Even as a Naturopath myself I had heart artery blockages at age 69 that I discovered in a routine blood check which showed enzymes indicative of blockages. A subsequent endocardiogram resulted in my going through major heart surgery. Coumadin and Statins were prescribed — both of which I refused — and instead relied on the advice of Dr. Garry Gordon, one of the best-known and most effective Alternative Medical Doctors in the world (see the attached PDF). I started taking his BCI (Beyond Chelation improved), one packet twice a day. In addition, I also took his recommended Boluoke twice a day. Both products are available from Dr. Gordon’s website: http://www.longevityplus.com/.
After six months I cut the dosage to one packet a day and one Boluoke a day. I also started a regime of taking Wobenzym-N, five tablets twice a day for six months and then cutting back to five tablets (all at once on an empty stomach once a day). Wobenzym-N is not just a blood “thinner”, it is a blood “conditioner” which positively affects blood clot formation. Google “Wobenzym-N” and read the research. It’s one of the most popular, widely-used enzyme formulas in Europe–taken also for its cancer prevention properties.
In addition, I stopped eating anything that had sugar or corn sweeteners in it, sweetening instead with stevia and coconut flower sweetener. I ate only wheat products that were gluten free; and stopped eating peanut butter, using almond butter instead. Peanut butter had been a staple of my life since childhood, but when I stopped taking it for three weeks and then had a serving to test what might happen, I ended up with mild allergic responses. So much for peanut butter!
The heart surgery forced me to re-examine what was causing the arterial blockages. It turns out the major problem in these cases is cracks in the highly stressed heart arteries due to lack of collagen, which leads to slack blood vessels, capillary leakage, bleeding gums, skin bruises, and varicose veins. I found the problem to be a decided lack of natural vitamin C… and that is not the ascorbic acid which is labeled vitamin C on the commercial market. The simple solution to a lack of natural vitamin C is a daily dose of berries such as raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries–all loaded with the best natural vitamin C and its natural synergists that money can buy. The easiest and cheapest way to take them is to buy frozen berry mixtures and make a “smoothie” in a blender by adding a handful of berries to 4 or 5 tablespoons of coconut milk; a small amount (1 teaspoon) of protein powder (use alternatives such as hemp protein powder if there is milk or dairy sensitivity); and purified water. Include also a fresh banana that is turning brown. Buy the bargain older bananas about to be thrown away, peeling and freezing them for smoothies.
OTHER HEART AND ARTERY SUPPORTIVE FOODS
1. Schizandra Chinensis berries as mentioned in post number two by Olaf. Also Rhodiola Rosea for its psychological and “adaptogen” abilities. I take Rhodiola 3 to 4 times a week. Great Stuff!
2. Cannabis Sativa. See the Mayo Clinic link on post number four from Tesla_WTC.
3. Iodine (as “Iodoral”; see: http://www.optimox.com/pics/Iodine/opt_Iodoral.htm)
4. Lycopene from tomato puree; also cinnamon. (see post #7 by HugoJudd)
5. Unsweetened applesauce; 3-4 tablespoons three times a week; mix with lots of cinnamon and sweeten slightly with stevia. Best of intestinal detoxifiers and healers. “An apple a day…..”
6. Make your own sauerkraut; have several servings a week. The variety which is purchased from a store has to be pasteurized which destroys beneficial microorganisms. Sauerkraut is one of the cheapest and best pro-biotics there is. It does wonders for the entire intestinal tract.
7. Add coconut to your diet; particularly coconut oil to elderly diets to prevent Alzheimer’s and other degenerative brain diseases. The overall nutritional benefits of coconut are relatively new research, the results of which will amaze you.
NOTE: I am not permitted to diagnose or prescribe, nor would I do so without seeing the client first. Please see this treatise as specific treatment which I have used effectively on myself, and thus disseminate for its educational value to others.