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BStein
True Blue Farmgirl
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Barbara
Westerville
OH
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 Posted - Aug 22 2006 : 2:06:00 PM
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I just found out I have a blood clot in my leg and the doc is trying to reduce the inflammation in my veins with anti-inflammatory drugs. But, I'd like to know if there are some foods that have platelet-reducing properties. I know that people who are on blood thinners have to avoid them, to avoid thinning their blood too much, but I have no idea what they are.
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
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Wendy
Utah
USA
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Posted - Aug 22 2006 : 2:37:38 PM
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I am not sure what foos you are talking about I have naturally thin blood ( Von Willenbrands Disease) and there are foods I have to take to make my blood healthier with iron and the like . ( such as red meat, oatmeal, spinich). I have to avoid alot of medicins that make your blood more thin like pepto, asprine and things like that. But I have not heard of a food that makes your blood thinner, so to speak.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
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Edited by - sunshine on Aug 22 2006 5:49:30 PM |
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BStein
True Blue Farmgirl
75 Posts
Barbara
Westerville
OH
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Posted - Aug 22 2006 : 3:31:47 PM
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I'm actually looking to find foods that make your blood thinner. What foods do you avoid, sunshine?
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
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Wendy
Utah
USA
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Katie
Illinois
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Posted - Aug 23 2006 : 04:11:00 AM
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I found this list of 10 foods that are helpful in avoiding stroke:
"1) Almonds
Almonds contain vitamin E, magnesium, protein, fiber, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and phytochemicals, which are plant chemicals that may protect against stroke and other diseases. New research suggests that almonds may help fight obesity and diabetes and may lower cholesterol and help block the absorption of both fat and carbohydrates.
2) Apples
We all know "an apple a day keeps the doctor away", but can they play a role in stroke prevention? In a study that lasted 28 years and included over 9,200 men, researchers concluded that those who ate the most apples had the lowest risk of stroke. The phytonutrients in apples have been associated with a reduced risk of stroke and many other diseases. Findings indicate that two apples a day or 12 ounces of 100 apple juice also reduced the damaging effects of the "bad" LDL cholesterol.
3) Cinnamon
A half teaspoon of cinnamon each day can reduce your stroke risk with these effects:
Reduce blood sugar levels in non-insulin dependent diabetics and normalize blood sugar levels in non-diabetics
Lower LDL-cholesterol and triglyceride levels
Prevent blood clots
Lower high blood pressure
Promote weight loss and maintaince
Lower the risk for heart disease
Your daily cinnamon can be sprinkled into coffee, tea, oatmeal, yogurt or eaten on toast.
4) Fish
Individuals who eat a 3.5 ounce serving of fish, two to four times reduce their risk of a stroke by 27, and five or more times a week by 52 percent. Fish contain omega 3 fatty acids that may help prevent the formation of blood clots. If you are a non-fish eater like me, you may consider omega 3 fish oil supplements.
5) Oatmeal
In numerous studies, oatmeal has been shown to lower cholesterol. Because it also slows down the absorption of starch and can prevent sharp rises in your blood sugar, it can be beneficial for diabetics and also for controlling your appetite.
6) Strawberries
Strawberries also contain phytochemicals as well as essential vitamins, fiber and potassium. One serving - about eight medium strawberries - provides close to 10 percent of the daily value for potassium, which is important for maintaining a healthy blood pressure and may reduce the risks of hypertension and stroke.
7) Tea
A study of 550 men suggested that drinking about 5 cups of black tea (the kind that most Americans drink) per day reduced the likelihood of stroke by 69 percent. The flavonoids in teas make blood cells less prone to clotting, and they also act as antioxidants. In the 15 year study, men with a high flavonoid intake had a 73 percent lower risk of stroke. The men in the study got about 70 percent of their flavonoids from drinking black tea. (About 10 percent came from eating apples.)
8) Dark Chocolate
Dark Chocolate also contains flavinoids as well as magnesium. About one-third of a dark chocolate bar each day may reduce the risk of dying from heart disease and stroke by half, new research suggests.
9) Tomatoes
Lycopene, the substance that makes tomatoes red, has been shown to reduce cancer risk. A new study suggests it may offer stroke prevention by making blood cells less "sticky" and reducing the risk of strokes from blood clots.
10) Grapes
Purple and red grapes in any form, including juice and wine, reduce stroke risk by lowering cholesterol and reducing platelet "stickiness" and therefore blood clots. A 16-year study of 13,000 people in Denmark has found that a daily glass of wine reduced stroke risk by 32 percent."
I hope this helps. I would especially key in on those foods that reduce 'platelet stickiness'.
Are you taking low-dose aspirin? Be sure to check with your doctor about that, but it often recommended -- in fact, a vascular surgeon friend of ours recommended both my husband and I take it just because of our age (50+).
(By the way, I have high blood pressure, and after reading this, I'm going to include more cinnamon in my daily meals! And I've been hearing alot about purple foods -- red grapes, plums -- and their wonderful benefits, so more grapes as well.)
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BStein
True Blue Farmgirl
75 Posts
Barbara
Westerville
OH
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Posted - Aug 23 2006 : 05:40:04 AM
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Katie,
Thanks so much. This is exactly what I was thinking about. Anyone here have experience with these foods working to thin blood? I will especially pay attention to blood thinning foods like cinnamon and those that reduce "stickiness." A few years ago my husband worked for a Comprehensive Cancer Clinic and red and purple foods are hot (very popular anti-oxidants)!!
I'm not on aspirin because right now I'm on high doses of an anti-inflammatory drug, but will talk to the doctor about that when this resolves itself.
Thanks again,
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connio
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
connie
springtown
texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 23 2006 : 2:01:52 PM
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Hey Farm Girls
I had a bloodclot in my leg a couple of years ago and took Warfarin (blood thinner) for 6 months. Seems like the doc told me to avoid foods high in Vit K because Vit K is a natural blood thinner. I also had to go every couple of weeks to have my blood clotting factor tested.
Connie
Texas Farm Girl
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Zahara
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Buffalo
New York
USA
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Posted - Aug 24 2006 : 08:52:15 AM
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| organic garlic - the fresh bulbs. cut them up into little pieces, and take with a bunch of water - meaning you do not chew them, you swallow. Take as much as you want, until like the people next to you ask if you smell garlic :)) |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 24 2006 : 09:41:52 AM
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barbara.
sorry to hear you are having this problem....on the other hand did you check out katie-ell's
list? i found it very informative.....especially the part about choclate and strawberries!
well, when i have had health problems, and trust me i have, it has also been amazing to me how my stress level can affect my symptoms, so i have tried to incorporate some relaxation, meditation or visualization into my life. i used to worry more(4 kids!) and know i find that if i take charge of my imagination and create a internal world that is not so fearful my symptoms are diminished. (less chest pain, etc)
anywho not trying to sound like i'm some hippie dippie(not that theres anything wrong with that) but i wish someone had told me this at some point in my life maybe it could have changed some things.
anywho have a great day, slow down, and eat some chocolate.
i will have you in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
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