Ischemic heart disease is one of the most common and, perhaps, one of the most dangerous cardiovascular diseases, which is based on a violation of blood circulation in the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle (myocardium).

Half of the deaths due to cardiovascular diseases accounted for the proportion of ischemic disease. In general, coronary artery disease occurs in people over 30 years of age, with men being sick more often than women.

The main cause of coronary heart disease is atherosclerosis. The obstruction of the lumen of the vessels that feed the heart (coronary arteries), atherosclerotic plaques disrupts the blood supply of the heart, that is, ischemia.

The risk factors for IHD include:.

Hypertension (high blood pressure);.

= Smoking;.

= Obesity;.

= Violations of carbohydrate metabolism (in particular, diabetes mellitus);.

= Inactive way of life (hypodynamia);.

= Irrational nutrition;.

= High cholesterol in the blood;.

= Age over 50-60 years;.

= Male gender;.

= Heredity (cases of IHD in close relatives).

Protect the heart and prevent the development of the disease will help to reject bad habits, moderate physical activity, rational nutrition, as well as natural remedies.

Grapefruit. Fruits have anti-sclerotic and tonic properties, stimulate appetite, improve digestion. They are recommended as a restorative aid after exhausting infectious diseases, operations, mental and physical exhaustion, chronic intoxication, hypertension, stones in the bladder, after myocardial infarction.

Willow white, other species. To reduce the risk of myocardial infarction drink as tea bark infusion (1h. Crushed bark pour 1 cup boiling water, let it brew for 5 minutes, strain) for 1 glass a day or every other day.

The willow bark contains salicin, which the body transforms into salicylic acid, which substantially reduces the risk of myocardial infarction.

European olive. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and, when consumed annually, has a beneficial effect on the heart.

Carrot. Consuming 2 carrots a day for 3 weeks reduces cholesterol by 10-20%. Carrots are rich in fiber - carbohydrates from the group of pectins.

Walnut walnut. Walnut walnuts contain a neurotransmitter serotonin, suppressing appetite, so they contribute to rapid saturation. Myocardial infarction is a rarity among those people whose diet contains a lot of nuts.

Portulacus garden. He is eaten raw in salads or steamed.

This is the best source of omega-3 fatty acids, which reduces the risk of blood clots, then infarction. In addition, portolac is rich in antioxidants, and the ratio of calcium and magnesium is 1: 1. Calcium and magnesium in this ratio are necessary for the uninterrupted operation of the heart.

Rosemary real. It is brewed like tea and drunk, add as spice to many dishes. Rosemary is one of the best sources of antioxidants.

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