Posts Tagged ‘Blood Clot Formation’

• Clotting, also known as coagulation, is a process resulting in blood clot formation. These vein and artery blockages can lead to many serious consequences. Hypercoagulation is excessive blood clotting and anticoagulants, or blood thinners, can slow this process
• Natural blood thinners are effective and readily available. Thinning of blood can: improve circulation and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes
• These natural blood thinners are found in many plant and animal sources. Some examples are: garlic, fish oils loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and foods rich in vitamin E
• Another natural way of helping prevent and reduce blood clots is with Garlic

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Blood Clotting2 Mar 2009

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• Natural blood thinners work to improve circulation and reduce the risk of blood clot formation
• One such natural blood thinner is fish oil. Fish oil is known for its omega-3 fatty acids and is taken to improve heart health
• If you think you may need blood thinning medication or supplements contact your doctor
• You can also try all-natural Garlic for its ability to reduce the formation of blood clots and The Total EFA for its powerfully beneficial omega-3 fatty acids

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Natural Blood Thinners27 Jan 2009

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• Blood clot formation is natural and essential but can be a problem when the blood clot results in vein or artery blockage. Blood clot prevention is important because negligence can lead to deadly results
• Some blood clot symptoms can lead to serious health problems
• Symptoms your blood clots could cause a heart attack- chest pain, radiating pain, abdominal pain and cardiac arrest
• Symptoms your blood clots could cause a stroke- one sided symptoms, loss of sensation, speech difficulties and loss of coordination
• Symptoms of blood clots forming in legs- inflamation, increased warmth, redness/pain and throbbing while walking
• Garlic is an all-natural dietary supplement that helps reduce blood clotting

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Blood Clotting23 Jan 2009

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• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is most known as being caused by sitting in a confined space for long periods of time leading to blood clot formation
• Symptoms: tender/swollen legs, muscle pain
• Blood clot prevention: taking natural blood thinners like nattokinase, cod liver oil, vitamin E, garlic
• Warning signs you’re at risk: family history, suffered trauma to legs, heart disease, liver diseases, diabetes, obesity and 40-year-old or older
• Garlic is another effective way to help reduce the formation of dangerous blood clots

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Blood Clotting16 Jan 2009

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Coleus Forskolin is a plant grown in India and is believed by many alternative medical experts to cure most diseases. It also aids in blood clot prevention.

Some benefits include:

• enhanced cellular functioning
• weight loss
• reduce risk of blood clot formation
• fight depression
• preventing cancer
• reduces ocular pressure
• improve circulation
• Garlic is another all-natural way to reduce the formation of blood clots

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Blood Clotting23 Dec 2008

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• Pregnancy is a blessing but can come with a price. A woman’s body changes both physically and hormonally. One change to be especially aware of is the risk of blood clots during pregnancy. While many of the risks are minor, some blood clot formations can break loose and travel to the lungs
• If the vein or artery clot is severe enough, your doctor will prescribe a blood thinner to help improve circulation. The blood naturally thickens when pregnant so a blood thinner will help with blood clot prevention
• Some risk factors include: obesity, lack of exercise, a poor diet and heredity. Let your doctor know if you have a family history of blood clots
• Natural supplements like the The Total EFA and Ginger can help keep your blood healthy, especially during pregnancy.

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Blood Clotting13 Dec 2008

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• Blood clot formation is caused by clumps of blood cells and fibrin strands that happen as a response to blood vessel damage. Their function is to prevent excessive blood loss
• They are natural and usually dissolve and reabsorb easily but they can become dangerous
• It’s important to keep any of the coronary arteries, the carotid arteries, the pulmonary artery, the femoral artery in the leg and the abdominal artery free from blockage. If any of those become blocked it can lead to serious injury
• Risk factors include: laying or sitting for a long period of time (deep vein thrombosis), obesity, physical inactivity, smoking, pregnancy,genetic factors and the prolonged use of birth control
• Garlic is another effective way to help reduce the formation of dangerous blood clots

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Blood Clotting5 Nov 2008

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