You probably got me mixed up with someone else because my cholesterol was never that high but it was the Hdl (good one)that the Doctor was so impressed with .I think average for women is around 35 and mine is over 90. The Ldl was about 100 which is also very good. My goal for doing Qigong is really to maintain health rather than trying to cure anything. I do have asthma but it is very much in control and has been for a long time. I find that the best thing with Qigong is that it brings you into the bliss and peace begins to permanent ones daily life. I don't also follow all of Master Lin's "best" guidance but I still feel the benefits.