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Vascular disease atherosclerosis: cure arteriosclerosis naturally
June 23, 2022
Dr. Dorothee Bös et al.
In this article we will introduce you to the most important medicinal mushrooms in relation to this vascular disease and show their mechanisms of action.
What is arteriosclerosis?
How are our blood vessels structured?
In the context of arteriosclerosis, we are only interested in the structure of the arteries. These are the blood vessels through which oxygen-rich blood flows away from the heart to the periphery. The veins through which blood is pumped back to the heart are not affected by this vascular disease.
The wall of the arteries is composed of three different layers, the innermost of which is the so-called “endothelial layer”. Its name is derived from the endothelial cells of which it is composed. Below this is the middle muscle layer. In the arteries close to the heart, this middle level is very distensible, while in the peripheral areas it is characterized by the ability to contract strongly. The arteries are surrounded by a layer of connective tissue.
On average, the blood vessels near the heart have a large diameter. With increasing distance, they become smaller and are then called “arterioles”. The actual exchange of substances takes place via the smallest vessels, the “capillaries”. For the supply of the vessel walls with oxygen and nutrients, there are specially such tiny blood vessels, which are called “vasa vasorum”.
How does arteriosclerosis develop?
How does the body repair damaged vessel walls?
The importance of microcirculation
The mechanism just described, repairing small damages of the endothelial layer with the help of foam cells, can be completely unproblematic. However, why it becomes a serious health problem in some cases may be explained by microcirculation. This refers to blood flow in the tiny vessels that supply the walls of the large arteries. The vasa vasorum are particularly sensitive to unfavorable conditions such as hyperacidity or smoldering inflammation. As a result, they no longer supply the cells in the vessel walls optimally.
Thus, the walls break down more easily and repair processes “get out of hand”. The deposits are getting bigger and bigger. In this context, physicians speak of “plaque formation”.
Animal studies have shown that poor blood flow to the arterial walls leads to atherosclerosis, while stimulation of blood flow in the tiny vessels has even been able to heal existing vasoconstrictions. Probably also for this reason the vital mushroom Auricularia proves itself again and again, if it concerns to heal an arteriosclerosis naturally. In fact, it generally stimulates blood flow and thus supports optimal blood circulation even in the smallest vessels.
EXPERIENCE REPORTS
"I suffered from elevated blood fat levels, especially triglycerides were way too high. The blood fat levels have improved. For 20 years I have been trying different medicines. Now I have been taking the medicinal mushrooms Maitake and Cordyceps for about four months. The blood lipid levels have improved. I will continue to take mushrooms."
EXPERIENCE REPORTS
"In 1994 I received three bypasses, in 2005 a bypass and a new heart valve. For the past year I have been taking shiitake for arteriosclerosis and high blood pressure. Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL have dropped to normal."
EXPERIENCE REPORTS
"After two passed pneumonias, I had bronchitis, congested sinuses, low blood pressure, depression and elevated cholesterol levels. Thanks to cordyceps, shiitake and reishi, everything is eliminated. Blood levels are back to normal."
EXPERIENCE REPORTS
"I have been taking shiitake since 2004. I can only recommend the mushrooms. My condition is balanced."
What are risk factors for atherosclerosis?
The role of cholesterol
Stress as a risk factor
It is widely known that stress is harmful to our body. This also includes the arteries. We cannot recover under constant pressure. Exercise, relaxation and a balanced diet are often neglected in times of stress. This in turn favors the formation of oxygen free radicals, which increases oxidative stress. The free radicals also attack the endothelial cells in the blood vessels, if they have not been previously scavenged by cholesterol, creating oxidized LDL, which is no less harmful.
Under stress, the body also releases more of the hormone cortisol. Among other things, this keeps the blood sugar level high in order to provide the cells with sufficient energy under performance pressure. However, a continuously high blood glucose level is unfortunately harmful for our vessel walls and thus promotes the development of plaques. Stress and inflammation drive cholesterol production.
