Blood vessels (arteries) help in carrying oxygen and nutrients from our heart to the rest of the body. Leading sedentary lifestyle or eating unhealthy foods make the inner linings of these arteries become thickened and stiff with fatty deposits. This results in inadequate supply of blood reaching our vital organs causing arteriosclerosis. The first sign of arteriosclerosis generally starts with legs numbing of legs, getting cold feet, painful leg or cramps.
Home Remedies for Arteriosclerosis:
Listed below are some of the home remedies for arteriosclerosis:
- Using Lemon Peel: To take as a medicine, cut the skin of lemon into fine pieces and saturate such pieces in warm water for about 12 hours. Take a teaspoon of this medicine every 3 hours or just before or after taking a meal. Lemon peel is known for being a rich source of vitamin P (bioflavonoid) which is responsible for strengthening the whole arterial system
- Using Honey: One teaspoon honey with a teaspoon of lemon juice can be taken along with a glass of water. Honey is considered effective in reducing cholesterol, relieving clogging of arteries and preventing arteriosclerosis
- Using Parsley: A teaspoon of dry parsley can be gently simmered for few minutes and be taken 2 or 3 times daily. Parsley contain elements that help in keeping our arteries and capillaries in healthy condition
- Using Vegetable Juices: In arteriosclerosis, one of the reasons why the walls of the arteries become stiff is because of slow deposition of calcium as the arteries age. Experts believe that beet juice can act like a solvent and dissolve these inorganic calcium deposits from the arteries and prevent arteriosclerosis. Also juices of carrot and spinach are considered effective for this disease condition. Carrot is rich in vitamin A that helps in dissolving cholesterol from the walls of the arteries
- Eating Apples: Eating apples regularly can help prevent arteriosclerosis by reducing the accumulation of fat in the arteries
- Engage in Physical Activities: By undergoing regular physical activities (burning fats) and leading a stress-free life one can limit the risk of arteriosclerosis to a great extent
- Avoid Smoking: Smoking affects the walls of the arteries by clogging it with fatty deposits. The best homeremedy for arteriosclerosis can be to quit smoking altogether
- Avoid Unhealthy Foods: By cutting down on foods rich in saturated fats such as cream, butter, etc and refined and hydrogenated foods, one can surely reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis
- Regular Health Check Up: Regular health check up can go a long way in detecting any family history of arteriosclerosis and receiving treatment in time
- Reduce Alcohol Consumption: Alcohol consumption can increase the risk of arteriosclerosis
The risk of arteriosclerosis can be avoided to a considerable extent by following a healthy and disciplined life style. Before taking any of the home remedies, consult a doctor to avoid complication.
