Heart Disease Risks

Do you know the primary risks of heart disease? Heart disease can come from two sets of factors.

Hereditary Factors for Heart Disease

• Age
• Family History
• Gender

Non-hereditary Factors for Heart Disease

• High Cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Sedentary Lifestyle
• High Homocysteine Level
• Smoking or inhaling passive smoke
• Stress

The hereditary factors for heart disease are pre-determined and can not be avoided. However, the non-hereditary factors are completely in your control. Take care of our heart and it will take care of you.

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Herbal Echinacea - Winter's Remedy

Echinacea has been known for centuries as an immune booster. In the winter, millions of people count on the curative powers of echinacea for relief from cold and flu and traditionally also for bacterial infections. Echinacea works by activating some of the body's immune cells. Studies have shown that echinacea can bolster resistance to colds and the flu, especially if taken with the onset of symptoms.

Common names for the herb echinacea include Purple or Prairie Coneflower, Black Sampson, or Rudbeckia. Echinacea angustifolia is the official species of which the dried root is used in herbal preparations. Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea pallida are other common types but are considered weaker in action than Echinacea angustifolia.

There is a "gotcha" however with echinacea. The immune-enhancing effects generally take several weeks to build up. However, you should generally not take echinacea for more than 8 consecutive weeks. Your body needs to have a rest period. It is not to be used for daily immune system support. It should be used only when needed. As it does affect the immune system, those with auto-immune disorders such as AIDS or lupus should probably avoid it all together or take only under a physician's supervision.

Echinacea can be purchased as a nutritional supplement or harvested. The fresh or dried roots of 3-year old plants are used in herbal medicine.

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Bring in the New Year with Alternative Health Resolutions

In the new year, it is typical to make new years resolutions. Start off this year resolving to be healthy, happy, and wise. Use the nutrition and holistic facts that you have learned throughout the year to improve and maintain your holistic health. Resolve to improve your diet and overall state of mind in 2008. Happy New Year!


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Happy Holistic Holidays

Seasons Greetings from sc-cnhp.org! Holidays can be holistic days as well. As you enjoy your family and friends this holiday season, be sure to include healthy eating in your meal planning. This is not the time to short-cut your nutrition or commitment to a natural health lifestyle.

Remember to get plenty of rest, exercise, and water during this time. The holidays can be hectic, but with planning and resolve, you can maintain your holistic goals. Merry Christmas!

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Fruit for Heart Health

An apple a day will keep the doctor away or more precisely the cardiologist. Research published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has shown that eating fruit is particularly effective at lowering the risk of heart disease. A 20-year study published in 2002 showed that the risk of stroke and heart attack was significantly reduced in people who ate at least 3 servings of fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. Additional research has shown that apples and grapes specifically have certain antioxidants that reduce susceptibility to heart disease by reducing inflammation linked to blockage of the arteries. You can supercharge the overall holistic effect by consuming organic fruits and vegetables.

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Cholesterol free vegans?

Cholesterol is only found in foods of animal origin. As such, there is no cholesterol in plants. Therefore, you will find no cholesterol in vegetables, fruits, cereals, nuts or beans. Vegetarians may be on to something when it comes to cholesterol management.



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Happy Holistic Holidays

As we celebrate Thanksgivings this week, remember that you can still incorporate healthy eating in your holiday feasts. From free-range turkey and free-range eggs to organic fruits and vegetables, holistic choices abound. You can even opt for fresh herbs to add extra zest to your meal. The herbs will also boost your health as well. Share herbal teas with your guests. This can be a great way to introduce herbal medicine to them. Green tea would make an excellent starter tea. Another ideas is to instead of lounging on the couch after the big meal, get the whole family out for a walk. Practice whole breathing together as you stroll.

These are just a few ideas on how you can stay healthy and incorporate the alternative, holistic lifestyle into your holiday planning. For other tips on how to stay healthy the holistic way, be sure to check back with this blog, Holistic Health Nutrition Facts.

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Garlic for Heart Health

Garlic. This delightful, pungent herb not only fights certain cancers, diabetes, and infections; it also helps in the fight against cardiovascular disease. Garlic is excellent for heart health. Garlic's cholesterol fighting abilities have led to its longstanding reputation as a heart healthy herb.


In laboratory tests, garlic has decreased cholesterol production by liver cells by as much as 40 to 60 percent. For those suffering from high cholesterol, garlic has been reported to be able to reduce it by as much as 10 percent. Garlic lowers triglyceride levels and minimizes or prevents blood clots by preventing blood platelets from sticking together. Furthermore, garlic inhibits damage to the endothelial cells in our blood vessels due to oxidized LDL, the "bad cholesterol". Previous European studies suggest that garlic works much like our HDL, the "good cholesterol", in that it dissolves newly formed arteriosclerotic plaque at the molecular level. Other US studies suggest that saponins in garlic interfere with cholesterol absorption in the intestines, preventing it from going back into the blood stream.

Increase your intake of garlic to improve your overall health. Use fresh garlic in cooking or take it as a nutritional supplement. Taking just 600mg of garlic daily in tablet form can lower both your blood pressure and your cholesterol level in only a few weeks.

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Heart Health and Breast Cancer

Heart Health. What are the real facts?

