Natural Cures & Natures Medicine: How To Eat Your Way To A Healthy Heart (medicine free)

perceptualflaws (66) in health • 7 years ago (edited)

Prevention Is The Best Cure

Today I’m going to discuss some dietary changes and supplements you can take to boost your heart health. Both sides of my family have had a reoccurring theme of heart problems and heart attacks. It was about twelve years ago that that my Father had a fairly serious heart attack (don’t worry he’s still alive) and so from that moment I decided to live my life as if I had a heart problem as opposed to waiting until I did!

From this perspective prevention is certainly preferable to cure. That said even if you already have heart problems there are a multitude of things that you can do. Indeed opting for a Mediterranean diet has been shown to be potentially more beneficial than statins. In terms of supplements if you're taking medication it’s always best to research anything you take and cross reference it against any medicine you may be on. Equally certain medicines can be dangerous if you stop them straight away so again please research this.

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Slave To Your Genes?

Personally I believe all this talk about the genetic certainty of heart attacks to be fear mongering. Yes it’s true that some people others genetic predispositions for heart problems, but nothing is set in stone. In many ways genetic problems actually become a self fulfilling prophecy as many families adopt similar lifestyle and food choices. Just because members of your family have had heart attacks or died from heart problems does not mean that you will! Please don’t spend your time worrying about this because in many ways the power is still in your hands.

Genetic heart problems are sometimes passed down by generational bad habits and lack of nutrional education. That said I must stress this is entirely different to defects such as murmur’s and hole’s etc, these always require close medical observation and are often sadly out of our hands. Equally this is also entirely different to congenital heart defects and abnomalities, again these are both heartbreaking and can occur no matter what lifestyle your parents or great grandparents have led.

This focus is on prevention, lifestyle changes and people recovering from heart problems. This is just to let you know that nothing is set in stone and just as bad habits can be passed on through genetics and education so can good ones, as such you can reverse this trend. The main thing is, do not reside yourself to the fact that you’re going to have heart problems. Despite what modern medicine may say you are not a slave to your genes (I promise you I have done my homework on this). You may have a predisposition but if you live a life that’s mindful of this fact these problems may never come to fruition.

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Common Sense

Firstly it goes without saying that lifestyle is key! That doesn’t mean you have to live like a monk/nun and indeed you can still let your hair down and enjoy yourself but moderation and balance is key! The benefit of a good sleeping pattern on heart health is often overlooked but equally it’s paramount. In recent studies it was shown that those that sleep for less than six hours sleep per night are at 45% greater risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and 15% greater risk of a stroke. Equally those that sleep longer than nine hours per night have 38% increased risk of CHD and 65% increased risk of a stroke!!

Stress is also a key component and although it’s easier said than done the ability to eliminate it is essential. Now we all get stressed and it’s not really these random stresses that are dangerous. Although it’s often portrayed that way people dropping dead from random stress is actually rare. It’s the slow daily build up of stress that’s the real danger as your mental state has the ability to affect the physiology of your body. There are certain techniques you can use combat stress and enable you brain to operate differently but this is a post in itself and I will save this for another day.

Exercise is also important, now this doesn’t mean you have to go running ten miles every day. Indeed too much exercise can place a strain upon your heart (especially if you have a condition). Just be mindful of your daily routines and if you can walk to the shops then do, equally don’t live a sedentary lifestyle. Keep as active as you’re able to, try going for a walk each day and if this proves difficult then slowly build yourself up. Swimming is also great for the heart and equally it's an exercise that places less stress upon the body than running.

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Cholesterol

Please note that although there is currently a war on cholesterol it's absolutely essential for our bodies. The human brain is basically made of cholesterol and so I can forsee some future mental health problems that are related to this current advice. Obviously you need to keep your cholesterol levels down to an optimum level but you also need it in your diet. Indeed there are two different types of cholesterol (LDL = bad & HDL = good) and so healthy sources include beans, whole grains, fruits (avocado is great), fatty fish, nuts, red wine etc.

Diet & Supplement Ideas

As with my previous cancer supplements post Here the plan is mine but some of the technical information has been taken from ancientypurity.com along with a couple of other websites. I have added an external source link wherever this information has been used. Equally some technical information is mine but taken from my cancer post as certain supplements have a multitude of benefits for both heart and cancer treatment. I have carefully chosen supplements that often enhance each other as opposed to problematically interacting.

