Cholesterol: by guest author John Hoime

Below you will find an article written by John Hoime of Alternative Health Spas. This is an excerpt from a newsletter that he sends his clients reguarly.. Thanks for sharing your wisdom John!

Is your cholesterol too high?
There are a number of reasons that our cholesterol becomes too high. One primary reason is that the thyroid gland which requires iodine in order to produce its required hormones is unable to do so due to the lack of proper iodine levels. These hormones run the energy production of every cell in the body, including those in the liver. The lack of iodine in the diet leads to weak liver function. Your liver not only manufactures the cholesterol needed by the body, but is also charged with breaking down and removal of excessive levels acquired from the diet. Medical professionals say, that it used to be taught, that if cholesterol was elevated, expect thyroid problems to have been the cause. It seems that with the growing reliance on the TSH test for thyroid function plus the advent of statin drugs to actually inhibit the liver’s production of cholesterol, the role of the thyroid in high cholesterol is being dramatically and dangerously overlooked. Today, broadcast television is filled with commercials hawking synthetic chemicals designed by pharmaceutical companies to reduce cholesterol production in the body. These chemicals are known as statin drugs. Studies show that these drugs have adverse side effects on one’s health, including weakening muscle tissues and damaging the liver; the very organ needed to protect us against cholesterol problems. Further, it has recently been reported that these drugs are not even slowing the cholesterol elevation. We, at Alternative Health, have some basic supplementation that will allow the body to naturally control the cholesterol levels in the body. In addition to proper supplementation we must never forget that exercise helps to reduce the bad cholesterol (LDL), while increasing the good (HDL). I suggest making the daily walk into a lifetime habit. Invest 30 minutes each day. Walk briskly, but not breathlessly. Fast enough to get your heart rate up, but not so fast that you couldn’t carry on a conversation. For more information on this very important subject please call or stop in and we can discuss your particular situation. Remember, cholesterol is the silent killer, don’t let it sneak up on you.