Cardiovascular health

– when the cold season comes –

Cardiovascular health is never a joke, but there are times when we need to pay more attention to our blood pressure and heart than usual. Why? Because low temperatures and weather changes can affect the cardiovascular system. Now, we have to pay attention to three conditions: hypertension, atherosclerosis, heart failure. In this article, we will learn about plants that are a valuable ally in the prevention and treatment of these conditions. We will also understand how they help the heart and blood vessels and what remedies are best suited for such a patient.

1. High blood pressure – when the blood vessels come under pressure

The arrival of the cold produces several very dangerous phenomena for hypertensives, of which 2 are very important:

• Vasoconstriction, i.e. narrowing of blood vessels – natural action of the body to adapt to the cold. This leads to a large increase in blood pressure, producing a risk of heart attack or stroke.
• Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system , which produces an increase in heart rate and blood pressure.

This is the time when certain remedies, such as nettle extract or hawthorn, can help relax the vessels, normalizing blood pressure. Goose sole extract, often used in traditional medicine, is a specialist in managing stress and high blood pressure. A clinical study by Tang et al. (2019) on hypertensive patients showed that goose sole extract treatment for 12 weeks reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The hypotensive effect is due to the relaxation of the smooth muscles of the blood vessels and the positive impact of goose sole on endothelial function and inflammation. Read here ⇒ TENSIO about a product with goose sole among the main ingredients.

2. Atherosclerosis – a dangerous blockage of blood vessels

Atherosclerosis is characterized by the accumulation of fatty plaques in the arteries, which can lead to obstruction of blood flow. A study published in “Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology” indicated that ginkgo biloba may help improve blood flow and reduce the risk of atherosclerosis. Also, astragalus, known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, can help maintain healthy arteries. More important is the prevention of this condition! Through healthy diet and frequent physical exercise, aimed at maintaining cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Olive leaves, fennel seeds or artichoke aerial parts have rapid effects of lowering the level of fat in the blood and stopping the development of atherosclerosis. Find these herbs in DVR CHOLESTEROL formula.

3. Heart failure – when the ENGINE shows signs of fatigue

Heart failure is like the problem of an engine, whose fuel supply is insufficient and tends to stop. And the changes since the arrival of the cold season do not help this engine at all, that is, the heart! Why? Because:

• Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system produces an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. Both phenomena increasing the risk of heart attack.
• It increases the viscosity of the blood, which makes it flow more slowly through the vessels. Thus, the heart is forced to pump hard, in an attempt to keep the tissues oxygenated.

Heart failure is the inability of the heart to pump blood efficiently around the body. A 2015 study published in ” The American Journal of Chinese Medicine ” showed that astragalus extract has excellent effects in treating congestive heart failure, improving exercise capacity and cardiac function, possibly by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. Also, a 2014 study published in the journal “Pharmacognosy Research” revealed that celery seeds have beneficial effects in heart failure, especially on blood pressure and the heart’s exercise capacity in patients, by dilating blood vessels and regulating blood pressure. arterial with compounds such as phthalides and polyacetylenes.

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