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"A natural blood thinner that reduces abnormal clotting. Works with magnesium. Methylsufonyl-methane (MSM) As directed on label. Relieves pain and inflammation. Pycnogenol or grape seed extract 50 mg 3 times daily. As directed on label. Antioxidants that restore flexibility to arterial walls and reduce the risk of blood vessel disease and thrombophlebitis. Vitamin C with bioflavonoids 4,000-8,000 mg daily. Aids circulation and reduces clotting tendencies. Prevent bruising and promote healing. Vitamin E 200 IU daily. Thins the blood and reduces platelet "stickiness." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"Can interact with the blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin). If this combination is required, dosage adjustments of warfarin may be necessary and very careful monitoring of INR levels is essential. INR is a blood test that indicates how quickly blood is clotting. Side effects: Liver enzyme elevations (monitor carefully), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and stomach pain. Digestive tract discomfort may fade with time. If muscle pain occurs, a creatine kinase (CK) test is essential. Combining fibrates with statins may increase the risk of severe muscle problems (rhabdomyolysis)." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.) "We monitor and adjust the blood thinner Coumadin for over 3,000 patients and I can assure you generics make a difference. We had patients who had been in target range literally for years as long as they were on Coumadin. When they started taking generic warfarin we found they needed 20 to 30 percent more drug and were much harder to keep in range. Those who went back to Coumadin went right back on their previous dose and stayed in target. Generics may be "equivalent" but in a drug with a narrow therapeutic index they sure are not equal." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"They also function as a mild blood thinner and a regulator of heart rhythm. Other studies have found that the omega-3 s can help to reduce impulsive behavior, hostility, and physical aggressiveness. In a double-blind study of forty middle-aged men and women, taking 1.5 grams of DHA daily led to significant reductions in aggressive behavior toward other people in just two months. It's noteworthy that hostility and physical aggressiveness are strongly associated with an increased risk of heart disease, and the omega-3s are also well documented for reducing this risk." - Jack Challem, The Food-Mood Solution: All-Natural Ways to Banish Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Stress, Overeating, and Alcohol and Drug Problems--and Feel Good Again (Get the book.)

"Such formulas are rehydrated Warning—Green Tea VJreen tea, green drinks, green leafy vegetables, and other natural sources of vitamin K can interfere with the blood thinner Coumadin (Warfarin). This drug blocks blood clotting in part by interfering with the actions of vitamin K. However, Coumadin can effectively be used even if you consume vitamin K-containing foods, as long as the quantities you intake remain constant from day to day." - Michael T. Murray, Beat Diabetes Naturally: The Best Foods, Herbs, Supplements, and Lifestyle Strategies to Optimize Your Diabetes Care (Get the book.)

"Although his first prescribed medication, the blood thinner Coumadin? was likely responsible for some of his disturbing side effects, the cholesterol lowering drug Zocor?was a major contributor to the problem. That is '^1 especially true when combined with the beta-blocker medication Atenolol, which his doctor also prescribed for high blood pressure. Of primary concern is Zocor's depletion of CoQio, a major energy molecule for all muscles in the body (including the heart), as well as the mitochondria in the brain. As it turns out, the blood pressure medication Atenolol also depletes CoQiq!" - Dr. David W. Tanton; Ph.D., A Drug-Free Approach To Healthcare, Revised Edition (Get the book.)

"If you are on any kind of blood thinner, check with your doctor before using a multi containing vitamin K. Note 5 ?Most multivitamins contain 200 to 400 IU of vitamin E as D-alpha-tocopherol. For general prostate health, add a separate vitamin E supplement that contains all eight vitamin E fractions in natural form. (See Chapter Six). _ 71 71------_? zinc, and vitamin E—that are specific for prostate health and were discussed in detail earlier in this book." - James Occhiogrosso, N. D., Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life (Get the book.) "Users of any kind of prescription blood thinner (like Coumadin or Warfarin) should avoid ginseng supplements.* When purchasing ginseng, select only Korean (Asian) red ginseng root extract standardized to provide 5 percent ginsenosides. Typical capsule sizes available vary from 100 to 400 mg. Keep in mind that individuals may respond differently to ginseng. It may work well for one person, but another might experience side effects. It is best to start with a low dose and watch for adverse effects. Typical dosage is about 300 to 1000 mg per day, but many individuals use more." - James Occhiogrosso, N. D., Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life (Get the book.)