For example the Coq10 when combined with raw garlic is a powerful heart tonic,throw some cayenne pepper into the mix and you'll firing on all cylinders. That said it's best to take garlic and kefir at opposing ends of the day, not because it would cause you problems it's just that garlic is an antibiotic and will weaken the kefir. Both the Kefir and the Sulphur are a must have foundation to all health, including heart health. Once you have a strong foundation your bodies natural enzymes etc can communicate properly and it will optimise your health. A couple of the supplements (such as hawthorn extract) can interact with medication, and although I've highlighted as much information as I can it's best to do some research into this if you have presribed medicine or medical conditions.

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The Mediterranean Diet

It has recently been acknowledged by medical professionals that the Mediterranean diet could be as beneficial as statins at lowering your blood pressure and giving you a healthy heart.

Key components of the Mediterranean diet

• Eating primarily plant-based foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts
• Replacing butter with healthy fats such as olive oil and canola oil
• Using herbs and spices instead of salt to flavor foods
• Limiting red meat to no more than a few times a month
• Eating fish and poultry at least twice a week
• Enjoying meals with family and friends
• Drinking red wine in moderation (optional)
• Getting plenty of exercise

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Fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains

The Mediterranean diet traditionally includes fruits, vegetables, pasta and rice. For example, residents of Greece eat very little red meat and average nine servings a day of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables.

Grains in the Mediterranean region are typically whole grain and usually contain very few unhealthy trans fats, and bread is an important part of the diet there. However, throughout the Mediterranean region, bread is eaten plain or dipped in olive oil — not eaten with butter or margarines, which contain saturated or trans fats.

Nuts are another part of a healthy Mediterranean diet. Nuts are high in fat (approximately 80 percent of their calories come from fat), but most of the fat is not saturated. Because nuts are high in calories, they should not be eaten in large amounts — generally no more than a handful a day. Avoid candied or honey-roasted and heavily salted nuts.

Kefir

I included the information below as part of my natural cures for cancer post Here but I have a couple of other points to add in relation to heart health. Firstly it destroys the bad bacteria that can migrate towards your heart and lead to problems later in life. Equally the kifiran that is prevalent in kefir has been shown to reduce serum cholesterol and suppress blood pressure. Both of these effects result in a healthier heart that’s less likely to suffer from heart attacks, strokes and conditions such as atherosclerosis.

Firstly buy your own kefir grains (not shop bottles), add them to full fat goats milk then leave them for 24hrs drain the milk and then drink it. You can repeat this process and if you look after the grains they will last forever, don’t worry once the kefir has fermented the milk it is no longer like a dairy product.

As we age and with the consumption of processed food our guts become leaky and as such the vast majority of food passes through our body with no nutritional benefit. The kefir basically restores the stomachs natural bacterial balance and enables the absorbtion of essential nutrients. A sobering thought is that fact that our bodies carry a huge multitude of illnesses and as such it’s the health of our gut and immune system that stops these potential diseases from coming to fruition.

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Porridge

Want to nudge down your cholesterol level? Try a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. New research adds to earlier evidence that among the whole grains, oats are the most effective choice when it comes to lowering cholesterol.
The findings were gleaned from 24 studies that looked at blood lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) in people who ate diets featuring whole-grain foods versus non-whole-grain control diets. Compared with the control diets, whole-grain diets lowered total cholesterol levels by an average of 4.6 points. Diets featuring oats proved to be slightly superior, dropping cholesterol levels by 6.5 points, on average. An added bonus: whole-grain diets don't appear to lower beneficial HDL cholesterol. The report appeared in the September 2015 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
To eat more whole-grain oats, try the steel-cut version (also called Irish oats), which is oats chopped into small pieces. Or opt for the more popular rolled or old-fashioned oats, which are steamed and rolled into thin flakes. If you're not keen on hot cereal, consider a cold cereal made from oat bran. You can also grind rolled oats in a blender and add them to baked goods, soups, and casseroles.
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Magnesium Spray

Magnesium spray is the best way to take this supplement. If you spray it on your chest the skin will absorb it straight to your heart and bypass the digestive system. It has been shown to actively halt heart attacks by relaxing the muscles. Magnesium considered the most important mineral in the body, after oxygen, water and basic food, it may be the most important element needed by our bodies. It's the 11th most abundant element by mass in the human body; its ions are essential to all living cells, where they play a major role in manipulating the most vital biological compounds such as DNA, and RNA, ATP for energy and DHEA for hormonal balance.

