AYURVEDIC HEALTH REMEDIES

HIGH CHOLESTEROL

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AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON HIGH CHOLESTEROL

Cholesterol functions to repair irritated and inflamed tissues. High cholesterol is often a kapha response to high inflammation. It also strengthens the cell wall. Cholesterol is necessary in the production of main hormones, including stress hormones and the sex hormones testosterone and estrogen. High cholesterol has been implicated in heart disease. Cholesterol levels tend to increase in winter, and decrease in summer? Ayurvedically, high cholesterol is aggravated Kapha in the blood plasma. High cholesterol may also be due to an exhausted liver in Vata types.

Since bile is a primary pathway of cholesterol metabolism in many animals, improving production of bile may reduce cholesterol. A class of herbs, called cholagogues, stimulate production and release of bile. Cholagogues such as dandelion are indicated for high cholesterol by many herbalists.

High fiber can also lower cholesterol. High fiber prevents the re-absorption of bile and cholesterols in the bile. Without fiber, 94% of the bile released into the intestines will be reabsorbed. Those who are trying to flush fatty bile out of the body will need a high fiber diet to prevent the re-absorption.

Low fat diets have been shown to reduce cholesterol. Cholesterol itself contains lipids. So, reduction of fats reduces cholesterol formation.

Disclaimer: 'High Cholesterol' could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.

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DIET REMEDIES FOR 'HIGH CHOLESTEROL'

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HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS FOR 'HIGH CHOLESTEROL'

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High Fiber Laxative

HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE

A class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The large size of the stool stimulates peristalsis so the stool can pass more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydr

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Blood Thinner

BLOOD-THINNER

Herbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.

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Cholagogue

CHOLAGOGUE

Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.

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Hypolipidemic

HYPOLIPIDEMIC

Scrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.

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HOW TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE #3

HIGH CHOLESTEROL IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE #3 - ATTACKING TISSUE

If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are becoming stronger and weakening your body's resistance. Most people have a weakness in one or more organs. These areas of weakness are the 'weak link in the chain.' They are first to succumb when an imbalance reaches a tipping point. Repairing imbalances in this category often represent your last opportunity to prevent disease. At any moment, these imbalances could overwhelm weakened tissue and develop into a disease. You may feel pain or discomfort in the weakened area. At this stage you will need to support the weakened tissue with specialized foods and herbs for the weakened tissue.

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AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS

According to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'High Cholesterol'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.

Symptoms Tell A Story

The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.
BIOCHARACTERISTICFOODS TO AVOIDDO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
KAPHA
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GOOEY

ABOUT GOOEY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.

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HEAVY

ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.

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OILY

ABOUT OILY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

In Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.

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TOXIC

ABOUT TOXIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS

The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'High Cholesterol'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.

Biocharacteristics of 6,934 People Reporting High Cholesterol

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting High Cholesterol were less aggravated than 77% of other symptoms. From the 6,934 people who reported High Cholesterol in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

AVG CLIENT LEVEL %

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Sweet Sign
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98.8%
37.8% (2,623)
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Oily Sign
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98.5%
36.1% (2,500)
9,587 have Oily constitution
Kapha Sign
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95.8%
45.9% (3,183)
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Toxic Sign
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95.7%
29.6% (2,051)
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Gooey Sign
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94.1%
26.6% (1,845)
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Salty
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92.5%
30.3% (2,101)
7,179 have Salty constitution
Heavy Sign
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86.4%
35.6% (2,468)
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Hot
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29.5%
24.8% (1,719)
7,949 have Hot constitution
Pungent
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25.5%
13.6% (940)
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Bitter
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22.1%
15.6% (1,079)
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Dry
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20.0%
17.6% (1,217)
9,009 have Dry constitution
Difficult
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19.5%
27.0% (1,874)
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Light
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18.1%
19.2% (1,333)
9,391 have Light constitution
Astringent
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14.9%
23.2% (1,607)
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Pitta
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8.4%
26.2% (1,816)
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Sour
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3.1%
19.1% (1,326)
7,528 have Sour constitution
Vata
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2.9%
24.5% (1,701)
11,554 have Vata constitution
Cold
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1.8%
19.4% (1,342)
8,107 have Cold constitution

Risk Factors of High Cholesterol

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report High Cholesterol. Overall, 18.08% of people surveyed in this research study reported High Cholesterol.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 18.08%

