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09/10/2018 / By Russel Davis

Is the key to a healthy heart hidden in this ancient berry?

Hawthorn is known as the world’s best heart tonic. The plant has been cultivated in Europe since the Middle Ages for its cardiovascular benefits. Ancient Greeks and Native Americans have also touted the plant’s heart-healthy benefits for ages. In fact, the German panel Commission E has endorsed the plant as a good cardiovascular aid. The plant’s […]

08/28/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Artichokes show remarkable cholesterol-reducing properties

The plant world has long been viewed as a source of viable remedies for hypercholesterolemia or high cholesterol. One such plant that has been considered as a potential cure is artichoke. Thus, a study published in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences has taken an in-depth look at the possible cardiovascular and renal […]

08/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Drinking yam bean root or guava juice can improve your heart health

In Thailand, there are a lot of fruits available. Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus, L.) and guava (Psidium guajava, L.) are two of the most commonly consumed fruits in Thailand. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers from Mahidol University in Thailand evaluated the heart health benefits of yam bean […]

08/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study: How heart-healthy are guava and yam bean root juices?

Yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus, L.) and guava (Psidium guajava, L.) are two of the most commonly consumed fruits in Thailand. Researchers from Mahidol University in Thailand evaluated the heart health benefits of yam bean root juice and guava fruit juice in their study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The researchers focused […]

08/06/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Choose spicy foods and protect your heart: New study finds people who do eat less salt

Those of us who love to eat spicy food have another reason to indulge. Chinese researchers have found that people who enjoyed spicy foods are less likely to eat salt, leading to them having lower blood pressure. According to the DailyMail.co.uk, this is because spicy food tricks the brain into wanting less salt. To come […]

07/28/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The power of healthy nutrition: Just one cup of blueberries a day reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women

Postmenopausal women can reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease by consuming even just one cup of blueberries a day, according to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Researchers from Florida State University looked at the effects of daily consumption of blueberries on cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as […]

07/27/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Natural remedies for heart health: Study finds pomegranate juice combined with propolis protects against heart attack

Heart attacks, or acute myocardial infarctions, are among the leading causes of death, second only to cancer. Many of these heart events are preventable, however, and one of the best ways to avoid them is to adhere to a heart-healthy diet. Various foods are said to be good for one’s heart and, in the case […]

07/20/2018 / 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, […]

07/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Drinking beet juice helps heart failure patients recover more quickly

Patients with heart failure can recover more quickly with the help of beet juice, according to research. Published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure, the study found that beet juice could improve the exercise capacity of patients who have experienced heart failure. Researchers at Indiana University conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled study to determine if the intake […]

07/16/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Cassia alata, used in folk medicine for ring worm and poisonous bites, found to have anti-inflammatory properties

A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines revealed that Cassia alata, an ornamental plant more commonly known as acapulco, possesses strong anti-inflammatory properties that help alleviate edema. A team of researchers examined the effects of Cassia alata extracts on mice models of paw edema as part of the study. The animal models were […]

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