" How can we reverse heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States ?

One has to focus on the modifiable risk factors like the following:
1.) Diet - avoid foods that will increase triglycerides and low-density lipoproteins (which are considered bad cholesterol). Eat foods that have good cholesterol (HDL or High density lipoprotein). Also lower sodium intake since sodium causes the blood vessels to be more stiff or more resistant,raising one's blood pressure which will lead to hypertension.

2.) Moderate Exercise - research shows that moderate exercise not only increases blood flow to blood vessels, organs and tissues but it also increases burning of fat and decrease one's chances of developing Diabetes Mellitus which has been linked to heart disease due to atherosclerosis.
3.) Avoid smoking - nicotine causes vasospasm (constricts blood vessels) that may decrease myocardial oxygen supply.
4.) Alcohol - there are also research that suggest that drinking red wine in MODERATION is good for the heart since it tends to increase blood flow to the heart by dilating the blood vessels. Source(s): www.americanheart.org
CVICU nurse

Stop selling greasy foods, eating on a healthy plan, exercising, and spearding the news of heart disease across the nation.
spend less time on the computer answering questions and exercise more
You really can't reverse it. You prevent it! There are many factors - exercise, cholesterol, LDL and triglyceride levels etc. They need to be managed to be right.
Don't smoke and change your diet. There are statin drugs to control cholesterol which clogs the arteries. Get regular check-ups.
I am NOT a doctor, just study a lot.Not medical advise.
#1 - Fish Oil - 1 Tbs per 100 lbs Not capsules (12 capsules = 1 Tbs) Carlson's lemon flavor.

Vitamin E - 800 units daily Natural E only mixed tocopherols

Cut out simple carbs - sugar, white flour, potatoes, sodas processed foods.
No bad fats -No hydrogenated, partial hydrogenated, vegatable oils. Use olive oil or even better coconut oil(I know what you're thinking but research it)

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