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"Herbs for Heart Health_ There are some herbs that are excellent for promoting cardiovascular health. Cayenne is a superstar because it contains the active ingredient capsaicin. Capsaicin lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and prevents heart attacks and strokes. It is a natural blood thinner. However, it is not safe for everyone to take this herb, because for those taking certain medications, such as Coumadin (warfarin), there could be contraindications. So you have to ask your physician if any prescription drug you are taking may prohibit the use of cayenne. This is very important." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Also supports cardiovascular health and enhances other proteases. Each serving should contain approximately: Serratiopeptidase 80,000 SU Protease blend 70,000 HUT Mineral blend 50 mg EYE CONDITIONS Like all other parts of the body, the eyes require special nutrients in order to remain healthy. Additionally, the health and appearance of the eyes can also serve as a strong indicator of imbalances in other parts of the body. For example, þThyroid imbalances may be indicated by bulging or protruding eyes." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.) "Other recommendations include diagnostic tests and evaluations to determine the underlying cause of the hypertension, supplementing the diet with minerals to correct mineral deficiencies, and enzyme therapy to improve digestion and nutrient absorption and to improve circulation, lower blood pressure, and improve cardiovascular health." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.) "Also supports cardiovascular health and enhances other proteases. Each serving should contain approximately: Serratiopeptidase 80,000 SU Protease blend 70,000 HUT Mineral blend 50 mg Supporting enzymes: Bromelain Papain FLATULENCE Flatulence is the expulsion of intestinal gases formed by fermentation in the gastrointestinal tract as a result of the action between bacteria, carbohydrates, and proteins in undigested foods. It may be accompanied by abdominal discomfort." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"But don't take that high-omega-3 fish and fry it; data from the cardiovascular health Study found that older people who ate fried fish had a higher risk of ischemic stroke than those who ate broiled or baked fish. The AHA recommends eating fish (particularly fatty types like salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring, and albacore tuna) at least twice a week. 8. A little wine will do fine." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.) "In humans, its protective effects may contribute to the Mediterranean paradox—the protective effect of red wine drinking on cardiovascular health. Isoflavones fight cancer. Abundant soy products, isoflavones are plant-based estrogens and antioxidants that have shown the ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in numerous lab studies. As if that's not enough, isoflavones also show promise in protecting us from heart disease by inhibiting the deposit of platelets on damaged blood vessel walls. For more on soy benefits, check out the Synergy in Action sidebar on pages 106-108." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Child and Adolescent Trial for cardiovascular health. Arch. Pediatr. Adolesc. Med. 153, 695-704. 248. Lytle, L. A., Stone, E. J., Nichaman, M. Z., Perry, C. L., Montgomery, D. H., Nicklas, T. A., Zive, M. M., Mitchell, P., Dwyer, J. T., Ebzery, M. K., Evans, M. A., and Galati, T. P. (1996). Changes in nutrient intakes of elementary school children following a school-based intervention: Results from the CATCH Study. Prevent. Med. 25, 465-477. 249. McKenzie, T. L., Nader, P. R., Strikmiller, P. K., Yang, M., Stone, E. J., Perry, C. L., Taylor, W.C, Epping, J. N., Feldman, H. A., Luepker, R. V." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "This prescription was endorsed by the 1996 NIH Consensus Development Panel on Physical Activity and cardiovascular health [5] and incorporated into the 1996 Physical Activity and Health: Report of the Surgeon General [6]. Although there was substantial evidence that this level of physical activity would limit health risks for a number of chronic diseases [4-6], its role in weight control was unclear, thus prompting the ACSM to sponsor a scientific roundtable on the role of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of obesity and its comorbidities [7]." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"TREATING CARDIOVASCULAR RISKS Although diet, nutraceuticals, and lifestyle strategies are critical interventions for supporting cardiovascular health, prediabetic and diabetic patients often need pharmacological medications to optimally treat cardiovascular problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and/or high triglycerides." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"In a subset of participants from the cardiovascular health Study, consumption of tuna or other broiled or baked fish assessed with a food frequency was found to correlate with plasma phospholipid long-chain n-3 fatty acid levels. Among the entire cohort of 4775 adults 65 years or older followed for 12 years, tuna and other fish consumption was associated with a 27% lower risk of ischemic stroke with intake of one to four times per week compared with an intake of less than once per month [93]." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Indeed, the "side effects" of using exercise as an antidepressant are beneficial to general well-being: improved cardiovascular health, increased strength, and weight loss. Proper diet is also critical for preventing depression. Studies have shown that high-fat foods lead to changes in mood. You may have seen Morgan Spurlock wolf down multiple cheeseburgers in supersized portions at McDonald's in the Supersize Me documentary film and then complain about a feeling of depression that could be relieved only by going back to McDonald's." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"This book specifically discusses the importance of energy metabolism for cardiovascular health and the impact of these three nutrients on the cardiovascular system. But the story should not end there. All three of these miracle ingredients—D-ribose, L-carnitine, and coenzyme Cho—are being used right now in a wide variety of serious degenerative diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, periodontal disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, neurological disorders, neuromuscular disease, male infertility, and even aging itself." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.) "Continued research into role of CoQ10 in cardiovascular health and mitochondrial diseases. 2004 Canadian government places ubiquinone on statin labels as a precaution. 2005 Blood levels of CoQ10 much higher when taken twice daily compared to once-a-day dosing of same amount. 2006 Introduction of Ubiquinol QH?by Kaneka. Photograph of Raj Chopra, Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., and Fred Crane, Ph.D., taken in February 2006. which indeed turned out to be a missing link. Dr. Folkers determined its chemical structure to be 2,3-dimethyoxy-5 methyl-6 decaprenyl-1, 4 benzoquinone. In 1957, Dr. D. E." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.) "Couch Potatoes vs Athletes Now let's take a closer look at how coenzyme QIO, L-carnitine, D-ribose, and magnesium work in synergy to promote cardiovascular health, general health and even the well-being of a "couch potato." Have you ever wondered if athletes are genetically endowed with superhuman qualities? The feats they perform, whether on the athletic field, atop a mountain, or on the water, are well beyond the capabilities of you and me. It's a statistical fact, and not just an expression, that the fit are more likely to survive." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

