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An herbal treatment program can include oils rich in essential fatty acids and monosaturated fatty acids, liver and bile-stimulating herbs, herbal antioxidants, and blood-thinning and cholesterol-lowering herbs.
A heart-healthy diet is a key factor in preventing coronary artery disease and reducing the progression of arteriosclerosis.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) recognizes coronary artery disease as being symptomatic of a condition known as heart blood stasis, treatable with acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutrition.
Mistletoe is useful for lowering blood pressure and has a sedative effect on the nervous system. It has been used for arteriosclerosis, for its antitumor activity, and as a compress for varicose veins. A specially-prepared fermented extract of mistletoe is used in Europe as a cancer-remedy. Dr. Rudolph Weiss, the renowned medical herbalist and doctor from Germany, gives the dose of mistletoe cold maceration as one cup, morning and evening, prepared by steeping 2-4 teaspoons of chopped, dried h
Dizziness is classified into three categories—vertigo, syncope, and nonsyncope nonvertigo. Each category has a characteristic set of symptoms, all related to the sense of balance. In general, t....
Artichoke is widely used in bitters formulas for poor appetite and weak digestion because of its aromatic and bitter qualities. It is indicated for gallstones because of its bile-moving and cholesterol-lowering properties. It may also be useful for weight reduction because it decreases the fat content of the blood and increases digestive efficiency. Artichoke leaves are also used for dyspepsia, gout, and jaundice. Artichoke has a taste of BITTER, SALTY and a temperature of COOL.
This herbal panacea has long been used in many cultures for infections, worms, and as an antibiotic and antiseptic. More recently, garlic has been discovered to lower blood cholesterol levels and blood pressure, reduce the clotting activity of blood platelets, and to have antitumor activity. Additionally it is useful as a preventative for vascular changes common to the elderly. It has a beneficial expectorant, warming effect on the lungs and is used for bronchial and pulmonary infections, pne
A daily meditation practice has been shown to reduce the thickening of coronary arteries in adults with coronary artery disease (CAD).
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries as it flows through them. Arteries are the blood vessels that carrs....
Gangrene is a term used to describe the decay or death of an organ, tissue, or bone caused by a lack of oxygen and nutrients. It is a complication resulting from tissue injuries (such as frostbite), n....
Modern research supports the use of ginkgo leaf extracts to improve circulation and protect blood vessels. It increases blood flow to the brain, improving brain function, including short-term memory and alertness, and when taken long-term can benefit tinnitis sufferers. Because of its circulatory stimulating properties, this herb has also been of benefit in peripheral arterial disease, increasing the distance people can walk without pain. Ginkgo is also known as a good antioxidant. Ginkgo ex
Antioxidants are a broad group of compounds that destroy single oxygen molecules, also called free radicals, in the body, thereby protecting against oxidative damage to cells. They are essential to g Q...
Ingrown nail refers to the condition in which the edge of a nail cuts into the adjacent skin fold, causing pain, redness, and swelling.Ingrown nail (onychocryptosis) occurs when the nail plate (the hd....
Homeopathy can treat erectile dysfunction (ED) with remedies made from natural substances, thus avoiding the side effects of pharmaceutical drugs.
Cerebral vascular insufficiency is defined as insufficient blood flow to the brain. The most common cause of decreased blood flow is atherosclerosis of the arteries that supply blood to the brain.Cery....
is the common onion. Although it is usually thought of as a vegetable, also has a long history of medicinal use.Onions are perennials that are cultivated for food worldwide. There are many varietiey....
Gerson therapy aims to treat the whole person, not just symptoms. It is a general cleansing therapy for the entire body. The therapy can achieve the following: detoxification, restoration of metabolir....
Essiac tea is based on a Canadian Ojibwa Indian formula containing primarily burdock root (), Turkish rhubarb root (), sheep sorrel (), and the inner bark of the slippery elm ( or ). It is used in alr....
Muscle spasms and cramps are spontaneous, often painful muscle contractions.Most people are familiar with the sudden pain of a muscle cramp. The rapid, uncontrolled contraction, or spasm, happens unes....
Arnica (), known also as leopards-bane, wolfsbane, and European arnica, is a member of the Compositae (Asteraceae) family. This attractive herb is native to the mountains of Siberia and central Europg ...