ABC+D Approach Lesson Nine: The Circulatory System Keys to a healthy cardiovascular system 1. The lower your cholesterol, FALSE! the healthier you will be. Three-year study of 11,500 patients Low cholesterol was related to: Increase in lung cancer Increase in other cancers Higher risk of cardiac death Erectile dysfunction and infertility Loss of memory and mental focus European Heart Journal 1997, 18, 52-59 1
Swedish Researcher found: Individuals with low cholesterol suffer from frequent and severe infections Individuals with high cholesterol had a lower mortality than the average population Uffe Ravnskov, MD, PhD, independent researcher Magle Stora Kyrkogata 9, S-223250 Lund, Sweden 2. A healthy range of cholesterol FALSE! is 0-200 If your cholesterol was 0 you would be dead. Cancer risk for cholesterol levels Lowest risk >240 Average risk 195-210 Increased risk <190 High < 160 Highest < 140 2
3. Cholesterol helps protect TRUE! against environmental toxins University San Diego School of Medicine study showed: High cholesterol can be protective against environmental toxins rather than harmful Low cholesterol is a risk factor for heart arrhythmias High cholesterol readings are associated with protection from neurotoxins and cancer protection 4. Cholesterol less than 150 significantly FALSE! reduces your risk of heart disease. 3
From the Journal of American Medical Association 30 years of follow-up from the Framingham Study showed: No correlation between high cholesterol and mortality, but correlation between low cholesterol and mortality CVD death rates increased 14% for every 1 mg/dl drop in total cholesterol per year Anderson KM. Cholesterol and Mortality, 30 years of Follow-up from the Framingham Study. JAMA 1987 Apr 24;257(16):2176-80 Journal of Cardiac Failure Paper on Low Cholesterol Analysis of 1,134 patients with heart disease Low cholesterol was associated with worse outcomes in heart failure patients and impaired survival rates Elevated cholesterol was not associated with hypertension, diabetes or coronary heart disease. Horwich TB. Et.al. Low Serum Total Choesterol is Associated with Marked Increase in Mortality in Advanced Heart Failure. J Card. Fail. 2002 Aug;8(4):216-214 Japanese Study Found as cholesterol levels went up death rates from CHD went down Okayama A., Marmot MG Int. J Epidemiol Dec 1993 4
Low cholesterol readings are associated with: Increased risk for cancer Increased risk for stroke Increased risk for suicide Increased risk for symptoms from exposure to: Neurotoxins Mercury and other heavy metals Cyclosporin 5. The use of statin drugs FALSE! lowers your risk of heart disease Despite successful attempts to lower cholesterol with statin drugs, the death rate from heart disease has not changed in 75 years and mortality from heart disease is more than double what is was in 1996. Uri Goldbourt. Arteriosclerosis Vol 10. No 4. July/August 1990 5
Adverse Effects of Statin Drugs Known carcinogens in experimental animals in doses approximate to those given to patients Increase risk of polyneuropathy 14 times Deplete CoQ10, lower antioxidant levels More Adverse Effects Liver dysfunction Muscle pain Memory loss. lack of concentration and global amnesia Insomnia, weakness and fatigue Erectile dysfunction Difficulty in managing diabetes, raises insulin levels Total annual sales of statins = $14 billion 6
6. Oxidative stress and inflammation are TRUE! the root cause of elevated LDL The Facts: Artery walls must be damaged before arterial plaque is formed LDL does not damage the endothelium (artery lining), oxidation (free radical damage and inflammation) does LDL tries to repair the damage Cholesterol raises as a response to inflammation to protect the nerves and brain against exposure to fat soluble toxins and heavy metals 7
A group consuming American diet had lower antioxidant levels versus the Mediterranean diet which had increased antioxidant levels. Mediterranean's had one-third the rate of heart attacks that Americans did Leon Study, Circulation, 1999, 99. Pg 779. 7. Your risk of death is two times higher with low cholesterol TRUE! than it is with high cholesterol Study with 11,500 patients showed that the risk of death in the low cholesterol group (160mg/dl and below) was 2.27 times higher than those with high cholesterol. Most common cause of death in low cholesterol patients was cancer. European Heart Journal (1997) 18,52-59 8
