Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xiii
Preface xv
Chapter 1 Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease 1
Main Cause of Cardiovascular Disease
Integrative Approaches: Diet and Nutritional Support
Instigators of Heart Disease
Chapter 2 Arteriosclerosis, Aneurysm, Myocardial infarcts, and Strokes 5
The Effects of Plaque Build-Up
Plaque: It's Not Always Diet-Related
Arteriosclerosis and Complicated Plaques
Blood Clot Formation
Conventional Treatment Options for Atherosclerosis
Warning Signs for Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis Treatments: The Pros and Cons
Aneurysms
Symptoms of an Abdominal Aorta Aneurysm
Symptoms of a Brain Aneurysm
Treatment of an Aneurysm
Strokes
Study: Strokes
Emergency Treatment of a Stroke is Not Always Ideal
Chapter 3 Reversal Process for Arteriosclerosis 13
Good Fats vs. Bad Fats
Cholesterol
Beginning the Reversal Process
Removing Fat from the Arterial Walls
How to Produce New Bile
Plaque Reversal (150 (2.6) and Below)
How to Lower Triglyceride Levels
C-reactive Protein (CRP)
Chapter 4 Heart-Helpful Protocols and Useful Supplements 21
Strengthening the Vascular System-Naturally
Collagen
Flavonoids
Lecithin
How to Keep the Blood Slippery and Maintain a Healthy Thinness
Lack of Enzymes can Cause Blood to Thicken
Natural Supplements for Thinning the Blood
Nattokinase, Serrapeptase and Proteinase
The Problem with Statin Drugs
How to Lower Cholesterol Without Statins
Nutritional Supplements that Lower Cholesterol
Help From the Diet
Niacin (B3)
Policosanol
Sytrinol
Red Yeast
Lecithin
Suggested Protocol for Use
Chapter 5 Increasing Your Heart's Energy Levels through Nutrition 33
How to Increase the Heart's Primary Source of Energy
Coenzyme Q10
L-Carnitine
Hawthorn
Pine Bark Extract
D-Ribose
Creatine
L-Arginine
Magnesium
Vitamin K 2
Resveratrol and Phytosterols
Resveratrol
Phytosterols: Fabulous Plant Fats
Chapter 6 Natural Stress Management 43
Stress Reducing Herbs
Ashwagandha
Holy Basil
Passionflower
Rhodioia
Suma
Skullcap
St. John's Wort
Schizandra
Valerian
Managing Stress through Productive Activity
Deep Breathing
Meditation
Yoga
Exercise
Chapter 7 Addressing the Body as a Whole…Nutritionally 53
How to Assist a Compromised Digestive System
Supplements and Why We Need Them
Stop Breaking the Body Down
Supplements for Your Endocrine System
Supporting the Thyroid
Supporting the Adrenal Glands
Supporting the Pancreas
Supporting the Liver
Best Whole Natural Health Ingredients
Health Powders
Nut Butters
Sources of Essential Fatty Acids
Nutritional Yeast
Probiotics
Healing and Nourishing Herbs
Algae and Seaweed
Liquid Chlorophyll
Raw Egg Yolk
Bee Pollen
Raw Food Juices
Chapter 8 Prepping the Pantry for Heart-Healthy Protocols 65
Legumes are Legendary
Soaking Legumes
How to Cook Legumes
How to Make Homemade Cooked Bean Flour
Homemade Cooked Bean Flour Recipe
How to Make Homemade Bean Meal
How to Cook with Whole Grains
How to Cook Brown Rice
How to Cook Amaranth
How to Cook Wild Rice
How to Cook Quinoa
How to Cook Teff
How to Cook Oats
How to Cook Millet
How to Cook Spelt
How to Cook Barley
How to Cook Kamut
How to Cook Kasha or Buckwheat
How to Make Meatless Pasta Sauce
Other Nutritional Guidelines
Salads
Cheese
Butter
Best Fats and Oils
Chapter 9 The Complete Diet Program for Reversing Arteriosclerosis 85
Dealing with Diet Anxiety
The Basic Outline
Treat Arteriosclerosis Without Weight Loss
Getting Yourself Started
"Special Occasions" and Eating Out
Breakfast
Healthy Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate Density
Lunch/Dinner
Low-Fat Flesh Protein/Legume Family Member
Very Lean Protein Options
Vegetable/Salad Selection
Soup Selection
Snacks
Keeping Track of Your Diet's Progress
Chapter 10 Additional Dietary Considerations for Supporting Heart Health 99
Beverages
Fruits and Vegetables
Fiber for Weight Loss
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates Comprising 50 Percent of Daily Diet
Carbohydrates Comprising of 30 Percent of Daily Diet
Carbohydrates Comprising 20-25 Percent of Daily Diet
Carbohydrates to Avoid
Fats and Oils
Cooking Oils
Herbs and Spices
Sugar and Sweeteners
Chapter 11 Heart-Healthy Recipes 107
Salads and Spreads
Soup
Dinner
Conclusion 139
Appendix: Shopping Suggestions 141
Bibliography 147
About the Author 153