Blood clots are like the mass of blood naturally formed in the body after injury as a way to prevent excessive bleeding from the body. Plasma and platelet proteins work together to create a blood clot and dissolve after the injury is heated.
However, sometimes they become clumped form within the veins and arteries and can not dissolve themselves, leading to a stroke or pulmonary embolism. This is a serious issue and requires appropriate treatment.
A stroke kills more than 130,000 Americans a year, and about 87% of all strokes are ischemic when blood flow to the brain is blocked. This is the main cause of serious long-term disability.
Blood clots can be of two types, arterial and venous.
Arterial blood clots
Arterial clots form in the arteries and limit the flow of oxygen and blood and thus prevent them from reaching vital organs. They are usually formed in the feet and legs, as well as in the brain, leading to a stroke or heart attack.
These are the symptoms of arterial clots:
- Cold hands or legs
- Weakness in the affected area
- Loss of color in that area
- Muscular cramps and pain
- Toes or hands that are cold to the touch
- Shots or tremors of the leg or arm
Risk factors for arterial clots include obesity, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and physical inactivity.
Venous blood clots
Venous blood clots develop slowly, usually after surgery or trauma as a broken leg. There may be three types: deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE) and surface vein thrombosis.
DVT develops in the lower leg, thighs or pelvis, as well as in the liver, brain, hands, intestines, and kidneys. PE blood clots can travel to the lungs, leading to fatal consequences. The last type is formed near the surface of the skin and leads to intense pain.
Painful vein, difficult to touch
Red skin around the area
Painful, swollen or inflamed skin above the affected vein
On the other hand, the symptoms of blood clots depend on the area in which they are located, and these are the most common symptoms:
Abdominal – Proliv, intense abdominal pain, vomiting
Brain – Dizziness, sudden headache, weakness of the face, arm or leg, speech difficulties, problems with vision
Lungs – Severe chest pain, sweating, fever, heart attack, shortness of breath, coughing
Hand or foot – Rapid or gradual pain, swelling, tenderness, and warmth.
Heart – Nausea, difficulty breathing, weight or chest pain, discomfort in other parts of the upper body, sweating, stunted
To prevent blood clots, follow these tips:
- Avoid smoking because it increases the risk of blood clots
- Practice regularly and stretch your legs after a long period of sitting
- Avoid GMOs, sugars, processed food, artificial sweeteners, trans fats, and refined carbohydrates
- Avoid hormonal drugs, blood pressure, and cancer drugs as they increase the risk of blood clots
Here are the most powerful natural means for diluting blood and supplements:
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that supports vascular health
Natural antibiotics such as onion, garlic, and olive oil prevent thrombosis
Omega 3 fatty acids from walnut, pumpkin seeds and fish
Vitamin E prevents oxidation, thus enhancing the intake of foods such as avocado, broccoli, green leafy vegetables, almonds, kiwi.
Gingko reduces the content of fibrin that is vital in the formation of blood clots
