Combat Heart Disease

Eating foods that will help you combat heart disease  and blood vessels diseases not as hard as you might think.  If your blood has trouble moving through your arteries, you are at risk for atherosclerosis, heart disease, heart attack, stroke, even varicose veins and all sorts of other diseases. Here is a list of foods and supplements that will help improve your circulation naturally and help prevent heart disease:

1.  HORSE CHESTNUT ROOT - is a seed extract that reduces or eliminates pain in varicose veins.  If you have a condition where the valves of your veins do not work properly, then this seed extract works very well.  When blood has trouble making its way back to the heart, it builds up in the legs making them feel heavy or achy.  Horse chestnut root will help reduce swelling in your calves and ankles plus relieve symptoms of leg pain, itching and fatigue.  Make sure the supplement has at least 100 mg. of the active ingredient, escin.

2.  GARLIC and ONIONS - contain sulfur compounds that keep your platelets from clumping together and making blood sticky.  One clove of garlic a day can help unclog arteries, but you always want to check with your doctor first if you are taking any blood thinning medication.  Yellow and red onions have the most health benefits and can help fight blood pressure which is a huge risk factor for stroke.

3.  GINGKO BILOBA - is a supplement made from a tree that existed in China before the Ice Age and can prevent blood clots from forming, making it a great stroke fighter.  It works much like aspirin which can make your blood less sticky and a blood stroke and clot less likely.

4.  GRAPE JUICE - is made from whole grapes and is a smart choice for your heart because it can actually reduce platelet clumping by 91%.  It can help rejuvenate your veins and arteries and make you feel great.

5.  BLACK TEA - helps open up your blood vessels, which can become too narrow if heart disease runs in your family.  Flavonoids are strong antioxidants found in tea which are the key ingredient to help expand blood vessels.

6.  NUTS and SEEDS -  walnuts, almonds and sesame seeds - these are all rich in unsaturated fats and Vitamin E which help prevent blood clots and lower cholesterol which can clog your arteries making it harder for your blood to flow through your veins.  Vitamin E stops the bad (LDL) cholesterol from sticking to your artery walls, decreasing your risk for heart attack and stroke.

7.  GROUND FLAXSEEDS - contain alpha linolenic acid which is a type of Omega 3 fatty acid that lowers blood pressure and your risk for stroke.  They also fight heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, stomach problems, and are even good for brain function.  Make sure you grind the flaxseeds as whole seeds will just pass right through your system without any benefits.

8.  FRUITS and VEGETABLES - are full of vitamins, minerals and fiber which can lower your risk for stroke, strengthen your small blood vessels, thin your blood and rejuvenate your tissues and cell lining.  Asparagus, cantaloupe, pinto beans, beets and leafy greens provice folic acid, a B-vitamin that protects the heart.

9.  BEANS - make a healthy alternative to meat and since they provide a lot of protein without clogging your arteries, they are a great choice.  They are full of fiber which can protect your heart and reduce your risk of stroke plus help lower cholesterol.

10.  EGGS - eating one egg a day will not put you at risk for a heart attack or stroke lilke many once thought, unless you have diabetes.  Eggs do have cholesterol, but they also have B-vitamins, protein and Vitamin A, D, and E.  Add one egg to your egg white omelet with some vegetables for a healthy meal any time of day.

Consider adding one or all of the foods and supplements listed above to keep your heart in great shape.  Do all you can to quit smoking.  Exercise, drink water and find ways to de-stress your body every single day.  Online Pharmacy provides the access to health information and prescription medications.