"We do need to keep in mind that there are very few studies on the topic at this moment, so we can only make a suggestive warning rather than a definitive statement about the adverse affect of olive oil on cardiovascular health. One study reported in the March 27 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine showed that eating olive oil can lower high blood pressure." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"We strongly recommend that for optimal metabolic and cardiovascular health, you consume at least 1,400 mg of EPA and 1,000 mg of DHA daily. The most convenient way to accomplish this is to consume a high-quality fish oil certified by International Fish Oil Standards (vfww.nutrasource.ca/ifos_new/ index.asp) to be free of toxins such as heavy metals (mercury, cadmium), PCBs, dioxins, and fluoranes. You can and should consume more ALA from sources such as walnuts and flaxseed, but know that its rate of conversion to EPA and DHA becomes inefficient as we age." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.) "These polyphenols (or phenolic acids) have been shown to be helpful in supporting optimal blood glucose levels as well as in fighting damaging free radicals and protecting cardiovascular health. But before you plug in your twelve-cup coffeemaker and get out your 20-ounce coffee mug, you need to look at the best way for you to get the benefits from coffee berries. Several studies suggest that coffee consumption (the coffee beverage is made from the roasted seeds of the coffee berry) helps with blood glucose control and other diabetes-related problems." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.) "Incorporate nutritional supplements scientifically shown to help optimize cardiovascular health (see chapter 8). ?If you smoke, quit. (Don't despair—it takes, on average, at least seven tries to eventually stop smoking! Keep at it—hypnosis, support groups, acupuncture, and recently approved medications can help you quit the habit. You'll get there!) KIDNEY DISEASE An important, often overlooked factor in the development of diabetic kidney disease is the damage caused by glycation (damage arising from both high blood sugar levels and dietary glycotoxins)." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"Early age-related maculopathy in the cardiovascular health study. Ophthalmology 110, 25-33. 218. Klein, R., Klein, B. E., Knudtson, M. D., Wong, T. Y., Shankar, A., and Tsai, M. Y. (2005). Systemic markers of inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and age-related maculopathy. Am. J. Ophthalmol. 140, 35^44. 219. Holick, M. F. (2004). Vitamin D: importance in the prevention of cancers, type 1 diabetes, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 79, 362-371. 220. Mark, B. L., and Carson, J. A. (2006)." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Lewis Kuller of the University of Pittsburgh recently reported the ten-year findings of the cardiovascular health Study, a project of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. His conclusion is startling: "All males over 65 years of age, exposed to a traditional Western lifestyle, have cardiovascular disease and should be treated as such."2 Even interventional cardiologists are beginning to question the rationale of their procedures." - Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease (Get the book.)

