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Heart disease is one of those conditions people talk about all the time but rarely explain. Everyone just assumes that everyone else knows the causes of this disease but that’s not always the case. The main reason people develop this condition is because of atherosclerosis which occurs when plague builds up along the walls of the arteries. As more plague is added, the artery gets even narrower.

Narrowed arteries don’t let the oxygen-rich blood flow through the body with sufficient ease. The result is that not enough oxygen is going to reach the heart or other extremities. Without enough oxygen, angina (chest pain) can result. If that artery becomes completely blocked or if part of the plague breaks off and blocks the artery then no oxygen can get to the heart or to the brain. The result is a heart attack or a stroke, respectively.

Are you at risk for heart disease?

Here are some of the risk factors that might make you more vulnerable to this serious health disease and the leading killer of both men and women:

• Age – Men who are 40 and over and women who are post-menopausal are at greatest risk.
• Family History – A close family member who has had heart disease, especially before age 50.
• Other Health Problems – Diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease increase your risk
• Cholesterol – High LDL levels and low HDL levels can increase the risk of atherosclerosis
• Smoking
• Alcohol Abuse
• Stress
• Inactive Lifestyle
• Metabolic Syndrome – A combination of health issues, including excess body weight and high insulin levels

If you are at risk for heart disease, you need to start taking better care of your health. You might also want to consider lifestyle changes, as well as chelation therapy top prevent atherosclerosis.

Chances are you already know that clogged arteries are not a sign of good health and longevity. Instead, they could put you at serious risk for major health problems, including strokes and heart attacks. But how do you know if you’re at risk? Here are a few of the key signs:

Do you suffer from general fatigue, tiredness and no-energy? General fatigue and tiredness, not related to heavy strenuous work or activity, indicates that your circulatory system blood flow has decreased and become restricted. This is symptomatic of clogging of the arteries (a buildup of calcium and mineral deposits within your cardio vascular system).

Are you a smoker? If so, you are at significantly greater risk for clogged arteries than non-smokers. The chemicals in cigarettes seem to make atherosclerosis worse. This condition causes the arteries to become stiff and less flexible which makes the problem of arterial blockages more dangerous.

Do you have high blood pressure? Having uncontrolled hypertension also puts you at risk for this health problem. The extra pressure being exerted on your arteries actually speeds up plague formation which means they can become clogged at an earlier age and have longer to do major damage to your heart.

Do you have high LDL cholesterol levels? LDL cholesterol is considered one of the main causes of clogged arteries because these lipoproteins are the ones traveling back into the body and into the arteries where they deliver their cholesterol along the arterial walls. On the other hand, HDL cholesterol is believed to move excess cholesterol safely out of the body.

If you have one, two, or all three the issues stated above then you have a good chance of developing this life-threatening health condition. To prevent clogged arteries from stealing years of your life, you need to do the following:

• Quit smoking, if applicable
• Start using Oral chelation therapy – known to help remove toxins and metals from your body so they can’t contribute to the clogged arteries
• Start bringing down your LDL cholesterol levels through lifestyle changes
• Increase your HDL cholesterol by consuming omega 3 fatty acids and other good fats
• Develop a plan with your doctor to lower your blood pressure