8. High insulin levels are a greater TRUE! risk factor for CVD than high cholesterol High levels of the stress hormone cortisol along with high insulin levels creates the metabolic state that causes atherosclerotic plaque development The French Paradox by Hugh Tunstall-Pedoe 1978 Triglycerides/HDL = >3 is an indicator of hyperinsulinemia 9
High Cholesterol Inflammatory Response Protects the nerves and brain against exposure to fat-soluble toxins and heavy metals Sign of oxidative stress Low Cholesterol Oxidative Stress Heavy Metal Poisoning Free Radical Damage Cancer Risk 9. Eating Saturated Fats Increases FALSE! Your Risk of Heart Disease 10
Saturated Fat Has No Impact on LDL Levels The liver does not use fats, saturated, or otherwise to make cholesterol The liver does not make LDL, it makes VLDL VLDL is converted to LDL through triglyceride loss VLDL levels and LDL levels are totally unrelated www.redflagsweekly.com/kendrick2002_dec12.html Uses of Cholesterol Bile production - 80% of cholesterol forms cholic acid Hormone production and transportation Source of energy along with glucose Uses of Cholesterol Production of cell membranes Makes corneum of the skin to prevent water loss Plays a role in the immune defense system 11
Lipoproteins Low Density (LDL) Rich in cholesterol and carry some triglycerides Repair in the body Engulf toxins and then store in tissue cells High Density (HDL) Rich in triglycerides and carry some fat Hormone production Engulf toxins and then store in tissue cells At any time the body can adjust the percentage of LDL vs. HDL Risk Factors for Heart Disease High insulin levels Environmental toxins (toxic blood) Oxidative stress and inflammation Emotional stress Sedentary lifestyle Signs Your Heart May Need Some Help Gum disease Red nose with capillaries showing Crease in left earlobe Heavy plaque formation on teeth Red tip on tongue Pain in chest Shortness of breath 12
Blood Tests to Consider HGB-A1C Homeocystine HS-CRP Triglycerides/HDL > 3 High Iron 13
Three Keys to a Healthy Heart 1) Feed and support your heart with a healthy diet and lifestyle 2) Use herbs and supplements to restore heart health 3) Listen to your heart and chose to create a happy life Key Number One: Feed and Support Your Heart with a Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Diet and Heart Disease Modern diets of refined carbohydrates (white flour and sugar), processed vegetable oils and commercially raised meat and dairy products are the primary cause of heart disease 14
Refined Carbohydrates Refined sugars and grains spike insulin production which causes cardiac inflammation, obesity, diabetes and the build up of arterial plaque Eliminate these foods from your diet Fruits and Vegetables Fresh fruits and vegetables provide antioxidant nutrients that protect the heart Eat 5-7 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables per day Bad Fats for Your Heart Margarine Shortening Partially hydrogenated vegetable oils Commercially fried fast foods Transfats Animal fats from feed lot animals 15
Good Fats for Your Heart Fish and fish oils Nuts (raw, soaked) Flax and hemp seed oil Olive oil Organic butter Coconut oil Avocados Goat milk products Avoiding Toxins Heavy metals Food additives Pesticides Radiation Smoking Excessive Alcohol GMOs Antibiotics Synthetic hormones Exercise Moderate exercise (walking, tai chi, swimming, yoga, golf, etc.) is important for heart health If fatigue keeps you from exercising, use supplements to increase cellular energy production 16
Key Number Two: Use herbs and supplements to restore heart health Nutrients for Cardiovascular Health Co-Q 10 Lecithin Omega-3 Amino Acids L-Carnitine L-Arginine D-ribose L-Taurine Magnesium B-Vitamins B-6 B-12 Folic Acid B-3 (Niacin) Other Vitamins Vitamin K-2 Vitamin E Vitamin C Cholesterol Regulation Increase dietary fiber Take antioxidants Guggul lipids Red yeast rice Ho Shou Wu Niacin Always take CoQ10 with statins 17
Causes and Remedies for High Blood Pressure Hardening of the Arteries Excess Weight Fluid Retention and Kidney Function Vasoconstriction Stress Caffeine and Stimulants Magnesium Deficiency Oral Chelation Program Loose Weight Aid Kidney Function Use supplements that reduce stress and relax blood vessels Blood Pressure Supplements L-Arginine Blood Pressure Formula Blood Pressure Reducing Formula Magnesium Complex Co-Q10 75 Capsicum, Garlic and Parsley Supplements for Preventing Blood Clots Nattozime Enzyme Supplement Butcher s Broom Omega-3 EPA Vitamin E Anti-Inflammatory Pain Relief Formula 18
