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Pomegranate Found To Prevent Coronary Artery Disease Progression
A new study published in the journal Atherosclerosis confirms that pomegranate extract may prevent and/or reverse the primary pathology associated with cardiac mortality: the progressive thickening of the coronary arteries caused by the accumulation of fatty materials known as atherosclerosis.[i]
Mice with a genetic susceptibility towards spontaneous coronary artery blockages were given pomegranate extract via their drinking water for two weeks, beginning at three weeks of age. Despite the fact that pomegranate treatment actually increased cholesterol levels associated with very low density lipoprotein-sized particles, the treatment both reduced the size of the atherosclerotic plaques in the aortic sinus (the dilated opening above the aortic valve) and reduced the proportion of coronary arteries with occlusive atherosclerotic plaques.
Remarkably, the researchers also found that pomegranate extract treatment resulted in the following beneficial effects:

• Reduced levels of oxidative stress
• Reduced monocytie chemotactic protein-1, a chemical messenger (chemokine) associated with inflammatory processes within the arteries.  
• Reduced lipid accumulation in the heart muscle
• Reduced macrophage infiltration in the heart muscle
• Reduced levels of monocyte chemotactic protein-1 and fibrosis in the myocardium
• Reduced cardiac enlargement
• Reduced ECG abnormalities

How can something as benign and commonplace as a fruit extract reverse so many aspects of coronary artery disease, simultaneously, as evidenced by the study above?  The answer may lie in the fact that our ancestors co-evolved with certain foods (fruits in particular) for so long that a lack of adequate quantities of these foods may directly result in deteriorating organ function.  Indeed, two-time Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling argued that vitamin C deficiency is a fundamental cause of cardiovascular disease, owing to the fact that our hominid primate ancestors once had year-round access to fruits, and as a result lost the ability to synthesize it.  [see Linus Pauling vitamin C lecture on GreenMedTV]

Discussion

This study adds to the already extant body of clinical research indicating that pomegranate can help unclog your arteries.  For instance, back in 2004, the journal Clinical Nutrition published the results of a three year clinical trial in an Israeli population, finding that the daily consumption of pomegranate juice reversed carotid artery stenosis by up to 29% within 1 year.  Remarkably, the blockages in the control group increased 9%, indicating that pomegranate's artery unblocking effects were even greater than at first apparent. [ii]
Pomegranate's value in cardiovascular disease is quite broad, as evidenced by the following experimentally confirmed properties:

• Anti-inflammatory: Like many chronic degenerative diseases, inflammation plays a significant role in cardiovascular disease pathogenesis. There are five studies on GreenMedInfo.com indicating pomegranate's anti-inflammatory properties.[iii]
• Blood-Pressure Lowering: Pomegranate juice has natural angiotensin converting enzyme inhibiting properties, [iv] and is a nitric oxide enhancer, two well-known pathways for reducing blood pressure. [v] Finally, pomegranate extract rich in punicalagin has been found reduce the adverse effects of perturbed stress on arterial segments exposed to disturbed flow.[vi]
• Anti-Infective: Plaque buildup in the arteries often involves secondary viral and bacterial infection, including hepatitis C and Chlamydia pneumoniae.[vii] Pomegranate has a broad range of anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.
• Antioxidant: One of the ways in which blood lipids become heart disease-promoting (atherogenic) is through oxidation. LDL, for instance, may be technically 'elevated' but harmless as long as it does not readily oxidize. Pomegranate has been found to reduce the oxidative stress in the blood, as measured by serum paraoxonase levels.  One study in mice found this decrease in oxidative stress was associated with 44% reduction in the size of atherosclerotic lesions. [viii]

Sumber : GreenMedIndo

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Natural Remedy to Clear Blocked Arteries

Last Updated: Aug 16, 2013 | By Sarah Terry

Garlic may help to lower your cholesterol and triglyceride levels to reduce arterial plaque buildup. Photo Credit garlic in the pigtail image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.com

If you have blocked or clogged arteries, it's likely due to a buildup of fatty-deposit plaques. You may have a cardiovascular disease such as atherosclerosis, as well. Certain natural supplements and herbal remedies could help in treating your blocked arteries, but you should consult your doctor before taking any natural treatment to discuss the side effects, proper dosage and potential drug interactions. Do not replace a medical treatment you are now receiving with an herbal remedy.

Natural Supplements

To help clear clogged arteries, you might take supplements such as alpha-linoleolic acid, or "ALA," omega-3 fatty acids, sitostanol or beta-sitosterol, calcium, coenzyme Q10, or cod liver oil, the Mayo Clinic says. Alternatively, you could take chromium, copper, magnesium, lutein, vitamin C, selenium, resveratrol, trimethylglycine, or "TMG," or oligomeric proanthocyanidins or "OPCs," notes the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Mesoglycan, l-carnitine, arginine, policosanol and inositol hexaniacinate are also supplements that are sometimes recommended for treating or preventing blocked arteries or helping to treat intermittent claudication. Many other natural supplements can also potentially help to treat or prevent arterial plaque buildup, including tocotrienols, folic acid, fish oil, chondroitin sulfate, lycopene, quercetin and certain B-complex vitamins such as B-6 and B-12, states the University of Michigan Health System. Talk with your health-care provider before taking any of these supplements to reduce or prevent arterial plaque.