Hundreds of enzymes require magnesium ions to function. In fact it's required for more than 325 enzymatic reactions, including those involved in the synthesis of fat, protein and nucleic acids, neurological activity, muscular contraction and relaxation, cardiac activity and bone metabolism. Few people are aware of the enormous role magnesium plays in our bodies. A deficiency may be responsible for more health problems than any other nutrient. Source

Please Note

Anyone with impaired kidney function for ANY reason should NOT take magnesium until they are specifically told to do so by their doctor. If you have:

• Kidney Failure
• Renal Failure
• Are on Dialysis
• A Kidney Doctor or Nephrologist
• Impaired Kidney Function

You should also NOT take magnesium if you currently have an excessively slow heart rate, myasthenia gravis or a heart condition called Atrial Fibrillation unless you specifically get instructions from your doctor to do so.

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Garlic

In terms of heart health garlic has some amazing properties but it's not a quick fix and I'd reccomend a daily intake over 12-18 months in order to receive the full benefits. Garlic has been shown to clean your blood and clear clogged arteries. Of course it's great to cook with garlic but the best way to use it is raw and crushed. The crushing action causes an enzyme reaction that boosts the garlics health properties, in order to optimise these properties it's best crushed at room temperature and then left to sit for fifteen minutes.

CARDIOVASCULAR BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• Reduces artery plaque formation.
• Lowers blood pressure. Many studies confirm that systolic blood pressure drops by 10% on average in those who use garlic.
• Decreases LDL particles.
• Decreases LDL oxidation. This is the “holy grail” when it comes to damaged lipid and heart risk.
• Lowers triglycerides.
• Inhibits platelet aggregation.
• Increases fibrinolytic activity as garlic acts as a natural clot buster.
• Lowers blood sugar.
• Anti-cancer. Lowers prostate cancer risk by 23%. Lowers lung cancer risk by 44%. Almost 1000 studies on garlic and cancer.
• Anti-microbial.

What is Allicin?
Allicin is the compound to thank for garlic’s medicinal properties. Allicin contains sulfur which is critical for cellular detoxification and chemical removal. It is absorbed well then quickly metabolized to benefit the cardiovascular system and the rest of the body.

Please Note: If you are taking blood thinners (even asprin) or have a bleeding disorder please consult your doctor before taking regular garlic

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Cook With Coconut Oil

I will also add that coconut oil is the only oil that does not break down and become potentially carcinogenic when heated

It can help the body use Omega 3 fatty acids nearly twice as efficiently and being a healthy saturated fat, it helps to regulate and support healthy hormone production. Coconut oil contains precursors to pregnenolone, progesterone, and DHEA. It is perhaps one of the most powerful natural tools in the battle against brain deterioration. The health and well being benefits from using coconut oil are vast, despite what we were told in the past. People across the world use Coconut oil to build and strengthen their brains, for hair care, skin care, stress relief, healthy cholesterol levels, weight loss, increased immunity, proper digestion and metabolism, kidney health, heart health and bone strength.
Coconut oil is composed of more than 90% saturated fats and a few unsaturated fatty acids. The saturated fatty acids are mainly Medium Chain Triglycerides opposed to the long chain ones found in meat, these shorter chain fatty acids require less energy and enzymes to digest, and thus assimilate well into the body. Of the MCT's found in coconut oil Lauric acid ( C-12) is the most abundant making up nearly 40%, then Capric (C-10) Caprylic (C-8) and Myristic (C-14). All of these demonstrate antimicrobial, antiviral and anti fungal properties, Lauric acid has the greatest antiviral components and Caprylis acid the most yeast fighting.Source

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Adequate CoQ10 is particularly vital for the cardiovascular health. Inadequate CoQ10 levels have been noted in incidences of many chronic illnesses. Lack of CoQ10 can cause Rhabdomyolysis, which is the breakdown of muscle fibres that leads to the release of muscle fibre contents (myoglobin) into the bloodstream. Myoglobin often causes kidney damage. Notably, rhabdomyolysis has often been observed in patients who take statin drugs. It is tragic that statin drugs which are prescribed for reputed heart benefits lower CoQ10 production by up to 40%.

CoQ10 is also an important antioxidant which inhibits both the initiation and the propagation of lipid and protein oxidation. Additionally, it regenerates other antioxidants such as vitamin E. One recent study demonstrated that low doses of CoQ10 reduced oxidation and DNA double-strand breaks, and that a combination of CoQ10 and a diet rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids leads to a longer lifespan.

