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Home remedy · Circulation & Heart

Coronary Artery Disease — Nutritional Support (adjunct, referral)

For: diagnosed narrowing of the heart's arteries; wanting to support the heart through nutrition alongside medical care

Some research
See a doctor if: Chest pain/pressure (esp. spreading to arm/jaw, with sweating/nausea), sudden breathlessness, or fainting = call emergency services immediately

Kitchen remedies

Under your cardiologist: a strict whole-food, plant-based, oil-free pattern (the Esselstyn approach) — greens, whole grains, legumes, fruit; no added oil, meat, dairy; 1-2 tbsp ground flaxseed daily; daily walking as advised; no smoking

Featured herbs

Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) [classical cardiac tonic], Garlic (Allium sativum), Leafy greens, Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum)

How to prepare

Esselstyn's programme showed that a consistent oil-free plant-based diet can support arterial health in coronary disease. Keep total cholesterol low (aim discussed with your doctor). Arjuna is the traditional cardiac tonic. This is ADJUNCT to — never a replacement for — cardiology care and medication.

Cautions

ADJUNCT ONLY. Do NOT stop or change heart medication without your cardiologist. Diet changes can alter medication needs (BP, sugar, cholesterol) — supervise together. Garlic + blood-thinners: inform your doctor.

Related remedies

Varicose Veins & Heavy Legs (supportive)Poor Circulation & Cold Hands/FeetNervous Palpitations / Anxious Heart (mild, supportive)Heart-Protective Plant-Based Eating (preventive)Arterial Health / Atherosclerosis Prevention (supportive)Cardiac Recovery / Post-Heart-Event Nutrition (adjunct, referral)Angina / Chest Tightness — SAFETY (emergency triage)Heart Failure — Breathlessness & Swelling (adjunct, referral)
When to see a doctor. Home remedies are for minor, self-limiting complaints in adults. They are not a substitute for medical care, and herbs can interact with medicines. Not for children under the ages stated, in pregnancy, or with chronic conditions without a doctor's advice.