Heart Health

Garlic and Blood Pressure: How This Simple Food Can Help Lower High Blood Pressure

September 30, 2011 Cardiovascular Disease

There has been a lot of talk over the years about whether there is a link between garlic and blood pressure, and whether you can actually use garlic to lower blood pressure as effectively as expensive prescription drugs. Most studies done to determine whether this is true have actually found that raw garlic does indeed [...]

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Blood Pressure Readings Explained

December 24, 2010 Cardiovascular Disease

Blood pressure readings are one of the most important indicators of good health that we have, but many people do not understand exactly what they mean. Blood pressure is necessary in order to transport oxygen-rich blood throughout the body and back to the heart again so that the process can repeat itself. That being said, [...]

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Which Source Naturals Pycnogenol Supplement Is Right For You?

August 11, 2010 Cardiovascular Disease

With the various formulations and dosages available of Source Naturals Pycnogenol, it can be difficult to know which one is best for you. Pycnogenol, also known as French maritime pine bark extract, has been used not only as an antioxidant, but in the treatment of a number of different medical conditions, such as peripheral circulation [...]

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Resveratrol: Benefits, Dosage, and Side Effects

July 16, 2010 Cancer

Resveratrol is a phytoalexin, a natural antimicrobial agent that is produced by many plants in response to various bacterial or fungal infections. It exists in high concentrations in the skins of red grapes and mulberries, and in various types of red wine. It is thought that it exists in the highest concentrations in muscadine grapes, [...]

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Pine Bark Extract

July 5, 2010 Cardiovascular Disease

Pine bark extract is made from the bark of a particular type of maritime pine tree that grows along the coastline throughout much of Europe, though it is concentrated primarily around the Mediterranean, with the most famous varieties originating in France. It is prized for its very high level of a particular kind of antioxidants [...]

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Grape Seed Extract Benefits Your Health

June 18, 2010 Cardiovascular Disease

There are many grape seed extract benefits that can help promote good health and have a very positive effect on your body with very few side effects. Of all the herbal supplements available on the market, grape seed is one of the ones that have undergone the most scientific scrutiny, and its benefits have been [...]

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Important CoQ10 Benefits

June 16, 2010 Cardiovascular Disease

Many doctors, scientists, and herbalists have been discussing coenzyme q10, also known as CoQ10. CoQ10 is an enzyme that is produced by the body and ingested with food, particularly oily fish, organ meats, and whole grains, and is important for healthy body function. Many people consume plenty of it in their daily diet, but a [...]

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How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally

June 9, 2010 Cardiovascular Disease

Living with high cholesterol is not easy, and varying stages carry varying risks for heart disease and respiratory problems. Many people may resort to taking medication and pills, but for many this option holds uncertainty. Fortunately, one can easily lower cholesterol naturally by following a few simple rules and guidelines. With dedication and discipline, the [...]

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How to Lower Triglycerides Without Medicine

June 9, 2010 Cardiovascular Disease

The medical condition known as hypertriglyceridemia is nothing more than a higher than healthy level of triglycerides in the blood stream. Triglycerides are a common feature in the human blood system, simply transporting various vitamins to the parts of body where they are needed and assisting in hormone production and cell protection. Although triglycerides are [...]

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How to Improve Leg Circulation

February 9, 2010 Cardiovascular Disease

Are you looking for ways of how to improve leg circulation? If so, you are in the right place. When the peripheral circulation problems begin, it is important to begin treatment immediately.  It make seem like improving poor leg circulation is a difficult process that requires a team of physicians, but there are quite a few [...]

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