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Cardio Care pt 2: Have Heart

The heart can be affected by many stressors in the body including high cholesterol, stress, and a wide array of diseases. One such disease, called broken heart syndrome, is caused by severe stress or emotional pain and scientists have discovered that up to 1/3 of the cells in the heart die or are seriously damaged when this occurs. Other fatal diseases to the heart include atherosclerosis, blood clots, and fat built up around the heart. Although the heart is the strongest muscle in the body, it is not impervious to damage and disease. Certainly a lot more care is needed than a simple walk in the park.

CoQ10 is essential for good blood flow, unfortunately, blood levels of this compound (called ubiquinone) steadily decrease as we get older. It is vital to the health of the body and cells and plays an essential role in heart health and metabolic energy production. It is used in the mitochondrial energy production deep within the cells. It is also a highly potent antioxidant produced by the body which seeks out and destroys free radicals which could damage the heart and blood vessels. It is helpful in treating cardiomyopathy and post-traumatic heart patients.  Its other uses include treating degenerative diseases, managing diabetes, obesity, and strengthening the immune system.

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Liquid CoQ10 from Trace Minerals Research™ which contains selenium, vitamin-E, and rice bran oil for superior heart support.

Now®  Brand CoQ10 50 mg w/ Selenium

Healthy Heart Combo which also includes garlic for optimum heart cleansing and blood flow.

Cayenne is an excellent blood dilator and relaxer. It provides both warmth and cleansing to the body. Scientists are studying its excellent bacterial and viral destroying properties. Cayenne has been used for centuries by those of hot regions of the world due to its ability to relax and dilate the blood vessels, which provides cooling relief.

Garlic is cleansing and tonic to the body and blood. It was once thought that garlic wards off vampires; it certainly wards off diseases. Garlic acts like a microscrubber in the blood and provides toning and balancing to the blood vessels and blood, thus relieving the heart of stress. It has been used for over 6,000 years to promote health and longevity. The high concentrations of remedial sulfer compounds, such as scordinin, are under research for being responsible for many of garlic's renown effects.

Hawthorn has been used in Europe as a good for everything plant. The hawthorn, its berries, leaves, bark, and roots, all have been found to have extensive medicinal properties. It is said these properties were discovered when sick and injured wild animals seemed to self-medicate on the wild hawthorn bushes. In medievil Europe, certain kings had them planted around their properties since their healthy benefits and berries were seen as a sign of good fortune. They currently grow all over Europe and are used in a variety of applications, mostly for their ability to promote heart health. If taken for at least three months, hawthorn has been clinically proven to increase blood flow to the heart and improve cardiovascular performance.

Onions have been used for cleansing and detoxifying the blood. Their sulfur compound are highly reactive antioxidants which attack toxins and assist in the removal of spent white blood cells at injury sites.

Ginger has been used in India and islands in the Caribbean for centuries. It is seen as a warming herb as it increases blood flow to the internal organs and provides a stimulating effect to the stomach and blood vessels, assisting in digestion and blood vessel tone.

The synergy of cayenne, garlic and hawthorn explains why Quinn's Blend All-In-One is one of our best-selling formulas.

And Lastly

Lurking in our blood is a dangerous biochemical which is a byproduct of our metabolism. This is called homocysteine. In order to compensate for the chemical's negative effects, the body needs the correct mix of B-vitamins and related nutrients. If it receives these, the highly reactive protein homocysteine is harmlessly neutralized. If it is not, the levels build up and pose a serious risk to long term cardiovascular health. This potent homocysteine regulator may help.? NOW® Homocysteine Regulators  delivers a mix of nutrients necessary to keep homocysteine levels under control.

Truly, cardio health is essential to longevity and energy,. Without our hearts running efficiently, we can become sluggish and sick, relying on dangerous prescription drugs to keep us from dying of heart related disease and failure. Bad cholesterol can be dangerous because it can build up in the blood stream and slow it down, placing more stress on the heart. To encourage good heart health, we must regularly consume or supplement our diet with the essential nutrients such as vitamins B6 and B12and folic acid(to reduce homocysteine levels); calcium, magnesium, and potassium; the antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E, and beta carotene.

Other helpful supplements include ginkgo biloba, green tea, coenzyme Q10, fish oil, tocotrienols, cayenne, hawthorn, onions, ginger, and garlic. Using these along with exercise and a good diet should help maintain a healthy cholesterol level and promote cardiovascular health.

Keep your heart strong and ticking for years though a nutritionally sound diet, plenty of exercise, and the right supplements.