Xanthomatosis

Xanthomatosis is a medical condition in which fatty and yellow deposits of organic matter collect in different parts of the body. These depositions occur especially in the skin, in many of the internal organs, they can also occur in the blood vessels, and in the eyes and the brain. The occurrence of such deposits exclusively in the eyelids is known by a different term known as a xanthelasma.

Supplements and herbs

To reduce the levels of harmful fats in the blood, make sure that you consume a lot of raw garlic, along with the daily diet. You may dislike the smell and taste of fresh and raw garlic, in such a case, take some garlic capsules-dosage of these capsules can be three capsules, taken thrice every day. For as long as necessary.

What else you can do

The high levels of cholesterol in the body can be lowered by regular exercises undertaken every day. Physical activity of any kind is good for you, take part in any sport or activity which will raise the pulse and respiration rate for more than twenty minutes-this is an important step in dealing with the condition. Activities such as jogging or swimming, and skipping or a brisk walk are all excellent ways to get into peak physical condition. Relaxation also helps, as many of the studies conducted by researchers have suggested that a daily period of proper relaxation helps lower cholesterol levels-the point is to bring down the increase in cholesterol within the body. Try alternative techniques as well, such as regular sessions of meditation, or try attending a yoga class - these deep relaxation techniques are excellent in relieving tension. Other things you can try out are the use of relaxation tapes and biofeedback techniques. Blood cholesterol levels can also be lowered by including moderate amounts of polyunsaturated fats in the daily diet. Such good fats are of plant origin-these fats are found in all plants except coconut and palm oils-include them in the diet. Try to use olive oil for cooking and for the preparation of salads. Use low-fat vegetable spreads as a substitute for butter in your breakfast. It is best to avoid ice cream and other high fat deserts-try having a sorbet instead of cream. Avoid all confectionery cooked using fat; this includes high-fat snacks like the potato chips. Avoid all fried foods and oily dishes. At the same time, try to increase your consumption of whole-grain cereals, the diet must include more complex carbohydrates–such as those found in baked potatoes, in pasta and rice. Also include cooked dried beans and peas, and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in every meal that you eat during the course of a day. Cholesterol is also lowered by oat bran and rice bran-include these foods in the diet. You can include reasonable quantities of assorted nuts and fruits like the avocados in your meals. Such foods contain a lot of monounsaturated fat-these compounds may help lower the blood cholesterol level. The ideal diet must also contain plenty of fish-such as salmon, tuna and fresh water trout, along with mackerel and sardines are excellent choices. Cholesterol levels are reduced by fish oil in the diet; it contains a beneficial compound known as omega-3 fatty acids.