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09/05/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Treating hypertension with black-jack extract

Research has shown that black-jack (Bidens pilosa) can help improve symptoms of hypertension. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the effects of ethylene acetate extract of black-jack leaves on L-NAME-induced (a non-specific nitric oxide inhibitor) hypertension in mice. Researchers from the University of Yaounde I in Cameroon induced […]

09/04/2018 / 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), […]

08/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Pumpkin seeds, mostly eaten during Halloween, contain an impressive array of vitamins and minerals that support heart health

Pumpkin seeds are typically eaten only during Halloween, as they are usually scraped out of the pumpkin in making jack-o-lanterns. However, these nutty seeds and their byproduct pumpkin seed oil should be consumed more often because they contain a variety of vitamins and minerals that are good for the heart. Pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed […]

08/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Combine hawthorn and CoQ10 to improve heart health

Combining hawthorn and Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) can boost heart health, according to an article published on the website NaturalHealth365.com. Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha), also referred to as thornapple and whitethorn, is an herbal remedy that has been used for thousands of years as a treatment for heart conditions. Today, research provides scientific evidence that supports hawthorn’s […]

07/22/2018 / 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 […]

06/27/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Compound found in green tea dissolves dangerous plaque found in blood vessels

Green tea already gets a lot of attention for its potential to fight cancer, but there’s another very important benefit that is making the beverage an even more attractive option than it already is. Scientists have found that a compound in green tea can dissolve the protein plaques in blood vessels that can cause heart […]

05/31/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Curcumin is your heart’s best friend: Three ways the compound protects you from life-threatening cardiac events

What do you do to avoid heart disease? Are you eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of exercise? Perhaps your doctor has convinced you to take medications like ACE inhibitors? If you think you’re already doing everything you can for hearth health – or if you’re taking meds and worried about the risk – […]

02/18/2018 / By Janine Acero

Sea buckthorn protects your heart, offers antioxidant health benefits

As with most herbs, the sea buckthorn has a variety of beneficial properties that are excellent healing aids. One study, published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, explored the medicinal value of this herb, particularly its essential oil, and found that it has strong antioxidant properties that may protect the heart from cardiovascular disorders. Despite its name, the […]

01/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Licorice root for heart health? When combined with other herbal compounds, it regulates calcium proteins to protect your heart muscle

Combining the herbal compounds of Radix aconiti carmichaeli and licorice could regulate calcium proteins and protect the heart, according to a new study. A team of researchers from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China studied whether the active components — aconitine, liquiritin, and glycyrrhetinic acid — found in Radix aconiti carmichaeli and licorice could lead to […]

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