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How to cure atherosclerosis and is it possible?

How to treat and prevent the progression of atherosclerosis

So is there a cure for atherosclerosis? Unfortunately, the answer is no. However, to prevent its progression and stop the process at the same level medicine. And folk remedies, especially for prophylaxis, give a positive result.

Diet and regime

  • to avoid eating foods rich in animal fats (butter, egg yolk, fatty meat);
  • to add to the diet of vegetable oils, foods rich in fiber;
  • eat foods that promote the excretion of cholesterol from the body (cabbage, radish, cheese);
  • dosed aerobic physical activity (running, swimming, Hiking);
  • the fight against excess weight;
  • constant control of blood pressure and blood sugar;
  • a categorical refusal from Smoking;
  • correct mode of the day with a full bed.

It is clear that in the modern rhythm of life is difficult to adhere to such rules, but it should be possible to implement the above rules, especially in atherosclerosis of the brain.

Operative treatment of stenosis by placement in atherosclerotic place in the vessel a special spring called a stent.

This surgery is minimally invasive. The method is applied for removing stenosis, such as coronary arteries, cerebral vessels, and blood vessels of the kidneys and lower extremities. All the work is done through a small puncture in the groin. Also treat and aneurysm of the aorta using a special stent of large size.

Traditional methods of treatment

To protect yourself against the development of atherosclerosis can folk remedies.

Since ancient times preserved recipes from garlic, radish with unique properties. Also helps in the fight against atherosclerosis honey, potato juice and alcohol. But we are talking only about red dry wine in very small quantities. All the above mentioned products contain substances that can remove cholesterol from the blood, thus preventing the development of atherosclerosis. In atherosclerosis of the brain, to avoid symptoms associated with narrowing of blood vessels, helping tea from lemon balm. All these methods are good for preventing healthy people.

If you already have systemic atherosclerosis affecting the vessels of the brain, heart, kidneys and lower extremities - treatment only under strict medical supervision.

Thus, systemic atherosclerosis is a dangerous disease that leads to most frequent conditions that cause disability and death. And although, in his the emergence of a large role of genetic factors, prevent itdevelopment is possible.
The main thing - the correct systematic treatment under constant medical supervision.