However, if you have come to the realization that just maybe there are other reasons for heart disease then read on.
Every year, traditional doctors write millions of prescriptions for
cholesterol-lowering medications in hopes of preventing heart disease.
These drugs will not improve your health. It's unfortunate what people are going through with statin drugs.
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They are long-term toxic burdens and they sidetrack doctors and patients from the real cause of our epidemic of heart disease.
Cholesterol is NOT the cause of heart disease. Instead of reducing cholesterol, you need to reduce inflammation in the arteries.
You see when you have an injury, whether it's a cut on the skin or irritation to the lining of the arteries, your immune system launches an inflammatory
response.
Now I want you to understand this:
Long-term inflammation of your arteries will result in large patches of plaque build-up.
Plaque build-up from inflammation NOT cholesterol
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At some point, these plaque deposits can dislodge. This can cause a heart attack or a stroke.
Three Simple Ways to Reduce Inflammation
1. Reduce Homocysteine. When you have too much homocysteine in your blood, your blood vessels cannot dilate properly. Inadequate blood flow to the heart can cause heart attacks; inadequate blood flow to the brain can cause strokes.
2. Lower C-Reactive Protien. Elevated CRP levels indicate that there is
inflammation in the body. Using this measure, we can detect hidden heart
disease better than with cholesterol levels.
3. Take Care of Your Teeth. Studies show that people with gum disease suffer heart attacks more often than those with healthy gums and teeth.
New research as found that bacteria in your mouth can sneak through diseased gums and enter the bloodstream causing inflammation. This in turn activates white blood cells, creating arterial lesions leading to a build-up of plaque on the arterial walls.
Fortunately, you can easily prevent or reverse gum disease. Start by brushing your teeth for three to four minutes at least twice a day.
Floss once a day, and schedule regular cleanings with your dentist.
Maintaining healthy gums and teeth will not only save your smile; it may
help to save your life.
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