Another stressor on a physical level is infections. Recent research suggests that atherosclerotic changes in the vessels may be closely related to infections. That is why, in addition to all other measures, it is always important to support the immune system if you want to cure arteriosclerosis naturally. Here the vital mushrooms with their beta-glucans and other valuable ingredients offer comprehensive assistance.
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Smoking and phosphate
Diabetes
Homocysteine
Lastly, we would like to briefly address homocysteine as a risk factor for vascular disease. Homocysteine is a degradation product formed during the metabolism of the amino acid methionine, which occurs increasingly in animal. In itself, it has no function in our organism and, under ideal conditions, it is also broken down immediately. However, if there is a deficiency of vitamin B6, B12 or folic acid, this process comes to a standstill. The homocysteine level increases. Doctors consider 8 mmol / l to be a critical value here. If the level is higher, the probability that the homocysteine will injure the endothelial cells and in the long term leave scars that are predestined for calcium deposits also increases. Vital mushrooms such as shiitake provide good assistance here, as they inhibit the formation of homocysteine.
How do I recognize arteriosclerosis?
- load-dependent pain
- Increasing functional disorders (example lungs: breathing becomes difficult)
- disturbed sensations
- Erectile dysfunction
What are the health consequences of atherosclerosis?
Curing arteriosclerosis naturally is a promising approach when it comes to preventing serious sequelae of atherosclerosis. For those who rely on a natural, very plant-based diet, exercise, relaxation and natural remedies such as vital mushrooms, promote their health on all levels. This is really important in the case of vascular disease because it causes damage to many different parts of the body. The narrowing of vessels leads to a lack of blood supply to certain regions, which ultimately means an undersupply of nutrients. In the brain, for example, vascular dementia can develop. Cognitive abilities decline dramatically over time due to undersupply. So-called senile epilepsy often hides undetected arteriosclerosis.
Vascular occlusions and their effects
Arteriosclerosis and hypertension
As already mentioned, high blood pressure and atherosclerosis are interrelated. Thus, as a result of vascular calcification, blood pressure can rise to an unhealthy level. On the other hand, the arteries themselves suffer from excessive pressure and there is increased deposition of plaques. Particularly dangerous are bulges on the vessel walls, which can form due to the shifted pressure conditions. These “aneurysms” are highly dangerous. They can burst and cause life-threatening internal bleeding. Basically, with arteriosclerosis there is always also the risk of vessels breaking down due to internal injuries, stiffening and excessive blood pressure. Besides occlusion, this is probably the most serious consequence of vascular disease.
Which vital mushrooms help with arteriosclerosis?
Vital mushrooms have been proven many times in the past to cure arteriosclerosis naturally. As with all health problems, medicinal mushrooms form one component of several in the treatment of atherosclerosis. For example, a change in diet to plant-based foods that are as natural as possible is essential. Sufficient exercise and regular breaks to relax are two other important measures. Below we have created for you an overview of the different starting points of the vital mushrooms. In fact, they counteract vascular disease at various levels.
Alleviation of inflammation and oxidative stress
Positive influence on the metabolism
Individual vital mushrooms in detail
After these rather general positive influences of medicinal mushrooms on our vessels, we would like to discuss six mushrooms in a little more detail. They are the first choice when it comes to helping to heal arteriosclerosis naturally.
Shiitake
The shiitake is known to many as a tasty edible mushroom from the Asian region. However, in addition to its delicate aroma, it captivates with its influence on health. With regard to arteriosclerosis, the following should be mentioned in particular:
- Regulation of blood lipids, especially increase of HDL level
- Lowering uric acid
- Inhibition of homocysteine formation
- general promotion of blood circulation
- Reduction of oxidative stress in the vessels
Shiitake also strengthens connective tissue, which is the outermost layer of our arteries.