"We are what we eat: women and diet for cardiovascular health. / of Cardiovas Nurs. 2005;20(6):451-460. Betturer K. Better than a banana. Health. 1997 Apr;l 1(3):38. De Mejia EG, Prisecaru V. Lectins as bioactive plant proteins: a potential in cancer treatment. Critical Reviews in Food Science & Nutrition. 2005 Nov;45(6):425-445. Ruano-Ravina A, Figueiras A, Dosil-Diaz O, Barreiro-Carracedo A, Barros-Dios JM. A population-based case-control study on fruit and vegetable intake and lung cancer: a paradox effect? Nutrition and Cancer. 2002;43(1):47-51. Russo P, Barba G, Venezia A, Siani A." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Duscha is an expert in cardiovascular health, but he says the same thing almost every neuroscientist cited in these pages has said: "A little is good, and more is better." The best, however, based on everything I've read and seen, would be to do some form of aerobic activity six days a week, for forty-five minutes to an hour. Four of those days should be on the longer side, at moderate intensity, and two on the shorter side, at high intensity." - John J. Ratey, MD, Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (Get the book.)

"Research has shown that it has a positive influence on cardiovascular health, can help prevent certain cancers, and is even protective against risk of stroke. But the compelling news about vitamin C for SuperFoodsRx dieters is the suggestion from a handful of studies that this nutrient may actually play a role in promoting weight loss. One large study found a relationship between vitamin C status and fat distribution. This study, reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that blood levels of vitamin C were negatively associated with body fat distribution." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"Another recent study of a traditional plant-based diet found that even when you tested it against a low-fat Western diet that contained the same proportions of total fat, saturated fat, protein, carbohydrates, and cholesterol, the people on the traditional diet did much better by an important measure of cardiovascular health. What this sug- *Frank B. Hu, et al., "Prospective Study of Major Dietary Patterns and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Men," American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2000; 72:912-21. gests is that the addition of certain foods to the diet (Vegetables and fruits?" - Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (Get the book.)

"A majority of these reports focus on the antioxidant characteristics of flavonoid-rich diets and their enhancement of cardiovascular health. However, a growing number of reports in the pharmacology literature characterize flavonoid interactions with cellular components implicated in neurological pathologies and cancer. As the effective flavonoid concentrations employed in pharmacological studies utilizing cell cultures are often orders of magnitude higher than the serum concentrations seen in humans, some discrimination is required when interpreting these reports." - Erich Grotewold, The Science of Flavonoids (Get the book.)

"Hydrogenated oils (an unsaturated oil that has been made into a saturated fat) should be avoided for cardiovascular health. Hydrogenated oil raises LDL, lowers the protective effects of HDL, and can in fact increase the incidence of heart disease. Foods such as margarine, cakes, cookies, candies, and doughnuts often contain partially or totally hydrogenated oils. This is also true of many oils sold in supermarkets; in order to prolong their shelf life, hydrogenated fats are used in many so-called cooking oils." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "This diet has been shown to have a beneficial effect on cardiovascular health in a number of large studies.156 The Mediterranean diet has also been shown to have beneficial effects on risk factors for cardiovascular disease and may even exceed that of the low-fat diet. Compared with a low-fat diet, three months on a Mediterranean diet that included olive oil (one liter per week) or packets of walnuts, hazelnuts, and almonds decreased cardiovascular risk factors." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Also supports cardiovascular health and enhances other proteases. Each serving should contain approximately: Serratiopeptidase 80,000 SU Protease blend 70,000 HUT Mineral blend 50 mg Supporting enzymes: Bromelain Papain BRONCHITIS Both bacteria and viruses can cause bronchitis, an inflammation of the bronchi (the airways that connect the trachea to the lungs). Chronic bronchitis typically results from repeated lung irritation and may be caused by allergies, smoking, and regular exposure to heavy atmospheric pollution." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"There are a number of diet recommendations that utilize nutritional benefits to improve and maintain cardiovascular health. The following are some of the most respected, well-known, and effective cardiovascular diers. The Step 1 and Step 2 Cholesterol-Lowering Diets. The Step 1 and Step 2 diets were created by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Association's National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) and have been endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA). These diets were designed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by focusing on reducing elevated cholesterol levels." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"The fact is that 999 out of every 1000 people (or 499 out of every 500, depending on which expert source you read) can control their cholesterol level and, more importantly, their cardiovascular health, by nutritional improvement. Medical professionals that are untrained in nutrition cannot help us reach this objective.38 The body manufactures cholesterol in the liver and in skin cells regardless of whether it is consumed in the diet or not. We do not need to obtain it from food. The body utilizes cholesterol to manufacture steroid hormones and vitamin D." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

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