I know alcohol does, but I wouldn't recomend it. Perhaps eating whole grains would help by reducing cholesterol. I once heard an interview with the oldest living man in the world, and when they asked what he ate to allow him to live to the age of 125, he replied "Red meat and red wine". He was Italian, if I remember right.....

Nothing will have the same effect as your medication which I presume is either Warfarin pills or Clexane injections, not pleasant but very effective and minimal side effects. Stick with the programme although yes, eat healthily a dietician will advise you. Good Luck and I hope you make a full recovery

For thousands of years, ginkgo extract, from the seeds and leaves of Ginkgo biloba, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine. It has since made its way west and has become one of the most commonly used herbal medicines. Although the benefits of ginkgo are not clearly understood, it is believed that it may improve blood flow to the brain by thinning the blood. It is also thought that ginkgo reduces inflammation and may act as an antioxidant to fight cell damage. "Because of this, ginkgo has been used in the treatment of a variety of conditions including blood flow disorders like thrombosis and Raynaud's phenomenon, and in the treatment of problems associated with memory and concentration, likely caused by decreased blood flow to the brain," says Nicole Nisly, MD, UI Hospitals and Clinics Complementary and Alternative Medicine Clinic. Ginkgo also has been useful in treating asthma and allergies causing inflammation in the respiratory system. If you are interested in taking ginkgo, be sure to check with your doctor. "Because of its ability to thin the blood, people who are already taking medications to thin the blood, such as aspirin or warfarin, should not take ginkgo without recommendation from their physician," Nisly says. Ginkgo is available in health food and grocery stores and is sold in many different forms and combinations. Remember, ginkgo is not a regulated drug, so it does not have to meet the strict guidelines for potency and purity that prescription and over-the-counter medications must meet.

you dont want to thin it out too much that could have serious consequences.do what you know works to begin with, work out to provide inner healing.and eat healthy,make sure your filling your body with dark leafy greens to provide your body with that extra iron.

Garlic and onions are natural blood purifiers. Also omega 3 fatty acids are obtained from olive oil and salmon [and some other oil-rich fish- but wild salmon is best]. These counter-act the BAD oils and fats in you. Not positive about HOW MUCH blood thinning abilities all of the above contain. Also, exercise will naturally eliminate cholesterol- which clogs the arteries. I knew someone that ate bacon, eggs and massive mayo every day, played b-ball 2 hrs a night- never any problems with cholesterol or weight, or blood, etc. He did not eat a lot of fish.

Cranberries, or the cranberry tablets found at WalMart, etc. are natural blood thinners. Also peppermint, found in teas and candies and ginger. You have to be careful about the cranberry and (spice)ginger if your on a prescribed blood thinner because the effects are intensified and you don't want to have your blood too thin. Ginger is also good for congestion. I munch on ginger snaps or gingerbread and it's made a difference.