MRI's are very accurate. Go on and get the cath/bypass if needed. The key will be keeping your arteries clean afterward. I know your apprehensive about  talk of invasive procedures. If it helps get a second opinion. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

You are probably right. I guess a cath is the only way to know what it looks like. I had a catherization years ago though, that didn't  require anything further to be done at that time. The problem then was I was allergic to the dye ( which no one knew) . That almost didn't turn out good.  But  I just wondered if these supplements seen advertised on the internet and in the health food stores really work to clear the arteries as advertised.  It sounds good, but does it work?

Thanks for the reply.

Seagull

 I'm a firm believer in the body healing itself via food and self care.  There many people who have strengthened their bodies, including their hearts and the cardio system with healing and whole foods..

Dr Ornish is a very respected physician..as is Dr Mehmet Oz, Dr Barry Sears, Dr Andrew Weil...They are all not only well respected MDs but they also beleive in integrative and holistic medicine. Looking at body via all the facets that play into your overall health.  

I don't believe there is no one pill that will reverse anything..but there may be changes in your diet that can seriously effect your heart.  You might also want to get into yoga, and the healing power of meditation and chakras. There may be something else that has troubled your heart, your emotional heart, that is also effecting your physical one. 

 

janein

www.vidawellnesscounseling.com

I know it isn't the quick and easy answer we all want, but bah on pills as magic cures.

The good news is you can absolutely reverse heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, etc. through positive dietary changes. 

PCRM.org (Physicians' Committee for Responsible Medicine) should have some resources online, including menus/recipes.