Does Rilassáre’s alternative medicine replace traditional medicine?
No, alternative medicine is a complement to the treatments that the patient may already be taking and is not contraindicated in any case due to its safety and lack of reactions or adverse effects. Alternative medicine helps strengthen your immune system and regulates your body’s acidity for optimal functioning.
What is arteriosclerosis?
Arteriosclerosis is a condition in which plaque builds up inside the arteries. Plaque is a sticky substance made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood. Over time, this plaque hardens and narrows the arteries, limiting the flow of oxygen-rich blood.
Symptoms of arteriosclerosis may include:
Atherosclerosis often has no symptoms until the plaque breaks off or the buildup is severe enough to block blood flow. It may present no symptoms, but people may experience:
- • Leg pain when exercising.
- • Mini-strokes (transient ischemic attacks).
- • Stroke.
- • Erectile dysfunction.
- • Heart attack (myocardial infarction).
- • Poor wound healing.
Causes of arteriosclerosis
Plaque buildup in the arteries begins with damage to the arteries. Some risk factors, such as unhealthy habits, medical conditions, or genetics, can lead to this damage.
Types of arteriosclerosis
There are three types:
- • Atherosclerosis.
- • Arteriolosclerosis.
- • Mönckeberg's arteriosclerosis.
Diagnosis of arteriosclerosis
To diagnose atherosclerosis, the doctor will review your blood test results, imaging studies, and other tests, and will also ask about your personal and family medical history. A physical exam helps detect symptoms.
Treatments for arteriosclerosis
- • Treatment consists of self-care and statins.
- • A healthy diet and exercise can help. Treatments include medications, procedures to open blocked arteries, and surgery.
- • Heart-healthy diet, supervised exercise program, and weight loss.
- • Statins, anticoagulants, and cholesterol-lowering medications.
- • Coronary stent and angioplasty.
- • Medical procedures.
- • Medications.
- • Self-care.
Complications of arteriosclerosis
- • Coronary artery disease. These arteries supply blood to your heart. When they are blocked, you may experience angina or a heart attack.
- • Carotid artery disease. These arteries supply blood to your brain. When they are blocked, you may suffer a stroke.
- • Peripheral artery disease. These arteries are in your arms, legs, and pelvis. When they are blocked, you may experience numbness, pain, and sometimes infections.
Prevention of arteriosclerosis
- • Exercise regularly.
- • Avoid sugar and refined carbohydrates.
- • Lose weight.
- • Choose healthier fats.
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