Arteriosclerosis & Atherosclerosis

These suggestions are not intended to replace appropriate medical advice. Please check product labels and consult your pharmacist if you take medication. 

Make changes gradually.  You can systematically bring about positive changes. Health by design!

A Balanced Alkaline / Acid Diet:

• Drink 7-10 glasses of unchlorinated water.
  
  
• Consume a diet that is 75-80% alkaline forming.  Most important.
  
  
• Go organic. Pesticides and chemicals can damage vessels.
  
  
• Make *antioxidant rich fruits, vegetables, raw seeds and nuts, beans, legumes, and whole grains the mainstays of your diet.  Avoid wheat unless it’s sprouted.
  
  
• Have complete protein no later than lunch for better digestion of amino acids.
  
  
• Fermented Kimchi and sauerkraut help prevent plaque accumulation.
  
  
• 1-3 tbsp Chia, hemp, or ground flax daily provide fiber and essential fatty acids.
  
  
• Garlic is renowned for its protective effect on cardiovascular health.
  
  
• Pomegranate and beet juices can significantly slow plaque buildup.
  
  
• Take 1-2 tsp apple cider vinegar and ½ tsp raw honey (opt) in water with meals to improve digestion and help regulate blood pressure.
  
  
• Replace salt with Herbamare for all the taste but 1/3 of the sodium

• Eliminate alcohol, refined and processed foods, and oils cooked at high temperatures.

• Cooking with high heat generates acrylamides and advanced glycation end products.

*Antioxidants counteract free radical activity associated with elevated LDL cholesterol and subsequent arterial plaque.

Basic Supplements – Elevate nutrition from adequate to optimum

• Bio-Strath – necessary for proper digestion of fats, carbohydrates, and protein.  Reduces homocysteine, a factor in arterial damage.  Improves stress tolerance.
  
  
• Vitamin D – 8,000 IU for one month then reduce to upper limit of 4,000 IU – a steroid precursor, anti-inflammatory.

• Vitamin C - anti-inflammatory, promotes collagen production for artery repair.
  
  
• Omega 3 fatty acids – necessary for healthy cardiovascular function.
  
  
• Magnesium – important for delivery and absorption of other nutrients.  Has a relaxing effect upon the heart, muscles, and blood vessels.
  
  
• Probiotics –  intermittent use, promotes better digestion, corrects pH.

Special Care for Arteries - For Short Term or Intermittent use to Promote Healing

• Berberine – a powerful antioxidant that reduces arterial plaque,  lowers LDL, raises HDL, lowers blood sugar, facilitates weight loss, and combats depression.
  
  
• Vitamin K2 – reduces calcium deposits on artery walls.  Take 2-3 times weekly.
  
  
• Aloe vera juice increases collagen necessary for artery repair.

• CoQ10 - is a powerful antioxidant that protects the cardiovascular system.

Final Tips

• Keep all pathways of elimination clear. Dry body brush to encourage lymphatic flow and open skin pores. Take sufficient vitamin C and magnesium to keep bowels moving easily. 

• The benefits of fresh air, sunshine, and moderate exercise can’t be overstated.  The Earth is constantly emitting an energy field that affects us on every level.
  
  
• Holy Basil (Tulsi) tea - reduces cortisol levels, blood pressure and anxiety.
  
  
• Yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises are effective ways to reduce stress and promote cardiovascular health.  Breathe deeply, exhale thoroughly!
  
  
• Watch Dr. Zack Bush’s 4-minute Workout aka “The Nitric Oxide Dump” online.  Nitric Oxide relaxes blood vessels and improves muscles and metabolism.
  

A whole foods diet high in antioxidants, fresh air and moderate exercise, and proper supplementation allows your body to heal. Keep a journal and track your progress.  Many people find their health improves in multiple ways!

Remember, you’re meant to be healthy and happy.

*Revised December 2024