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"In the nineteenth century, doctors learned that atherosclerosis, or clogging of the arteries in the heart, was a common cause of heart attack and heart failure. The twentieth century brought the understanding that nutritional factors related to eating fatty foods increased the risk of a person's getting atherosclerosis and heart disease. But the twenty-first century has brought other factors into focus—for example, that a smoldering infection can occur within the walls of coronary vessels, and the resulting inflammation can lead to clogging of the vessel." - Benjamin H. Natelson, M.D., Your Symptoms Are Real: What to Do When Your Doctor Says Nothing Is Wrong (Get the book.)

"Another common disorder that has been linked to inflammation is atherosclerosis, or plaque build-up in the arteries. atherosclerosis is now often present in children, particularly obese children, although it was very rare in previous generations. Approximately 6 percent of the American population, or 16 million people, now have Type 2 diabetes. It is the seventh leading cause of death in the country, and is one of the most frequent causes of limb amputations, blindness, and kidney disease." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"High serum cholesterol levels contribute to atherosclerosis. • atherosclerosis hardens the arteries and leads to heart attacks and strokes. • Probiotics lower cholesterol levels. • Bile salt hydrolase in probiotics reduces the cholesterol reabsorption in the gut. • Bifidobacteria contain bile salt hydrolase as do some Lactobacilli species. • Probiotics may help your heart by lowering blood pressure. 1 1 I 1 I i i Heart disease is the number one killer in Western society. There are many factors that contribute to heart disease including stress, lack of exercise, diet and cholesterol." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"ATHEROSCLEROSIS • Psychotherapy for Strong Hearts (Cardiologists have shown that patients with atherosclerosis (arterial blockage) who participate in once-a-week psychotherapy sessions for one year in addition to diet and exercise regimen consistently show greater improvements than those who have bypass surgery or angioplasty. These sessions help patients reduce stress and increase the emotional well-being that is important to overall health. Your cardiologist or family practitioner can refer you to a psychotherapist or counseling organization." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"High levels of cholesterol in the blood are associated with an increased risk of developing atherosclerosis, a hardening of the blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack or stroke. In particular, a high level of LDL cholesterol is of concern. atherosclerosis is the leading cause of death in Western countries; it is more common than all cancers and leukemia combined. What Factors Increase Your Blood Cholesterol? Diet, inactivity and genetic factors all contribute to high cholesterol." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"Virtually all types of illnesses, including diabetes, Addison's disease, and atherosclerosis, where vital organs or body parts are supposedly irretrievably damaged, have spontaneously healed.69 A small body of research concerns terminal cancer patients, who with little or no medical intervention end up beating the odds." - Lynne McTaggart, The Intention Experiment: Using Your Thoughts to Change Your Life and the World (Get the book.)

"Esselstyn's recommendation and eliminate olive oil and other saturated cooked fats, and minimize raw fats from their diet in their vegan approach to healing atherosclerosis. Likewise, those people diagnosed with diabetes for more than a year have, with nearly 100 percent certainty, a degeneration of the endothelium of the arteries, and are most prudent to avoid or minimize the use of olive oil until the diabetic physiology has been reversed completely for two years." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"In this group of patients, L-carnitine not only decreased plasma triglyceride levels but also increased HDL levels, suggesting more resistance to developing atherosclerosis. As stated earlier, GPLC supplementation has shown as much as a 12 percent reduction in triglyceride levels; real impressive! For those patients with normal levels of HDL and high levels of triglycerides, there was no triglyceride lowering associated with L-carnitine supplementation. So it would appear that the use of L-carnitine in dialysis patients with hypertriglyceridemia also may benefit those with low HDL levels." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.) "During that conversation, he told me that he had the "secret" to atherosclerosis. Was he lucid? I tracked his energy and followed his thought patterns. I listened attentively. He told me about his formula, one that included phosphatidylcholine, lecithin, vitamin E, magnesium, and other nutraceuticals, and why it helped prevent the artery-clogging process. I was truly taken aback! And, at that moment, I realized I was about to be placed on a path toward becoming an "alternative physician." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

