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arteries of this virus is explained by the acidic waste (from undigested
food debris) circulating in the blood. Viruses and bacteria thrive and
multiply on acidic waste. In this regard it is instructive to remember the
bitter conclusion that the famous German pathologist Rudolf Virchow
(1821–1902) came to after spending a lifetime doing research based on
the belief that germs were the cause of disease: “If I could live my life
over again I would devote it to proving that germs seek their natural
habitat—diseased tissue. For example, mosquitoes seek the stagnant
water but do not cause the pool to become stagnant.”^2
Studies demonstrate that in the short term, antibiotics, vaccines, and
strong anti-infl ammatory drugs eliminate megalovirus infections, pre-
venting the regrowth of plaque after an angioplasty. But no studies have
been made on the long-term effectiveness of these treatments. It seems
unlikely that the health of the arteries can be maintained indefi nitely
even with the use of antibiotics to kill off the cytomegalovirus, when
the condition that caused the original infl ammation is not addressed—
the acid waste circulating in the arterial blood that damages the arteries
and provides nourishment for the cytomegalovirus.^3
In nature, bacteria and viruses live off the acidic tissue of dead
organisms—they are nature’s primary decomposers. The acid wasteTHE CONSEQUENCES OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
High blood pressure occurs when the walls of the blood vessels
become constricted and cause a rise in the pressure exerted by
the blood against the blood vessel walls. If the blood vessels are
healthy (that is, if they are not infl amed or hardened), they can
take this added pressure without being injured or endangering the
heart. If there is some hardening in the arteries, however,
constricted blood vessels can cause a heart attack or stroke
because increased pressure on arteries and veins encrusted with
calcifi ed plaques can force a calcifi ed plaque loose. This triggers
the formation of a blood clot. Taking vitamin E—preferably in a
whole-food complex—can prevent blood clots, as vitamin E is a
natural blood thinner.