Guest guest Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 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. http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/FreeRadicals.html 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 recommend increasing your daily intake of potassium and potassium- rich foods as well. http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/Magnesium.html 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. www.udoerasmus.com I recommend this program to all patients, not just those with heart disease! P.S. Animal proteins are extremely high in dioxins!( i.e. dairy and red meat). for this reason it is advisable to eat only Organic or FreeRange.] www.laurasleanbeef.com It takes as long as 30 days for meats to pass through the 30 ft. long intestinal tract! Tons of toxins may be absorbed in the process. _________________ JoAnn Guest mrsjoguest DietaryTipsForHBP http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/AIM.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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