The Sleepless Nights and Constant Fear

For weeks after that appointment, I couldn't sleep. Every chest twinge made me wonder if this was "it." Every flight of stairs left me breathless and terrified.

I started avoiding activities I loved – gardening, playing with my grandchildren, even simple walks around the neighborhood. What if I collapsed? What if I had a heart attack while watching little Emma?

The worst part wasn't the physical symptoms – it was the constant mental prison of fear.

I felt like a walking time bomb, and I had no idea when I might explode.

My daughter Sarah noticed I wasn't myself. "Mom, you seem so scared all the time. There has to be something that can help."

She was right. I couldn't live the rest of my life in constant terror.

Taking the Leap of Faith

The next morning, I ordered my first bottle, choosing a pharmaceutical-grade version with 5,000 FU (the active measurement Dr. Vieira recommended).

I started with two capsules daily – one in the morning, one at night.

To be completely honest, I didn't expect miracles. I just wanted to feel like I was doing something proactive instead of sitting around waiting for disaster.

The First Signs Something Was Working

About three weeks in, I noticed something strange. I wasn't getting winded walking up the stairs to my bedroom.

Was it my imagination?

By week 6, I realized I had more energy throughout the day. That afternoon fatigue that had plagued me for years was... gone.

My hands and feet, which had always been cold (my husband used to joke about my "ice cube toes"), were staying warm even on chilly mornings.

But the most dramatic change was mental. The constant brain fog I'd accepted as "normal aging" started lifting. I could focus on conversations, remember names, and think clearly for the first time in years.

Maybe this Japanese enzyme was actually doing something...

The Moment That Proved Everything

Six months after starting Nattokinase, it was time for my follow-up CT scan. I was nervous but cautiously optimistic.

When my doctor called with the results, his voice was completely different than it had been six months earlier.

"Sue, I have to admit – I'm surprised. Things are moving in the right direction"

I nearly dropped the phone.

For the first time in months, I had hope.

My doctor wanted to know exactly what I'd been doing differently. When I told him about the Nattokinase, he made notes in my chart and said he was going to research it further for other patients.

How My Entire Life Transformed

This result was just the beginning. Over those six months, I experienced changes I never expected:

My Energy Returned: I went from barely being able to climb stairs to taking 3-mile walks with my neighbour every morning. I had stamina I hadn't felt since my 40s.

My Mind Became Sharp Again: The mental fog that I'd blamed on "getting older" completely disappeared. I could read entire books again, follow complex TV shows, and my memory was better than it had been in decades.

My Circulation Improved Dramatically: No more cold hands and feet. My skin had a healthy glow people started commenting on. Small cuts and bruises healed faster than they had in years.

My Sleep Became Restorative: Instead of tossing and turning with worry, I started sleeping deeply through the night and waking up refreshed.

Most Importantly – The Fear Was Gone: I stopped feeling like a walking time bomb. I could live my life again instead of constantly worrying about when disaster might strike.

Why I'm Sharing This Story

I'm not a doctor. I'm not a health expert. I'm just a 63-year-old grandmother who was scared for her life and found something that worked.

But I'm sharing this because I know there are thousands of people out there feeling exactly like I felt six months ago.

Scared. Hopeless. Convinced their best days are behind them.

If you're dealing with:

• Cardiovascular concerns or high blood pressure
• Constant fatigue and low energy
• Brain fog and memory issues
• Poor circulation (cold hands and feet)
• Slow healing from minor injuries
• The fear that comes with ageing and declining health

You don't have to accept that as your "new normal."

What My Family Sees Now

My daughter Sarah says I'm like a different person. "Mom, you have your spark back. You're not afraid anymore, and you're doing things you haven't done in years."

My husband jokes that he married a 63-year-old but now lives with someone who acts like she's 45.

My grandchildren have their active grandmother back – the one who can keep up with them at the park, play games that require focus, and has the energy for spontaneous adventures.

But most importantly, I have my confidence back.

I wake up each morning excited about the day instead of worried about what might go wrong with my health.

A Warning About Waiting

Here's something I learned the hard way: cardiovascular problems don't get better by themselves.

Six months ago, I was getting worse every day. The plaque was building up, my circulation was declining, and my health was on a downward spiral.

If I had waited another six months to take action? I might not be here to tell this story.

The truth is, every day you wait is another day of:

• Plaque potentially building up in your arteries
• Your circulation getting worse
• Your energy continuing to decline
• Missing out on the active, vibrant life you deserve

Your heart, your brain, and your entire body are depending on proper blood flow. Don't wait until a doctor shows you scary scan results like mine.