030226 – Chinese Foods for Longevity, Coronary Heart Disease, CHD prevention

It is true that the diagnosis of coronary heart disease is the business of a medical doctor, but its prevention is the responsibility of the patient. Eating the right foods is a good way of preventing coronary heart disease. The foods that can lower the cholesterol level are eggplant, garlic, celery, tomatoes, onions, kelp, and hawthorn fruits, which should be consumed on a regular basis. The foods that have a low level of cholesterol are beans, whole grains, and peas, which can be consumed more often. The foods that have high level of cholesterol are beef, liver, sausages, and shrimp, which should be avoided as much as possible.

Coronary heart disease is often associated with many other diseases, including hypertension, low blood pressure, and diabetes. The prevention of such diseases is also helpful in the prevention of coronary disease.

A simple recipe for treating coronary disease is to mix a 3:50 ratio of safflower to rice wine. It was found to be effective in 79 to 85 percent of cases, highly effective in 45 percent of cases, with electrocardiogram improvement in 68 percent of cases.

Or, boil 30 grams of ginkgo leaves to drink like tea regularly. It was found to be effective in 55 to 75 percent of cases, highly effective in 25 to 35 percent of cases, with electrocardiogram improvement in 17 to 50 percent of cases. To reduce the cholesterol level, make tea with hawthorn fruits or lotus leaves, in the amount of 15 to 30 grams each. Or, drink ordinary tea on a regular basis.

Make tea with persimmon leaves and drink regularly. The Chinese pick tender leaves towards the end of July or the end of September. Tie the leaves together with a bamboo stick and place them in 80 to 90 C water for  half minute. Then remove the leaves from the water to dry in a windy, shady place. Crush them when dry, and they are ready to be used as tea leaves. Use 10 grams to make tea and drink regularly.

According to a report, 100 grams of persimmon leaves contain 2,700 milligrams of vitamin C. A prolonged consumption of persimmon leaves will lower the cholesterol level, soften the blood vessels, and prevent coronary disease caused by arteriosclerosis, and hypertension. This remedy is also effective for insomnia and edema.

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Ref:	Chinese Foods for Longevity by Dr. Henry C. Lu, Ph.D. 
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