CoQ10 is also found in relatively small amounts in a wide variety of foods, with the highest amounts found in organ meats such as heart, liver and kidney, as well as beef, sardines, mackerel, and peanuts. Other food items with modest amounts of CoQ10 include grapeseed oil, walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, parsley, spinach, sesame seeds, olive oil and avocado. Food sources alone may not be enough for those deficient in CoQ10. To put dietary CoQ10 intake into perspective, one pound of sardines, two pounds of beef, or two and one half pounds of peanuts, provide only 30mg of CoQ10.

• Supports a healthy heart and body.
• Helps maintain a youthful and active lifestyle.
• Vital component for Longevity.
• Supports healthy kidneys.
• May provide relief from migraine headaches.
• Promoting cell energy and all-over nutrition.
• Supports normal healthy blood pressure.

As we age, we lose much of our supply of CoQ10, particularly in the heart. At the age of 80, for example, CoQ10 levels are cut by more than half. CoQ10 benefits and protects the heart in many ways, including helping lowering high blood pressure and preventing the oxidation of LDL cholesterol. The effectiveness and safety of CoQ10 in the treatment of congestive heart failure has been well established by numerous studies. One recent study also found that CoQ10 can improve survival after a cardiac arrest.
CoQ10 is not a magic bullet. It is an important compound that our bodies produce, but production declines as we age. It functions best in conjunction with a decent diet and other quality supplements. Foods such as organic organ meats, oily fish, spinach, peanuts, and whole grains provide some CoQ10.

It likes to lodge in the parts of our cells that produce energy, and is instrumental for producing the molecule adenosine-5-triphosphate (ATP). ATP is a major source of cellular energy, and it's involved with several metabolic processes within the cell, including protein production. Beside its antioxidant capabilities, which scavenge damaging free radicals that cause cellular damage, it appears able to repair oxidative damage. CoQ10 prevents problematic blood clotting. All these qualities have made it a favourite for increasing cardiovascular health and for preventing heart diseases or recovering rapidly from heart problems.

In addition to hundreds of reports from Japanese doctors on CoQ10's positive effects with heart patients, Dr. Denton Cooley found that most of his heart disease patients were CoQ10 deficient. His finding corroborates discoveries from Karl Folker, Ph.D, who had originally researched CoQ10 in the west. For athletic types or those who are involved in strenuous activities, CoQ10 offers rapid recovery times from spent energy and muscular stress as well as additional energy too for competing athletically or completing arduous physical tasks.Source

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Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne peppers have a multitude of benefits for heart health and I can't reccomend them highly enough. There have even been reports of this magic pepper stopping heart attacks! According to research the ingredient that gives Cayenne pepper it's heat (Capsicum anuum) may have an ability to minimise the damage caused by heart attacks and strokes. Equally it has been shown to rejuvinate a previously damaged heart.

The pepper has shown impressive results in lowering LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. It has been shown to clean the arteries and stop the clumping together of platelets that have the potential left unchecked have the potential to cuase bloodclots and strokes. It has a strong antioxident potential and equally helps aleviate the damage caused by free radicals. It increases blood flow and eases circulatory. As with the symbiotic nature of much I've posted here it works great with hawthorn and Cq10. The one word of advice I'd give is if you're on any type of blood thinners then do some extra research on this.

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Hawthorn Extract & Tincture

Hawthorn is often called “the heart herb” for its various cardio-protective abilities. Prized for its ability to uplift and strengthen the heart both emotionally and physically, the hawthorn berry has been used for centuries as a natural remedy. In the early 1800's in the USA doctors used Hawthorn as a medicinal herb for respiratory and circulatory health issues.

Hawthorn is best known as a cardiotonic herb. This basically means that it can do wonderful things for the heart. Studies show that the small but mighty hawthorn berry is loaded with health boosting properties. These properties can help a range of chronic health problems from high cholesterol to angina. Hawthorn fruit, leaves and flowers are all used medicinally today. Hawthorn fruit comes in the form of little red berries. Native American tribes enjoyed eating them and they also used hawthorn to treat heart troubles, as well as gastrointestinal complaints. (2) Early records indicate that the hawthorn tree was a symbol of love.

What is it about Hawthorn Berries?

