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| Prescription Blood Thinners/Lubricators VS. Natural Products and Foods |
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23rd of April, 2009
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Prescription blood thinners and lubricators (examples include Coumadin, Heparin, Aggrenox, Lovenox and Plavix) can be extremely dangerous, both by themselves and when used in conjunction with supplements or foods containing enzymes, antioxidants or Vitamin K; however, they can save a patient's life if they are having a heart attack, stroke or are suffering from blood clots. Certain other types of blood pressure medications, such as prescription calcium channel blockers, ACE Inhibitors and diuretics also have blood thinning action and are recently found to raise blood sugar, causing diabetes.
Coumadin (Warfarin) is essentially rat poison and was discovered years ago after it was administered by a medical doctor as an emergency remedy for a person who was having a heart attack. The attack rapidly subsided because the rat poison quickly thinned the viscosity of the blood, allowing it to pump through the plaque-blocked arteries. This medication is also used for stroke victims and people suffering from DVT (Deep vein thrombosis) or blood clots.
The problem is that such medications do nothing to dissolve the plaque build-up in the veins and arteries that cause the attacks. Also, if a patient takes too much, the primary side-effect and risk is heart attack or stroke and bleeding to death, just as it is intended to do when killing rats.
Common side-effects of prescription blood thinners/lubricators include: gas, fatigue, pale skin, hair loss, chills, hives/rash, itching, difficulty breathing/swallowing, swelling of face, throat, tongue, lips or eyes, hands, feet, ankles, lower legs, hoarseness, chest pain/pressure, fever, headaches, dizziness, infection due to compomised immune system, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, nosebleed, loss of appetite and change in taste of food/drink, pain in upper right stomach, jaundice, flu-like symptoms, joint/muscle pain, difficulty moving parts of body, numbness, tingling, pricking, burning or creeping feel of skin, painful erection that lasts for hours, necrosis or gangrene of skin or tissue, severe pain that occurs suddenly, sudden color or temperature change of any area of body. Symptoms of taking too much of a blood thinner/lubricator can include severe, life-threatening bleeding, bloody red or tarry stool, spitting/coughing up blood, heavy bleeding with menstrual period, ink, red or dark brown urine, coughing/vomiting what looks like coffee grounds, small/flat/round red spots under skin, unusual bruising or bleeding, continued oozing or bleeding from minor cuts.
For these reasons, there is very little that is natural that can be recommended safely.
Unless you are having routine INR blood tests (a test that measures blood viscosity to determine whether your blood is too thick or thin), it is best to avoid foods that contain vitamin K, such as broccoli, spinach, lettuce, sprouts, asparagus, cauliflower and cabbage, as well as Vitamin K or supplements that contain Vitamin K. Conversely, you would also avoid foods and supplements with enzymic or thinning action, such as pineapple (bromelain), papaya (papain), Vitamins A, C, D, E, fish oils, nut and seed oils, grapeseed extract, CoQ10, ginkgo biloba, garlic, cranberry, dong quai, ginseng, St. John's Wort, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), and many other types of prescription drugs, foods and supplements; you should check with your doctor or pharmacist for assistance.
Proteolytic systemic oral enzymes (such as Wobenzym or Vital Proteozymes) have been used as an alternative to prescription blood thinners to dissolve plaque build-up in veins/arteries (after weaning off of prescription blood thinners/lubricators for 48 hours and with the guidance of INRs and medical doctor) for years but these supplements cannot safely be used with prescription blood thinners/lubricators. Nattokinase, as long as routine INRs are performed to determine viscosity, may be generally safely used with prescription blood thinners. Theramedix NK is an excellent choice for dissolving fibrin in blood, that leads to plaque build-up, but, again, must be used in close supervision of your medical doctor and laboratory testing.
Products considered safe and are recommended for use by those using prescription blood thinners/lubricators include high-potency/tested beta glucan (NSC-100 or Vital ImmuSol) to enhance immune system function and probiotics (such as Vital Flora or FloraMore) to rebuild lost beneficial flora throughout the gastrointestinal/urinary tract.
All statements made are the opinion of VitaGanza personnel and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. We never diagnose and never recommend that you self-diagnose in lieu of proper medical care and advice. Statements made and products sold by VitaGanza may not have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. If you are exhibiting symptoms or have a health concern, VitaGanza encourages you to contact your physician immediately.
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