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Feel underweight (2358)
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208
8.8%
50% less often
Feel overweight (25362)
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5330
21%
20% more often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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1524
7.8%
60% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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3385
20.2%
10% more often
Male (1336)
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325
24.3%
30% more often
Female (26227)
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5102
19.5%
10% more often
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High Triglycerides (3447)
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2540
73.7%
310% more often
Atherosclerosis (189)
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128
67.7%
270% more often
Heart Attack (188)
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107
56.9%
210% more often
Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II) (1568)
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788
50.3%
180% more often
High Blood Sugar (1860)
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901
48.4%
170% more often
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (194)
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89
45.9%
150% more often
High Blood Pressure (5699)
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2404
42.2%
130% more often
Stroke (from clot) (139)
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58
41.7%
130% more often
Fatty Liver (2700)
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1118
41.4%
130% more often
Chronic Kidney Disease / Renal Disease (242)
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100
41.3%
130% more often
Glaucoma (430)
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172
40%
120% more often
Sleep Apnea (2359)
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933
39.6%
120% more often
Insulin Resistance (2202)
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867
39.4%
120% more often
Gout (451)
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171
37.9%
110% more often
Cardiac Insufficiency (139)
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51
36.7%
100% more often
Liver Degeneration (200)
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72
36%
100% more often
Enlarged Prostate (BPH) (205)
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73
35.6%
100% more often
Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis (1940)
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689
35.5%
100% more often
Hysterectomy (3069)
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1090
35.5%
100% more often
Osteoarthritis (3252)
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1148
35.3%
100% more often
Osteoporosis / Osteopenia (2605)
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908
34.9%
90% more often
Post Menopausal (6871)
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2390
34.8%
90% more often
Emphysema (124)
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43
Small number of cases
34.7%
90% more often
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) (534)
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181
33.9%
90% more often
Hip surgery (410)
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138
33.7%
90% more often
Skin cancer (1006)
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333
33.1%
80% more often
Prolapsed Bladder (690)
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227
32.9%
80% more often
Radiation (Current or Past) (486)
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160
32.9%
80% more often
Liver spots numerous (3200)
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1035
32.3%
80% more often
Hiatal Hernia (1911)
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615
32.2%
80% more often
Hyperparathyroid (166)
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53
31.9%
80% more often
Prolapsed Uterus (769)
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242
31.5%
70% more often
Neuralgia (784)
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246
31.4%
70% more often
Cancer (1357)
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425
31.3%
70% more often
Goiter (482)
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150
31.1%
70% more often
Under a physician's care (5319)
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1655
31.1%
70% more often
Seborrheic keratoses (1221)
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376
30.8%
70% more often
Colon Polyps (468)
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144
30.8%
70% more often
Lichen planus (206)
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62
30.1%
70% more often
Past Chemotherapy (447)
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134
30%
70% more often
Liver Sore (883)
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264
29.9%
70% more often
Snoring (8271)
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2460
29.7%
60% more often
Gallbladder Inflammation (1070)
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317
29.6%
60% more often
Hypothyroid (5573)
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1649
29.6%
60% more often
Rheumatic Fever (146)
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43
Small number of cases
29.5%
60% more often
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (1627)
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479
29.4%
60% more often
Herniated disc / back injury (2846)
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836
29.4%
60% more often
Taking Western pharmaceuticals (6618)
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1941
29.3%
60% more often
Gallbladder Removed (3116)
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912
29.3%
60% more often
Grave's Disease (229)
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67
29.3%
60% more often
Carbuncle (209)
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61
29.2%
60% more often
Semen discharge in urine (130)
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38
Small number of cases
29.2%
60% more often
Fibromyalgia (3094)
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897
29%
60% more often
Wrinkles on Skin (4279)
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1240
29%
60% more often
Intestinal Perforation (142)
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41
Small number of cases
28.9%
60% more often
Hepatitis (Past/Current) (790)
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228
28.9%
60% more often
Skin growths - other (619)
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179
28.9%
60% more often
Blood thick / Congested lymph (1069)
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309
28.9%
60% more often
Skin tags numerous (5681)
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1635
28.8%
60% more often
Urinary incontinence (3117)
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899
28.8%
60% more often
Uterine Fibroids (2888)
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828
28.7%
60% more often
Shingles (1445)
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412
28.5%
60% more often
Colon surgery (416)
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118
28.4%
60% more often
Pneumonia (2799)
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791
28.3%
60% more often
Eye surgery (2708)
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763
28.2%
60% more often
Baggy / sagging skin (4442)
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1254
28.2%
60% more often
Kidney / Bladder Stones (1849)
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519
28.1%
60% more often
Gallstones / Attack (1914)
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536
28%
50% more often
Duodenal Ulcer (373)
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104
27.9%
50% more often
Joint pain in fingers (6489)
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1809
27.9%
50% more often
Knee surgery (1915)
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535
27.9%
50% more often
Fatty deposits/lipoma (2372)
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659
27.8%
50% more often
Indiscriminate eating (3113)
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866
27.8%
50% more often
Edema (2527)
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701
27.7%
50% more often
Swollen joints (2624)
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726
27.7%
50% more often
Implant / Prosthesis (787)
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217
27.6%
50% more often
Bronchitis (3856)
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1062
27.5%
50% more often
Liposuction (652)
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179
27.5%
50% more often
Nerve Damage (293)
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80
27.3%
50% more often
Heart Murmur (2889)
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784
27.1%
50% more often
Rheumatoid Arthritis (1204)
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325
27%
50% more often
Hot Flashes (6094)
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1644
27%
50% more often
Lumps on Surface of Belly (713)
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192
26.9%
50% more often
Recent broken bone (182)
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49
Small number of cases
26.9%
50% more often
Nasal Polyps (787)
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211
26.8%
50% more often
Chronic cough (1911)
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509
26.6%
50% more often
Inguinal hernia (411)
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109
26.5%
50% more often
Laryngitis (906)
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240
26.5%
50% more often
Venereal Disease (781)
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207
26.5%
50% more often
Sensitive to Poison Ivy (4129)
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1095
26.5%
50% more often
Pancreatic Insufficiency (545)
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144
26.4%
50% more often
Red capillaries visible on skin (4003)
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1055
26.4%
50% more often
Tonsillectomy (5150)
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1358
26.4%
50% more often
Appendectomy (2496)
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653
26.2%
40% more often
Fecal Incontinence (1138)
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297
26.1%
40% more often

