I already shared 19 ways to beat cardiovascular disease naturally. But the list does not stop there. As always, only start natural regimens with the help of an integrative physician, or an open-minded doctor. Of course, diet and lifestyle are really the main factors to address:

(FYI, since I wrote this article, I published yet another list of 9 ways to beat cardiovascular disease naturally)

1. N-acetyl cysteine:

NAC can lower homocysteine levels, which are a major contributor to heart problems and heart attacks.

2. Vitamin B6:

Deficiency in this nutrient can cause elevated homocysteine.

3. Folic acid:

Deficiency in this nutrient can cause elevated homocysteine.

4. Vitamin B12

Deficiency in this nutrient can cause elevated homocysteine.

5. Potassium:

Studies have shown those who consume the most potassium are less likely to have heart attacks.

6. Phytosterols:

Phytosterols compete with cholesterol for absorption, thereby naturally lowering your cholesterol. Olive oil is one good food source.

7. Brush and floss well:

Gum disease is a major cause of bacteria that can eventually travel through the bloodstream to your heart, and cause disease. Oral hygiene can reduce this risk.

8. Yogurt:

Yogurt contains lactic acid, which has been shown to lower gum disease, and therefore lower chance of heart complications.

9. Avoid high fat diets:

High fat intake is correlated with increased levels of endotoxins, which can damage the cardiovascular system.

10. Synergistic oral chelation products:

There are a handful of effective OTC products for chelation that can reverse microvascular clogging. Microvascular clogging often does not show up on standard diagnostic tests.

11. Vitamin E (natural mixed tocopherols):

Helps prevent blood clots.

12. Omega-3 oil:

Helps prevent blood clots.

13. Gingko:

Helps prevent blood clots.

14. Aged garlic:

Helps prevent blood clots.

15. Salba

The grain called salba has been shown to improve insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and vascular disease.

16. Soy

Soy has been shown to lower blood pressure.

17. Black tea:

Black tea (and some other teas) contains polyphenols, which have been shown to lower homocysteine.

18. Curcumin

Curcumin can lower C-reactive protein.

19. Fiber:

Eating enough fiber can lower C-reactive protein.

20. Policosanol:

Policosanol has been shown to lower cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol at the same time.

21. Berberine:

Berberine is a compound in goldenseal that has been shown to lower cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol at the same time.

6 Common Treatments That Are Actually Dangerous:

1. Calcium:

Studies have shown that supplementing calcium actually increases your risk of heart attack. If you have osteoporosis, find the cause of the calcium leak with the help of an integrative physician, and do not just cover it up with calcium supplements.

2. Aspirin:

Aspirin does help prevent blood clots, but does have a risk of bleeding with sustained use. It is better to get help finding effective alternatives to aspirin, that don’t have side effects.

3. Zetia:

The drug Zetia has been shown to actually INCREASE your cardiovascular risk.

4. Avandia:

Avandia is a diabetes drug the can increase risk of heart attack by 43%. By the way, the FDA knew it had problems and knowingly didn’t put the necessary warning on the product. Good job FDA.

5. Statin drugs:

Statin drugs reduce your ability to make CoQ10, which increases your risk for heart disease.

6. NSAID’s:

NSAID’s like ibuprofen may increase your risk of heart failure by 30%. They also compete for the same enzyme pathway (cox-1) as aspirin, which cancels the good effects of aspirin.

With sustained effort, I hope more people can overcome their own cardiovascular diseases naturally, without dangerous drugs. And I sincerely doubt these are the only pharmaceuticals that increase cardiovascular risk.

Disclaimer: This article is not medical advice. This is opinion and is for informational purposes only. If seeking medical advice, consult a licensed physician.

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