Hyperlipidemia is a common metabolic disease, which leads to an increase in cholesterol, triglycerides and other lipid substances in the blood, thereby increasing the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. For patients with hyperlipidemia, drugs** are one of the important means, but they are not the only solution. In this article, we will **5 non-drug* ways to help you stabilize your blood lipid levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Dietary modifications. Diet is one of the important factors that affect blood lipid levels. A high-fat diet can lead to an increase in blood lipids, while a low-fat diet can help lower blood lipids. Doctors may recommend the following dietary modifications for people with hyperlipidemia:
Reduce saturated and trans fats: Saturated and trans fats are one of the main factors that contribute to elevated blood lipids. Patients should try to avoid foods that contain a lot of saturated and trans fats, such as fried chicken, french fries, full-fat dairy products, etc.
Increase your intake of dietary fiber: Dietary fiber can help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Patients can eat more foods rich in dietary fiber, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.
Control total energy intake: Controlling total energy intake can help with weight loss, which can lead to lower blood lipid levels. Patients should control their intake at each meal, avoid overeating, and exercise to maintain a healthy weight.
Exercise exercises. Exercise can help lower blood lipid levels by promoting blood circulation and enhancing the body's metabolic capacity. Doctors may recommend the following exercises for people with hyperlipidemia:
Aerobic exercise: Aerobic exercise such as brisk walking, jogging, and swimming can enhance cardiopulmonary function and improve metabolic capacity, thereby reducing blood lipid levels. It is recommended to get at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week.
Strength training: Strength training can increase muscle mass and increase basal metabolic rate, which can help lower blood lipid levels. It is recommended to do strength training at least 2 times a week.
Change bad Xi.
Bad lifestyle Xi such as smoking, drinking, lack of sleep, etc. can affect blood lipid levels. Doctors may advise people with hyperlipidemia to change the following lifestyle Xi habits:
Quit smoking and limit alcohol: Both smoking and alcohol consumption can lead to elevated blood lipids and increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Patients should quit smoking and limit alcohol to lower lipid levels.
Get enough sleep: Lack of sleep can lead to a decrease in the body's metabolic capacity, which can affect blood lipid levels. Patients should get enough sleep to promote the recovery of the body's metabolic capacity.
Psychological adjustment. Psychological conditioning can also affect blood lipid levels. Bad emotions such as anxiety and depression can cause the body to secrete hormones such as adrenaline, which can affect blood lipid levels. Doctors may recommend the following psychological adjustment measures for patients with hyperlipidemia:
Reduce stress: Reducing stress can reduce the production of bad emotions, which can lead to lower blood lipid levels. Patients can reduce stress through meditation, yoga, etc.
Cultivating hobbies: Cultivating hobbies can make people feel happy, which can reduce the production of bad emotions, which in turn lowers blood lipid levels. Patients can try painting, reading, etc. to develop hobbies.
Regular testing. Regular testing can help patients understand their blood lipid levels so they can take timely steps to make adjustments. Doctors may recommend that patients with hyperlipidemia have regular lipid tests to monitor their blood lipid levels.
For patients with hyperlipidemia, drugs** are one of the important means, but they are not the only solution. Through the adjustment of the above 5 non-drug** methods, it can help patients stabilize blood lipid levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Patients should also pay attention to regular physical examinations to detect and ** potential diseases in time.