good health, both inside and outside i.e. in maintaining a clean, healthy skin. It is a vital component of everything that affects our acne, so, consequently, it has to be the simplest and most basic natural acne remedy that we have.
Let’s consider why water is so important.
Most obviously we all need to wash and keeping our faces clean is particularly important for acne sufferers.
Secondly and possibly most importantly, water is essential in removing waste products from the body. In this respect, it is probably the most significant contributory factor in healing acne and preventing acne flare ups. If you do not take in sufficient water then the toxins, which are one of the major causes of acne breakouts, build up as they do not get flushed away.
So, it is strongly recommended that we drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. In this way we effectively flush out the toxins that otherwise would naturally escape through the pores of our skin … thus preventing acne breakouts.