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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
Visit the NaturDoctor Store for professional nutritional supplements. See the Heart and Cholesterol section for high-quality products. Basic Nutritional Support Hormone Panels Children's Health. Men's Health Women's Health Detoxification Liver Digestion Support Musculoskeletal Lifexpand.com - tapping into the Brazilian rainforest. |
Information on AtherosclerosisDescription Atherosclerosis is the common form of arteriosclerosis in which deposits of yellowish plaques (atheromas) containing cholesterol, lipoid material, and lipophages are formed within the intima and inner media of large and medium sized arteries. Complications of atherosclerosis account for 1/2 of all deaths, and 1/3 of deaths in persons between ages 35-65. Causes The cause of atherosclerosis is biochemical, physiologic, and environmental factors that lead to thickening and occlusion of the lumen of arteries. Atherosclerosis is considered to be a disease of aging since some degree of atherosclerosis is universal. Risk factors include: Hypertension; Tobacco smoking; Diabetes mellitus; Obesity; Male gender; Physical inactivity; Increasing age; Family history of premature atherosclerosis; Decreased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol; and Increased low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol Three mechanisms have been identified as the most probable causative factors in the development of atherosclerosis: Oxidation of LDL cholesterol; Homocysteine overload; and Abnormal platelet aggregation (clotting inside an artery). Linus Pauling proposed that atherosclerosis was due to sub-clinical scurvy (vitamin C deficiency). Vitamin C is needed to make collagen that forms (and repairs) blood vessels. Pauling also proposed that a deficiency of lysine allowed lipoprotein (A) to attach to the blood vessel walls and form plaques. Conventional Labs Angiographyand stress testing shows areas of severe narrowing (stenosis). The majority of events, however, occur due to atheroma plaque rupture at areas without narrowing sufficient enough to produce any angina or stress test abnormalities. Lab tests are ordereed to identify underlying causes, which includes diabetes, hypertension, obesity, inflammation, etc. Specialty Lab Tests Products to consider Natural Therapies Most natural health web sites put a list of herbs, vitamins and nutritional supplements along with citations from scientific studies. Have you found this to be confusing, since there are so many to choose from? A far simpler way is to choose a supplement from the appropriate body system, such as liver support, detoxification, etc. A well formulated supplement works a lot better than separate vitamins and usually costs a lot less. Please call me at (239) 659-2684 if you would like some assistance in choosing an appropriate product. I can't diagnose or treat diseases by phone, but I can assist you in making better choices. I also can send some relevant articles to read. The first ten minutes are free (as long as you purchase from my web site). |
The next step, after you have been diagnosed with a disease, is to find out what is the specific cause, and then choose supplements that address it. Phone consults are my specialty. Please call my at (239) 659-2684 to schedule a consultation.
I recommend that you make an informed choice, and the goal of this web site is to provide you with the information to make a wise choice when it comes to your health and wellness.
As you can see, I don't sell any vitamins on this web site. There are thousands of vitamin stores that will sell you whatever vitamin you want, and many of them offer discounts.
If you are interested in some high-quality basic nutritional supplements, I recommend visiting the Store You will find my recommendations for a multiple, tasty chewable fiber wafers, high-potency probiotics, and fish oils.
Good luck in your journey towards health and wellness!!
Unfortunately, that would be a clear violation of FDA regulations. Also, one of the most important aspect of naturopathy is: "Treat the person, not the disease". This is a profound statement, and many people have spent thousands of dollars on vitamins listed in books or web sites for a specific disease. This is what I call "vending machine medicine". It rarely works! The solution is to find a naturopathic physician, such as myself, to assist you.
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