Living With Plaque On Arteries Naturally

By John Kirzno


With Coronary Artery Disease affecting over 14 million men and women in the United states every year, it is a good idea to examine what your particular risk factor is for developing the disease, and what lifestyle changes to consider making to prevent you from becoming a member of this statistic group.

Arthrosclerosis is generally what starts cardiovascular disease. This is where plaque on arteries form in extreme amounts and cause conditions that are deplorable and the flow of blood has been severely restricted. Plaque forms from cholesterol, fats fibrin and calcium deposits all building up inside the arterial walls. These deposits cause your vessels to become inflamed because your body views plaque as infection and it reacts accordingly with the inflammation response. Plaque not only makes the passages of your arteries much smaller, but plaque can also break away from the arterial walls and cause the arteries to rupture. Blood clots will form to patch the rupture which can also lead to strokes, embolisms, and heart attacks.

You would think that if we just monitor our diets and lifestyles then we could avoid heart disease. If only that were true, however you can have the healthiest lifestyle in the world and if you have a family history of heart disease than chances are you are likely to be a sufferer at some point in your life. There has been promise of reducing the plaque accumulation by taking cholesterol medication, but these medications often have very undesirable side effects that lead many people to take their chances with the disease to avoid the risk of severe liver and muscle damage.

There has been some research that points to a natural approach of living with coronary disease and potentially lowering arteries plaques. Eating properly is required to reduce the amount of plaque on arteries. The diet has to change to be a diet that compliments a heart conscious diet. This diet is considered an anti-plaque and anti-inflammation which consists of foods that are minimally processed and fresh. These foods have low sodium contents, minimal fats, sugars and additives. Vegetables such as broccoli, Cauliflower and Kale have a huge amount of antioxidants to help aid the body in fighting disease. Foods that are rich in fiber not only promote a healthy digestive system but also help the body get rid of cholesterol, reduce plaque on arteries and regulate the blood sugar levels.

Add exercise into your daily regime. Exercise helps keep your blood lipids at a normal level and improves your circulation which of course improves your blood flow. Exercise also helps to relieve stress which causes spikes in blood pressure. If you have health concerns, please consult with your doctor before beginning any new exercise or dietary changes. So if you want a healthy heart and cardiovascular health you need to live, eat, and exercise right.




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