It appears to be their numerous flavonoids for starters. Flavonoids are potent antioxidants known to effectively decrease inflammation while boosting immune function. Eating a diet high in flavonoid-rich foods, beverages and herbs has been linked to prevention of cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases as well as cancer. (3) Let’s look closer at exactly how a tiny little hawthorn berry can actually make huge improvements in many people’s health.
The hawthorn bush, also called thornapple or May-tree, is a deciduous plant. It is a member of the rose family (Rosaceae) belonging to the genus Crataegus. Hawthorn can come in the form of a thorny hawthorn bush or a hawthorn tree. Most of the time, you can find hawthorn growing along the sides of sunny wooded hills. There are various species of hawthorn, many of which are found in North America. (4)

A hawthorn plant has berries as well as flowers that bloom in May. Hawthorn flowers are red, pink or white. The petite hawthorn berries appear after the flowers have bloomed. When the hawthorn berries fully ripen, they are typically red in color, but sometimes they are black. These berries are edible. How do they taste? Most people describe hawthorn berries as a mix of sweet and sour.

The hawthorn herb is loaded with health beneficial compounds. These compounds have been shown to really boost heart health. Hawthorn’s antioxidant flavonoids improve blood flow, guard against blood vessel damage, and even help to dilate blood vessels. (5) These flavonoids include OPCs. What are OPCs? OPC stands for oligomeric proanthocyanidins. OPCs are some of the most prevalent polyphenolic substances found in plants. (6) Here are just some of the many chemical compounds and nutrients found in hawthorn: (7)

• Flavonoids, including hyperoside.
• Quercetin.
• Vitexin.
• Rutin.
• Pentacyclic triterpenes.
• Acantolic acid.
• Neotegolic acid.
• Choline.
• Acetylcholine.
• Caffeic acid.
• Vitamin B1 and B2.
• Vitamin C.
• Calcium.
• Iron.
• Phosphorus.

Hawthorn berry is best known for its helpful toning effects on the heart. As a “cardiotonic herb,” hawthorn has shown itself to be impressively helpful for all kinds of serious heart concerns. These include heart failure, heart disease, angina pectoris, changes in cardiac rhythm, and atherosclerosis.† According to a 2016 study published in the journal Current Medicinal Chemistry, hawthorn’s powerful heart benefits come from its high polyphenolic content. (8)

To date, research has shown that hawthorn can even have a helpful effect on congestive heart failure (CHF). Multiple studies have shown that hawthorn supplementation has resulted in improved in cardiac function based on a number of parameters. These parameters include blood pressure, heart rate, cardiac output and exercise tolerance.

One trial in particular gave 78 patients with NYHA Class II heart failure a commercial preparation of hawthorn leaves and flowers. After two months, the patients receiving 200 milligrams of hawthorn three times per day had an increased working heart capacity, as well as a reduction in symptoms. The hawthorn group also showed a decrease in systolic blood pressure during physical activity. Another German study also showed that a hawthorn extract (LI132 Faros®) worked nearly as well as a prescription heart failure drug (captopril). And, the hawthorn extract had fewer side effects. (9)

Another cohort study of 952 patients with heart failure (NYHA II) had subjects take a hawthorn (Crataegus) special extract either alone or as an add-on to conventional treatment. After two years, fatigue, stress dyspnoea and palpitations (the three main symptoms of heart failure) were all significantly decreased in the group who took the hawthorn compared to the group who did not take hawthorn. (10)

Blood Pressure

Many herbal practitioners recommend hawthorn berries, flowers and leaves as natural blood pressure reducers.† A scientific study published in The British Journal of General Practice had 79 type 2 diabetic patients either take 1200 milligrams of hawthorn extract daily or a placebo for a total of 16 weeks. Hypotensive drugs were also taken by 71 percent of the study participants. What did they find? The hawthorn group experienced greater reductions in diastolic blood pressure. But, there was no group differences in systolic blood pressure reduction. (11) Hopefully more studies to back up hawthorn’s usage in lowering blood pressure are coming soon.

Chest Pains

Decreased blood flow to the heart causes chest pain known as angina. Sometimes it is confused with indigestion. But, true angina can be a symptom of coronary heart disease. So far, research is showing that hawthorn may be an effective natural remedy for avoiding and treating angina.†
According to a scientific article published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine and Toxicology, hawthorn’s bioflavonoids help to dilate both peripheral and coronary blood vessels. This can improve blood flow to the heart, making hawthorn very useful for angina. Hawthorn’s proanthocyanidins are also believed to reduce tension of the blood vessel walls. Again, this is very helpful to discourage angina. (12)

