10 Remedies That Treat Clogged Arteries

• Smoking
  
• Obesity
  
• Type I and Type II diabetes
  
• High blood pressure
  
• High LDL cholesterol levels
  
• Lack of physical exercise
  
• Inflammation from other diseases, such as arthritis

• Angina (chest pain)
• Numbness on one side of the body
• inability to move an arm or a leg
• Shortness of breath
• Palpitations 
• An irregular heartbeat
• Weakness or dizziness
• Nausea
• Sweating
• Loss of appetite

• Cholesterol screening
• Echocardiogram 
• Stress Test
• Electrocardiogram
• Chest X-ray
• Ultrasound
• CT scan
• MRI or PET scanning
• Angiogram

• You can select from any of the fish on the SMASH list and eat at least 2 servings per week. 
• Garnish the fish with green leafy vegetables, such as spinach or kale.  

• Add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to a cup of hot water. You can also mix a spoonful of the pepper into a cup of green tea, along with a bit of lemon juice and a squirt of honey. 
  
• Drink the concoction twice daily for a few weeks.
  

• You can snack on a small piece of dark chocolate as a sweet  alternative to fruits, but make sure you keep the intake moderate, since it is high in trans fats.
• Use dark chocolate while baking or cooking instead of the refined variety. 

• Add 3 chopped garlic cloves to a glass of milk and boil it. 
  
• Let the milk cool off and drink it before going to bed.
  
• Garlic supplements may be used as an alternative, but make sure you speak with your doctor in advance. 

• Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder to a glass of warm milk.
  
• Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the milk. 
  
• Drink the turmeric milk twice per day.
  
• You may also take turmeric supplements, with a suggested dosage between 400 to 600 mg, up to 3 times per day. Make sure you consult your doctor if you plan on taking any supplements.
  

• Squeeze the juice out of a single lemon into a glass of warm water. 
  
• Add a tablespoon of honey and a pinch of black pepper powder.
• Drink the mixture twice daily for a couple of weeks.
  
• You can also boil 1 tablespoon of lemon peels in 4 cups of warm water for about 20 minutes. 
  
• Strain the water and add a bit of honey. Drink 1 cup with each meal for several weeks. 
  

• Add 1 teaspoon of grated ginger to a cup of boiling water.
• Allow the tea to steep for about 5 minutes and then strain. 
• Add a tablespoon of natural honey to enhance flavoring. 
• Drink a cup of ginger tea with each meal.  

• Consume 2 to 4 tablespoons of ground flaxseed each day.
• You can add a tablespoon of ground flaxseeds to yogurts, cereals, salads and soups. 
• Sprinkle a few ground flaxseeds to add extra flavor to plain vegetable salads or use them as a sugar substitute when preparing baked goods. 

• You can consume the rice with any of the SMASH cold water fish as a healthy side dish. 
• Red yeast rice capsules may be substituted instead, but make sure you consult your doctor beforehand. The suggested dosage is 1,200 mg twice per day with meals. 

• A glass of pomegranate juice per day can help improve the cardiovascular system. 
  
• Alternatively, you can eat 1 to 2 fresh pomegranates on a daily basis to reap the rewards.   

• Avoid eating junk foods, fried foods, and processed foods. 
  
• Limit your consumption of red meat.
  
• Avoid smoking.
  
• Abstain from drinking alcohol.
  
• Try meditation as a way to alleviate stress, which causes high blood pressure.

• Add legumes and whole-grain products to your diet.
  
• Eat more fruits with bright colors, such as mangos, blueberries, lemons, oranges, tomatoes, watermelon and butternut squash.
  
• Mix 2 to 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin coconut oil with your meals, in order to help reduce plaque buildup.
  
• Have a few glasses of natural cranberry juice a day to protect your cardiovascular system.
  
• Bask in the early morning sunlight to get your daily dose of vitamin D, which helps reduce arterial stiffness.
  
• Take 100 to 300 mcg of vitamin B12 daily, but make sure you get your doctor's approval first. 

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