Arteriosclerosis
Remedy Solution on 1st, 2007 Arteriosclerosis is a common modern ailment that refers to the thickening of the artery walls. It is one of the causes of disability and high death rate among the older population. Arteriosclerosis is usually preceded by atherosclerosis, a fatty infiltration in the inner lining of the blood vessel walls. Arteriosclerosis results in the loss of elasticity of the blood vessels and narrowing of the smaller arteries, which interferes with the free circulation of the blood. The coronary vessels of the heart and the arteries of the brain have the highest risk of being infected with this disease.
Symptoms
Symptoms may vary according to the kind of arteries affected. First appearance will emerge in the leg area as a sign of insufficient blood supply. The patient may feel slight numbness and coldness in their feet. Even after doing light exercises, their legs may may feel some pains and cramps.
Affected coronary arteries will make the patient experience sharp pains, a characterized by angina pectoris. The blood vessel may burst, causing hemorrhage in the brain tissues, if the disease is to be found on the brain arteries. If there is a blockage in the blood clot, the patient are in danger of suffering from a cerebral vascular stroke, with partial or complete paralysis on one side of the body. For the elderly people, it may also lead to memory loss and a confused state of mind. The patient may suffer from high blood pressure and kidney disorders, if arteries leading to the kidneys are affected
Causes
Major causes of arteriosclerosis are lack of physical exercise, excessive consumption of white sugar or any refined foods, and taking a diet high in fat and cholesterol.
Hardened arteries are caused by high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes. Emotional Stress and heart attacks caused by mental and emotional disturbance, and heart attacks are common causes, particularly for people working in an office environment and are long-exposed to artificial ventilation.
Hereditary genes are also a major cause of this disease and may be experienced by the members of the family.
Home Remedies
Treatment using Lemon:
Lemon peel is believed to be one of the richest sources of vitamin P or bioflavonoids. It helps strengthens the entire arterial system. Shredded peels may be added to soups and stews or sprinkled over salads. To make this medicine, take one or two lemons, cut the peels, soak it in warm water and leave it for about twelve hours. Before or after every meal, take a teaspoon of this mixture every three hours.
Treatment using Parsley:
Parsley contains elements which help maintains the healthy condition of the blood vessels, particularly the capillaries, of the arterial system. To make a tea out of parsley, simmer a teaspoon of dry parsley in a cupful of water for a few minutes. This can be taken two to three times daily.
Treatment using Vegetable Juices:
Beet juice, when taken daily, serves as an excellent solvent for inorganic calcium deposits. Carrot and spinach juices also work wonders if taken once a day. These juices can be taken individually at 500 ml, or as a combination of the two. To prepare a 500 ml of carrot and spinach juices, make a mixture in the mixture with of 300 ml carrot juice and 200 ml spinach juice.
Treatment using Honey:
Honey is easily digestible, therefore, it is also considered a good treatment for arteriosclerosis. Before going to bed, the patient should take a glass of water with one teaspoon honey and another teaspoon of lemon juice in it.
Treatment using Ishabgul:
Ishabgul herb, botanically known as Plantagoovata, is very helpful in the prevention and treatment of this disease. The oil coming from the seeds of this plant has 50% of linoleic acid, an unsaturated fat.
Treatment using Garlic and Onions:
Recent studies show that garlic and onions when served either raw or cooked, depending on the patient’s preferences, can prevent the development of arteriosclerosis. Therefore, patients with arteriosclerosis should include garlic and onions in their daily meals.
Diet
Patient should undergo an all-juice diet for a period of five to seven days. Make a juice out of fresh and raw fruits and vegetables three times a day. After the juice diet, the patient should take a diet consisting of seeds, nuts, grains, and again, raw fruits and vegetables. The patient may continue to take the juice diet for the next three month, depending on their progress. The patient should also take several small meals instead of the usual three.
The patient should avoid all foods, which contains hydrogenated fats and an excess of saturated fats, such as butter, cream, ghee, and animal fat. He should also avoid meat, salt, and all refined and processed foods, condiments, sauces, pickles, strong tea, coffee, white sugar, white flour, and all of its by-products.
When cooking, use vegetable oils, particularly safflower oil, flax seed oil, and olive oil, should be used as a healthier cooking substitute.
Other Treatments
Administer a warm-water enema daily to cleanse the bowels when taking the juice diet for the next 5-7 days.
Give up smoking as it constricts the arteries and further aggravates the condition.
Learn to take away mental stress and worries by performing outdoor physical exercises.
Take an alternate prolonged immersion bath before bedtime. Use a bathtub with available hot and cold water connection. The bath tub should be filled with water at a temperature ranging from 33.4°C to 36.7°C. Let the patient stay in it for an hour or more, if desired. The head should be kept cold by placing a cold compress on the forehead.
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