Atherosclerosis (also known as hardening of the arteries), stroke and heart attack, among other diseases of cardiovascular system, are very serious health issues. The importance of prevention of cardiovascular diseases can't be stressed enough. Prevention means keeping blood and blood vessels clean. The right diet and herbal remedies can help us to reach this goal. They can, as well, help those, who already suffered a stroke or heart attack, with their recovery.

The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute states that, "Atherosclerosis (ath-er-o-skler-O-sis) is a disease in which plaque (plak) builds up on the insides of your arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to your heart and other parts of your body.

It is believed by some in the medical community that this disease starts with damage to the arterial wall. Causes of damage to the arterial wall include:

1. elevated levels of cholesterol and triglyceride (tri-GLIS'er-id) in the blood



2. high blood pressure



3. tobacco smoke



4. diabetes

Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood. Over time, plaque hardens and narrows your arteries. The flow of oxygen-rich blood to your organs and other parts of your body is reduced. This can lead to serious problems, including heart attack, stroke, or even death."

Natural Treatment for Hardening of the Arteries:

• Eat 2 grapefruits a day help to lower cholesterol level, significantly reducing risk of developing atherosclerosis.



• Combine together 1 kg of honey, fresh juice of 10 lemons and 5 mashed garlic heads. Take 4 tsp of the mix once a day, slowly sucking it like candy.



• Mix together 1 part of lemon juice, 2 parts of honey and 1/2 part of sunflower oil. Take 2 tbsp in the morning on empty stomach. This remedy helps to make the walls of small blood vessels stronger and increases their elasticity.



• Fill half of 1 L jar with dried pink clover flowers and add 500 g of vodka. Keep it in dark place for 2 weeks. Take 1 tbsp once a day before lunch or at bedtime for 3 months, take a break for 2 weeks and repeat the treatment for 3 more months. If needed, repeat after 3 years.



• In 200 g of boiling water put 20 g of dried hawthorn berries and boil over low heat for 5 min (or steep for 30 min). Drink everything at once before meal and at bedtime.



• In 1 cup of boiling water put 1 tbsp of dried and crushed plantain leaves and let stand for 10 min. Drink during 1 hour.



• Combine together 10 g of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) grass, 10 g of betony grass, 40 g of hawthorn flowers and berries, 10 g of black root grass and 30 g of strawberry grass. In 250 g of boiling water put 1 tbsp of the mix and drink like tea with honey or sugar.

Also according to the NHLBI, "Improved treatments have reduced deaths from atherosclerosis-related diseases. These treatments also have improved the quality of life for people with these diseases."

As with all medical care, consult your doctor before using any home remedies, especially when other prescription medications are involved.

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