"DHEA may also be a blood thinner, an effect that in theory should help prorect against heart disease.17 However, most research supports the idea that DHEA protects against heart disease only weakly for men, and not at all for women.18, 19 In fact, higher levels of DHEA and DHEAS have been associated with cardiovascular risk factors in women, including high blood pressure (page 246) and smoking.20 Moreover, DHEA has also been reported to lower HDL ("good" cholesterol).21 Until more is known, DHEA should not be used to protect against heart disease." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"Trace amounts of a blood thinner (warfarin) had been added to subsequent batches of PC-SPES in an apparent effort to counter the reported blood clots. The eight herbs The Added Drug Ingrediin PC-SPES ents It was later found that some batches of PC-SPES given to men in a comparative study contained from 0.01 to 3.1 % of DES. [Canadian Journal Urology 9: 1684-88, 2002] However, this wasn't considered to be sufficient to cause the side effects being reported, in particular, the reports of blood clots." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.)

"This is particularly a problem when acidosis is also present as we just discussed, or when taking medications such as the blood thinner Coumadin? or statin drugs such as Zocor?or Lipitor? as they all deplete vitamin K. If we have an influx of calcium from the acidosis, combined with the electrostatic potential along with a vitamin K deficiency, the deposition of calcium into the arterial wall (calcification) is very likely. Just one more example of multiple ways that medications prescribed for preventing CVD, actually contribute to the problem instead." - Dr. David W. Tanton; Ph.D., A Drug-Free Approach To Healthcare, Revised Edition (Get the book.) "Cayenne, either as a supplement in capsule form or in a tincture, reduces cholesterol and triglycerides levels, acts as a natural blood thinner, improves circulation, and benefits the heart, as well as the entire cardiovascular system. 17. Turmeric. Another valuable natural resource is the herb normally used as a spice known as turmeric. The active ingredient curcumin is perfectly safe and, as you will soon discover, it has several important benefits in the body." - Dr. David W. Tanton; Ph.D., A Drug-Free Approach To Healthcare, Revised Edition (Get the book.)

"Quick Tip 2: Gingko is a blood thinner. If you are taking blood thinning medicines, be sure to check with your physician before taking gingko biloba. Rosemary Why: The herb rosemary has long been regarded as an herb for remembrance. It increases blood flow to the head and brain, improving concentration, and it's thought to prevent the breakdown of neural transmitters in the brain. It's also a great antioxidant-some studies have found that rosemary has ten times the antioxidant potency of vitamin E." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

"The book is a thinly veiled advertisement for Lovenox, a special kind of blood thinner (a form of heparin). Treatments with other blood thinners are given short shrift. Aventis Pharmaceuticals, which makes and sells Lovenox, paid the cost of having a for-profit medical-education company produce the book, and the project editor/author is on Aventis' speaker's bureau and reports having received royalties, commissions, and other compensation relating to the sale of textbooks, reprints of articles, and other written material from Pfizer, Genentech, Aventis, Pharmacia, and Bayer." - Jerome P. Kassirer, On the Take: How Medicine's Complicity with Big Business Can Endanger Your Health (Get the book.)

