The great Russian writer A.P. Chekhov wrote that human life is an instant that cannot be lived first, like a draft, and then rewritten again. Each of us draws his conclusions from what was said, but one thing is for sure - you need to live, protecting yourself, strive to achieve something and do everything right, take care of yourself and your health, because no one will give a second chance to correct the error.
This directly relates to our health. Unfortunately, with age, the human body system wears out, various kinds of diseases appear. Alas, this is inevitable, but it is in our power to reduce their number and severity.
One of the problems that worries almost every person aged 40 to 45 years is the increase in cholesterol in the body. Cholesterol is a natural substance, fatty alcohol, which is constantly contained in the human body. Basically, he is responsible for the production of vitamin D, hormones, and also participates in brain activity and enhances immunity.
Elevated cholesterol can be short-lived. This occurs immediately after a meal, when it is absorbed directly through the esophagus. This kind of increase is not dangerous, as everything quickly normalizes.
If an elevated level of cholesterol in the blood is a constant, stable phenomenon, it causes serious harm to the body. So, this substance settles in the arteries, which prevents the flow of blood to tissues and organs. As a result, the aging of the body is accelerated, as well as the risk of heart attack and stroke.
In order to prevent this, it is necessary to find out the reasons for the increase in the level of this substance in the blood. As a rule, elevated cholesterol is observed in those who often eat fried and fatty foods, devote little time to walking and exercising. One of the reasons also is smoking, drinking, stress, depression and neurosis.
Studies show that high blood cholesterol is inherited. Scientists have identified about 95 types of genes, the presence of which leads to this ailment. Therefore, if there are problems in your genus with high cholesterol, you need to carefully monitor your diet and lifestyle.
Normal cholesterol levels range from 3.6 mol / liter to 8 mol / liter. This is the average norm for an adult. For verification, you just need to take an analysis in the laboratory. To date, unfortunately, no pronounced symptoms of high cholesterol have been identified. However, doctors still note some traditional signs.
Possible signs of high cholesterol :
- Atherosclerosis
- The narrowing of the coronary arteries of the heart
- Jaundice spots on the skin, especially around the eyes
As a rule, elevated cholesterol is observed in people suffering from cardiovascular diseases. They are at risk. These people should strictly control their health and strive to get rid of bad habits and switch to a healthy lifestyle. It has been proven that lowering blood cholesterol contributes to an improvement in health and a gradual recovery.
To lower cholesterol or prevent its increase, it is necessary, first of all, to monitor nutrition. You need to eat less fried, greasy, smoked, eat fish instead of meat, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Remember that if you want to recover completely and irrevocably, do not expose yourself to unnecessary stress and overstrain. Many doctors believe that 95% of diseases result from problems with the nervous system.
Remember that elevated cholesterol is, as a rule, a violation of the functions of the body's immune system. As a result, there are many diseases that are easier to prevent than then treat! Therefore, to monitor the health, which is so necessary for us for a full existence and joy of life!