Cardiovascular Disease (Heart Disease)
By Steven Horne, RH (AHG) & Kimberly Balas, ND
Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death in western civilization. One out of two people die from it.
So, it makes sense to do what we can to reduce our risk of becoming one of the "one in two" statistics.
Alter your lifestyle and start using some of the many supplements that can keep your heart healthy.
Mega-Chel
To Remove Arterial Plaque
Key Product
This powerful oral chelation product can be used to help reverse arterial plaque buildup and improve circulation to the heart, brain and peripheral areas of the body.
It can also be used in place of a daily multi-vitamin and mineral for people who wish to maintain healthy circulation.
See the instructions on how to do the oral chelation program.
Solstic Cardio
To Help Regulate Blood Pressure
This combination contain L-arginine, which stimulates the production of nitric oxide, the substance that dilates the blood vessels to reduce blood pressure.
Solstic Cardio also contains resveratrol (a powerful antioxidant that supports the cardiovascular system), vitamin K2 (contributes to bone health and facilitates calcium absorption), vitamin D3 (supports immune function, mood and bone health, and helps maintain normal calcium and phosphorous levels in the blood), pomegranate (may support cardiovascular function) and an amino acid blend.
It also support the health of the arterial walls to inhibit plaque formation.
HS II
To improve Circulation
HS II is a basic herbal remedy for the heart.
It reduces inflammation and helps normalize blood pressure.
This exceptional combination is a corrective for a wide range of circulation complaints including both high and low blood pressure.
Ginkgo/Hawthorn
For Brain and Peripheral Circulation
Ginkgo enhances peripheral circulation and improves blood flow to the brain.
It also helps prevent blood clots from forming.
It is combined with hawthorn, one of the best general herbs for heart health.
CardioxLDL
For healthy Cholesterol Metabolism Support
Support healthy cholesterol levels and cardiovascular function.
This unique and powerful herbal formula helps to modulate cholesterol oxidation and maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
Co-Q10
For heart protection & much more
When it comes to protecting your heart, one of the best antioxidants is Co-Q10.
It reduces blood pressure, aids recovery from heart attacks, keeps LDL cholesterol from oxidizing and improves energy production in the heart muscle.
Statin drugs deplete Q-10, so this supplement should always be taken by people using statin drugs to lower cholesterol.
L-Carnitine
For Heart Energy & Fatty Liver
This important amino acid, found primarily in red meat, transports fatty acids to be metabolized for energy in the mitochondria.
It improves energy production and oxygen utilization in the heart and can be very helpful for improving heart health.
A deficiency of I-Carnitine can result in the buildup of fat in muscles, heart and liver.
A deficiency can occur from crash dieting or when too much fat is consumed.
Also a weak digestive system, certain prescription drugs and fatigue can interfere with liver production of I-Carnitine.
The liver requires sufficient vitamin C, thiamin, vitamin B and I-Lysine to build I-Carnitine.
I-Carnitine has been used effectively to treat several fatty liver disorders.
Magnesium
To Prevent Spasms
About half of all Americans are deficient in magnesium, a critical mineral for heart health. Magnesium helps the heart and blood vessels to relax properly, which reduces stress on the heart, helps protect the heart against spasms and helps lower blood pressure.
Magnesium is also essential for energy production in the heart.
Cardio-Assurance
For Cardiac Health
This blend contains nutrients that help to metabolize homocysteine and acts as an antioxidant to protect the heart.
It can help maintain normal cholesterol and inhibit the formation of clots in the circulatory system.
Use it as a preventative supplement to strengthen and support the heart.
More about the heart
Unfortunately, much of the information in the popular media about reducing one's risk of heart disease is based on outdated research.For instance, most people believe that high cholesterol causes heart disease and that the lower your cholesterol level, the less risk you have of dying of heart disease. This simply isn't true. More recent research shows that chronic inflammation (not cholesterol) is the cause of heart disease and that having your cholesterol get too low is more dangerous to your health than having high cholesterol.
Most people also believe that fats cause heart disease and that low fat diets will prevent heart disease. This is partially true because the wrong kinds of fats (such as margarine and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils) do contribute to the development of heart disease. However, it is also true that good fats (such as olive oil, omega-3 essential fatty acids and the medium chain saturated fats found in organic butter from grass fed cows) actually protect your heart and reduce your risk of heart disease. Foods marketed as "fat free" or "low fat" often contain high amounts of refined sugars that increase inflammation and heart disease risk.
Furthermore, eating refined carbohydrates is far worse for your heart than eating fats. This is because sugar, white flour and other products spike insulin levels. High insulin levels are a bigger risk factor for heart disease than high cholesterol or high triglycerides. So, if this information comes as a surprise to you, it's time to update your knowledge a little by reading this article. But first, let's look at some tools for evaluating your risk of heart disease.
Other ways to evaluate your risk of Heart Disease
Most people feel that heart disease strikes without warning, but the truth is that there are many subtle clues that demonstrate the heart needs help long before a person has a heart attack. Besides high blood pressure and high cholesterol, here are some things to consider.
Blood Tests
Besides cholesterol and triglycerides, consider tests for homocysteine, fibrinogen, C-reactive protein, hemoglobin AIC Lp(a) and ferritin (iron) checked. These tests can be more revealing of heart disease risk. If you are concerned about your heart and circulation, consider getting these blood tests done.
If you show signs of needing help with your heart, take action now. Don't be one of the statistics. Alter your lifestyle and start using some of the many supplements that can keep your heart healthy.
Circulapar
Circulation enhancer
Relief of cold clammy feet, numbness of limbs, painful calves upon walking, muscular weakness of the lower extremities.
Cardiopar
Heart support
Relief of difficulty breathing after walking, tiredness, feeling as if you cannot breathe, and profuse transpiration.