Blood clots can have serious medical implications. If not treated properly, they can travel to other parts of the body and cause dangerous incidents, such as a stroke or a heart attack. According to the National Blood Clot Alliance, an average of 274 people die every day from blood clots. They can be prevented when equipped with the … Continue reading Blood clots: Everything you need to know (and ways to prevent them)
A healthy lifestyle is the main key in managing (and even treating) hypertension, according to Ayurveda
Ayurveda is an ancient form of natural medicine that originated from India. It is similar to traditional Chinese medicine and homeopathic medicine, and it relies purely on natural therapies. In an article written by researchers from India, they reviewed available Ayurvedic literature to understand the physiology of blood pressure and the cause and development of hypertension from an Ayurvedic perspective. … Continue reading A healthy lifestyle is the main key in managing (and even treating) hypertension, according to Ayurveda
Improve your blood circulation naturally to avoid the deadly side effects of blood thinners
People who use blood-thinning drugs are actually putting themselves at the brink of death. These drugs are known to have life-threatening side effects. If you would like to ditch these harmful medicines for safe and natural blood-thinning alternatives, many are readily available. In fact, they can be found in the foods you eat. One of these is garlic. … Continue reading Improve your blood circulation naturally to avoid the deadly side effects of blood thinners
Understanding, Treating and Preventing Heart Disease
This is an introduction to a series of articles on the heart. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Economic Burden of Illness in Canada report, cardiovascular disease-related physician care, hospital care, and drugs is the largest burden on the health system. It is the same throughout the first world. Cardiovascular disease is the … Continue reading Understanding, Treating and Preventing Heart Disease
Electroacupuncture found to improve blood flow and skin temperature in patients with poor blood supply to the heart
Electroacupuncture can enhance blood flow and skin temperature of patients with myocardial ischemia, a condition in which the heart does not get enough blood supply, according to a study published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. A team of researchers from the Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine carried out a study on the effect of electroacupuncture on … Continue reading Electroacupuncture found to improve blood flow and skin temperature in patients with poor blood supply to the heart
Abnormal blood clot formation can be prevented through natural means
Blood clotting is an essential process that prevents excessive blood loss due to injury. However, it also has the potential to be deadly if a blood clot breaks free and gets stuck on its way to the heart or lungs. This can interfere with blood flow and increase the risk of diseases like a heart attack, stroke, or cancer. … Continue reading Abnormal blood clot formation can be prevented through natural means
Nutmeg exhibits powerful anti-diabetes properties, concludes study
Nutmeg isn’t just for pumpkin spice and eggnogs. In a study, researchers from the Institute of Chinese Materia Medica found that the spice — which has a botanical name of Myristica fragrans — can be used to improve blood clotting and even prevent diabetes. Researchers from the Institute of Chinese Materia Medica looked at the effects of nutmeg in promoting blood clotting and preventing diabetes. … Continue reading Nutmeg exhibits powerful anti-diabetes properties, concludes study
Aged garlic extract balances your cholesterol levels, study finds
Garlic contains many health benefits that people swear by, but there’s also something to be said about aged garlic and its unique therapeutic properties. In fact, aged garlic is better at managing a person’s cholesterol levels than raw garlic, as noted by scientists from Nanyang Polytechnic in Singapore. The study, which appeared in the Journal of Medicinal Food, compared the … Continue reading Aged garlic extract balances your cholesterol levels, study finds
Fermented cheese whey can reduce symptoms of atherosclerosis
Whey might be a byproduct of the cheese-making process, but it’s still an excellent source of essential nutrients. Those from traditional fermented cheese, in particular, can even prevent atherosclerosis, according to researchers from Xinjiang Medical University in China. The study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at whether whey from traditional fermented cheese can improve … Continue reading Fermented cheese whey can reduce symptoms of atherosclerosis
Improving blood flow to fight disease: Whole-body vibration therapy found to increase blood and oxygen delivery
A meta-analysis published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines revealed that whole-body vibration exercise (WBVE) may significantly improve blood flow kinetics and boost oxygen delivery across the body, making it a viable treatment for a variety of degenerative diseases. The researchers pooled data from up to seven clinical trials and studies as part of the meta-analysis. The scientists explained … Continue reading Improving blood flow to fight disease: Whole-body vibration therapy found to increase blood and oxygen delivery
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