Natural
Remedies |
| Natural Remedy | What experts say about them |
| Coenzyme
Q10 (CoQ10 or Q10) |
 to  (What's this?)Must-take #1 - Coenzyme Q10 is required for the heart to function properly. This is a must-take herb if you suffer from any type of heart disease, especially if it is congestive heart failure (CHF). The scientific evidence of benefits in taking CoQ10 depends on what it is to treat. Dosage: Take 100 mg daily. Doses as high as 1,200 mg daily (in divided dose) have been used. |
| Fish Oil (Omega-3 Fatty Acids) |  Must-take #2 - Another must-take herb. Not only is it essential for lowering high cholesterol, this supplement shows anti-inflammatory benefits and can protect the heart and coronary arteries. Dosage would be similar to that used to lower cholesterol. We suggest taking 2 to 4 grams daily. |
| Garlic | Must-take #3 - The third must-take herb. Garlic is proven to help protect the heart and the coronary arteries. It is a potent anti-oxidant and it can protect the vessels from damage caused by high cholesterol. We suggest taking 200 to 400 mg three times daily. |
| L-Arginine |  Arginine is scientifically shown to be helpful in treating angina and heart failure. |
| Policosanol | Policosanol seems to help those suffering from heart disease by reducing angina symptoms during exercise and maximizing oxygen uptake. |
| Astragalus | Astragalus has been suggested to be helpful in treating disease involving the heart. It is shown to be helpful in treating chest pain symptoms. |
Vitamins & Minerals for Preventing and Curing Heart Disease
| Vitamins & Minerals | What experts say about them |
| B-Complex |
Helpful The latest studies discovered that high homocystine levels seem to be linked to increased risk of getting heart related disease. Take a B-Complex vitamin that includes folic acid, vitamin B6 and B12 to help lower homocystine levels. Dosage: Take a B-50 or B-100 Complex vitamin daily. |
| Antioxidants | Helpful Antioxidants will prevent free radical damage to the "bad" cholesterol (LDL) that will damage your arteries. This will help to slow down atherosclerosis. The common antioxidants include vitamin C and vitamin E. Take 500 mg of vitamin C and 400 IU of vitamin E daily. Many berry fruits such as acai, pomegranate, strawberries and blueberries contain potent antioxidants that can prevent oxidative cell damage. |
| Multivitamin | Helpful This is added here to remind you the need to take a high-potency multivitamin supplement once daily. Unless your diet is perfect (which no one is), it will help fill in any "missing" vitamins and minerals. |
Frequently Asked Questions & Facts
Can you give me a list of the types of heart disease?
It is a general term that can be used to describe many different types of ailments that affect the blood vessels and heart. Here is a list of the kinds of disease that commonly affects the heart:-
Coronary artery disease (CAD) - Hardening of the coronary arteries in the heart causing blood supply to the heart muscle to be cut off. A major risk factor is high cholesterol. Eventually it can lead to angina pectoris and ultimately heart attack (myocardial infarction).
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Congenital heart disease - Defect at birth leads to a poor heart function.
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Heart failure / Congestive heat failure (CHF) - The heart is failing and is unable to pump enough blood to supply the needs of the body.
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Arrhythmia - Irregular heart beat causes poor circulation of blood to the body. It also increases the risk of blood clots which can block circulation.
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Pericarditis - This is a condition of inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart. It is usually caused by an infection.
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Heart valves disease - Heart valves that do not close or function properly lead to very poor pumping and circulation of blood by the heart.
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Heart block - Blocked transmission of the heart impulses leads to the heart having a difficult time keeping a regular pattern of heart beat.
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Cardiomyopathy - This refers to the breakdown and failure of the heart muscle to contract properly or with sufficient strength.
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Left ventricular hypertrophy - Also known as enlargement of the heart. The enlarged heart does not circulate blood well. Eventually, it will lead to heart failure.
What are the causes of coronary heart disease?
Just what causes coronary heart disease? There are many known and some unknown risk factors. The fact is there are many known and controllable causes.Major risk factors are divided into two parts, the ones you can control and those that you cannot. If you have more than one risk factor, you increase you chances of getting this disease and dying from it.
| Risk
Factors you can control (and do something about!) |
Risk factors you cannot control |
| High Cholesterol | Family history |
| Smoking | Age |
| Hypertension (high blood pressure) |
Gender (Men at higher risk than women) |
| Sedentary lifestyle (lack of exercise) |
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| Obesity (overweight) |
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| Stress and anxiety | |
| Diet | |
| Diabetes (High blood sugar levels) |
What are the effects of coronary artery disease?
The negative effects of having coronary artery disease (CAD) are very unfortunate and well documented. Not controlling CAD will eventually lead to heart attack, heart failure, blocked coronary arteries, angina (chest pain), fatigue, shortness of breath and swelling in your feet.Ultimately, the following situation will appear:
- Life long use of multiple prescription drugs
- Heart bypass operation (angioplasty to fix clogged coronary arteries)
- Heart transplant (replacement heart)
- Death (The End)
What are the symptoms of heart disease?
Often there are no signs or symptoms at the beginning. However, if you show any of the following early warning signs, check with your family doctor to get a full check-up.- Chest pain (angina)
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue (during mild exertion or exercise)
- Swelling in your feet or ankle
How should I treat heart disease naturally?
We will admit right up front that the easiest things to do are also the hardest things to do when trying to cure this disease. Firstly, the basic treatment plan must include controlling all the controllable risk factors.Here's what you'll need to do to prevent this:
- Quit smoking
- Weight loss (if you are obese)
- Change your diet (less saturated fat and more fiber in diet)
- Control high blood pressure
- Control high cholesterol
- Control diabetes
- Exercise program
- Manage and reduce stress and anxiety
- Add natural remedies (fish oil, garlic, green tea, soy protein products)
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