We have discussed in other articles how yoga can be beneficial for boosting metabolism. It can also help with a condition known as metabolic syndrome.

What is Metabolic Syndrome?

It is a cluster of symptoms which indicate bad heart health and a danger of developing diabetes.

The 5 main signs of Metabolic Syndrome are: abdominal obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, and insulin resistance.

A person who has three or more of these is considered to have Metabolic Syndrome.

The American Heart Association estimates that 50 million Americans suffer from Metabolic Syndrome, and the number is growing in direct proportion with the population’s waistlines.

For specific yoga postures which can help you reverse your Metabolic Syndrome, you’ll be interest in this article from Yoga Journal:

Metabolic Makeover

http://www.yogajournal.com/health/2527

Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance present in cells throughout the body. Deposits of cholesterol within the walls of arteries can lead to the formation of plaques. Cholesterol is produced naturally in the body, and is also found in the foods you eat.

As you probably already know, a high level of blood cholesterol is considered to be a leading risk factor for heart disease and heart attack.

In fact, an estimated 65 million Americans should reduce their cholesterol.

Fully 35 million of them should be taking cholesterol-lowering medications.

Of the 15 million Americans taking statin drugs like Zocor or Lipitor to lower cholesterol, most of them are actually taking doses too small to help them meet their optimal cholesterol levels.

Surviving dangerously high cholesterol is largely a matter of information and education. you need to get proactive about your heart health now, for a healthier future.

For a Free Special Report from John Hopkins: 7 Keys to Reduce Cholesterol, please visit:

http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/special_reports/cholesterol/cholesterol_reg_landing.html