Natural Health for a Healthy Heart - Natural Health for a Healthy Heart
Cardiovascular disease is on the rise. Heart disease, stroke, and related disorders kill more Americans than any other ailments
combined. In 1990 approximately one million Americans died form cardiovascular disease. Arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
is the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. Fat and cholesterol accumulate around the heart and inner walls of the arteries.
This causes blood flow to slow and blood pressure to rise. Blood clotting is also a problem when the arteries are clogged which, if a
clot breaks loose, can cause strokes or heart attacks according to where they end up. Heart disease is usually advanced before a problem
arises. Prevention should be the first goal.
Heart disease is much less common in “primitive” societies. This is due in part to the lifestyle and diet choices of Americans.
Diet is viewed as the most important factor in heart related disorders. An increased intake of sugar, refined flour and simple carbohydrates
may also be contributing factors. Other risk factors include a family history of heart disease, cigarette smoking, high blood
pressure, type A personality, stress, diabetes, obesity, high blood cholesterol levels, physical inactivity and coronary artery disease.
Changes must be made in diet and life-style in order to prevent heart disease.
DIET
Following a diet low in animal fat and refined sugars but high in fiber is highly recommended. Whole grains, almonds, fresh
fruits and vegetables, a variety of legumes, skinless turkey, chicken and fish should be the main dietary elements. Brown rice, garlic,
onions, olive oil, raw fruits and vegetables, sprouts, asparagus, apples, bananas, beans, buckwheat, seeds, whey powder, and yogurt are
especially good for the heart. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, red meat, refined carbohydrates, and white flour. Limit intake of dairy products
which contain high amounts of fat. Homogenized dairy products contain an enzyme ca ...
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