Arteriosclerosis

Symptoms

See also : Cardiovascular Disease

Home remedies

• Vitamin K2 is essential for your cardiovascular health because of its amazing ability to utilize calcium. Calcium belongs in our bones, not in our blood.
• 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.
• Phytonutrients in cranberries, known as proanthocyanidins (PACs), are the channel clearing agents. PACs do not kill bacteria or eliminate cholesterol. They simply don't allow bacteria or plaque debris to collect in urinary tracts or arterial walls. Anthocyanins appear in fruits and vegetables colored red or purple.
• Pyrazine-containing foods such as pineapples, strawberries, mushrooms, onions and garlic help stop platelet aggregation thereby preventing the formation of clots (or thrombus).
• Anticoagulants such as salicylic acid are also found in fruits like oranges, red grapes and tomatoes.
• foods that naturally lower lipid levels include sesame oil, olive oil, walnuts, sea weed, hawthorn, carrots, celery and spirulina.
• Arginine is an amino acid that has been shown to help improve blood vessel functions as it is a precursor to nitric oxide, an agent that causes widening of the blood vessel thereby promoting smoother blood flow.
• Cherries : There are many proofs showing that cherries are excellent in protecting the health of the arteries. First, cherries strengthen collagen of the tissues. Second, cherries are rich in antioxidants. In an article published in the Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, cherries are found out to be rich in anthocyanin. Not only is anthocyanin a powerful antioxidant, it is also a potent anti-inflammatory. Foods rich in antioxidants can protect the tissues from degradation since it captures and eliminate the free radicals that cause damage to arterial cells. By eating ample amounts of cherries, the enzymes that are causing inflammation are prevented to continue its function and therefore stop the inflammatory process not just in any parts of the body but particularly on the arteries. Lastly, studies has shown that cherries’ anthocyanin prevent the build-up of plaques at the arterial walls that causes several diseases of the heart.
• Grapes are popular eaten as is or as dried fruit called raisins or drank as wine. There have been several debates about the benefits of drinking wine made of grapes, but studies have shown that it has indeed plenty of benefits than disadvantages. Yes, it makes one woozy because of its alcohol content, but grapes have more health benefits, particularly for the arterial health. A cup of grapes is only 60 calories, but it is rich in manganese, vitamin K, C, B1, B6 and potassium.In a review published in Nutrition Research 2008, scientists discovered that drinking grape extracts, juice or wine can actually prevent the development of chronic degenerative diseases, which are largely due to inflammation. This is due to the polyphenols contained in grapes. Polyphenols are the resveratrol, anthocyanin, phenolic acid and flavonoids. These polyphenols either slows down or prevent oxidative stress that may occur at the arteries. The constant relaxation and contraction of the arteries produces stress due to oxidation. With increased polyphenols in the body, arteries are protected from inflammation and therefore degradation, such as in the case of arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries.

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.