Oral Chelation Program for improving peripheral circulation and removing arterial plaque Situations Where Oral Chelation May Be Helpful Hardening of the arteries High blood pressure Heart disease (recovering from heart attack) Stroke prevention Varicose veins Diabetic gangrene or neuropathy Skin ulcerations that won t heal Senility or Alzheimer s disease More Potential Situations for Oral Chelation Heavy metal poisoning Calcification of soft tissues Peyronie s Disease (calcification of the penis) Macular degeneration Cold hands and feet (sluggish metabolism) Numbness and tingling in extremities 19
The Oral Chelation Program The basic program consists of Oral Chelation Formula taken with minerals Start with a small dose and slowly increase to a full dose Taper off at the end of the program Twice daily take: First Week 1 tablet Oral Chelation Formula 1/2 ounce Colloidal Minerals or Chinese Mineral Energy Tonic Separate minerals from Oral Chelation Formula for best results Second Week Twice daily take: 2 tablets Oral Chelation Formula 1/2 ounce Liquid Colloidal Minerals or Chinese Mineral Energy Tonic 20
Twice daily take: Third Week 3 tablets Oral Chelation Formula 1/2 ounce Liquid Colloidal Minerals or Chinese Mineral Energy Tonic Add additional support products if needed Cholesterol Cholesterol levels often rise dramatically when on the oral chelation program This is just cholesterol mobilizing in the body and cholesterol will go down Twice daily take: Fourth Week 4 tablets Oral Chelation Formula 1 ounce Liquid Colloidal Minerals or Chinese Mineral Energy Tonic Options 2-3 Chinese Wood Reducing Formula 3-4 Chinese Water Increasing Formula Fiber drink 21
Twice daily Full Dose 4-6 tablets Oral Chelation Formula 1 ounce Liquid Colloidal Minerals or Chinese Mineral Energy Tonic Full dose depends of size and weight Full Program Continue on full dose for a minimum of one month for every ten years of age 50 = 5-10 months 60 = 6-12 months Tapering Off Lower dose by two tablets each week until you are taking one tablet twice daily Example Week 1: 5 tablets twice daily Week 2: 4 tablets twice daily Week 5: 1 tablet twice daily You can stay on 1 tablet twice daily as a maintenance dose 22
Recovering from Heart Disease Add 150 to 300 milligrams of Co-Enzyme Q-10 in soft gel form Add 2 capsules of Hawthorne berries or Stan Malstrom s Heart Formula Other options L-Carnitine Magnesium Vitamin E Chinese Heat Reducing Blend Supplements for Heart Energy Production Co-Q 10 L-carnitine Magnesium D-ribose L-Arginine Co-Q10 4,000 scientific studies Helps prevent and heal heart disease Slows aging process Improves energy and strength Counteracts the effects of statins Protects against gum disease Helps reduce high blood pressure 23
Research on CoQ10 Can help reverse cardiac failure and aid recovery from heart attacks Helps prevent LDL cholesterol from oxidizing Improves outcome after transplants and surgery Dosages 75-150 mg. for prevention 150-375 for angina, arrhythmia, high blood pressure, gum disease 300-375 for mild to moderate heart failure 375-600 for severe heart failure Magnesium Extremely important for heart health Aids energy production in the heart Reduces stress Relaxes muscles and helps lower blood pressure Most Americans are deficient 24
Key Number Three: Listen to Your Heart and Chose to Create a Happy Life The Heart Revisited The mechanical model of the heart as a pump is outdated and incomplete Pump? Every minute 2 gallons of blood move through blood vessels sixty thousand miles long The heart can shoot blood 6 feet in the air It would take a pump capable of lifting a blood one mile high to actually pump the blood through the circulatory system 25
A New Look at the Heart The beating of a healthy heart is never regular and predictable The blood moves in a vortex (spiral) with a vacuum at the center The heart and circulation generate an electromagnetic wave Heart cells entrain upon each other The Heart Remembers The heart is largely composed of nerve cells which carry memory Memories are transferred via heart transplants from one person to another The Heart is an Organ of Perception The heart picks up subtle electromagnetic fields from other living things and receives information in the form of feelings 26
