Triglycerides

How can I lower my triglycerides and uric acid?

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1. Drink lot of water and Fluids, we call it as "water therapy " in Ayurveda. All toxins will wash out with the urine. Zero side effect. Only thing is you have to visit the toilet often.
2. I'm not sure about uric acid, but you can lower your triglycerides in the following ways: exercise regularly, particularly cardiovascular exercise (jogging, swimming, biking, etc). Also, eat oatmeal every day, and not that instant oatmeal that comes in individual packets. Get the big cardboard tube of oatmeal (add a minimal amount of brown sugar or whatever if you need to). I used to get a cholesterol screening every six weeks; I ate oatmeal every day for one period, and my cholesterol decreased noticeably; my HDL ("good" cholesterol) also increased. Finally, have a glass of red wine every day.
3. Uric acid is usually controlled by a reduction in proteins, especially red meat. Triglycerides? Well, lots of carbs and simple sugars contribute to this. If you happen to be on a beta-blocker (for blood pressure) this can definitely raise your triglyceride level, as I've been there. If a doc told you they were elevated s/he should have also given you some methods by which to reduce them. Good luck
4. Uric Acid: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/uric-acid/AN01122 Triglyceride: http://www.all-about-lowering-cholesterol.com/causes-of-high-triglycerides.html good luck!
5. Changes in lifestyle habits are the main therapy for hypertriglyceridemia. These are the changes you need to make: •If you're overweight, cut down on calories to reach your ideal body weight. This includes all sources of calories, from fats, proteins, carbohydrates and alcohol. •Reduce the saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol content of your diet. •Reduce your intake of alcohol considerably. Even small amounts of alcohol can lead to large changes in plasma triglyceride levels. •Be physically active for at least 30 minutes on most or all days each week. •People with high triglycerides may need to substitute monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats — such as those found in canola oil, olive oil or liquid margarine — for saturated fats. Substituting carbohydrates for fats may raise triglyceride levels and may decrease HDL ("good") cholesterol in some people. •Substitute fish high in omega-3 fatty acids instead of meats high in saturated fat like hamburger. Fatty fish like mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Gout is precipitation of monosodium urate crystals into tissue, usually in and around joints, most often causing recurrent acute or chronic arthritis. Acute arthritis is initially monarticular and often involves the first metatarsophalangeal joint; symptoms include acute pain, tenderness, warmth, redness, and swelling. Diagnosis requires identification of crystals in synovial fluid. Treatment of acute attacks is with anti-inflammatory drugs. Attacks are prevented with NSAIDs and/or colchicine, and, for persistent hyperuricemia, allopurinol or uricosuric drugs. Please see the web pages for more details on Triglycerides and Uric acid.