See below for the complete condition overview and treatment approach.
📈High LDL
Elevated bad cholesterol — primary driver of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk
📉Low HDL
Reduced protective cholesterol — linked to metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance
🍔High Triglycerides
Often diet-related — responds well to dietary and constitutional treatment
🧬Familial Hypercholesterolaemia
Genetic high cholesterol — constitutional treatment as adjunct to statin therapy
👁️Xanthelasma
Cholesterol deposits around eyes — cosmetic manifestation of dyslipidaemia
❤️Cardiovascular Risk
Elevated cholesterol as part of the metabolic syndrome risk cluster
🦋Hypothyroidism
Most commonly missed cause — even borderline TSH significantly elevates cholesterol
🍽️Diet & Lifestyle
Saturated fats, refined carbohydrates, and sedentary lifestyle drive lipid imbalance
🩸Insulin Resistance
Metabolic syndrome and diabetes commonly cause dyslipidaemia
🧬Genetic Predisposition
Familial hypercholesterolaemia — inherited elevation requiring close monitoring
💊Medication Effects
Beta-blockers, corticosteroids, and diuretics can raise cholesterol
Can homeopathy replace statins?+
For patients with established cardiovascular disease, statins remain essential. For borderline cases, constitutional treatment with dietary changes can normalise cholesterol without medication. Always discuss with your cardiologist.
Is thyroid causing my high cholesterol?+
Yes — hypothyroidism is one of the most commonly missed causes. Dr. Meenakshi investigates thyroid in all cholesterol cases. Correcting thyroid function often normalises cholesterol significantly.
How long before cholesterol improves?+
Most patients see meaningful lipid panel improvement within 3-5 months of constitutional treatment combined with dietary modification.
What diet changes matter most?+
Reducing saturated fats, trans fats, refined carbohydrates, and alcohol while increasing soluble fibre produces the most significant improvement alongside constitutional treatment.