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11/16/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Lotus seeds shown to improve hypertensive conditions
Scientists from the Chongqing University of Education in China have found a component in lotus seeds that can prevent hypertension. In their study, which was published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, the team identified the alkaloids from ba lotus seeds, which they called ABLS, to have hypertension-preventive properties, based on in vivo studies using a […]
11/05/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The hypertension prophylactic effects of lotus seeds
Researchers from the Chongqing University of Education in China have found that alkaloids from ba lotus seeds (ALBS) can prevent the onset of hypertension. Their findings, which appeared in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, investigated this effect in an L-NNA-induced mouse hypertension model. Earlier studies have established ABLS as a necessary functional compound in lotus seeds. […]
11/04/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Virgin coconut oil improves your lipid profile
Coconut is known in some cultures as the “tree of life,” and it’s hard to argue against it. People have found a use for every part of the coconut tree, from the leaves down to its roots. It can be processed into many forms, from food and medicine to fuel, timber, and even oil. In a […]
11/03/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The fusion of Chinese herbal injections with Western medicine offers the best treatment option for heart failure
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain to be the world’s leading cause of death – at least a third of all deaths in a year are from CVDs. In a study, researchers from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine suggest looking at herbal therapies used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), given its potential in treating severe conditions such as chronic […]
10/19/2018
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By Ralph Flores
An ethnomedicine from the Himalayas naturally clears the airways and is useful in treating cardiovascular disease
The Himalayas isn’t just a good place to climb mountains: Recent studies have shown that it’s also a treasure trove of medicinal plants used to treat various diseases. A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that a species of boxwood (Buxus spp.) has potential therapeutic properties against disorders that affect the gut, airways, and even […]
09/04/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Manage your cholesterol levels naturally with this Chinese herbal pill
A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative has identified two active ingredients in the Danqi pill – prescribed in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for heart disease – which can help improve metabolism and cholesterol levels. Researchers from the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine indicate that salvianolic acids, as well as saponins from Chinese ginseng (Panax notoginseng), […]
08/08/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Study: Air pollution found to exacerbate risk for ventricular arrhythmia
It’s been established that air pollution hurts the cardiovascular system. However, a study published in the journal The Lancet Planterary Health revealed how it can increase the likelihood of certain conditions –in particular, ventricular arrhythmia – in high-risk patients. Led by researchers from the University of Padua, together with various hospitals and the Agency for Environmental Prevention and […]
07/22/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Study: Improving lipid metabolism with a Chinese herbal complex
Danqi pill is commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat coronary heart disease. In a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers identified salvianolic acids and Panax notoginseng saponins (DS) as the herb’s main components for improving metabolism in blocked arteries. Previous studies have indicated that the Danqi pill can regulate plasma […]
07/20/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Adding walnuts to your diet can help you lose weight and improve your heart health
Walnuts aren’t just good for salads. Researchers from the University of California San Diego in La Jolla have found that they can also be used to supplement a reduced-energy diet and that they provide results similar to conditions under a weight loss intervention. The findings of this study, published in Nutrition Journal, looked at whether adding walnuts to a diet can affect weight, […]
07/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
A brisk walk doesn’t cut it for teenagers: They need vigorous, out-of-breath physical activity to prevent obesity, heart disease
It’s never too soon to start caring about your body. Teenagers, especially, could stand to gain a lot for taking steps to get fit. Still, with the impact of today’s technologies – it’s easier to sit at home and binge-watch television than go out and engage in physical activities. Unfortunately, this has become the norm […]
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