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An aneurysm is a place in a blood
vessel where the wall is thin and can rupture due to
blood pressure. If the aneurysm ruptures circulation is
disrupted and the problem can be severe depending on the
location of the aneurysm. The best prevention of aneurysm
is not smoking, reducing blood pressure, reducing
cholesterol levels, reducing stress, if overweight losing
weight, and good nutritional supplementation with vitamins, minerals, and omega fatty acids.
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Nutrient /
Supplement
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Importance
( 1 - 10 )
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Helpful notes
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L-Carnitine |
10 |
helps in the
transporting of long chain fatty acids which aides in prevention
of heart disease, high blood pressure, and other cardiovascular
disease. Great when combined with a omega fatty acid and flax
seed supplement. |
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Coenzyme Q10 |
10 |
increases oygenation to the heart
and has been shown to prevent recurrences in people who have had
a heart attack. |
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Magnesium |
8 |
low intake of magnesium has been
linked to high blood pressure and a good source of magnesium is
a quality multi-vitamin & mineral supplement especially
containing calcium, zinc, and garlic. |
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Calcium |
7 |
important for proper functioning
of the cardiac (heart) muscle and is a companion to magnesium
see above. |
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Omega Fatty acids |
9 |
important for reducing
blood pressure helpful for for people with aneurysm, helps
increasing blood circulation as well as preventative aid for
general heart health. Essential fatty acids are found in omega
fatty acids from fish and flax and borage seed oils from plants. |
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Vitamin C |
8 |
vitamin C helps high blood
pressure, hypertension, heart, and cardiovascular problems by
improving adrenal function. |
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Multi-vitamin & Mineral supplement |
7 |
vitamin B complex,
inositol, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E all serve to help lower
blood pressure and reduce its effects such as increased risk of
aneurysm. A daily supplement provides nutrients required by the
body for good general health and well being. |
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Potassium |
6 |
needed for electrolyte balance
especially if you are taking blood pressure medication. |
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Selenium |
6 |
low intake of this mineral has
been linked to heart disease and cardiovascular problems such as
aneurysm, a good source for selenium is a natural multi-vitamin
with complete mineral supplementation. |
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Garlic |
9 |
the herb garlic has
been shown to help lower high blood pressure and help with other
cardiovascular and heart disease problems. |
Other Changes To Make
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drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or
filtered water a day
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eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)
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nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good
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juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
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do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods
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carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack
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a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)
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do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
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do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
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use stress relief like going for walks in the park
(or the 10/90 rule - see
Stress)
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brown rice is good to eat
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avoid red meat and animal fats
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reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
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fast a few days a month
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get at least 8 hours of sleep
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exercise light to moderate amounts
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avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
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do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
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do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal
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do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry
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do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else
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