All
we can really effectively do here is talk about preventing problems
arising in the first place. There are dangers in ignoring medical advice
and seeking alternative "cures" when a problem already exists; although
your doctor should be able to say whether any of the remedies listed
below are potentially harmful to you.
Diet and exercise, yes those two old favourites, are the key to prevention in most cases, and presumably a doctor will explore both where a condition exists. Four 20 minute aerobic exercise sessions a week is the medically recommended aim for everyone. No you don't have to do aerobic classes, four brisk walks will do.
Onions, garlic, soya (naturally fermented and not chemically processed), oats, cinnamon and walnuts are all highly recommended for reducing cholesterol levels, and garlic has been noted for its ability to prevent blood clots developing.
No doubt you are all aware of the reports of how good red wine is. Alcohol increases the level of high density lipoproteins (HDLs). These take away cholesterol from artery walls. However, there's always too much of a good thing and like everything in life moderation is the key. Too much alcohol increases blood pressure and can cause irregular heart rhythms. I have read that red grape juice is just as effective as red wine, without the associated health problems of alcohol. Resveratrol is the main active ingredient and can be bought in supplement form.
Eskimos are well documented as having low levels of coronary heart disease, which has been attributed to their high in-take of fatty acids from eating oily fish (it is recommended to keep consumption to twice a week because of pollution in our oceans). The Mediterranean diet is also highly praised, olive oil being a chief reason for this.
If you do have a heart condition, or high blood pressure, do not take ginkgo without seeking medical advice first.
Diet and exercise, yes those two old favourites, are the key to prevention in most cases, and presumably a doctor will explore both where a condition exists. Four 20 minute aerobic exercise sessions a week is the medically recommended aim for everyone. No you don't have to do aerobic classes, four brisk walks will do.
Onions, garlic, soya (naturally fermented and not chemically processed), oats, cinnamon and walnuts are all highly recommended for reducing cholesterol levels, and garlic has been noted for its ability to prevent blood clots developing.
No doubt you are all aware of the reports of how good red wine is. Alcohol increases the level of high density lipoproteins (HDLs). These take away cholesterol from artery walls. However, there's always too much of a good thing and like everything in life moderation is the key. Too much alcohol increases blood pressure and can cause irregular heart rhythms. I have read that red grape juice is just as effective as red wine, without the associated health problems of alcohol. Resveratrol is the main active ingredient and can be bought in supplement form.
Eskimos are well documented as having low levels of coronary heart disease, which has been attributed to their high in-take of fatty acids from eating oily fish (it is recommended to keep consumption to twice a week because of pollution in our oceans). The Mediterranean diet is also highly praised, olive oil being a chief reason for this.
- Pomegranates - according to research in Israel they help prevent blood clots, lower blood pressure and improve the amount of oxygen reaching the heart.
- Pectin - apparently reduces cholesterol absorption, slows the production of cholesterol in the liver, lowers insulin resistance and slows the absorption of sugar into the blood stream. Citrus fruit, blackberries, apples, peaches, plums and redcurrants have high pectin levels.
- Celery - a compound from the vegetable apparently relaxes the muscles of the arteries regulating blood pressure.
- Nattokinase is an enzyme found in a cheese like food, natto, made from fermented soybeans. There are strong claims made for its properties. Apparently it quickly lowers blood pressure, controls cholesterol levels and prevents, and even breaks up, blood clots. If you are using medication, talk to your doctor before considering its use.
If you do have a heart condition, or high blood pressure, do not take ginkgo without seeking medical advice first.
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