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Symptoms

See also : Cardiovascular Disease

Home remedies

• Naringenin, a molecule in grapefruits that gives the fruit its bitter taste, can help to treat arteriosclerosis, hyper-metabolism, and even diabetes.
• Guava protects against blocked arteries, joint degeneration, nervous system problems and even possibly cancer.
• Macqui berry helps regulate cholesterol and triglyceride levels by encouraging healthy blood flow, preventing cholesterol oxidation, and discouraging plaque buildup in the arteries.
• iodine could prevent atherosclerosis in rabbits even when they were fed horribly unhealthy diets. Iodine is also an essential co-factor for selenium.
• Watermelons lower abdominal fat accumulation and reduce heart-clogging arterial plaque.
• Eat Foods High in Fiber : Dietary fiber is found in split peas, lentils, black beans, pinto beans, barley, lima beans and almost all types of beans in the world. There is also dietary fiber found in root vegetables, wheat, fruits and edible seeds.
• omega-3 fatty acids in fish, especially tuna, salmon and sardines protects from having clogged arteries in spit having all the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases.
• Healthy oils are extra-virgin, virgin and light olive oils, safflower oil, canola oil, peanut oil, avocado oil, macadamia, hazelnut and almond oil.
• garlic has shown that it can protect the heart, arteries and veins. Although the reduction level is moderate, garlic can lower the triglyceride levels and the cholesterol, elements that are sometimes responsible for the clogging of the arteries.
• cayenne brings great benefits to the cardiovascular system by not just lowering the cholesterol and triglyceride levels, it also lessens the chances of having too much platelet aggregation.
• regular physical activity results in protected blood vessels.
• Stop Smoking
• The Swiss chard is a leafy-green vegetable that is a good source for Vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps prevent free radicals from oxidizing cholesterol. It also prevents atherosclerosis for it helps in cleaning the arteries from the build-up of plaques.
• Consume Cruciferous Veggies (contains sulforaphane)
• Oat meals are widely known to be heart-healthy and provide many benefits for the heart since it reduces cholesterol levels. However, another reason to consume oat meals is that it also helps prevent the arteries from being clogged.
• Vitamin E is known to promote heart health by keeping the LDL or bad cholesterol from oxidizing, which can mark the beginning of clogged arteries.
• Apple Cider Vinegar : It is a good source for potassium and has benefited many senile people experiencing clogged arteries.
• lecithin : atherosclerosis can be avoided as long as the amount of lecithin in the blood is sufficient. Lecithin can cause water and fats to mix, since lecithin is a well-known emulsifier.
• Cayenne helps flush down blockages since it helps break up mucus, clears arteries and increases blood flow.

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Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.