Herbal Remedies

Numerous herbal remedies may clear or prevent the clogging of your arteries. These include garlic, psyllium, fenugreek, guggul, green tea and horny goat weed, says the University of Michigan Health System. You could also take turmeric, ginger, ginkgo, rosemary, hemp seed, peony root, butcher's broom or bilberry for their cardiovascular-related health benefits. Artichoke, cocoa, barley and oat bran are sometimes also used to clear blocked arteries or prevent atherosclerosis, the Mayo Clinic notes. Other potentially beneficial herbs for cardiovascular health include grass pollen, astragalus, flax seed, hawthorn and sea buckthorn, adds the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Keep in mind that no widely accepted medical research supports the use of any herbal remedies for treating or preventing plaque blockages in arteries.

Benefits

Cod liver, fish and flax seed oils, as well as omega-3 fatty acids, appear to help to slow down the progression of atherosclerosis by reducing cholesterol levels and blood pressure, says the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. High cholesterol and triglyceride levels can directly contribute to plaque buildup in your arteries. Fenugreek, guggul, red yeast rice and garlic can also reduce your cholesterol levels and triglycerides. Additionally, garlic may lower your blood pressure and reduce excessive clotting of your blood, which can lead to heart attacks or strokes. Taking tocotrienols, green tea or quercetin might protect you from damage to your arteries due to LDL or "bad cholesterol," notes the University of Michigan Health System. Selenium supplements might reduce your risks of heart disease or help to protect against subsequent heart attacks. Taking vitamins B-6 or B-12, TMG or folic acid could help to regulate your levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that may relate to risks of atherosclerosis or heart disease. Resveratrol, found in red wine might "thin" your blood and have antioxidant effects that could prevent heart disease-related death. Peony root and turmeric can also reduce excessive clotting of blood platelets, while rosemary and butcher's broom appear to stimulate blood circulation.

Considerations

Because many of these natural supplements and herbs can produce similar effects as common prescription drugs for clogged arteries, your doctor might need to adjust your medication dosage. For example, turmeric taken with a blood-thinning drug like Coumadin could increase your bleeding risks, and taking garlic with antihypertensive drugs could lower your blood pressure too much. Ask your health-care provider about the dosage that's right for you and about how the natural remedy will affect the medications that you're taking.

Warnings

Many herbs and natural supplements can produce side effects and potentially dangerous drug interactions, the Mayo Clinic says. For instance, taking excessive doses of fenugreek seeds can cause nausea and stomach upset, and fenugreek can also potentially stimulate uterine contractions and cause miscarriages in pregnant women, warns the University of Michigan Health System. Guggul can cause skin rashes and stomach pain, as well as adverse effects in people with ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and liver disease. Taking L-carnitine supplements could lower thyroid hormone levels and interfere with thyroid medications, cautions the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Discuss these and other dangers with a doctor before taking any natural remedy to clear your arteries.

Sumber: livestrong.com

Manfaat Pare

Jangan menilai buku dari sampulnya. Begitu juga dengan makanan. Jangan hanya menilai sebuah makanan dari rasanya saja. Hal ini juga berlaku untuk sayur pare. Rasa pare yang pahit membuat sayur ini tak begitu digemari. Tetapi jangan salah, ternyata di balik rasa pahit pare terdapat manfaat kesehatan yang luar biasa.

Jus pare diketahui mengandung enzim yang bisa mencegah transportasi glukosa, sehingga bisa memotong suplai makanan untuk sel kanker. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ketika jus pare dipaparkan pada sel kanker pankreas, perkembangan sel kanker terhambat dan mati. Percobaan pada tikus juga menunjukkan bahwa tikus berisiko 60 persen lebih rendah terkena kanker setelah diberi makan pare.

Hal yang sama pun ditemukan pada sebuah penelitian pada tahun 2013. Penelitian tersebut mengungkap bahwa jus pare bisa memiliki efek yang sama pada kanker leher dan kanker kepala. Tumor langsung berhenti tumbuh dan mati setelah terkena jus pare tersebut, seperti dilansir oleh Daily Health Post (02/09).

Sebelumnya, peneliti juga menemukan bahwa pare sangat efektif untuk digunakan merawat pasien diabetes. Diabetes biasanya disebabkan oleh banyak faktor, misalkan ketidakmampuan pankreas untuk memproduksi insulin dan mengontrol tingkat gula dalam darah, serta kemampuan sel untuk menyerap insulin. Karena jus pare menginterupsi jalannya glukosa dalam darah, tingkat tersebut akan berkurang. Zat dalam pare juga merangsang sel membran untuk menerima gula.

Di China, jus pare juga digunakan sebagai obat tradisional untuk menyembuhkan luka, mengatasi demam, batuk, masalah kulit, dan obat antivirus. Pada pengobatan modern, pare banyak digunakan untuk membantu menurunkan berat badan, mencegah terbentuknya batu ginjal, meningkatkan sistem kekebalan tubuh, dan menghilangkan racun dari lever.

Tak ada salahnya mencoba sayuran yang pahit ini jika Anda ingin mendapatkan manfaat hebat yang terkandung di dalamnya. Anda bisa memasaknya dengan garam untuk menekan rasa pahitnya. Atau jika tak yakin, tahan napas Anda, tutup mata, dan langsung telan sayur pare dalam potongan kecil. Namun jangan memakannya terlalu banyak karena pare juga bisa memicu sakit perut dan diare.

Sumber: merdeka.com