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Heart - Heart Disease |
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Natural
Herbal Alternative Remedies & Treatments for Heart Disease
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HighRite:
High-Rite comes in capsule form and contains herbs which have
been carefully selected to balance and regulate blood pressure
and also to address some of the contributory factors which may
be causing it. While some of the ingredients in High-Rite specifically target blood vessels which have become constricted, others improve the heart's ability to pump blood effectively, while also treating and preventing plaque build up in the arteries. In addition to these properties, High-Rite also helps to reduce stress and boost the body's ability to fight illness. Each herb is in therapeutic dosage for maximum effect. |
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What is
Hypertension? Hypertension, or High Blood Pressure which continues over a period of time, is the force that the blood exerts on the veins and arteries while it circulates around the body is controlled by many organs such as the heart, kidneys, brain, the adrenals and of course the blood vessels. Systolic pressure measures the pressure as the heart contracts and pushes blood through the arteries. Diastolic pressure is taken when the heart relaxes. While a normal reading is 120 over 80 or lower, a reading higher does not mean that you have hypertension. When your blood pressure remains 140/90 or higher on a more consistent time frame, your physician will have to perform other tests to see if in fact you have a chronic condition. The causes are not always known; it can often run in families, indicating a strong genetic component. Risk factors include smoking, alcohol abuse, obesity, a high salt intake, lack of exercise, stress and a family history of hypertension and stroke. Arteriosclerosis, or a thickening, hardening and narrowing of the walls of the arteries is also often associated with hypertension. It is very important to take steps to control high blood pressure. If it is left untreated, it can result in heart disease or even stroke. There are many natural remedies to control hypertension such as Crataegus oxyacantha or Hawthorn, Passiflora incarnate, Viburnum opulus and Ginkgo biloba. These herbs have become recognized for their ability to lower blood pressure and relax the blood vessels. Because high blood pressure is often related to lifestyle choices, you can change your health without prescription drugs, natural remedies have shown to be exceedingly valuable. Tips for Using Natural Remedies to Control Hypertension: --Exercise on a daily basis or a minimum of three times per week. --Keep alcohol and caffeine use to a minimum and omit salt completely. --Potassium lowers blood pressure so eat potassium rich foods like bananas, oranges, zucchini, and spinach. --Being overweight greatly increases your chances of hypertension but if you exercise and follow a healthy diet you will lose the weight. The result is a much healthier, happier you and many times these changes are all that is needed to control your hypertension. Vitamins for Cardiovascular Health Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10 is a nutrient which plays an essential role in cellular energy production. Cardiologists have successfully used it to treat cardiomyopathy and heart failure, diseases of the heart muscle. Vitamin E helps prevent arteries from clogging by blocking the conversion of cholesterol into the waxy fat deposits called plaque that stick to blood vessel walls. Vitamin E also thins the blood, allowing for blood to flow more easily through arteries even when plaque is present. In the last 10 years, clinical studies have reported that the use of vitamin E supplements help prevent heart disease and other types of cardiovascular disease. Vitamin C The build-up of free radicals over time may be largely responsible for the aging process and can contribute to the development of health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and arthritis. B-complex vitamins will lower toxic homocysteine levels. Calcium + Vitamin D Magnesium is crucial for heart function; regulates heart beat, lowers toxic blood levels of homocysteine. Selenium; an antioxidant, works with vitamins E and C. A lack causes heart disease, some virus diseases & cancer. Omega-3's / Fish Oils Besides CoQ10, fish oil and vitamin D consuming nuts (about one and a half ounces per day) may help reduce heart disease. Nuts contain good fats, fiber folic acid, magnesium, potassium, copper and other antioxidants that help prevent free radical damage. They contain Vitamin E which helps protect fats like cholesterol from oxidizing which leads to inflammation, a marker for heart disease. Nuts also contain L-arginine which produces nitric oxide that relaxes blood vessel walls. Almonds high in fiber, calcium, vitamin E and plant sterols. Also consider almond milk or butter. Walnuts contain omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid a source of antioxidants. Pistachios supply potassium, B vitamins and fiber. Brazil nuts supply selenium and mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Cashews have magnesium and phytosterols, and oleic acid found in olive oil. Also try pine nuts, hazelnuts, pecans, and others. All are good for you. |
