Arteriosclerosis

The consolidating of the large and medium size of the arteries is called as arteriosclerosis. When the blood vessels get accumulated with large amount of calcium or lime, the arteries get thickened. This makes the arteries slender down and thus having an effect on the regular flow of the blood. Heart, legs, kidneys, abdomen and aorta are few of the common places where the blood vessels get thickened.

The accretion of excess of calcium or lime happens due to the wrong eating habits. Smoking, diabetes, malaria, high blood pressure and rheumatism are some of the other causes behind occurrence of arteriosclerosis. There are certain home remedies for arteriosclerosis, which have proved beneficial for many people by removing the accumulated calcium from the blood vessels.

Home Remedies and precautions for arteriosclerosis:

• One of the most effective home remedies for arteriosclerosis is the lemon peel. It is believed to be one of the richest sources of vitamin P. It strengthens the entire arterial system. Shredded lemon peel of one lemon may be added to soups and stews or sprinkled over salads. To make a medicine, the peel of one or two lemons may be cut up finely, covered with warm water and allowed to stand for about twelve hours. A teaspoon may be taken every three hours, or immediately before or after a meal.
• Parsley is another effective remedy for arteriosclerosis. It contains elements which help to maintain the blood vessels, particularly the capillaries, and arterial system in a healthy condition. It may be taken as a tea: a teaspoon of dry parsley may be allowed to simmer gently in a cupful of water for a few minutes. This can be taken two to three times daily.
• Beet juice, taken daily, has been found valuable in arteriosclerosis. It is an excellent solvent for inorganic calcium deposits. The juices of carrots and spinach are also beneficial if taken once a day.
• Honey is also considered beneficial in the treatment of arteriosclerosis. It is easily digested and assimilated. The patient should take a glass of water with one teaspoon each of honey and lemon juice in it, before going to bed. He can also take it if he wakes up at night.
• The herb psyllium husk, botanically known as Plantagoovata, has been found valuable in arteriosclerosis. The oil of the seeds of this plant should be used. It contains fifty per cent of linoleic acid, an unsaturated fat, and is, therefore, helpful in the prevention and treatment of this disease.
• Garlic and onions have a preventive effect on the development of arteriosclerosis. They should be included in the daily diet, either raw or cooked, according to individual taste.
• Avoid all hydrogenated fats and an excess of saturated fats, such as butter, cream, clarified butter, and animal fat. He should also avoid meat, salt, and all refined and processed foods, condiments, sauces, pickles, strong tea, coffee, white sugar, white flour, and all products made from them.
• Vegetable oils, particularly safflower oil, flax seed oil, and olive oil, should be used as a cooking medium.
• Smoking, if habitual, should be given up as it constricts the arteries and aggravates the condition.
• Smoking, if habitual, should be given up as it constricts the arteries and aggravates the condition.
• The patient should undertake plenty of outdoor exercise and learn to take mental stress and worries in his stride.