For women, heart disease and other cardiovascular risks heavily outweigh risks associated with breast cancer.

Check out these holistic health facts below:

• Heart disease is the source of death for more women than the next 16 causes of death combined!
  
• Heart disease accounts for twice as many women's lives as all forms of cancer
• Over a quarter million women die each year from heart disease. Approximately 50 thousand die from breast cancer
• 50% of women will die of heart disease or stroke. 4% of women will die from breast cancer
• 42% of women who have heart attacks die within one year as compared to 24% of men

Source : Energy Times


There is no doubt that breast cancer is a killer and is the cause of tremendous pain and suffering in the lives of women. However, these statistics belie an even greater threat: heart disease. Women should take the necessary steps to secure their heart health.

Look for upcoming articles describing holistic methods to improve your heart. As stated in a previous blog, one of the best cardiac herbs is hawthorn berry. Stay tuned to learn more about herbal traditions and natural medicine.


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Heart Health and Hawthorn Berries

Traditional medicine has long hailed the miracle herb hawthorn berry for heart health. Asian, European, and Native American herbalists have cultivated it for use in treating and preventing heart disease and general use as a heart tonic. Modern medicine has recently studied this herb for use with cardiac and heart attack patients.


Alternative Medicine and Hawthorn Berries

A strong antioxidant, hawthorn or hawthorn berries may help heart health in the following ways

• Improving endurance by reducing fatigue and shortness of breath when exercising
• Reducing blood pressure by counter-acting blood vessel constricting enzymes
  
• Easing chest tightness and pressure associated with angina
• Improving cholesterol level by promoting the conversion of LDL cholesterol into HDL and minimizing accumulation of cholesterol in the liver
  
• Relaxation of blood vessels to lower blood pressure and helping with small blood clots
  

If you are taking heart or blood pressure medicine already, consult a health practitioner before and while you are talking hawthorn as it is a powerful herb. Hawthorn's effects are additive. When combined with prescription drugs that have similar purpose, you compound the effect. You would not want to reduce your blood pressure too fast or too low for example. Just make sure you and your health practitioner monitor this and you will be able to benefit from this amazing herb.



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Herbal Menopause Remedies - Ginseng

Ginseng is a common herb that has been used for centuries for the treatment of menopause. It has been used across multiple cultures and herbal traditions for hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms.




Menopausal Benefits of Ginseng:

• may help control hot flashes, renew libido, and boost energy

How it Works - Holistic Essentials:

• believed to boost the female hormone estrogen

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Herbal Menopause Remedies - Chaste Tree

Several traditional herbal remedies have been historically used for the treatment of the symptoms of menopause. Chaste Tree or Chasteberry are common herbs in this category that has been used to ease menopausal symptoms.



Menopausal Benefits of Chaste Tree:

• believed to help control hot flashes and depression by lifting natural levels of progesterone
  

How it Works - Holistic Essentials:

• believed to increase luteinizing hormone (LH) and inhibit the release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

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Herbal Menopause Remedies

There are several traditional herbal remedies that have been historically used for treatment of the symptoms of menopause. They have been reported to provide relief from symptoms such as depression, headaches, hot flashes, and night sweats. Many menopausal women swear by them. They also have been used by those wishing to cope with post pre-menopausal and post-menopausal symptoms.


Common herbs that have been used to minimize menopause effects include:

• black cohosh
• chaste tree or chaste berry
• red clover
• ginseng

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Anti-Vitamins and Nutrition

In the last blog, we talked about pro-vitamins. Well, there is a counter-part, anti-vitamins. Anti-vitamins are found in natural and synthetic forms. They are similar to true vitamins and can take the place of true vitamins in the body. However, they do not function in the same way and the body does not necessarily recognize them. Anti-vitamins, therefore, are highly toxic and should be avoided to maintain optimal holistic health and wellness. Make sure that the nutritional supplements that you consume contain all-natural true vitamins, minerals and herbs.


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Holistic Energy Formula with an Herbal Kick

Want boundless energy and the return of control to your day? Here's a winning combination that utilizes both basic naturopathic principles and healing adaptogenic herbs. Incorporate this simple formula into your daily life to restore holistic balance and needed energy.


Sufficient Daily ENERGY =

( a minimum of 8 hours of sleep per night

+ a minimum of 20 minutes of aerobic exercise per day
+ 3 nutrient rich meals per day devoid of simple carbohydrates
+ 200 mg Ginseng herb daily
+ 200 mg Schisandra herb daily
+ 80 mg Ginkgo - 3 times per day )

Complete this routine by 6 or 7 pm per day and your body will thank you for the energy boost!

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Flaxseed Benefits - Health Nutrition Facts

Flaxseed oil has been associated with helping to lower blood pressure, lowering the risks of stroke and heart attack, and improving the symptoms of arthritis and inflammation.


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Green Tea Benefits - Nutrition Facts

Green tea is an natural herb that provides excellent healing antioxidants. It is anti-carcinogenic ( anti-cancer), anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-heart disease and anti-atherosclerosis.


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Nutritional Fats - Nutritional Facts

Fats are part of basic nutrition. Fats in foods provide essential fatty acids. They are a source of stored energy, transport fat soluble vitamins, make food taste great, and increase the satiety value of your meals, i.e., they make you feel full.


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