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Infectious
Diseases and Heart Disease
Michael Lam, MD, MPH
www.DrLam.com
Only 30 years ago, the
thought of infections causing gastric ulcers and heart disease was unheard
of in the scientific and medical community. Proponents of that concept were
far ahead of their time and was indeed ridiculed at that time . After 30
years of research, conventional medicine now embraces the truth –
that infection is the major cause of gastric ulcers. In addition, infection
has also been linked to heart disease according to some studies which have
shown that the more infectious agents, a person is being tested positive,
the more likely he or she is likely to die from a heart attack.
Infection is a trigger for a
cascade of inflammatory responses in the human body. The inflammation releases
numerous chemicals inside the body, ultimately leading to a constriction
of the blood vessels as well as plaque formation. Autopsy studies have found
that 40% of the heart attack victims actually have clear arteries. Obviously,
there are other sources of trigger that can cause the arteries to constrict
but infection is surely one of the primary candidates.
Common infectious pathogens include:
a) Chlamydia pneumonia: this
is a very common pathogen that is responsible for common respiratory tract
infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. If you are fortunate to live
to the age of 70, 80% of you will have the sad experience to being infected
by this bug. Often times this kind of infection is uneventful and you will
quickly recover within a few days. However, many of you will have suffered
chronic infections from this bug and eve if you recover from what seems
to be an uneventful infectious event, the residual infectious pathogen still
remains in your body and can stimulate the release of immunoglobulins from
your body. These immunoglobulins will attack your body from time to time
and can cause only heart disease but also chronic fatigue as well as fibromyalgia
symptoms.
b) Helicobacter pylori: It has
been well established now that H pylori is responsible for a the majority
of gastric ulcers. This is in stark contrast to what the conventional wisdom
was for many years, which was the excessive production of acid from stress
was the reason. Research has now linked this bacteria to a number of heart
diseases and it is likely that this bacteria is also responsible for triggering
an inflammatory response that can ultimately lead to a constriction of blood
vessels in the heart and resulting in a heart attack.
 Gum
disease
Pathogens from both gingivitis
and periodontal diseases can escape into the blood stream and travel to
the heart where it can cause a inflammatory response. Infected root canals
is home to many germs and infectious agents and studies have now shown that
people with poor dental hygiene have a higher risk of heart disease .
Infectious diseases is the third
leading cause of death after cancer and heart disease now claims more than
100 million American lives each year.
Those who are at high risk for
infections include the aged as well as those who are immuno-compromised
and they should take extra care to prevent from getting infected. The following
are tips may be helpful.
1. Take antibiotics or high dose
vitamin C ( 5-10 grams) prior to any dental procedures including dental
implants, root canals, and extractions.
2. Do not clean teeth when bleeding is expected. As the infectious agent
can escape into the blood stream and travel to heart.
3. Take herbs such as olive leaf, cats claw, echinacea, artesminin and venus
fly trap to combat infections.
4. strengthen your immune system by exercising and follow a diet that is
low in sugar and get plenty of rest. Also take artemisinin for parasitic
type infections
As many as 75% of Americans suffer
from some form of bacterial, parasitic, viral, or fungal infection and this
can run from a totally asymptomatic disease to a devastating one. Symptoms
of such infection include mild muscle pain, chronic fatigue, sinus infections,
strap throat, and stroke. The good news is that this kind of infection can
be controlled by taking natural supplements.
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About The Author
Michael Lam, M.D., M.P.H., A.B.A.A.M. is a specialist in Preventive and Anti-Aging Medicine. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University, and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine, California. He also holds a Masters of Public Health degree and is Board Certification in Anti-aging Medicine by the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine. He has authored numerous articles and the following books: The Five Proven Secrets to Longevity, How to Stay Young and Live Longer, Estrogen Dominance - Hormonal Imbalance of the 21st Century, and Beating Cancer with Natural Medicine.
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