Natural Health: Cholesterol

Q. I am a 53-year-old female and for a number of years have tried to get my cholesterol under control.

My last reading was 6.3 with an LDL of 4. I go to the gym three times a week, or walk twice a week. I am reluctant to go on conventional medication. is there an alternative?

A. At a reading of 6.3mmol/L, you are higher than the recommended total cholesterol level of 5.2mmol/L (200mg/dL). The good news is that this is still at a point where dietary and lifestyle tweaks can get great results in bringing your cholesterol back to a healthy level.