General measures to prevent coronary heart disease

Condition analysis:
One of the most important pieces of advice is not to smoke.

Regular exercise is also highly advisable, even if that just means taking the stairs instead of the lift or walking short distances on foot instead of driving or taking the bus. Physical exertion 2-3 times a week is recommended.

A Mediterranean diet also plays an important part in our recommendations. This consists of a lot of fresh vegetables, fruit and fresh fish.

Additionally, it would be good to get your blood pressure, cholsesterol, and blood sugar tested. If they are within normal range, check-up in five years time is sufficient to monitor your health.

Instructions:
Garlic. Chock full of antioxidants, garlic seems to be able to lessen plaque buildup, reduce the incidence of chest pain, and keep the heart generally healthy. It is also a mild anticoagulant, helping to thin the blood. The advantages may take some time: One study found that it took a couple of years of eating garlic daily to get its heart-healthy benefits.

Coenzyme Q-10. This nutrient, found in fatty fish, has a bit of an identity crisis. It's not classified as a vitamin or a mineral. But studies have found that it is a necessary nutrient for heart health. It seems co-enzyme Q-10 re-energizes heart cells, especially in people who have already been diagnosed with heart failure. It blocks the process that creates plaque buildup in the arteries and helps lower blood pressure. Coenzyme Q-10 has been used to treat congestive heart failure in Japan for decades. Talk to your doctor before trying the supplement. If you get the go-ahead, buy supplements from Japanese manufacturers.