Basic diet complete (heart and vascular diseases)

As a naturopathic treatment method, the complete basic diet supports synthetic pharmaceuticals by reactivating the body's self-healing powers and promoting the breakdown of harmful substances.

In the presence of arteriosclerosis and/or lipid metabolism disorders, a Mediterranean diet is recommended as part of the complete basic diet. As unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids are mainly responsible for triglyceride and LDL reduction, fish (e.g. herring, mackerel, tuna, salmon) or canned fish should be eaten twice a week.
The eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids consumed with the fish oils inhibit hepatic triglyceride acids, inflammatory processes and have a positive influence on blood clotting through reduced platelet adhesion and aggregation.

Carbohydrates
:A high dietary fibre intake (>30g/day) has a positive effect because the enterohepatic circulation of cholesterol and bile is interrupted. Sweetened foods should be consumed infrequently and replaced with complex carbohydrates.

Fats
:A reduction in total fat consumption to 25 to 30% of total energy per day should be achieved. The daily cholesterol intake should not exceed 300 mg. Cholesterol-rich foods containing saturated foods such as high-fat animal products should therefore be consumed infrequently and in small amounts.
On the other hand, it is recommendable to consume monounsaturated foods (vegetable fats e.g. refined oils and magarines), which contain a maximum of 7 to 10% polyunsaturated fatty acids (sunflower oil, safflower oil).

Minerals, vitamins, trace elementsA
raw and wholesome diet rich in raw food guarantees the supply of antioxidative substances such as vitamins C and E, selenium, zinc, carotenoids.
Protein:
Within the framework of a complete basic diet, the consumption of protein should be normalised. An excessive consumption of protein-containing, hypercaloric food promotes the development of arteriosclerosis, as proteins accumulate in the capillary membranes and interstitium and are stored there as collagens. Thick capillary basement membranes are increased, which subsequently slows down the filtration and diffusion of nutrients and thus increases blood pressure.
Drinks:
Alcohol should be avoided in the presence of hyperglyceridemia.
Intensive dietetic measures:
Nutritional cures such as fastingand dietary relief are also suitable for the rapid regulation of cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

1. Pöschke T (2012) In: André-Michael Beer, Martin Adler [Ed.] Leitfaden Naturheilverfahren für die ärztliche Praxis, Urban und Fischer Verlag S 135.