Your Heart is Talking to You Listen Listening to Your Heart Create thoughts and make choices that give you a sense of joy and peace in your heart When you feel angry or irritable, ask if this is so important that it s worth getting sick over Learn how to use emotions constructively 27
Cardiac Irritation Reddish complexion, red ears, reddish nose High blood pressure from irritated capillaries and high cholesterol, insulin resistance Elongated tongue with red tip or red dots on tip Rapid, full pulse, or rapid irregular pulse Cardiac Irritation Tachycardia or heart palpitations Cardiac hypertrophy or compensation Mental restlessness, insomnia, mentally overstimulated Heart feels weak, pain in the region of the heart and shoulder Direct Aids for Cardiac Irritation Single Herbs Ginkgo Hawthorn Ho shou wu Linden Motherwort Yarrow Supplements Vitamin E with Selenium Co-Q 10 28
Herbal Formulas for Cardiac Irritation Blood Pressure Reducing Formula Cardiac Protection Formula Ginkgo/Hawthorn Anti-Inflammatory Pain Relief Formula Antioxidant Mangosteen and Berry Drink Cardiac Depression Poor circulation to extremities, cold hands and feet Pale or anemic looking or may have a bluish or dark cast from venous congestion Poor wound healing in extremities Pulse slow, low and feeble, or rapid and weak Cardiac Depression Pulse choppy, irregular or intermittent Tongue pale, blue and swollen or dark red Tendency to fatigue and lethargy Tendency to edema Blood pressure may be low or high 29
Direct Aids for Cardiac Depression Single Herbs Capsicum Garlic Rosemary Supplements CoQ-10 L-Carnatine Magnesium Herbal Formulas for Cardiac Depression Capsicum, Garlic and Parsley Cardiac Protection Formula John Christopher s Circulatory Support Blend Stan Malstrom s Heart Formula Oral Chelation Formula Cardiac Stagnation Thick, sludgy blood Dull hangover sensation with difficulty rising in the morning Wide awake at night with excessive thinking Heart disease with rheumatism, arthritis or skin eruption Edema Constipation Lack of exercise 30
Direct Aids for Cardiac Stagnation Single Herbs Alfalfa Dandelion Goldenseal Nettles Yellow Dock Supplements Chlorophyll (gel caps) Nattozime Enzyme Supplement Liquid Chlorophyll Herbal Formulas for Cardiac Stagnation John Christopher s Herbal Iron Formula Chinese Wood Increasing Formula Cardiac Atrophy High cholesterol level (250 or above) Medical diagnosis arteriosclerosis Angina Lipemic diathysis (lipid ring) in iris Pulse feels hard, lack flexibility or may be irregular High blood pressure due to arteriosclerosis Memory loss, absent mindedness, difficulty concentrating 31
Cardiac Atrophy Tendency to fall asleep when sitting Wounds won`t heal in extremities Ringing in the ears (tinnitis) not caused by infection or nerve damage Hands and feet chronically cold Problems with heart valves Direct Aids for Cardiac Atrophy Single Herbs Cactus Guggul Lipid Ho shou wu Korean Ginseng Supplements Flax Seed oil Magnesium Complex Omega 3 EPA Co-Q 10 Herbal Formulas for Cardiac Atrophy Cholesterol Regulating Formula Fat Absorbing Fiber Formula Skinny Formula Oral Chelation Formula 32
Cardiac Constriction Cardiac arrhythmias, often associated with stress Angina (chest pain) associated with stress and nervous tension High blood pressure that comes and goes, associated with stress Cardiac Constriction Pulse tense, wiry or bounding Person is tense, nervous and high strung, difficulty relaxing with obsessive thought patterns Person feels regret as if they have lost a chance at a happy life Direct Aids for Cardiac Constriction Single Herbs Black Cohosh Lobelia Nutrients Magnesium Complex Formulas Blood Pressure Reducing Formula Chinese Fire Increasing Formula 33
Cardiac Relaxation Varicose veins Tendency to hemhorrhoids Tired, sore legs Tendency to joint stiffness and muscle pain, especially in the morning Spider veins or thick, prominent, visible veins Cardiac Relaxation Tendency to female problems, including fibroids, endometriosis Prostate swelling High blood pressure associated with damage to the right side of the heart Bluish or dark cast to the complexion from venous stagnation Easy bruising Direct Aids for Cardiac Relaxation Single Herbs Butcher`s Broom Lady`s mantle Rose Hips White Oak Bark Nutrients Bioflavinoids CoQ-10 Vitamin C Formulas Oral Chelation Formula Varicose Vein Formula 34
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