Hypercholesterolemia, natural remedies

From today we know that we have a new powerful ally in the fight against obesity and related disorders, such as inflammation, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, rooibos tea! In fact, as demonstrated by a very recent scientific research, rooibos counteracts the accumulation of fat and reduces infl

Its name is Aspalathus linearis and perhaps this term can tell us little, but from the leaves of this plant of the Fabaceae family and native to South Africa, a well-known infusion is obtained, rooibos tea! Rooibos tea is a drink that, nowadays, is widespread all over the world. Its fame is due to t

A cup of chamomile… how many times have we drunk it, perhaps without giving it too much importance, considering it an infusion useful only to calm down a little. Yet, chamomile is a powerful source of health properties. In fact, chamomile is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic

Cherries and cherry juice are our allies against obesity, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and inflammation. This emerges from a very recent scientific research that appeared in Nutrients magazine thanks to the work of an American team from Texas A&M University (Arbizu et al, Nutrients, 2023).

We are used to hearing about melatonin as a valid supplement to improve the quality of sleep, reduce the time to fall asleep and reduce daytime fatigue. But melatonin also has another action, that is to help control body weight, cholesterol and triglycerides, even in the case of overweight and obesi

Cholesterol, when in excess, is bad, this is a known fact, but within the right limits it is essential for life, being involved in various biological processes necessary for life. In fact, cholesterol is present in cell membranes, ensuring their stability, participates in the synthesis of some hormo

A sprinkling of chilli pepper on your food is a real extra touch, which gives taste but also health! In fact, chilli pepper is a precious source of vitamin C, it fights hypertension, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia and cardiovascular diseases. And from today we know that eating chilli also has anothe

They smell of woods and moss, of leaves with burning colors that fall on the damp ground. We are talking about mushrooms, delicious culinary ingredients capable of enriching, with their sweet and round notes, even the simplest recipe. But, as can be seen from the numerous dedicated scientific studie

The shorter and cooler days immediately make you want spicy, warm and fascinating aromas, reminiscent of home and love, like cinnamon! And then cinnamon is also the ingredient of various preparations typical of this period, such as apple strudel or pumpkin pies. But cinnamon doesn't just give dishes

Among all the modifiable cardiovascular risk factors, the values of total cholesterol and bad cholesterol certainly play an important role. Even more so if we consider the data from the American Heart Association, which estimated that, in 2016, in the United States, only 75% of children and 47% of a

You know, an apple a day keeps the doctor away ... This statement, however, in the light of the most recent scientific research, is not based only on popular wisdom but has a solid basis given by rigorous studies on the subject. Such as the research we are talking about today that has the merit of h

Against the most resistant cholesterol and visceral fat, a help seems to come from the synergy between artichoke and bergamot. Here are two new and powerful allies for our health, also capable of reducing cardiovascular risk in those who, due to genetic causes, do not respond to other treatments. Th

Walnuts should never be missing on our tables! Yes, because walnuts are a precious source of unsaturated fatty acids, such as alpha linolenic acid with an anti-inflammatory action, of proteins, vitamins, such as vitamin E and group B, minerals, such as selenium, magnesium and phosphorus, fibers and

Tangerines are the gift that winter gives us. In fact, these fruits are not only cheerful, colorful and pleasantly scented, but they are also a precious source of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substances, which work to protect our health. And the strength is that nothing is thrown away from the

Bergamot helps against visceral fat and high cholesterol. This is what emerges from a recent scientific research that appeared in the journal Phytotherapy Research thanks to the work of an Italian team from the University of Pavia (Rondanelli et al, Phytotherapy Research, 2020). Risks of viscera

Fragrant and tasty, bergamot juice is a drink to be taken into consideration as part of a diet capable of preventing and treating diseases and disorders. This juice has been extensively studied by science that has demonstrated its anti-obesity, anti-cholesterol, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory prop

Against anxiety and extra pounds? A help comes from food! In particular, it has been shown that, by consuming Brazil nuts regularly, it is possible to counteract anxiety, stress and nervousness, to control nervous hunger and to reduce body fat in case of overweight. This is what emerges from a recen

The jewel inside the glass case shines and glows with gold. We are in Crete, in the archaeological museum of Heraklion, and in front of us there is the famous Mallia pendant. A gold jewel that depicts two bees depositing a drop of honey in a honeycomb. But this is not just any jewel, it was the jewe

Apricots are the fruit of the apricot, scientific name Prunus armeniaca, a plant native to Armenia. Legend has it that, originally, the apricot tree was just an ornamental plant capable of giving wonderful white flowers but not fruit. One day, the enemies invaded the land where apricots also rose an

Visceral fat is the fat located in the abdomen, the classic pot belly. This fat is not inert but can increase cardiovascular risk and inflammation. So how to reduce the waistline? A help seems to come from tai chi, a practice that combines martial arts, movement and meditation, as emerges from a rec

A cup of gold-colored milk, fragrant and rich in health properties, this is the result of the Ayurvedic tradition that has its roots over the centuries. Today we are talking about golden milk, a drink prepared with milk, animal or vegetable, turmeric and spices, useful to give a boost to the metabol

It is said that Qin Chi Huangdi, the first emperor of unified China, was obsessed with becoming immortal. For this reason, it is said, he visited the island of Zhifu three times, where, according to tradition, the mountain of immortality stood. But his search for eternal life also led Quin Chi Huang

From the coffee pot you can smell a warm and fascinating scent that awakens even the late risers, a full aroma that makes coffee one of the most popular morning rituals. And, as we can learn thanks to a very recent scientific research, also one of the healthiest morning rituals, capable of protectin

The famous saying that an apple a day keeps the doctor away should be a bit modified ... there are two apples to eat to ensure more health. At least based on a very recent scientific research, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition by an English and Italian team (Koutsos et al, Am J

Lingonberry, scientific name Vaccinium vitis idaea, also known as mountain cranberry or cowberry, is an evergreen shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. Each part of the plant represents a valid remedy to treat different urinary and digestive tract disorders, but let's understand better. F

Curry leaves … no, we are not speaking about the famous spice to season rice and sauces but about real leaves of a plant called curry, scientific name Murraya koenigii. The plant belongs to the Rutaceae family, the same as bergamot, oranges, lemons and rue, and is native to India where it is a very

Almond, prunus amygdalus, belongs to the Rosaceae family and it is a deciduous tree originating from Mesopotamia. The glycerine macerate of this plant, obtained by maceration of fresh gems or roots, has an interesting anti-thrombophilic, anti-sclerotic, hypocholesterolemic and antihypertensive actio

The cuttlefish, sepia officinalis, is a cephalopod mollusk that lives in the sea on sandy seabeds. Very appreciated in cooking, cuttlefish brings a few calories and contains proteins, vitamins such as A, B1, B2, B12, C and D, mineral salts such as selenium, zinc, copper, iron and phosphorus. Cuttlef