Herbs for the Heart

 As we all know, the heart is the chief organ of the cardiovascular system.  Hand in hand with all of its vessels, it is continuously working, pumping life-giving blood and supplying oxygen to the entire cells and tissues of the body.  Besides oxygen, it carries all the nutrients that supply each cell in the body— enzymes, vitamins, minerals, sugars for energy, proteins for cellular repair, and various other very important substances.

In spite of the role of the heart in our body’s system it is very concerning to know that Coronary heart disease is the number-one killer in the world today.  Eating a low-fat diet, getting regular exercise, watching our weight, stop smoking and learning to cope with and eliminating stress are the usual recommendations.  These are all significantly important to each of us.  But we need to know that there are several superb herbal supplements that can further enhance our efforts in fighting many of the causes of cardiovascular disease.

Today health conscious people know herbal supplements are widely used, because of their wonderful healing properties and their immunity boosting benefits.  However, as more and more of these supplements are made available everywhere, we must note that not all of them may be appropriate for us.  Some herbs do have side effects, particularly when taken collectively with cardiovascular drugs.

 Let us look at some of the most useful herbs for our hearts:

1. Hawthorn:  Hawthorn (Crataegus oxycanthus) has long been considered the herb of preference for strengthening and protecting the cardiovascular system, most notably, the heart.  This herb reduces hypertension during pregnancy by dilating the blood vessels and strengthening the heart.  Hawthorn leaves, flowers, and fruits contain chemical compounds that increase blood flow to the heart muscle, as well as having positive affect on other aspects of cardiovascular health. This has been proven by numerous laboratory tests and other clinical trials.  Hawthorn also helps our body distribute and efficiently use vitamin C and build up our capillaries.  Our stronger capillaries and dilated blood vessels permit our hearts to have a better blood circulation throughout the body, thus transporting oxygen to each system of our body and providing our heart with the nutrients it needs.

1. Garlic:  Garlic (Allium sativum) is a medicinal plant that is used widely throughout the world.  Eating garlic regularly reduces serum cholesterol levels by up to 10 percent studies have shown.  These studies have revealed that dosage can be as little as a clove of garlic a day and this amount give great results.  Even though a fresh clove is the most effective, because of the smell many people choose to use a garlic capsule or tablet.   These will work just fine but be sure you use a higher dosage to make up for the decrease in potency, and use of them regularly for the best results.

1. Black Cohosh:  Black cohosh is a helpful anti-spasmodic for all nervous conditions, fits, convulsions, cramps and pains.  It also reduces mucous production.  Warning!  Do not use it during pregnancy or in large doses if you have hemorrhoids.  

1. Cayenne:  When added to herbal formulas, cayenne stimulates the action of other herbs.  It stops heart attacks; and is used for flus, colds, indigestion, and lack of vitality.  Be warned that very excessive use can damage the kidneys and lead to pleurisy or gastro-enteritis.  It is best to use cayenne primarily as a medicine, and only very small amounts as a food additive.

 As the primary cause of mortality, in numerous developed countries of the world, heart disease is still a major problem.  Always consider that the key to a healthy heart is living a healthy lifestyle and eating a healthy diet.  These herbal supplements can not achieve their true potential unless they are a part of a complete diet and lifestyle plan that supports cardiovascular health.

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An interesting article in Business Report by Florence de Vries, entitled, “Natural medicines take lead in industry.”

Look what you find trying to keep up on alternative health. Lots going on today. People discovering natural products doing the job, minus side effects.

Quote, “The industry is growing at a phenomenal rate as alternative medicines are cheaper than generic medicines and people are prone to self-medication,” said Du Plessis.

Today natural medicine included in medical practitioner training courses. Do you think they finally get it?

Another quote, “We are seeing steady year-on-year sales increases of these products. They are becoming more popular due to their lack of contra-indications,” said Tamra Veley, the spokesperson of Pick n Pay.

Stan Goetsch, a director at Dis-Chem pharmacies, said: “We’ve seen growth in this category in excess of 20 percent in the past year.”

Imagine that! Sales increases in a down economy.

We have top quality, extensively tested products at Himaacala Health. They perform as advertised. We have a, no questions asked, money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Tell us your success stories with alternative medicine. Please leave a comment.

Patrick Rodgers wrote an interesting article “Better alternatives for cancer treatment.” I quote the aritcle:

“There is a swell building in world of medicine, particularly the field of cancer treatment. What was once considered “alternative medicine” – using nutritional and herbal supplements as a way of maintaining a more holistic approach to health – is fighting for a place at the table in the ongoing discussion of how to best treat cancer patients.”

