Unclogging Your Arteries Naturally

Studies have shown that in the US, more than 700,000 people have a heart attack annually. It is difficult to detect this severe condition, but including some minor lifestyle changes and paying attention to what your body tries to tell you can help you prevent a heart attack.

• Erectile dysfunction

The difficulty to achieve an erection can be a sign of clogged arteries in the pelvis. There is usually a time span of three to five years from the beginning of the erectile dysfunction until the patient is diagnosed with coronary heart disease.

• Baldness

According to a recent study made by 37,000 men, severe head baldness is a sign of undetected coronary heart disease.

• Ear crease

As strange as it might seem, ear crease is a sign of Coronary heart disease. Poor blood circulation leads to ear crease, also known as Frank’s sign.

• Pain in the calf when walking

Atherosclerosis can blocks arteries in legs, especially in smokers. Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease include painful cramps in the thigh, hip of calf muscles after climbing the stairs or even walking.

How to avoid clogged arteries

Try to avoid eating animal products, consume plant-based foods and start a walking program. Pay attention to any of the symptoms mentioned above and regularly check your levels of cholesterol, fasting glucose and blood pressure.

How to naturally unclog your arteries

• B Vitamins

Take 0.5 mg of Vitamin B12, 2.5 mg of folic acid and 25mg of Vitamin B6 each day for one year. Avoid semi-synthetic or synthetic vitamins and make sure you use only natural sources of the B-group vitamins.

• Pomegranate

Pomegranate has many healing properties. It can replace the function of the mammalian ovary and eliminate the plague buildup in the arteries.

• Garlic

Aged garlic extract can reduce dangerous plaque buildup in arteries, preventing the progression of heart disease. Take 2,400 milligrams of aged garlic a day for one year.

• Fermented Cabbage

Kimchi is a famous probiotic Korean recipe which is prepared with fermented cabbage, fermented fish, hot peppers, and many other ingredients. The active compound in the Kimchi, the 3-94-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl, prevents the development of aortic atherosclerosis, while fermented cabbage degrades toxic chemicals from your body.

• Turmeric

Turmeric contains curcumin, an active polyphenol which protects the health of your heart and prevents the damage of the arteries linked to blockage.

• L-Arginine

The amino acid L-Arginine can prevent arterial thickening by relaxing and dilating the arteries, helps the kidneys remove toxins from the body and maintains the hormonal and immune function. Once ingested, L-Arginine turns into nitric oxide (NO), a potent neurotransmitter that improves circulation and helps blood vessels relax.

• Sesame seeds

Sesame seeds contain an antioxidant called lignin, which protects the heart and prevents the development of atherosclerosis.

• Tomatoes

Tomatoes and other red and orange colored fruits contain lycopene, the pigment which gives them the bright color. Lycopene also prevents the oxidation of bad cholesterol, a process which leads to atherosclerosis. The compound becomes stronger when the fruits are cooked.

Choosing a healthy lifestyle and diet can help you prevent clogged arteries and more serious diseases such as coronary artery disease.