Atherosclerosis

Today we are discussing Atherosclerosis. We are going to learn in this post what it is, what causes it, what we can do about it. What the treatments are and can Atherosclerosis be reversed or how to prevent.

I want to talk about this well-known condition of how the vessels or arteries’ in our body become clogged up called Atherosclerosis. Just like the drain lines in our homes become clogged something that happens over time.

Like the drain lines, this happens gradually just one particle at a time. With drains, things can make it flow quicker and some things will slow it down and eventually stop or become clogged up.

With our arteries’ the stuff we put in our body can speed it up and slow it down the same way as with the drains. Today we are discussing Atherosclerosis and hope we can get a hold of just how serious that it is in our body.

What is Atherosclerosis?

Atherosclerosis is the narrowing of the artery walls by the build-up of plaque. Why this is so important that they stay clean? Because the arteries’ carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

If the blood can’t get through the body and the places it needs to go then we have a problem and the conditions can be life-threatening.

Here is a short video to explain it…

What is the Cause?

The main cause of the Atherosclerosis is plaque. Plaque that flows through the bloodstream is made up of cholesterol, lipids and other substances.

Over time we may see some signs of clogged arteries it may start causing a problem that we may not realize.

As the blood flows through the arteries’, if there is any damage at all in the walls of the arteries’ plaque will start sticking to them a bit at a time.

This build-up over time can be a slow killer because when the blood stops flowing through any of our body parts problems of some kind begin to start happening and that is not good.

As we said before this can be life-threatening.

 

How to Prevent

There are things we can do to prevent or lower our risk from getting Atherosclerosis.

So what can we do?

Exercise – one of the best things that can be done plain and simple. If you are willing to do this than chances are you will do what it takes to stay healthy.

Diet – this is something that goes along with exercise if you are willing to exercise regularly then eating a healthy diet is probably not going to be a problem.

Supplements – the right supplements can help boost your health and the way your body works inside. The right ones may need to talk about with your physician or health-care provider.

Herbs – go natural taking herbs is a great way to maximize our health and get that extra punch.

Stop smoking – smoking causes the artery’s to shrink making Atherosclerosis worse plus other side effects like lung disease.

Maintain a healthy weight – keeping our body at a normal weight is very important in disease prevention.

Doctor – keep up with regular doctor visits to monitor your health. This could be added to medical treatments but we are putting it with preventions

By doing the things listed above it will keep you on the safe side of your health.

If anything is ever off or not right it makes it easier to detect and catch early.

Early detection is sometimes the difference between life and death more often than not.

Medical Treatments

We have learned the way to help stop or prevent Atherosclerosis and how that most of them can be done simply.

Can Atherosclerosis be treated?

The treatments the doctor may subscribe for you could be…

Statins to lower cholesterol

ACE inhibitors to lower blood pressure

Testing – do yearly blood screenings these can be done in your area at a health-fair which is very cost effective or lifeline screenings.

Surgery

This might be the last resort and has to be done every day in this country and around the world.

Angioplasty – surgery to repair or unblock an artery.

Stent – a support put into a clogged blood vessel to open and let blood flow.

Bypass – going around blocked artery’s with another one that is taken from leg or arm. This is called bypassing the part of the artery that is clogged there may be many at one time.

Knowing this option is one that no one wants to have done and makes the how to prevent part of this post that more important. Starting as soon as we can to use healthy herbs and a good diet may prevent this action from ever happening.

Can Atherosclerosis be Reversed?

This is the main question here that many people want to know. The answer is when you get diagnosed with Atherosclerosis you can change your diet and lifestyle. This can prevent it from getting worse but to reverse it is another thing altogether.

Once the damage is done it is hard to undo it as far as medical doctors are concerned.

 

Why this Article

Livegreaterhealth wrote this article because of the seriousness of this disease. The leading cause of death is heart disease that is how serious this post is we have to spread the word before it keeps getting worse. The more we can urge people to eat healthy, exercise or put the things in our bodies the less these statistics will be.

So livegreaterhealth.com encourages all of us to live a healthier stress-free life. Letting your friends and family or neighbors know about these kinds of posts. Ask them to read these kinds of articles. It will plant that seed in their minds do want to be healthier.

 

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