In one study, 80 subjects (aged 45 to 65 years) with stable angina pectoris were randomly divided into four groups. The first group was the aerobic exercise group. The second group took a hawthorn extract. The third group did aerobic exercise, plus they took a hawthorn extract. Finally, the fourth group was the control group. After 12 weeks, the researchers found that the combination of aerobic exercise and hawthorn supplementation were “an effective complementary strategy to significantly lower the risk of atherosclerosis and heart problems.” (13)

Cholesterol

Animal studies have shown that hawthorn berry extract may be a helpful natural remedy for the reduction of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol from the body. In China, hawthorn is called “Shan-Zha.” A study using animal subjects showed some really impressive health results from an ethanol extract of Zhongtian hawthorn, a cultivar of wild Shan-Zha, which has larger hawthorn fruit. This 2016 study revealed that the hawthorn berry extract not only reduced overall high cholesterol levels, it also notably decreased LDL cholesterol, liver cholesterol and triglycerides as well as body weight. (14)

Ful spectrum health

Scientific research conducted in 2008 revealed that hawthorn berry extract is excellent at decreasing inflammation. This is huge for health since we know that inflammation is at the root of most diseases. The research also shows that the extract of hawthorn berry is a free radical scavenger. This is extremely beneficial to human health since free radicals can cause cellular damage (including DNA damage) by stealing electrons through a process called oxidation. The 2008 animal study also demonstrated how hawthorn berry extract has protective effects for the gastrointestinal system and it appears to successfully kill off various types of unwanted bacteria. (15)

Warnings

You should not take hawthorn if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Do not give hawthorn products to children. Supplementing with hawthorn is recommended for short-term use by adults. If any symptoms get worse when taking hawthorn, you should discontinue use and seek emergency medical care.
For some users, hawthorn can cause nausea, upset stomach, fatigue, sweating, headache, dizziness, palpitations, nosebleeds, insomnia, agitation and other side effects.

While hawthorn is known for being excellent for the heart, it can interact with prescription medications taken for heart disease. Medications for other heart concerns, high blood pressure and male sexual dysfunction are also known to interact with hawthorn. Some specific medications known to possibly interact with hawthorn include digoxin, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers (CCBs), nitrates, phenylephrine and phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors. If you have heart disease or any other health condition or are currently taking medication(s), check with your doctor before taking a hawthorn berry product or any other hawthorn supplement. Source

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Hemp Oil

Hemp Seed Oil & Heart Health

The fat profile of hemp seed oil is believed to prevent a wide range of heart conditions. A 2007 study discovered that the oil was able to prevent blood clotting. Researchers noted that this “may be of benefit in the protection against clot-induced strokes and myocardial infarctions.” In another study, researchers concluded that hemp seed oil may provide significant protection against stroke. And, a recent analysis conducted by the American Chemical Society found that the high levels of an omega-3 fatty acids in the oil may offer beneficial physiological effects for coronary heart disease prevention.

When it comes to hemp seed oil specifically, researchers have discovered that it is the specific sterols – organic compounds found in plants which are known to lower cholesterol and platelet aggregation – in the oil that are responsible for this potential prevention of heart problems. Hemp seed oil also contains tocopherols, which reduce the risk of degenerative heart diseases, among a number of other conditions.

Don't Use Refined Salt For Cooking Use Celtic Sea Salt

Among the minerals and trace elements in Celtic sea salt are calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, zinc and iodine. "The trace and ultratrace elements are found in the earth's crust and it is these that give the vital grayish color," says Regenerative Nutrition. "The slight moisture reflects the ability of the crystals to retain the salts and minerals in a form that the body can assimilate."

Scientific analysis demonstrates that Celtic Sea Salt contains at least 75 minerals and trace elements such as Sodium, Potassium, Sulphur, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Iodine, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Chloride, Silicon and more. Real salt is perhaps the most important thing that literally everybody needs. It is an exceptional product as it is naturally extracted by the use of sunshine. Its properties re-create the amazing powers of the ocean and it bears an astonishing likeness to human blood and body fluids. During World War II, navy doctors would use sea salt water for blood transfusions when blood supplies ran out and many lives were saved. Notably, the environment of an unborn baby is water and salt.Source

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MSM Organic Sulphur

Sulphur is an essential element for all life, and is widely used in biochemical processes. In metabolic reactions, sulfur compounds serve as both fuels and respiratory (oxygen-replacing) materials for simple organisms. Sulfur in organic form is present in the vitamins biotin and thiamine, the latter being named for the Greek word for Sulphur. Sulphur is an important part of many enzymes and in antioxidant molecules like glutathione and thioredoxin.

