Question 1

can exercising remove  plaque in your arteries at all or not?

Accepted Answer

NO.: At least, there is no data to suport that. Exercise is still very good for you regardless of plaque.

Question 2

is there a way to unblock plaque in your arteries? i mean using diet and exercise?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: There is little evidence to show success with plaque regression by any means.

Question 3

is the plaque buildup in an artery able to be removed through surgery?

Accepted Answer

Arterial plaque: Yes, it can be removed( endarterectomy) or crushed(balloon angioplasty). Not every plaque need to be removed unless it causes significant diminished blood flow.

Question 4

will apple cider vinegar remove plaque from the arteries?

Accepted Answer

Vinegar: I am not aware of studies that show that apple cider vinegar  does this.

Question 5

is it true that decreasing ldl cholesterol and increasing hdl cholesterol removed plaque from arteries?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Reducing LDL and increasing HDL can reduce plaque in arteries.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 6

what is plaque buildup in arteries?

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis: Narrowing or 'hardening of the arteries' seems like the body's way of planned obsolescence--or complete wearing out.  Over time our arteries become more narrow and certain conditions speed up the process: smoking, diabetes (and overweight/metabolic syndrome), hi blood pressure, and hi cholesterol.  Exercise can slow down the process.  Plaque build up in arteries leads to heart attack and strokes.

Question 7

why does plaque form in the arteries?

Accepted Answer

Family practice : As we age our arteries develope small cracks on its walls. Many things can speed up this process. Smoking , diabetes, hypertension  and family history. Cholesterol comes along and tries to patch these areas up. Over time it justs builds up. If we have a high cholesterol or triglyceride the build up is faster. So it is important to correct all those factors to help prevent stroke and heart attack.

Question 8

can plaque build up in your arteries be reversed?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Plaque build up is one of the causes for poor blood flow to the brain and heart, causing strokes and heart attacks.  Seeing your doc and getting a cholesterol test would help the doctor decide if you qualify for statin therapy.  An asa a day also may help,  but i dont know too many 34 Y.O. Males on asa therapy for arteriosclerosis.  Go see your doc and he can test you.  Diet & exercise is the key.

Question 9

what are the causes of plaque buildup in the arteries?

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis: Caused by fats being stored in the walls of the arteries creating plaques. Other contributing factors are smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure.  Dietshigh in fats also are problematic.

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