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Nutrition & Cardiovascular Disease

Tue, August 20, 2019

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
3421 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX, 75234, United States (map)
  • Health
  • Vegan
Event Description
Event hosted by Plant-Based Nutrition.

Dr. Rizwan H. Bukhari specializes in treating advanced cases of atherosclerosis which develops mainly as a result of smoking and consuming a poor diet. Dr. Riz prescribes whole plant-based foods to his patients as part of his Patient Lifestyle Modification Plan. He shares the latest research on the power of plant-based nutrition with community members who are interested in preventing and/or reversing diseases.

Peripheral vascular disease also known as atherosclerosis is basically hardening of the arteries which can occur in the heart arteries as well as any other artery in the body. Once the plaque begins to block the vessel it can progress and lead to severe life and limb threatening consequences.

What are the risk factors?
High blood pressure, high cholesterol and fats, and diabetes can contribute to the development of atherosclerosis.

Develop Heart Healthy Habits:
While there are some risk factors that one cannot control, lifestyle choices are controllable. Dr. Bukhari specializes in treating advanced atherosclerosis. He educates the public on how to prevent these advanced cases by making healthy lifestyle choices.

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