Uncle J

[unforgiven]

Ok, UncleJ had to be taken to the hospital Friday with chest pains. After tests they determined it was'nt a heart attack but he did have a 60% blockage in a lower vessel. They wanted to try and control it with diet and exercise rather then surgery or other methods. Where could I find some good info. for this?

[Mr.X]

Did they give him a diet to follow?

[Twistdenigma]

Nattokinase....google that and do a site search on policosinol.

[unforgiven]

Originally Posted by Mr.X

Did they give him a diet to follow?

No, so far they haven't given him anything. He's considering just the vegetarian thing, but coming from my family I'm afraid stopping meats cold turkey will discourage him.

[Mr.X]

Originally Posted by unforgiven

No, so far they haven't given him anything. He's considering just the vegetarian thing, but coming from my family I'm afraid stopping meats cold turkey will discourage him.

Well, they are supposed to provide him with guidance.

Right now, I suggest you put him on a high-fiber, high EFA (healthy fat) and clean protein, moderate log-gi carb diet.

[unforgiven]

Thanx Guys!!!!

[Smokey]

With the blockage at only 60% he's still getting oxygenated blood to the heart.It's not enough to justify cracking open his ribs for a bypass.A friend had one done and he said the pain afterward was excruciating.Diet and exercise along with the right medication and supplements should help.