04/10/2026
Start with your Primary Care Provider and get tested. Lifestyle modifications can help in many cases, e.g. diet and exercise. Increasing fiber, lowering cholesterol intake, while increasing cardio like brisk walking can improve both total cholesterol and your good to bad cholesterol ratio!
In certain instances, a family or genetic history may require pharmaceutical intervention, such as a statin.
Dr. Vines, DC can answer your questions and help with diet and exercise.
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Without treatment, high cholesterol can let plaque collect inside your body’s blood vessels (atherosclerosis).
Your provider will order a blood test to check the cholesterol levels in your blood. They can help you interpret your numbers and prescribe a treatment tailored to you.
You may be able to just change your daily habits to improve your high cholesterol levels. If that’s not enough, you may need medication. People who need medicine to treat their high cholesterol usually take statins. These decrease how much bad cholesterol is circulating in your blood. Your provider may order a different type of medicine if you can’t take a statin or need another medicine in addition to a statin.
Things you can do include:
âś…Be physically active
âś…Quit smoking
âś…Sleep at least seven hours each night
âś…Manage your stress level
âś…Eat heart-healthy foods
âś…Limit how much alcohol you drink
✅Stay at a weight that’s healthy for you