Are you worrying about the health of your heart but don’t want to take medication or pills? If your family has a long history of heart problems or disease, then it might be a good idea to start protecting your heart by looking at natural alternatives. Heart disease affects millions of families and individuals around the world. If your family doesn’t have a history of heart disease it might still be a good idea to take care of your heart in the best way you can.
There are various natural ways to protect your heart from disease and any future complications. Start by looking at your regular daily activities and diet. Some lifestyle changes might need to be made such as quitting smoking, serving smaller portions of meals, exercising more, making diet changes etc.
There are natural supplements you can take to take care of your heart on a constant basis. There is a variety of nutritional supplements that can help prevent any artery blockage that may lead to stroke, heart attack, or other complications.
Some tips and natural ways to protect your heart include:
• Ginger is one of the most famous natural remedies for the heart. Ginger has been lowering blood pressure for years, as well as cholesterol. You can take it either by capsule form, cut it up and put it into a meal, or cook with it.
• Coenzyme Q10 can be taken to help increase energy from cells and it can also aid in the prevention of blood clots. It is an antioxidant and helps the heart function more efficiently
• Hawthorn is a natural supplement used to treat a variety of heart complications such as congestive heart failure, angina and high blood pressure. It assists the blood vessels in the hearts and provides them with strength so they can pump blood more efficiently. It is a supplement that is taken every day. Talk to your general practitioner before you take Hawthorn
• Add fresh crushed garlic to meals to protect your heart
• Quit using any tobacco products
• Eat foods that are low in cholesterol, fat, and salt
• Low fat sources of protein and certain types of fish can protect your heart
• Take Omega-3 supplements or use products that have Omega-3 in them.(i.e. canola oil, flaxseed oil, soybean oil, walnut oil)
• Red wine in moderation (the limit is one glass for women a day, and two for men)
• Exercise on a daily basis, whether it is a 20 minute walk a day, or a workout in the gym. You can do minor exercises such as taking a light swim, cleaning the house, or taking a stroll. Stretch in the morning to keep the blood and circulation moving throughout the body
• Relaxation techniques such as yoga, breathing slowly, and stretching
• Blueberries provide high levels of micronutrients, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, dietary fiber and antioxidants that can prevent the hardening of the arteries
