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How can i reduce my current plaque build up of years of bad cholesterol and blood pressure? am i doomed or do i stand a chance
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Dean Ornish's Diet: The plan developed by Dean Ornish, includes a 10% fat diet as well as other lifestyle changes, It has been shown to reduce plaque after 5 years and the longer you follow it the more you reduce. However, some people also need meds. It is up to you in great part. Diet plus exercise plus meds are always better than meds alone without exercise. Nobody but you can do 2 of the 3 most important things
Answered 11/28/2014
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