Adverse Effects of Various Heart & Cholesterol Drugs

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Adverse Effects of Various Heart Drugs JoAnn Guest May 09, 2003 16:55 PDT

 

 

We now know that cholesterol contributes to heart disease ONLY when

it is oxidized, or subjected to free radical damage!

 

Cholesterol damaged by free radicals is taken up by white blood

cells called *macrophages* and deposited in fatty *streaks* on the

artery walls.

 

This fosters plaque buildup in the arteries and is key in the

development of heart disease.

 

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Prescription Drugs:

 

Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers are the mainstay of

conventional treatment for heart disease, angina, and even cardiac

arrythmias for millions of people.

Calcium channel blockers tend to relax artery walls and lower blood

pressure by blocking the entrance of calcium into cells!

 

However---]

they also block essential *functions* of the heart and blood

vessels.

 

In numerous studies, patients taking large amounts of

calcium channel blockers had a 60% higher death rate!

 

One " alternative " to calcium channel blockers is MAGNESIUM!

 

Magnesium accomplishes essentially the same *result* as prescription

drugs;

 

relaxation of the smooth muscles of the arteries and reduced

stress on the myocrdium--but in a natural way! I also recommend

increasing your daily intake of potassium and potassium-rich foods.

 

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Beta blockers are often given to treat high blood pressure:

 

They work by blocking the ability of your heart to respond to

epinephrine and adrenaline, which stimulate your pulse rate and

blood pressure, elevating both.

 

They are meant to *weaken* the heart so that blood pressure is *lowered*

and heart pain reduced.

 

Beta blockers can be beneficial for temporary relief,

but that's not how they're used!

 

Virtually every doctor I know prescribes them

indefinitely!

 

 

Anti-hyperlipidemic drugs are given to lower cholesterol levels.

These drugs all have dangerous side effects and again, there is

little evidence that they reduce the risk of heart attack!

 

Statin drugs such as Mevacor and Zocor are the the most popular of

lipid-lowering drugs.

They reduce the production of cholesterol in

the liver and alter the way LDL cholesterol enters the cells.

 

According to the " Physician's Desk Reference " (PDR), side

effects include liver toxicity, muscle inflammation,

 

gastrointestinal symptoms, and an increased risk of cataract

formation.

 

A significant side effect of statin drugs not mentioned

in the PDR is a reduction in your body's production of Coenzyme Q10.

 

CoQ10 is essential for healthy heart muscles. Co-Q10 is more prevalent

in your heart than any other muscle in the body!!

 

 

 

 

Colestid and Questran (resins)--

 

absorb bile acids from cholesterol in

the intestinal tract and cause them to be excreted, lowering

cholesterol levels circulating in the blood.

 

Resins have considerable side effects---

constipation, nausea,

bloating, and, more seriously, reduced absorption of vitamins A,D,

E, and K.

 

In the long run, these deficiencies may cause bleeding,

disorders and vision problems!

 

Atromid-S actually INCREASED deaths from non-cardiac causes,

primarily CANCER!

 

 

 

 

A Safe Natural Approach:

 

We now know that cholesterol-lowering drugs have dangerous side

effects and there is scant research that they lessen the risk of

heart attack!

 

There are safe alternatives that address the CAUSES of

heart disease, not just the symptoms! They work to prevent and in

some cases even reverse heart disease.

 

A low-fat moderate protein diet abundant in fruits and vegetables, a

high-potency, antioxidant-rich multivitamin regimen, *essential* fatty

acid supplementation

along with moderate exercise greatly reduces your risk.

 

I recommend this program to all patients,

not just those with heart disease!

 

 

 

JoAnn Guest

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P.S.

Animal proteins are high in dioxins!( i.e. dairy and red meat),

It would be advisable to eat only Organic or FreeRange.]

 

It takes as long as 30 days for meats to pass through

our 30 ft. long intestinal tract!

 

Tons of toxins may be absorbed in the process.

 

 

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