"Results of a randomized controlled study in men with slightly to moderately raised cardiovascular risk factors. atherosclerosis 103, 81-91. 51. Pritchard, J. E., Nowson, C. A., and Wark, J. D. (1997). A worksite program for overweight middle-aged men achieves lesser weight loss with exercise than with dietary change. J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 97, 37-42. 52. King, A. C, Haskell, W. L., Taylor, C. B., Kraemer, H. C, and DeBusk, R. F. (1991). Group- vs home-based exercise training in healthy older men and women: A community-based clinical trial. JAMA 266, 1535-1542. 53. Anderssen, S., Holme, I." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "In laboratory studies of mouse models of atherosclerosis, feeding high-fat diets resulted in the accumulation of lipid-like droplets in the retina and degenerative changes in RPE cells and Bruch's membrane [188-191]. In epidemiological studies, high dietary fat levels have been generally associated with increased risk for early and late AMD [ 185?196], even though these associations have not always been statistically significant." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Other cases of CHF may result from valvular problems, viruses that have attacked the heart muscle, or generalized atherosclerosis. And, all too often, CHF and cardiomyopathy are idiopathic, meaning we really don't know what caused them. So, let's examine some of the clinical research to see the impact L-carnitine can have in CHF therapy. L-carnitine plays a role in the utilization of fatty acids and glucose in the heart. However, the relationship between carnitine availability in heart tissue, carnitine metabolism in the heart, and left ventricular function had not been fully studied." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

"Research at the University of Sassari is looking at the question of whether proteins and fatty acids in Sardinian goat milk may help protect people from the typical diseases of aging such as atherosclerosis and Alzheimer's disease. Mastic oil (with its antibacterial and anti-mutagenic properties) was used in some parts of Sardinia in place of olive oil. Back at Tonino's house, we washed down a dozen cookies with a few glasses of wine. After a sedentary hour, Tonino could take it no more and erupted out of his seat." - Dan Buettner, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest (Get the book.)

"We also see low oxygen in the cells coming from induration in the blood vessels as they are glycosolated. atherosclerosis is a form of induration. With low or no circulation, toxic buildup, and low oxygen we have the conditions for the seventh stage of disease: fungation, or cancer. STAGE 7: FUNGATION When the internal conditions have deteriorated to the extent that normal aerobic, oxidative processes are no longer possible, the cells can revert to a more primordial means of surviving." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"MAX France (2003) [57-60] HOPE & HOPE-TOO Canada, United States, Europe, South America (2005) [91, 92] E3N Prospective Cohort Study France (2006) [49] 29,584 men (5 years) 29,133 male smokers (5-8 years) with up to 19-year follow-up 18,314 male smokers or asbestos exposed (4 years + 6-year follow-up) 2002 atherosclerosis patients -80% males (510 days) 22,071 physicians (12 years) (11% smokers, 39% former smokers) 1312 men and women with dermal basal or squamous cell carcinoma (4.5 years + 6.4-year follow-up) 39,876 female 45+ years old health professionals (2." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Partially hydrogenated soybean oil is a trans fat associated with heart disease, breast and colon cancer, atherosclerosis and elevated cholesterol. It is even worse than saturated fat. As you can see, this "all-natural" bread will not help you on your road to health. Even if you didn't know the particular detriments of each ingredient, taking the time to read that it's main ingredients are white flour and sugar, and that the rest of the list is lengthy, would tell you to leave it on the shelf. When looking at labels, we also need to be aware of sodium levels." - Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Eat For Health: Lose Weight, Keep It Off, Look Younger, Live Longer (2 book set) (Get the book.)

"These compounds include such deadly chemicals as chloroform, bromoform, and carbon tetrachloride, all of which have been linked with increased incidences of atherosclerosis, colon and rectal cancer, and bladder cancer. Chlorinated water also destroys much of our beneficial intestinal flora, needed to protect us from pathogens. Drugged Drinking Water Pharmaceutical drugs prescribed at high rates such as antidepressants and antibiotics are now turning up in rivers and groundwater." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Reactive Oxygen Species in Disease Conditions Imbalanced ROS homeostasis has been linked to increased risk of several diseases including cancer, CVD, atherosclerosis diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's. Understanding the molecular effects of ROS on these different roles should assist in unraveling the varied and sometimes contradictory evidence about these diseases and assist in evaluating the importance and safety of antioxidants. 1." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Over time, he believes, the negative effects of inflammation build up to create conditions in the body that may promote age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Slowing life's pace may help keep the chronic inflammation in check, and theoretically, the related disease at bay. Apart from such health benefits, this Blue Zone lesson does much to add richness to life." - Dan Buettner, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest (Get the book.)