The article indicates that years ago alternative medicine was “very folksy.” I am assuming that what is meant by this is that these were treatments that were passed down from older generations.

Did your mother ever use a “mustard plaster” on you to break up a bad cold? Her grandmother taught her mother and now your mother is doing the same thing for you. Not a lot of science! Just a lot of belief in the old family formula!

“Conventional medicine and naturopathic treatments do not have to be adversarial though, and when used properly, complimentary treatments can make a significant difference for the patients.” … “If you take the best of both realms and you piece them together intelligently you can get amazing results,” the article explains.”

The article is well written. If you are trying to decide between alternative and conventional medicine you should read it.

It is best to use alternative medicine that has science and testing behind it. You may be interested in looking at some the studies we have on our site at Himmaacala.

Would you use alternative medicine to treat cancer? Do you think that using this type of medicine is like going to a “medicine man” or taking some “witches brew.”

Let us know how you feel about this.

Last night I called India. I talked with the doctor who developed our products.

My first questions: “Why do our products stand out from all the others on the market?”

Answer: “Our formulas are over 4000 years old. They stand the test of time. We took them, tested them, and isolated what worked, used up-to-date scientific methods, animal studies, even human studies where possible, removed harmful elements, and tested them again for results.”

“They get quick results, promote anti-aging, can be taken safely with conventional medicines if needed and promote better health. You can use our products safely from womb to tomb.”

“Herbs use a holistic approach and work on the systems of your body. Conventional medicine is like a “laser beam” directed to work on one specific problem.”

It was a great conversation. Of course there was more to it than that, but this is the simplified version.

Our products work and are “not the same old stuff” you get everywhere else.

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Here I was flat on my back lying on a hospital cart looking up at the big screen in front of me. Doctors and nurses all around me were calling out orders. What was going on?

I was mostly awake. It was quite fascinating. On the screen was something that looked like a road map. “Give me two more atmospheres,” and then again “another atmosphere,” the doctor said. What is an “atmosphere?” It was weird!

The little streets on the road map were really the arteries of my heart. The doctors and nurses were trying to save my life. My artery was completely blocked. No blood was making it through. I was having a heart attack. I was dying.

Funny thing! I never thought I was going to die. It never crossed my mind in the least.

As you can tell, I made it or I would not be writing this blog.

While in the ICU, I asked the nurse, “What is an atmosphere?” She told me that this meant that the doctor wanted more dye so he could see the artery better.

Later, I was given an x-ray picture that showed all of my arteries and there was the one that was blocked. Question: How did this happen to me? I have always tried to be fit and healthy. How could this have possibly happened?

I have now learned about LDL, HDL, Triglycerides and a lot of other things I really didn’t want to know. I have tried a number of drugs that were supposed to reduce my total cholesterol. Statins had awful side effects and damaged some of my muscles. There was another one that was supposed to work on the stomach. It gave me severe stomach cramps. So I stopped that one. On and on it went.

About a year ago, I started using the herbal cholesterol support supplements from Himaacala Health. Today my HDL, (the good cholesterol) is up 29% and the best it has been for over 10 years. My Triglycerides are down 12%. My total cholesterol is not quite where it needs to be, but it is headed in the right direction.

Question: Are your arteries clogged up? I suggest you find out. A very simple, easy, inexpensive test can tell you.

I just read an article published by Reuters U.S. News organization entitled “One-fifth of U.S. teens have unhealthy cholesterol. It points out that one in five teens have unhealthy cholesterol levels. This is a major risk factor for heart disease in adults, it says.

The article says, “Bad cholesterol can help clog arteries while good cholesterol carries away the bad stuff.”

Today let’s talk turkey!  What do herbs do?

Our products have studies backing them up.  Many companies have claims but no science.  You can use our products with confidence.  We have used modern medical science to test them and know they work.  We are so confident we offer a money back guarantee.

Do you want to know what an herb does.  Do the following:

1.  Go to our website http://www.Himaacala.com

2.  On the bottom of the page: click on Herbology

3.  Look up the herb of your choice.

We have a huge database of herbs, what they do and studies that have been completed in the past.  The studies we do are specifically for the supplements on our site and how the combination’s of herbs work together for the specific results.

Go to http://www.Himaacala.com now and see for yourself.