High cholesterol means you have too much of a waxy substance called cholesterol in your bloodstream. This condition can raise your risk of heart disease and stroke – both considered leading causes of death. The good news is that there are various lifestyle tweaks that could help retrieve your levels but first you have to identify the culprit.
The lack of blood flow to your legs can sometimes lead to a condition known as critical limb ischaemia (CLI).
Classed as “extremely serious”, CLI can be “challenging to treat”, according to the NHS.
However, this condition doesn’t happen without your body ringing alarm bells.
One tell-tale sign of CLI is wounds and ulcers on your feet and legs.
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How to lower high cholesterol
From a healthy diet to cholesterol-lowering medication, there are different measures available for busting high levels.
A cholesterol-lowering diet will focus on cutting back on saturated fat – think sausages, butter, biscuits and cheese. However, upping your fibre intake is also beneficial.
In some cases, your doctor will prescribe a medication called statins to prevent further complications.
Other lifestyle changes that could be beneficial include exercise, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol.
