Home remedies for clogged arteries.

Clogged arteries are deposits of fatty plaque within an artery.

The artery may be passing to the heart or brain. Due to the clog caused by plaque, blood carrying oxygen cannot reach different organs. This prevents them from functioning properly. This is a serious problem.

Smoking, sedentary life, high cholesterol and diabetes worsen the condition. Clogged arteries can lead to heart stroke. Symptoms of clogged arteries are shortness of breath, heart palpitations, weakness and dizziness. Some other symptoms may be leg pain, nausea and chest pain.

Here are home remedies for a clogged artery -

# Garlic - Garlic improves blood circulation. It lowers bad cholesterol. Garlic helps relax blood vessels. Include garlic in your cooking.

# Turmeric - Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties. It also has antioxidant properties. It prevents blood platelets from forming clots. Turmeric lowers blood cholesterol. It can relax our blood vessels. Drink one glass of warm turmeric milk daily.

# Lemon - Lemon is rich in vitamin C. It is a powerful antioxidant. It reduces inflammation of arteries. Drink one glass of warm water with lemon everyday morning before having breakfast.

# Ginger - Ginger prevents plaque build up. It lessens the bad cholesterol. Drink a cup of ginger tea daily to prevent oxidation of LDL.

# Flax seeds - Flax seeds can reduce blood pressure and inflammation. It helps keep your arteries clear and clog free.

# Pomegranate - Pomegranates protect your system from oxidation.

# Exercise - Exercise can reduce clogged arteries.