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by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Recent research is proving this nutrient to be great for your heart. And nature provides a delicious abundance of it.
Some herbs don’t get the attention they deserve despite an impressive body of research. One of them is olive leaf extract, a powerful herb for high blood pressure.
Celery is common. But no more common than blood pressure problems. High blood pressure affects 1.28 billion people in the world. The rate among Canadian adults is 22.6%, but in adults over 80, it soars to more than 70%. In the United States, it affects a whopping 49.4% of adults. Celery can help.
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death globally. Around 20.5 million people a year die from it. So, preventing it by cutting its risk factors off at the pass is crucial. Simple cinnamon may do just that.
It sounds impossible, but 22.6% of Canadian adults and nearly half of all Americans over the age of 20 have high blood pressure. Only 24% of Americans with high blood pressure have it under control. Here’s some safe, natural help that may come as a surprise.
Despite being more susceptible to high blood pressure, menopausal women remain underrepresented in studies. This important study of black seed as a herbal treatment helps address that gap in the science.
Diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. A growing body of research suggests that ginger can help by improving all of diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure.
Spirulina is a tiny microalgae. High blood pressure is a huge problem. This tiny supplement may be a safe, effective answer to this huge problem. Spirulina is a blue-green microalgae that is absolutely loaded in easily digested, highly absorbable nutrients. A recent meta-analysis revealed that spirulina significantly reduces total cholesterol, the heart harmful LDL cholesterol…
A billion people have high blood pressure. By 2025, that number is projected to be 1.5 billion. That’s insane! A new meta-analysis provides solid evidence that simply supplementing garlic could help.
High blood pressure is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease. Eating more vegetables is recommended to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study suggests that eating more cruciferous vegetables may be especially effective.
Tons of research has shown that garlic helps both blood pressure and cholesterol. Now there’s even more!
According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure. According to the CDC, only 22.5% of adults with high blood pressure have it under control. That’s concerning since high blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the United States….