Complications of Those Reporting High Cholesterol

In this research study, people who report High Cholesterol were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

High Triglycerides
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2540
+4.2 times
37%
8.88% (3,447 cases)
Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)
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788
+2.9 times
11%
3.79% (1,568 cases)
Fatty Liver
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1118
+2.4 times
16%
6.76% (2,700 cases)
High Blood Sugar
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901
+2.3 times
13%
5.62% (1,860 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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302
+2.3 times
4%
1.74% (1,259 cases)
High Blood Pressure
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2404
+2.3 times
35%
15.48% (5,699 cases)
Insulin Resistance
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867
+2.2 times
13%
5.8% (2,202 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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314
+2.0 times
5%
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis
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689
+2.0 times
10%
5.07% (1,940 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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3091
+2.0 times
45%
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Osteoarthritis
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1148
+1.9 times
17%
9.08% (3,252 cases)
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Sleep Apnea
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933
+1.9 times
13%
6.97% (2,359 cases)
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)
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181
+1.9 times
3%
1.62% (534 cases)
Colon surgery
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118
+1.8 times
2%
1.12% (416 cases)
Inguinal hernia
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109
+1.8 times
2%
1.12% (411 cases)
Skin growths - other
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179
+1.8 times
3%
1.68% (619 cases)
Hiatal Hernia
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615
+1.8 times
9%
5.05% (1,911 cases)
Glaucoma
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172
+1.7 times
2%
1.15% (430 cases)
Hysterectomy
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1090
+1.7 times
16%
9.22% (3,069 cases)
Gallbladder Inflammation
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317
+1.7 times
5%
2.9% (1,070 cases)
Liver Sore
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264
+1.7 times
4%
2.35% (883 cases)
Skin cancer
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333
+1.7 times
5%
2.94% (1,006 cases)
Gallbladder Removed
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912
+1.7 times
13%
7.83% (3,116 cases)
Fibromyalgia
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897
+1.7 times
13%
7.84% (3,094 cases)
Liver spots numerous
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1035
+1.6 times
15%
9.24% (3,200 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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1247
+1.6 times
18%
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Gallstones / Attack
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536
+1.6 times
8%
4.95% (1,914 cases)
Post Menopausal
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2390
+1.6 times
34%
21.44% (6,871 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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1903
+1.6 times
27%
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Stocky, round, broad or large
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2755
+1.6 times
40%
25.26% (19,065 cases)
Osteoporosis / Osteopenia
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908
+1.6 times
13%
8.21% (2,605 cases)
Hypothyroid
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1649
+1.6 times
24%
15.17% (5,573 cases)
Neuralgia
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246
+1.6 times
4%
2.54% (784 cases)
Fatty deposits/lipoma
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659
+1.6 times
10%
6.41% (2,372 cases)
Lumps on Surface of Belly
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192
+1.6 times
3%
1.93% (713 cases)
Eye surgery
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763
+1.5 times
11%
7.11% (2,708 cases)
Cancer
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425
+1.5 times
6%
3.88% (1,357 cases)
Skin tags numerous
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1635
+1.5 times
24%
15.54% (5,681 cases)
Pancreatitis
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121
+1.5 times
2%
1.3% (498 cases)
Liposuction
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179
+1.5 times
3%
1.95% (652 cases)
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc
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853
+1.5 times
12%
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Tonsillectomy
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1358
+1.5 times
20%
13.01% (5,150 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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2554
+1.5 times
37%
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Baggy / sagging skin
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1254
+1.5 times
18%
11.97% (4,442 cases)
Shingles
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412
+1.5 times
6%
3.99% (1,445 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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2899
+1.5 times
42%
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Wrinkles on Skin
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1240
+1.5 times
18%
12.07% (4,279 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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2206
+1.5 times
32%
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Gain weight easily