Auricularia
Auricularia is one of the vital mushrooms that have a positive effect on blood flow. For example, it contains beta-glucans and adenosine and thus naturally regulates high blood pressure downward. Thanks to its antithrombotic properties, it also acts like a blood thinner only without the risk of increased bleeding. It has a positive influence on the microcirculation by dilating the vessels and thus enabling an untroubled blood flow.
In addition, Auricularia is a recommended vital mushroom for arteriosclerosis due to the following properties:
- It increases NO synthase.
- It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
- It reduces total cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
Maitake
Maitake is a good choice for people suffering from obesity and fatty liver. In fact, it stimulates the metabolism overall and thus supports weight loss. In particular, maitake can lower triglycerides and total cholesterol. At the same time, however, it prevents the HDL level from dropping. At the same time, it prevents the accumulation of lipids in the liver.
In addition, the Maitake acts
- facilitating the breakdown of already existing plaques.
- lowering uric acid.
- anti-inflammatory.
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Reishi
The Reishi is a vital mushroom, which can also counteract stress-related health problems in particular. In fact, it has a relaxing effect and thus reduces possible symptoms of stress, which also means less and less oxidative stress on a physical level. It helps to sleep better and also improves the oxygen saturation of the blood. This benefits all organs and also vessels.
In addition, the reishi can
- prevent the development of new foci of inflammation.
- lower blood pressure and total cholesterol.
- reduce the number of foam cells.
Especially in the case of vascular disease associated with high blood pressure, a combination of the vital mushrooms Reishi and Auricularia has proven to be very helpful.
Pleurotus
In brief, the following positive properties of the medicinal mushroom Pleurotus are worth mentioning with regard to vascular disease:
- It has an antioxidant effect.
- It is rich in folic acid and B vitamins. Thus, it supports the breakdown of excess homocysteine.
- It develops a vascular-protecting effect.
Thus, pleurotus can also help heal arteriosclerosis naturally.
Cordyceps
The last medicinal mushroom in this series is cordyceps. In practice, it has already proven itself many times over in alleviating circulatory disorders. It is also known to lower lipid levels. In addition, it improves the insulin sensitivity of the cells, which, among other things, results in lower blood glucose levels on average.
What to look for when choosing vital mushrooms against atherosclerosis?
If you also suffer from a vascular disease such as arteriosclerosis, it is by no means advisable to arbitrarily switch from your previous medications to the vital mushrooms mentioned here. Although mushrooms can naturally heal arteriosclerosis to a certain extent, the selection and dosage of medicinal mushrooms belong in the hands of professionals. Therefore, as a first step, contact our experts, who will be happy to look at your individual health situation with you. Depending on the overall condition and other diseases, a well-considered selection of vital mushrooms can thus be made. Also, a dosage is never blanket, but always adapted to the individual case. Vital mushrooms do not have side effects in the actual sense, but at the beginning of the intake, certain accompanying symptoms may occur. That is why it makes sense to always introduce the mushrooms slowly.
By the way, the simplest form of administration has proven to be the capsule. It is not very demanding in terms of storage and the dosage is very simple. In addition, the mushroom powder in the capsules is protected from environmental influences such as moisture. In this way, unnoticed mold growth can be ruled out.
The mushroom powder itself should definitely come from a mushroom farm that adheres to German organic guidelines. Mushrooms are in fact the garbage disposal of our environment. This means that they absorb and store all kinds of pollutants and toxins from their environment. Vital mushrooms originating from a conventional cultivation can therefore have a high concentration of contaminants, as they are in conventional substrate and nutrient solutions. By taking them, you would end up doing more harm to your health than good.
In addition, a gentle drying process at a maximum of 40 degrees Celsius is essential. Higher temperatures destroy enzymes that are essential for the health-promoting effects of medicinal mushrooms. Even grinding the dried mushrooms into powder can generate a lot of heat. That is why this process must also be well monitored.
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