Unclog arteries - easy and effective way!

This article discusses about the reason for arteries getting blocked, warning signs the body gives, best foods and 3 effective ways Ayurveda suggests unclogging Arteries and preventing Heart Attack (Cardiac Arrest)

Why is it important to unclog the Arteries?

When cholesterol is stored in Arteries, it prevents free flow of blood. This puts a person into the risk of a heart attack.

How do we know our Arteries are blocked?

A simple Lipid Profile test suggests the cholesterol levels in the blood. However, If you are proactive there are certain signs that indicate Hear Attack.

Cholesterol build up in the Arteries causes’ inflammation, pain in the left side of the chest a sign one should not ignore. Shortness of breath can also indicate obstructed blood flow in the arteries. Apart, tiredness, loss of memory and cramps in the legs may be a sign of high cholesterol.

Why does cholesterol gets built up in the arteries?

Bad food choices are the major causes of cholesterol. Its important to know that there are 2 types of cholesterol.

1.       Good Cholesterol – Has essential functions to perform including, reducing bad cholesterol.

2.       Bad Cholesterol – Sticks to artery walls, and causes blockage.

We should aim to increase good cholesterol and reduce bad.

Red meat is a major source of bad cholesterol. 2019 studies confirmed, people who consumed plant based diet had 52% less chances of getting heart attack. Consumption of bad oils is another cause of artery blockages. When foods are cooked in refined oils and when oils are reused for deep frying, bad cholesterol builds up.

Hydrogenated oils found in packaged foods like biscuits, commercial peanut butters, margarine, mayonnaise and cheese. These are trans fats that increase bad cholesterol. Package foods consist of refined sugar and all purpose flour spike insulin that increases bad cholesterol.

Being overweight, having a sedentary life style, smoking and binge drinking puts one at a risk of high cholesterol.

How can we reduce our cholesterol build up and cleanse our arteries?

Statin drugs are often prescribed for the same. The problems with these are that cholesterol remains in control only until you are consuming them. Most importantly they are known to have side impacts like lever damage, impotency and muscle weakness.

Why risk our health when arteries can be cleansed naturally?

Ayurvedic scriptures discuss more about herbs that reduce cholesterol. Out of many there are herbs this article focuses on.

1.        Garlic

Although not suggested for daily consumption this can do miracles in cleansing arteries when used as medicine. Studies have confirmed that having one clove of Garlic daily on empty stomach can do wonders in cleansing arteries. Garlic contains, Vitamin C, B6, Manganese and Selenium. But the bio active compound called Allicin, a type of antioxidant that is responsible for lowering the Bad Cholesterol and reducing the Blood Pressure. Garlic is available in almost every kitchen.  For best results have one clove of Garlic, 1 hour before breakfast with water. Easy and efficacious remedy to unclog arteries.

2.       Arjun Khak (Terminalia Arjuna) (Arjun Bark)

This is the most effective herb for hear diseases. It is often termed as cardiovascular herb. Having strong anti oxidants, anti inflammatory and blood thinning properties, it will not only reduce the level of bad cholesterol and triglycerides but also increases good cholesterol. In a study where people consumed this herb for one month, found that it reduced triglycerides by 18%, bad cholesterol for 15% and increased good cholesterol by 10%. Overall an amazing tonic for clogged arteries. A spoon of this powder boiled in Milk or water, filter it and have it 1 hour after breakfast or in the evening. If this becomes tedious, this powder is available in the form of tablets and syrups in the nearby Ayurveda centers.

3.       Medohar Guggal

MMeda means Fat tissue, and har means, eradicate. As the name suggests, this ayurvedic herb based powder is proven to reduce bad cholesterol and triglycerides. In a study when this medication was given with other Ayurvedic medicines it was proved that it reduce bad cholesterol by 30%. For maximum benefit, chew 2 tablets of this with water twice a day after food in the morning and evening.

Conclusion:

Each of these is powerful in its own way you can choose one with your own comfort. Follow it religiously for two months and get your lipid profile done. You won’t be disappointed.

Foods like good fats, A2 Cow Ghee, nuts, Coconuts and flax seeds help eliminate bad cholesterol in the body. Bottle Gourd and others in the Gourd family are the best in cleansing the clogged arteries.

Fiber rich foods like seasonal fruits, whole grain especially Oats help clean the arteries. When 4 men and women were given 4 Brazil nuts the cholesterol reduced 20 units in just 9 hours.