My Journey to Lowering Cholesterol Naturally

A story of healing through food, herbs, and self-care

For most of my life, I tried to eat fairly well and stay active. I was a mother, a homemaker, and someone with a history of prediabetes. It felt like another health warning I couldn’t ignore. I often placed my family’s needs above my own. It wasn’t until a routine check-up that I got the wake-up call. My cholesterol levels were high. They were too high to ignore.

I didn’t want to rely on medications right away. I knew that food had power. I made a commitment. I would try to lower it naturally, through food, movement, and mindset.

What I Changed in My Diet

I started simple. I removed foods that didn’t serve me and added ingredients that supported heart health.

I replaced:

• White rice and white bread with Quinoa, steel-cut oats, and sprouted grain bread

• Sugary snacks with fruit, nuts, and homemade energy bites

• Cow’s milk with oat or almond milk

• Butter & Cooking oils with extra virgin olive oil

I added:

• Ground flax seeds in my breakfast

• Avocados, nuts, and seeds for healthy fats

• Beans and lentils to replace meat in several meals

• Leafy greens in every lunch or dinner

• Berries for soluble fiber and antioxidants

I also experimented with supplements under my doctor’s guidance.

Tip: I kept meals simple, colorful, and mostly plant-based. I also prepped in batches to make healthy eating realistic.

Herbal Support: My Tea Ritual

Herbal teas became part of my daily rhythm—not only for their cholesterol-lowering benefits but also for their calming, grounding energy.

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Lifestyle Shifts That Made a Difference

Changing how I ate was just one part of the puzzle. How I lived mattered just as much.

Here are the small but powerful lifestyle changes I made:

Intermittent Fasting (IF)

This one was surprisingly powerful.

I started with a 14:10 fasting window. This means 14 hours of fasting and 10 hours of eating. I gradually moved to 16:8 or 18:6, depending on my day.

Benefits I noticed:

• I wasn’t snacking mindlessly anymore

• Better digestion and clearer thinking

• I felt more in tune with real hunger vs. habit

This one was surprisingly powerful.

Important: I listened to my body. I never forced long fasts. I made sure I still had enough energy.

Prioritized Rest, Sleep & Mindfulness

This one was surprisingly powerful.

I started with a 14:10 fasting window. This means 14 hours of fasting and 10 hours of eating. I gradually moved to 16:8 or 18:6, depending on my day.

Benefits I noticed:

• I wasn’t snacking mindlessly anymore

• Better digestion and clearer thinking

• I felt more in tune with real hunger vs. habit

Moving with Intention

I simply moved more,

• Daily walks: sometimes just 20–30 minutes in fresh air

• Stretching or yoga; 2–3 times a week

• Strength training with simple weights

No pressure. Just consistency. It helped my mood, energy, and circulation immensely. This wasn’t about calories. It was about supporting my heart, clearing my mind, and showing up for myself.

Slowing Down & Managing Stress

I underestimated how much stress affects our health until I started making time for stillness. I learned to create space for peace.

I journaled. I prayed. This inner calm helped more than any supplement.

This was not always easy, but it changed my relationship with food, emotions, and self-worth.

The Results: A Gentle, Real Shift

After about 4 months of steady changes, not perfect, my next lab report showed:

• My LDL cholesterol dropped significantly

• HDL (good cholesterol) improved

• I felt lighter, more energetic, and in control

• Most importantly, I did it naturally, through food and self-care

Final Thoughts

If you’re on a similar journey, be kind to yourself. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about choosing foods and habits that honor your body, reduce inflammation, and support healing. Healing takes time, but it’s possible. Be gentle with yourself.

Your body is always working with you, not against you. Sometimes, it just needs a little help and a lot of love.

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