"Thrombosis Haemostasis 79: 23-27, 1998] The blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin) is often used to treat cancer but only a low percentage (~20%) of patients actually experience improvement. Heparin, another anti-clotting drug, is more effective in preventing clots than warfarin but certainly is not effective in all cases. [Cancer 80: 649-55, 1997] Because clots can cause strokes or lung blockages, cancer doctors advise patients to avoid vitamin K supplements or vitamin K-rich foods (green leafy vegetables), since vitamin K is required for blood clotting." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.) "The Washington Post asserted the regulatory system of herbal product companies was flawed, claiming BotanicLab spiked its product with rat poison, the blood thinner that was eventually found in PC-SPES. The article called PC-SPES a "disaster," and reported 35 cases where users or their families claimed harm. These were men who were dying without hope. The Washington Post article said: "Published studies showed that some of the men who took it (PC-SPES) got enlarged breasts, their nipples grew tender, their penises shrank, and they developed other problems." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.)

"Acts as a "blood thinner." • Reduces the risk of heart attack. • Lessens the likelihood of death from heart attack. • Decreases the risk of stroke. • Reduces the risk of cancer. • Boosts longevity. • Enhances immune function. • Aids digestion. • Prevents dental cavities and gingivitis. against developing cancer. Animal studies have indicated that green tea extract protects against both the initiation and promotion stages of cancer. " - Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews, The Green Tea Book (Get the book.)

"The cardiologist prescribed the blood thinner Coumadin and placed Wayne on several other medications in an attempt to strengthen his heart. He was then able to leave the hospital, though he was very weak and could hardly move. Follow-up studies of Wayne's heart a few weeks later showed that his ejection fraction had improved to 23 percent. The cardiologist wasn't very optimistic, though, and felt that this was probably the most Wayne's health would ever improve. His heart was still filled with blood clots, and he still was in atrial fibrillation." - Ray D. Strand, What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutritional Medicine May Be Killing You (Get the book.)

"Be aware that cayenne is a natural blood thinner. 7. Magnesium, Calcium and L-arginine. We have discussed the fact that magnesium and L-arginine help relax and dilate the arteries, and lower blood pressure. Be sure to take calcium with your magnesium, and just remember: The ratio should be twice as much magnesium as calcium (contrary to what you likely were told). This is something many nutritionists are still unaware of. 8. Vitamin C and Lysine. Taking vitamin C and lysine will help with the chelation (removal of plaque). Vitalzyme?is beneficial in that regard also." - Dr. David W. Tanton; Ph.D., A Drug-Free Approach To Healthcare, Revised Edition (Get the book.)

"Some research even suggests that EGCG is as effective as aspirin, the well known and commonly used anticoagulant, or "blood thinner.''16 Those who need a stronger anti-clotting agent should consult a physician. Chinese doctors report favorable results using dietary supplements of green tea polyphenols to diminish rates of occurrence of heart disease. Forty patients with a variety of cardiovascular diseases (including coronary heart disease and hypertension) were found to have in common the problem of excessive fibrinogen levels." - Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews, The Green Tea Book (Get the book.)

"It prevents cholesterol oxidation and is a natural blood thinner. Super Prescription #6 Ginkgo biloba Take 180 to 240 mg daily of a 24 percent flavone glycoside extract. Ginkgo has blood-thinning and antioxidant properties. Super Prescription #7 Green tea (Camellia sinensis) extract Take 500 to 1,500 mg of the capsule form. Look for a product standardized to between 80 and 90 percent polyphenols and between 35 and 55 percent epigallo-catechin gallate. Green tea contains a rich source of antioxidants and substances that assist detoxification." - James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.)

"In other words, aspirin acts as a blood thinner. Because it was known to help prevent strokes, aspirin was a key part of the treatment given to the control group in studying EC/IC bypass surgery. The study compared patients who got surgery to patients who got just aspirin and careful attention to blood pressure control. The results of the trial, published in 1985, were clear-cut and stunning. The surgical patients had more strokes and more deaths than those who just got aspirin." - Richard A. Deyo M.D. M.P.H., Donald L. Patrick, Hope or Hype: The Obsession with Medical Advances and the High Cost of False Promises (Get the book.)

