If you have been diagnosed with high blood cholesterol levels, it is wise not to immediately write off alternative natural remedies to lower cholesterol. This is because prescription medications can often cause severe side effects ranging from debilitating muscle tenderness or muscle wasting to Total Global Amnesia.

Aloe Vera is a truly amazing plant that has been used for medicinal purposes for more than 3500 years. Ancient Egyptian healers are known to have used the gel from the fleshy leaves of the aloe plant as a topical treatment for skin care problems.