Lower blood lipids: Since they are deposits of cholesterol, it may be possible to decrease new formation by life style changes that lower cholesterol. Eating 6 equal meals, avoiding tobacco and alcohol, getting a good night sleep, moving through the day and managing stress skillfully would be a good way to start. The book by kelly mcgonigal the willpower instinct facilitates healthy life style changes.
Answered 3/17/2013
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Xanthomas: These are due to the deposition of excess lipids in the blood: http://health.Howstuffworks.Com/skin-care/problems/medical/xanthomas1.Htm this means you have an elevation of certain blood lipids and this should be evaluated and treated by your doctor with a combination of diet and medications, if necessary, depending on the specific cause of your lipid elevation.
Answered 8/14/2013
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