Helpful Health Tips

Arteriosclerosis (calcium deposits) and atherosclerosis (cholesterol and/or other deposits) harden the arteries. This is caused by calcium and/or fat deposits on the interior walls of the arteries and also by cross-linking.

The ability of these arteries to aid in the unrestricted flow of blood is reduced. The calcium and/or fat deposits produce a blockage in the circulation of the blood, caused by the molecular crossing, which is produced by the free radicals:

The most common symptoms during arterial blockage are found in the circulatory and cardiovascular systems, some of which are:

• High blood pressure
• Angina pectoris.
• Aneurysm.
• Heart attack.

Other problems are caused by blockage are:

• Cerebral stroke, which can slow up in other parts of the body thus affecting other organs.
• Thrombosis and the formation of blood clots are other frequent problems that, together with cholesterol, can obstruct or block the flow of blood in the arteries. After a few minutes in which the tissues do not receive any blood flow, they die.
• Loss of memory and concentration.
• The arteries in the legs begin to close, causing fatigue, weakness, muscular contractions and pain when walking.

An aneurysm is the dilation of enlarging of the arteries caused by an increase in blood pressure when the artery is blocked.

Aneurysms are dangerous because they put pressure on the tissues where they are located, and can cause the artery to burst, leaking blood from the artery. The location of the aneurysm determines the type of problem caused. If it occurs in the brain it can cause partial paralysis or problems in some part of the body. Aneurysms can also occur in other parts of the body.

The main causes of sclerosis are inadequate nutrition, consumption of foods with high in cholesterol (which is deposited in the arteries) such as animal fats in red meat, eggs(yolk), some seafood, etc. some other important causes are stress, lack of exercise, nicotine addiction and arterial hypertension.

Many agents found in the body are cross-linkers. One of the greatest causes of cross-linking is aldehydes. The aldehydes are found in cigarettes smoke and smog, and are also formed in the liver due to alcohol. Free radicals and UV rays are very potent cross-linkers.

Suggestion:Includes lowering consumption of foods that are high in cholesterol and reducing the consumption of low density fats. On the other hand, the consumption of high-density fats and unsaturated fatty acids and Omega-3 should be increased. These are contained in salmon, tuna and other cold, fresh water fish, including those from arctic waters. Also include olive oil and GLA (gamma linoleic acid). All of these products help to eliminate the low-density cholesterol in the arteries and triglycerides, which are deposited in, and also clog the arteries. The Eskimos in the arctic consume large quantities of these fish, for this reason practically have no cardiac or cholesterol problems.

Note: Cholesterol is found only in animal sources

Product	Quantity	Mg	Product	Quantity	Mg
Cheese	30 gm	27	Margarine	1 tbs	6
Bacon	2 stripes	11	Sardines	90 gm	185
Beef	90 gm	90	Sausage	1 link	27
Butter	1tbs	31	Shrimp	90 gm	104
Cream	30 gm	31	Skimmed milk	1 cup	5
Egg white	1	0	Skinless chicken	90 gm	79
Egg yolk	1	274	Tuna in oil	90 gm	55
Ham	90 gm	80	Veal	90 gm	86
Ice cream	1 cup	59	Whole milk	1 tbs	33
Lamb	90gm	80	Yogurt	1 cup	11
Liver	90 gm	372

Maximum acceptable amount of cholesterol in the blood.

The polyunsaturated fats(high density lipoproteins beneficial fats) are necessary to clean the arteries. The HDL oxidizes easily in blood stream, thus causing them to lose their potency to clean the arteries. Therefore, it is recommended to also take Vitamins-A, E and C and selenium which act as antioxidants, thus preventing oxidation of these polyunsaturated fats.

Some of these fatty acids, together wit choline, inositol, vitamin B6 and magnesium, are necessary for the production of lecithin which helps to break up or dilute fats and cholesterol in the blood so that they can be used by the cells. It also helps to remove fats or cholesterol remaining on the arterial walls.

If you want to lower your cholesterol, follow these instructions:

Persons with arteriosclerosis or high cholesterol should eliminate from their diet:

• Red meat(beet and pork).
• Meats high in fat.
• Eggs, no more than yolks a week (the yolk contains the highest cholesterol; the egg while doesn’t contain cholesterol).
• Shrimp and oysters.
• Fried foods, pork sausage, sugar and flour.
• Cigarettes, coffee and alcohol.
• Limit the intake of butter, cream, cheese, vegetable and animal fat.

Also cut down on salt in foods, all of these foods affect the cardiovascular system. It is suggested to add the following to your diet:

• Fish, tuna, salmon, sardines, atlantic mackerel.
• Almonds, nuts.
• Wheat germ, soybeans, garbanzo.
• Skinless chicken, turkey.
• Lots of fibers.
• Lots of fruits.
• Garlic, onions.
• Vegetables.
• In extreme cases you should try to thin the blood out a little, by drinking willow tea (from the bark of willow trees) (if you are allergic to aspirin, do not drink this tea). Also, consumes garlic and lecithin, which is found in soybeans.

Warning! Do not consume more that 300 mg of cholesterol per day. Got any laboratory or medical center, where you cholesterol level can be measured, to find out the condition. If your cholesterol level is still high even after using the food supplements recommended in this section than, consult your physician.

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