Triglycerides

[Brahmanyan]

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Triglycerides
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in our blood. Our body uses them for energy.
We need some triglycerides for good health . But high triglycerides can raise the risk of heart disease and may be a sign of metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic syndrome is the combination of high blood pressure, high blood sugar, too much fat around the waist, low HDL ("good") cholesterol , and high triglycerides. Metabolic syndrome increases the risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.
A blood test that measures cholesterol also measures our triglycerides. For a general idea about our triglycerides level, compare our test results to the following:
Normal is less than 150.
Borderline high is 150 to 199.
High is 200 to 499.
Very high is 500 or higher.
In my case the reading was 550, very high. It may be because of Beta-blockers that I have been taking for years for my High BP.
My Doctor prescribed some medicines for reducing the Triglyceride level to normal. And it acted all right.

While I had been to the clinical lab for taking tests the lab assistant gave me a simple home remedy to reduce the Triglyceride level which I want to share.
He told me high level of Triglycerides was common among Brahmins and asked me to try this home remedy. He asked me to soak coriander seeds (கொத்துமல்லி விதை) in water for overnight period and drink the same along with seeds as first item in the morning for a few weeks and check the reading.
I tried this for a month (along with the medicines given) and found my Triglycerides reading reduced to 150.

 

[sangom]

Triglycerides
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in our blood. Our body uses them for energy.
We need some triglycerides for good health . But high triglycerides can raise the risk of heart disease and may be a sign of metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic syndrome is the combination of high blood pressure, high blood sugar, too much fat around the waist, low HDL ("good") cholesterol , and high triglycerides. Metabolic syndrome increases the risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.
A blood test that measures cholesterol also measures our triglycerides. For a general idea about our triglycerides level, compare our test results to the following:
Normal is less than 150.
Borderline high is 150 to 199.
High is 200 to 499.
Very high is 500 or higher.
In my case the reading was 550, very high. It may be because of Beta-blockers that I have been taking for years for my High BP.
My Doctor prescribed some medicines for reducing the Triglyceride level to normal. And it acted all right.

While I had been to the clinical lab for taking tests the lab assistant gave me a simple home remedy to reduce the Triglyceride level which I want to share.
He told me high level of Triglycerides was common among Brahmins and asked me to try this home remedy. He asked me to soak coriander seeds (கொத்துமல்லி விதை) in water for overnight period and drink the same along with seeds as first item in the morning for a few weeks and check the reading.
I tried this for a month (along with the medicines given) and found my Triglycerides reading reduced to 150.

Dear Shri Brahmanyan,

I have one doubt please. How can we say that it was the கொத்துமல்லி விதை treatment which reduced the triglycerides level to 150; could it not have been due to the medicines prescribed by the doctor?

 

[Brahmanyan]

Dear Shri Brahmanyan,

I have one doubt please. How can we say that it was the கொத்துமல்லி விதை treatment which reduced the triglycerides level to 150; could it not have been due to the medicines prescribed by the doctor?

Dear Sri Sangom,

Of course, it may be possible. In view of the side effects of Cholesterol/Triglycerides control Drugs, I took the pills for a short period only, but continued the home remedy for a couple of months. I am advised by the Doctor that change of life style and food is enough for cholesterol control. But for a vegetarian of my age the options are very limited.

 

[sarang]

It is a difficult decision to stick to non allopathic medicines; many are comfortable with homeopathy, fewer still with ayurveda.

Methi (mendayam) seeds soaked overnight and taken in the morning are also claimed to control diabetes. My parents relied on home remedies and diet control for the persistent ills - bp and sugar. Even high sugar was detected before a cataract operation, she preferred to stick to her method of diet control and had the operation after a month with sugar level normal.

 

[sangom]

It is a difficult decision to stick to non allopathic medicines; many are comfortable with homeopathy, fewer still with ayurveda.

Methi (mendayam) seeds soaked overnight and taken in the morning are also claimed to control diabetes. My parents relied on home remedies and diet control for the persistent ills - bp and sugar. Even high sugar was detected before a cataract operation, she preferred to stick to her method of diet control and had the operation after a month with sugar level normal.

My brother-in-law tried this Methi treatment for long time but his sugar level was consistently high. Finally, he had to give it up.

 

[Anand Manohar]

Brahma Sir

Ref your OP. It is very interesting.

I have seen ladies use this very same therapy - coriander seeds soaked over-night
and taken in the morning to address the problem of painful and irregular monthly cycles.

I don't know how it works and whether it is 'evidence-based' but I believe it certainly is a
'testimony-based' therapy that seems to work.

I guess most ladies know this already.

Yay Yem

PS: Even the fenugreek seed therapy for addressing the issue of sugar imbalance seems to work well.

Dr Ross [ Dr Naina in the TB Forum ] was in an advanced stage of research on fenugreek seeds and chronic
skin problems where even well known corticosteroids were of no use. I trust his research study will bear fruit soon.

Sarang Ji, your post # 4 - you are absolutely correct . Maybe we will soon get " Back to the Future " !

 

[Brahmanyan]

Dear Sri Anand Manohar,

Though effective, most of the Allopathic medicines have side effects. Now a days many eminent Doctors advise the disorders like Hypertension, Cholesterol, diabetes are greatly influenced by diet,lifestyle and stress the importance of change in life style and food habits to control conditions. People go in for alternative medicines like Homeopathy, Ayurvedic and other home remedies,which do not have side effects.
Ayurveda (the knowledge of life) is supported by Samhitas researched and recorded by great physicians from vedic times are very effective in certain areas of medicines. Most of our home medicines are connected with Ayurvedic
remedies only.

Regards,

 

[Brahmanyan]

My brother-in-law tried this Methi treatment for long time but his sugar level was consistently high. Finally, he had to give it up.

Methi treatment tried by some of our friends and relatives were very effective in the initial stage in controlling sugar level. But surprisingly they do not sustain in the long run.

 

[sarang]

One big multi specialty hospital here has ayurveda and homeopathy sections. They are patronised by many, have qualified doctors, and diagnostic and monitoring tests are done if needed. The treatment and medicines are much cheaper. In the end, the patient must have faith in the system and in the doctor.

 

[sarang]

Ayurvedam and paththiyam (diet control) go together. Even with antibiotics, new combination and higher strength keeps viruses under control!

Methi treatment tried by some of our friends and relatives were very effective in the initial stage in controlling sugar level. But surprisingly they do not sustain in the long run.