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Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a disease of the arteries in which fatty deposits cause the arteries to become narrower, increasing blood pressure and eventually obstructing blood flow. The heart muscles become starved of oxygen, which triggers a tight, crushing chest pain on exertion, known as angina. Prolonged oxygen starvation kills off heart muscle cells, triggering a heart attack. Sensible eating is the key to maintaining a healthy heart and circulation. According to the American Heart Association, ÒAtherosclerosis comes from the Greek words athero (meaning gruel or paste) and sclerosis (hardness). It's the name of the process in which deposits of fatty substances, cholesterol, cellular waste products, calcium and other substances build up in the inner lining of an artery. This buildup is called plaque. It usually affects large and medium-sized arteries. Some hardening of arteries often occurs when people grow older. Plaques can grow large enough to significantly reduce the blood's flow through an artery. But most of the damage occurs when they become fragile and rupture. Plaques that rupture cause blood clots to form that can block blood flow or break off and travel to another part of the body. If either happens and blocks a blood vessel that feeds the heart, it causes a heart attack. If it blocks a blood vessel that feeds the brain, it causes a stroke. And if blood supply to the arms or legs is reduced, it can cause difficulty walking and eventually gangrene.Ó Recommended Nutrients:

Arnica

Artichoke

BearÕs garlic

Black currant

Chervil

European mistletoe

Garlic

Hawthorn

Hedge garlic

Nutmeg

Olive

Onion

Pansy

Rue

Shave grass

ShepherdÕs purse

Watercress

Witch grass Recommended Vitamins:

Vitamin A is a powereful antioxidant that prevents cholesterol from forming fatty deposits in the arteries

Vitamin B-3 lowers raised blood pressure

Vitamin B-6 helps to reduce high levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that can damage arteries

Vitamin B-12 helps to form red blood cells

Pantothenic acid is needed to produce anti-stress hormones

Folic acid reduces high levels of homocysteine

Choline and inositol help to break down fats

Vitamin C has antioxidant qualities

Vitamin E prevents blood clots and is a powerful antioxidant (400 -500 IU daily) Recommended Minerals:

Chromium reduces cholesterol

Magnesium dilates the arteries (250 Ð 500 mg daily)

Selenium is an antioxidant Recommended Supplements:

Omega-3 fish oils thin the blood and Essential fatty acids

Garlic reduces high blood pressure

Arginine: 500 mg three times daily

Carnitine: 50 Ð 500 mg daily

Taurine: 500 mg three times daily

Cayenne

Coenzyme Q10: 60 mg one to three times daily

Dandelion

Garlic

Ginseng

Hawthorne Berries

Soy Isoflavonoids: 40 Ð 60 mg daily Foods to Choose:

Oily fish such as sardines and mackerel

Fresh fruit and vegetables

Oats

Extra virgin olive oil

Flaxseeds Foods to Avoid:

Full-fat dairy foods, fried foods, saturated fats, and red meats because they contain large amounts of unhealthy saturated fats

Spicy foods

Foods containing salt, which raises blood pressure

Alcohol

All stimulants, including caffeine

Sugar

The information obtained for this website was partially gathered from the book, Vitamins & Minerals, written by Sara Rose and published by Hamlyn in 2003. Other sources for this website were gathered from Reader's Digest The Healing Power of Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs: The A-Z guide to enhancing your health and treating illness with nutritional supplements. Along with these two resource guides, material has been found in The Doctor's Complete Guide To Vitamins and Minerals, written by Mary Dan Eades, MD. Another resource for this website was The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicines, written by Charles W. Fetrow, PharmD and Juan R. Avila, PharmD. Along with these is a book written by Earl Meindell, RPh, PhD, Recipes for Healthy Living Dr. Earl MeindellÕs Natural Remedies For 101 Ailments. Plus, the Alternative Health Dictionary. Viable Herbal Solutions website was a great help as well with this information.

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