"These results indicate that treatment with coenzyme Qio within seventy-two hours of infarction may be associated with (a) a significant decline in total cardiac events, (b) decreased risk of atherosclerosis leading to subsequent cardiac events, (c) increased blood levels of vitamin E helping to inhibit LDL oxidation, and (d) reduced oxidative damage to the heart by fighting free radicals and reducing reperfusion injury. This is a landmark study that should be read by anyone interested in this topic." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

"In particular, a high level of LDL cholesterol is of concern. atherosclerosis is the leading cause of death in Western countries; it is more common than all cancers and leukemia combined. What Factors Increase Your Blood Cholesterol? Diet, inactivity and genetic factors all contribute to high cholesterol. Consuming foods that are high in cholesterol and fat or eating too many carbohydrates can increase the body's concentration of cholesterol. Sedentary lifestyles have also been associated with higher cholesterol levels. Cholesterol metabolism is controlled by your DNA." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"You can slow or even reverse the progression of atherosclerosis. In atherosclerosis, fatty deposits called plaques clog the walls of the coronary arteries, the vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart. atherosclerosis can lead to coronary heart disease, or blockages in the coronary arteries. If left untreated, these blockages can choke off the heart's supply of blood and lead to a heart attack. Lowering your cholesterol can reduce your chances of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease." - The Editors of Prevention Health Books, and William P. Castelli M.D., Cholesterol Cures: More Than 325 Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol and Live Longer from Almonds and Chocolate to Garlic and Wine (Get the book.)

"Glycemic control and coronary heart disease risk in persons with and without diabetes: the atherosclerosis risk in communities study. Arch Intern Med. 2005 Sep 12;165(16):1910-6. Supplements for Diabetes Keep an eye on your blood sugar when you take any of these remedies with insulin because they may decrease your need for it. Seek professional help if you have concerns regarding your medications and these remedies. There are many useful supplements for diabetics. However, mainly chromium, vanadium, fish oil and gymnema act to stabilize blood sugar and indirectly help with cravings." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"In contrast to the very high risk men in the WOSCOPS study, the other major study of primary prevention, the Air Force/Texas Coronary atherosclerosis Prevention Study (AFCAPS/TexCAPS), included people with only a moderately elevated risk of developing heart disease. Researchers randomly assigned 6600 healthy middle-aged and older people with mildly elevated LDL cholesterol and below-normal HDL cholesterol levels* to be treated with lovastatin (brand name Mevacor) or a placebo for five years." - John Abramson, Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine (P.S.) (Get the book.)

"In this manner, oxidized cholesterol enters into already inflamed arterial tissue and contributes to atherosclerosis and plaque, as we described in the last chapter. Cholesterol itself is not the culprit. Nature didn't equip you with a system designed to kill you. The problem lies in an inability to process cholesterol properly and/or an inability for the body's antioxidant system to guard against oxidation of cholesterol. Cholesterol present in the circulation beyond the body's needs or within a cell beyond the needs of that cell serves no useful purpose and can be oxidized by free radicals." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.) "More recently, Silent Inflammation Starts Early researchers specializing in the study of early-onset atherosclerosis reported in the medical journal Circulation that 20 to 25 percent of young people (aged fourteen to thirty-five) autopsied after death from homicide, auto accident, or suicide already had a major lesion in the coronary arteries. The study was performed on three thousand bodies. • Just over 3 percent of men aged fifteen to nineteen had 40 percent narrowing or greater in at least one coronary vessel." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"Although atherosclerosis can affect people who don't have diabetes, we know the disease progression is greatly accelerated in people who have diabetes and is two to six times more likely to develop in diabetes patients than in those without the disease. Glycotoxins also can alter low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and cause it to stick to blood vessel walls, causing a buildup of plaque and "hardening of the arteries." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"During a phone conversation, the chemist told me that he had the secret treatment for atherosclerosis. Being a cocky young cardiologist, I was initially amused, but I soon realized I was talking to somebody who described the chemistry of heart disease in a way I hadn't heard before. He may have been "old" and far removed from the medical world, but he was as sharp as a tack, and his voice resonated with vitality. I listened as he told me about the formula he used to help himself and others who were interested." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"This would not be unexpected since meat contains considerable cholesterol and saturated fat, which would result in higher risk of atherosclerosis, the major cause of death among diabetics. However, the unexpected finding was that twenty years prior, at the outset of the study, those who were nondia-betic were more apt to get diabetes if they were customarily in the habit of consuming meat. England and Wales. Diabetic Mortality indices. The figures for 1946 and 1947 supplied by Dr. Percy Stocks. Drawn by Thomas L. Cleave in The Saccharine Disease. In The China Study, T." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

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