"Vitamin E acts as a natural blood thinner, to promote blood flow and reduce inflammation of the veins. Super Prescription #7 Witch hazel (Hammamelis virginiana) Apply as a gel or a cream to external hemorrhoids, or add 1 ounce to a sitz bath daily. Witch hazel has an astringent effect on external varicose veins. General Recommendations Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) is an herb that improves blood flow and strengthens the integrity of the vein walls. Take a product that provides 60 mg of triterpenic acids daily. A high-potency multivitamin provides a base of nutrients for healthy veins." - James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.)

"Plavix (clopidogrel), which can cost around $4 per pill. By the way, a fascinating study published in the New England Journal of Medicine compared the effectiveness of low-dose aspirin (75 to 162 milligrams per day) to that of Plavix. More than 15,000 high-risk heart patients got either Plavix plus aspirin or aspirin alone. They were followed for more than 2 years. The conclusion: "Overall, clopidogrel [Plavix] plus aspirin was not significantly more effective than aspirin alone in reducing the rate of myocardial infarction [heart attack], stroke, or death from cardiovascular causes." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"Fish oil reduces inflammation in the arteries, lowers cholesterol/triglycerides, and is a natural blood thinner. Super Prescription #5 Policosanol Take 10 to 20 mg each evening. This supplement reduces LDL cholesterol and lipoprotein(a), improves HDL cholesterol, and helps angina. Super Prescription #6 Hawthorn (Crataegus oxycantha) Take 500 to 900 mg daily. It improves circulation to the heart and reduces blood pressure. Super Prescription #7 Magnesium Take 500 mg daily. The heart, to produce energy for contraction and regular rhythm, uses this mineral." - James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.)

"Among its many actions, bromelain has been found to be a powerful anti-inflammatory and blood thinner. It is thought to work by breaking down fibrin, a blood-clotting protein that can hamper good circulation and prevent tissues from draining. When inflammation is reduced, pain is also reduced and healing can begin." - Carol Simontacchi, Natural Alternatives to Vioxx, Celebrex and other Anti-Inflammatory Prescription Drugs (Get the book.)

"Take 250 to 500 mg of a standardized Vitamin E has well-researched < a blood thinner. Take 400 to 800 IU i and tocopherols. If you are on blood-guidance of a doctor at a lower dosagfe Vitamin C prevents cholesterol oxidation and mildly lowers blood pressure. Take up to 3,000 mg daily. Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens) exttact i culation. Take 500 mg two to three times • Green tea reduces cholesterol oxidation, extract two to three times daily." - James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.)

"Because this enzyme is a natural blood thinner, bromelain should not be used with any blood-thinning medications, as it may increase the drug's effect. _CATS CLAW_ Cat's claw (IT. tomentosa) is a large, high-climbing woody vine that derives its name from hook-like thorns that grow at the base of the plant's leaves. This vine grows profusely in the upper Amazon regions of Peru, Columbia, Ecuador, and other South American countries. For hundreds of years, caf s claw been used as a medicinal by the indigenous peoples of the Amazon rainforest." - Carol Simontacchi, Natural Alternatives to Vioxx, Celebrex and other Anti-Inflammatory Prescription Drugs (Get the book.)

"In the 1940s, scientists discovered that coumarin was a highly effective blood thinner and went into the laboratory to synthesize or copy the plant chemical and turn it into a prescription drug. They changed the chemical just enough to patent it (basically by adding a type of salt molecule to the natural plant chemical) and renamed it Coumadin. Today, Coumadin is the eleventh most-prescribed medication in the United States, with annual sales of approximately $500 million in the United States alone." - Leslie Taylor, ND, The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs: A Guide to Understanding and Using Herbal Medicinals (Get the book.) "Since so many plants contained natural coumarin (and it was such an effective blood thinner), the solution was to just tell patients to discontinue everything. No one was really sure which plants contained enough coumarin to increase the risk of bleeding problems during or after a surgical procedure." - Leslie Taylor, ND, The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs: A Guide to Understanding and Using Herbal Medicinals (Get the book.)

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