Posted By D. (Vancouver, Canada) on 11/28/2011
Hi Ted, Hi EC,
First of all, I don't know how to thank you for this invaluable site, like everyone, it's been a blessing since I've found your site few years ago.
My dad had an infarct-heart attack last year and has been put on couple of dangerous drugs such as Crestor, Lipitor, Metropolol, Romidirpil, etc and I start seeing these lawsuit action announced on CNN explaining how so many people got ALS or Kidney Failure and basically how they start dying in the aftermath.
I've found couple of good advices like the one of Dr. Mercola to instantly start taking CoEnzyme Q10 to avoid depleting the body's reserve but now since I'm moving with my dad in the Caribbean, I'm looking forward to transition him on a natural diet to correct everything.
What should be the protocol? Should it be gradual? He's alreayd eating full garlic, turmeric, ginger, gingko, eat his oatmeal in the morning, Omega3 & Omega 6, supplement of B12 and so on, and he eat a lot of vegetables and fish, any thoughts ?
Am I missing something? Please let me know; he's my beloved Dad and I want him to be able to move forward back to optimal health! Thank you and God bless you all! D.
Replied by Debbie (Melbourne, Australia ) on 11/28/2011
Magnesium is something that is missing from your list. Magnesium is needed by the heart to keep the arteries relaxed. A deficiency will contract the heart muscles and even cause spasms that lead to heart attack.
Transdermal magnesium (through the skin) is a quicker way to get magnesium into the body. Magnesiumforlife.com is a great website for more info, also the magnesium section on this website.
Also cayenne pepper is a must to take regularly.
Replied by Jerry (Seal Beach, Ca) on 12/01/2011
For heart problems I would add hawthorn tea (one heaping teaspoonful of hawthorn berries into a cup of water just boiled, leave for ten minutes, then withdraw) three times a day, or alcohol-free hawthorn extract, about an inch to 1-1/2 inches three times a day in the eye dropper in the bottle. A good herb store should have both. Expect slow but thorough results.
Replied by Timh (Louisville, Usa) on 12/02/2011
During an acute phase of aplastic anemia I had enough energy to visit my parents but not enough to get back home, until I remembered I had saved one 500mg capsule L-Carnitine in my carry-on. I took the C, sat on the sofa about 15 min, got up and made it home (which included a long flight of steps); personally validating the efficacy of this nutrient for heart conditions. A few yrs prior I was suffering from liver/gallbladder problems (later diagnosed by a chiropractor using kenesthesiology). I was working the hard labor fields the best I could, but my heart was hurting and beating erratically. I read about magnesium, tried it and it helped but I was still suffering and fearing a heart attack. I read about CoQ10, tried it with profound results; I could work again; personally validating the efficacy of this nutrient for heart conditions.
Replied by Bonnie (Ohio, US) on 09/27/2014
I have a-fib. Doctor put me on a blood thinner and now can't take vit-E, CoQ10, Vit C or eat greens like spinach or Kale--as these and more are all blood thinners. They even added cayenne and everytime I go they find another one that is on the list. So read the labels. I would love to get off the blood thinners - I do take the ACV, black strap molasses and found Hawthorn Berry syrup helpful -- just 1/2 tsp. which works in minutes if my BP is high. I added a little cayenne powder with the black pepper in a shaker for cooking. Also added Nascent iodine which is helping my circulation-my hands and feet are warmer now.
Replied by Prioris (Fl) on 09/27/2014
No need for blood thinner medication. Use nattokinase and serrapeptase together. Take on empty stomach before bed and when you wake up. There are no side effects. Besides here, go to amazon and read the tons of anecdotal reviews on nattokinase.
Replied by Timh (KY) on 09/28/2014
For more detailed and integrative or holistic treatment options which would include the use of the enzymes Prioris recommended check out Dr Sinatra. He's got Youtube vids, a website, and books on B&N & Amazon.
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