Arteriosclerosis
The below provides a general overview on this topic and may not apply to everyone. Any treatment protocol should be discussed with a qualified healthcare practitioner. Please refer to: Medical & Legal Disclaimer.
What is Arteriosclerosis?
Arteriosclerosis is the thickening and hardening of the arteries due to the build-up of calcium deposits on the insides of the artery walls.
Potential Consequences:
- • Heart disease
- • High blood pressure
- • Stroke
- • Ischemia (cell starvation due to insufficient circulation)
🏥 American Heart Association Recommendations
🍎 Improve Nutrition
Focus on heart-healthy dietary choices
🏃 Exercise Regularly
Maintain cardiovascular fitness
😌 Reduce Stress
Manage emotional and physical stress
🚭 Stop Smoking
Eliminate tobacco use. Tips to stop smoking →
🥗 Nutritional Guidelines
✅ Foods to Include
- High fiber foods
- Low fat and cholesterol foods
- Vitamin E rich foods for circulation:
- • Dark green leafy vegetables
- • Legumes, seeds, nuts
- • Wheat germ, soybeans
- • Whole grains
❌ Foods to Avoid
- High-cholesterol foods
- Foods containing sugar
- White flour products
💡 Monitor blood pressure regularly and take control if necessary
🌿 Beneficial Foods & Natural Remedies
🍃 Ginkgo Biloba
Research shows effectiveness in reducing arteriosclerotic nanoplaque formation and size in long-term clinical trials.
Research Reference: ScienceDirect study on "The effect of Ginkgo biloba (EGb 761) on arteriosclerotic nanoplaque formation and size in a long-term clinical trial"
🐟 Cod Liver Oil
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, supporting cardiovascular health and circulation.
🌶️ Bell Peppers
Key Nutrients:
- • Vitamin B6 and Folic Acid: Reduce high homocysteine levels
- • Fiber: Helps lower high cholesterol levels
⚠️ Important: High homocysteine levels damage blood vessels and increase risk of heart attack and stroke.
💊 Beneficial Dietary Supplements
Evidence-based supplements that support cardiovascular health and arterial function.
🧪 Essential Minerals
- Calcium and Magnesium + Vitamin D3
Maintain muscle tone in blood vessels (use chelate forms)
- Selenium
Promotes the action of vitamin E
- Germanium
Lowers cholesterol and improves cellular oxygenation
🛡️ Antioxidants
- Coenzyme Q10
Improves tissue oxygenation
- Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids
Reduces free radicals
🐟 Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Decrease inflammation that leads to heart attack
- • Fish (see best/worst fish guide)
- • Fish Oil Supplements (Cod Liver Oil)
- • Flaxseed oil
🌱 Other Beneficial Supplements
- Essential Fatty Acids
Reduce blood pressure and lower cholesterol
- Citrin
Inhibits the growth of fats in the body
- Green Tea
Lowers lipid and cholesterol levels
📚 References
Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition - Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D.