Organically bonded sulfur is a component of all proteins, such as the amino acids cysteine and methionine. Disulfide bonds are largely responsible for the strength and shape of proteins. Since Sulphur bonds are required for proteins to maintain their shape, and these bonds determine the biological activity of the proteins, we can see why Sulphur is critical for health and life itself. Sulphur is required for the proper structure and biological activity of enzymes. If you don’t have sufficient amounts of Sulphur in your body, the enzymes cannot function properly. This can cascade into a number of health problems since, without biologically-active enzymes, your metabolic processes cannot function properly.

Because Sulphur is directly below oxygen in the periodic table, these elements have similar electron configurations. Sulphur forms many compounds that are analogs of oxygen compounds and it has a unique action on body tissues. It decreases the pressure inside the cell. In removing fluids and toxins, sulfur affects the cell membrane. Sulphur is present in all cells and forms sulfate compounds with sodium, potassium, magnesium, and selenium. Organic Sulphur, in addition to eliminating heavy metals, regenerates, repairs and rebuilds all the cells in the body.

MSM Organic Sulphur

• Cardiovascular
• Powerful in promoting skin health
• Liver support
• Cellular health
• Breathing and Respiratory
• Promotes mind and brain health
• Vision & Eye
• Hair strength, growth and colour
• Teeth & gum
• Bone & Joint

Sulphur enables the transport of oxygen across cell membranes, and oxygen is necessary for healthy cellular regeneration in mammals. Plants, on the other hand, require carbon dioxide for cell regeneration, and plants can store sulphur, while man cannot. Man eliminates carbon dioxide, and plants eliminate oxygen. Thus, the sulphur cycle is symbiotic and vital for life as we know it. When many health professionals are asked about sulphur, they state as if reading from a cue card, "We get all the sulphur we need from the food we eat." That was true until man decided to change the way we grow our food and what we feed our crops. The Study found that the use of chemical fertilizers had effectively broken the sulfur cycle in countries that use fertilizers. The people running the Sulphur Study, believe that once the study is completed, it will clearly demonstrate a connection between the lack of sulfur and the inability of cells to regenerate in a healthy manner.

Cellular regeneration appears to be closely tied to the body's ability to transport oxygen across cell membranes. As stated earlier, this is a primary function of organic sulphur. The Study believes that a widespread deficiency in the mineral sulphur may be responsible for the great increase in disease in the Western world. Healthy cellular metabolism is the basis for cellular regeneration of all of our cells. This is the bottom line for the human body. Without intracellular oxygen, we begin to degenerate long before our biological clock runs out. Sulphur in organic form is present in the vitamins biotin and thiamine, the latter being named for the Greek word for sulphur. Sulphur is an important part of many enzymes processes and the antioxidant molecule glutathione, the body's most important antioxidant. The mineral sulphur is needed for the cytochrome P450 detoxification pathways in the liver, and to bind toxic metals, and for other purposes in the liver as well, such as detoxifying pharmaceuticals, environmental toxins, pesticides as well as heavy metals.

Organically bonded sulphur is a component of all proteins, such as the amino acids cysteine and methionine. Disulfide bonds are largely responsible for the strength and shape of proteins. Since sulphur bonds are required for proteins to maintain their shape, and these bonds determine the biological activity of the proteins, we can see why sulphur is critical for health and life itself. There is no doubt that sulphur helps our overall wellbeing.

Sulphur is required for the proper structure and biological activity of enzymes. If you don’t have sufficient amounts of sulphur in your body, the enzymes cannot function properly. This can cascade into a number of health problems since, without biologically-active enzymes, your metabolic processes cannot function properly. Source

Conclusion

I hope this post has given you (literal) food for thought and some alternative health options. With the best will in the world you wouldn't be able to take or indeed need everything I've listed. I've tried to include various options so you can alternate a few different approaches and find out what works best for you. I just hope this empowers people enough to realise that they are not a slave to fate and that in many ways the power to both change and indeed recover is still within a majority of our hands. Nothing is set in stone and the positive changes we make now (and the education we give our families) could potentially be carried within the DNA of our bloodlines for generations to come.

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7 years ago by perceptualflaws (66)

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tremendospercy (65) · 7 years ago

Mate, another brilliant post. I'll be re-reading this again and again.
So many things I wasn't aware of. Thanks for the great research and knowledge buddy.

