Many of us will eventually get a diagnosis (or know someone who gets a diagnosis) of cardiovascular disease, or our physician will tell us we have some of the symptoms (high blood pressure, bad circulation in extremities, loss of feeling in the extremities, among others). Poor diet, lack of exercise, family history, and other factors can all contribute to poor heart health – raise your hand if you don’t know someone who has heard this from his doctor!
They also say that diet and exercise alone aren’t enough to alleviate your health problems – hence the barrage of pharmaceuticals that are available to patients, both prescription and over-the-counter. Do your research when you decide which therapies to use. What works for Uncle Ted may not work for you, and you don’t want to be hit by any unexpected side effects either.
One particularly interesting option out there is EDTA chelation therapy, which may be able to pull heavy metals (mercury and lead, among others) from the body. Some heavy metals have been thought to contribute to hardening of the arteries.
Always ask your doctor before starting a course of therapy, of course. And get off of the couch and exercise, as well (not being preachy here but exercise has certainly helped me!). Live a long, healthy life!