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4503
+1.5 times
65%
43.99% (35,031 cases)
Hip surgery
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138
+1.5 times
2%
1.36% (410 cases)
Gray teeth
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268
+1.5 times
4%
2.73% (1,031 cases)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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325
+1.4 times
5%
3.45% (1,204 cases)
Prolapsed Bladder
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227
+1.4 times
3%
2.07% (690 cases)
Snoring
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2460
+1.4 times
35%
24.18% (8,271 cases)
Seborrheic keratoses
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376
+1.4 times
5%
3.47% (1,221 cases)
Difficulty Swallowing
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742
+1.4 times
11%
7.64% (2,999 cases)
Yellow bump on eye
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136
+1.4 times
2%
1.39% (535 cases)
Appendectomy
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653
+1.4 times
9%
6.26% (2,496 cases)
Edema
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701
+1.4 times
10%
6.96% (2,527 cases)
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
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479
+1.4 times
7%
4.88% (1,627 cases)
Gout
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171
+1.4 times
2%
1.4% (451 cases)
H pylori infection
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262
+1.4 times
4%
2.8% (1,025 cases)
Pneumonia
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791
+1.4 times
11%
7.7% (2,799 cases)
Under a physician's care
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1655
+1.4 times
24%
16.92% (5,319 cases)
Herniated disc / back injury
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836
+1.4 times
12%
8.53% (2,846 cases)
Feet or Ankles Swelling
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2204
+1.4 times
32%
22.82% (8,846 cases)
Heart Murmur
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784
+1.4 times
11%
7.86% (2,889 cases)
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed
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258
+1.4 times
4%
2.86% (1,038 cases)
Low fiber diet
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1038
+1.4 times
15%
10.73% (4,548 cases)
Sensitive to Poison Ivy
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1095
+1.4 times
16%
11.49% (4,129 cases)
Ulcerative Colitis
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130
+1.4 times
2%
1.44% (568 cases)
Goiter
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150
+1.4 times
2%
1.44% (482 cases)
Urinary incontinence
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899
+1.4 times
13%
9.38% (3,117 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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355
+1.4 times
5%
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Poor diet
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2357
+1.4 times
34%
24.63% (11,384 cases)
Past Chemotherapy
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134
+1.4 times
2%
1.45% (447 cases)
Anal Spasm
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256
+1.4 times
4%
2.91% (1,145 cases)
Knee surgery
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535
+1.4 times
8%
5.83% (1,915 cases)
Kidney / Bladder Stones
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519
+1.4 times
7%
5.11% (1,849 cases)
Broad, large chest
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2634
+1.4 times
38%
27.74% (20,688 cases)
Stomach Ulcer
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341
+1.4 times
5%
3.67% (1,449 cases)
Far Sighted
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1840
+1.4 times
27%
19.85% (7,223 cases)
Joint pain in fingers
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1809
+1.4 times
26%
19.13% (6,489 cases)
Hot / Burning Feet
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798
+1.4 times
12%
8.83% (3,220 cases)
Dental Surgery or Missing Teeth
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2667
+1.4 times
38%
27.99% (11,164 cases)
Uterine Fibroids
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828
+1.3 times
12%
8.89% (2,888 cases)
Acid Reflux
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2434
+1.3 times
35%
25.96% (10,057 cases)
Ruddy complexion
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799
+1.3 times
12%
8.92% (3,145 cases)
Hyperacidity
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1056
+1.3 times
15%
11.19% (4,450 cases)
Avoids heat
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2612
+1.3 times
38%
28.35% (23,304 cases)
Mercury / Amalgam Fillings
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2199
+1.3 times
32%
23.93% (9,443 cases)
Kidney Infection
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398
+1.3 times
6%
4.49% (1,649 cases)
Appendicitis
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251
+1.3 times
4%
3% (1,169 cases)
Blood thick / Congested lymph
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309
+1.3 times
4%
3% (1,069 cases)
Famine / Underfed in Childhood
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464
+1.3 times
7%
5.25% (1,923 cases)
Non-healing sore / ulcer
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205
+1.3 times
3%
2.25% (816 cases)
General Inflammation
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2273
+1.3 times
33%
24.77% (8,849 cases)
Shortness of Breath
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1538
+1.3 times
22%
16.54% (6,434 cases)
Cramping back of leg
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2331
+1.3 times
34%
25.57% (9,757 cases)
Staph infection
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257
+1.3 times
4%
3.01% (1,066 cases)
Feel overweight
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5330
+1.3 times
77%
57.96% (25,362 cases)

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