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perceptualflaws (66) · 7 years ago

Hey thanks @tremendospercy I'm really glad you were able to take something from the post. I've tried to choose foods and supplements that actually empower each other. There is so much that can be done but people are literally dying through lack of knowledge :(

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lyndsaybowes (71) · 7 years ago

Wow, that was a HUGE article!! Thanks for putting this all together, I will be sharing with a few relatives of mine. I need to start using that Celtic Sea Salt pronto...it sounds unbelievable!!

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perceptualflaws (66) · 7 years ago (edited)

Hey @lyndsaybowes thanks for taking the time to read and comment, I really appreciate it! The Celtic Sea salt is amazing, everyone raves about Himalayan salt but when you think about it, it's actually been dead for potentially thousands of years. Such is the negativity that surrounds it if you try and explain the health benefits of salt people look at you as if you're crazy, but this is an entirely different beast :D .. I've tried to choose supplements that work together to create a powerful combination, so hopefully it will help someone at some point. Thanks again :)

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lyndsaybowes (71) · 7 years ago

That actually makes a lot of sense about the Himalayan salt...common sense actually now that you bring it up!! Good thinking @perceptualflaws!!

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valued-customer (67) · 5 years ago

I've actually made sea salt. As long as you get clean ocean water, it's not hard. It's fun to add stuff to it too, like red wine, then evaporate off the liquid, and you're left with a delicious, colorful texture and flavor explosion to top off even the most sophisticated entree.

The props you get from making it yourself only add to the savor.

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perceptualflaws (66) · 5 years ago

Red wine enhanced salt .. inspired, I like it! :)

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valued-customer (67) · 5 years ago

Use something dry, for more robust flavor. Sweet wines just don't seem to work for me. The Vins de Pays (French country wines), or even skookum Spanish or Italian table wines. Carlo Rossi Paisano comes in cheap gallon jugs and is quite dry and robust. I've used Pinot Noir from domestic wineries to good effect.

The color is amazing, the texture and zest complements beef and similar entrees. Plus, it's fun. Where's the downside?

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nakamurasatoshi (7) · 7 years ago

thank you for sharing valuable information.

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perceptualflaws (66) · 7 years ago

No problem, thanks for reading and commenting :)

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gomeravibz (67) · 7 years ago

Yes @perceptualflawsa brilliant and visually pleasing factual post, full of everything one could possibly want to know on how to avoid deficiency of body snd soul !! brillaint work easy upvote my friend )

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perceptualflaws (66) · 7 years ago

Hey thanks for the support my friend, I really appreciate it! I really feel that now is the time to be strong and take control of our own lives. Knowledge is power my friend and to hold that power in our hands is to liberate our minds. Thanks again @gomeravibz :)

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sohelkhan007 (43) · 7 years ago

There were some things I did not know thank you

I'm a security expert ,If you want or if you have time in your hand, you can take a quick look at my last post, maybe it will be useful to you...

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valued-customer (67) · 5 years ago

Thanks for pointing me this way. Lots of stuff here I love, but have too neglected due to bachelor habits. Ever make ghoulash from macaroni and ketchup? Yeah, me neither, because it just wouldn't be the same without the tasty cheese packet!

Anyway, from the good recommendations here I am inspired to cook more often, and of the kinds of foods I like most. From Algeria to Greece, I love Mediterranean food.

Not really getting the kefir idea yet, but will research that and come back with questions should I fail to grasp exactly what I need to do. I like yoghurt, so have no aversion to fermenting. Imma look into it, but will come with hat in hand begging for crumbs from the master's table regarding kefir if I fail to get a grip on it.

Thanks very much!

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perceptualflaws (66) · 5 years ago

I believe there was some research carried out a few years back that showed people recovering from heart attacks (high cholesterol etc) that a Mediterranean diet can be more beneficial than the statins that are handed out like smarties. In terms of Kefir .. I mention it because by the time most adults enter their 50's they're suffering from leaky gut .. the Kefir helps maintain a healthy gut flora balance and thus enables a greater absorption of the nutrients I've highlighted in the post. Indeed, once people reach their twilight years a leaky gut ensures they pass (and thus see none of the benefits) most of the nutrients they eat.

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valued-customer (67) · 5 years ago (edited)

I've not understood how to make kefir, and have been sidetracked constantly (as we all seem to be), so haven't run a search. If you have a link handy to a site that explains how to make and use it, I'd appreciate it.

But I really oughta be able to look it up.

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