Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls. This buildup is called plaque. The plaque can cause arteries to narrow, blocking blood flow. The plaque can also burst, leading to a blood clot. Atherosclerosis is a hardening and narrowing of your arteries caused by cholesterol plaques lining the artery over time. It can put blood flow at risk as your arteries become blocked. You might hear it called arteriosclerosis or atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. It can also be divided into three major stages namely 1) the fatty streak, which represents the initiation 2) plaque progression, which represents adaption and 3) plaque disruption, which represents the clinical complication of atherosclerosis.

Causes & Symptoms

Atherosclerosis is thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. Risk factors may include high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity, physical activity, and eating saturated fats. Chest pain or pressure (angina) Sudden arm or leg weakness or numbness, Slurred speech or difficulty speaking, Brief loss of vision in one eye, Drooping facial muscles, Pain when walking, High blood pressure, Kidney failure are the major symptoms of Atherosclerosis. Numbness or weakness in your arms or legs.

Homeopathic Treatment for Atherosclerosis

Homeopathy has a great scope in the treatment of atherosclerosis.It can arrest the progress of the disease and prevent untoward happenings like heart attack, paralysis, reduced blood supply to extremities which is known as claudication and death. One way to avoid heart failure is to manage symptoms with homoeopathic medicines. It can treat the causes of heart failure, like high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, obesity, or diabetes. Also, these conditions are treated without any side effects. Homeopathic treatment can help reduce the LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol by helping the body to heal the underlying illness. When the organism is healthy and balanced, the liver stops producing high levels of LDL because there is no longer healing work to be done.

Benefits

Homeopathy is Safe. These medicines are prepared from tiny amounts of proven healing substances derived mainly from plants, minerals and animals. They are given in very minute doses so that they are non-toxic, and are very safe.
Homeopathy is Effective and Fast Acting. Homeopathic medicine is fast acting, restoring optimal health.
Homeopathic prescribing is effective in both acute and chronic conditions.
Homeopathy is a Scientific and Natural Medicine.
Homeopathy has a long standing healing tradition and is now the most popular holistic therapy worldwide
Homeopathy Helps Build Resistance. Homeopathic treatments addresses disease at the root level, hence enhancing resistance to disease.
Homeopathy for All Life’s Stages. Homeopathic medicines are safe for everyone because there is no risk of toxicity or side-effects. Homeopathy is ideal for all life stages including pregnant and lactating women.