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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Evening Primrose herb for Arthritis

Evening Primrose is a very popular botanical used in herbal medicine. This beautiful wildflower grows throughout most of North America. However, due to its medicinal qualities, it has been used traditionally for a host of conditions. Evening Primrose is very high in essential fatty acids.


Evening Primrose is believed to be great for inflammation. As such it is used for arthritis. For centuries, women have turned to evening primrose to relieve the discomfort of PMS. In the past, Native American women chewed the seeds to ease PMS symptoms. Not only does evening primrose reputedly help with PMS, it soothes the breast pain that often accompanies it.


Research has shown that evening primrose oil may be helpful in treating other conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and endometriosis. Both of these conditions are believed to be associated with an imbalance or shortage of essential fatty acids in one's system. In the UK, evening primrose oil is prescribed for the treatment of eczema.


There is one cautionary note however for evening primrose. Evening primrose oil should not be used if you are taking any drug for treatment of epilepsy. Harmful interactions could occur.

If you suffer from inflammatory conditions, consider the herb evening primrose as a holistic health alternative.


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Holistic Health Tip - Smoking and Antioxidants

Antioxidants are substances that neutralize free radicals. Free radicals are associated with causing cancer in the body and accelerating aging. As a holistic health tip, don't smoke and avoid areas where smoking is taking place. Each puff of cigarette smoke contains 100 trillion free radicals! If you can't avoid smoky environments, be sure to take an antioxidant-rich herbal or nutritional supplement daily and include plenty of colorful, organic fruits and vegetables in your diet.


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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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