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Helping Your Heart With Herbal RemediesLDL cholesterol(the bad guy!) may be one of your biggest obstacles to good health.
Many Americans suffer from
LDL cholesterol that is too high, the result of little exercise and
eating too many fatty foods. Having a high level of LDL1 cholesterol can severely increase a person's risk for developing a heart attack or stroke. In many
cases, your doctor may prescribe prescription drugs, but with people who suffer from only mildly elevated levels of LDL
cholesterol, there are many herbal remedies that can help detoxify the body's arteries. Here are a few natural herbal remedies that
can help you fight heart disease and lower your risk of developing a stroke. Garlic: The poor man's penicillin has been shown to be one of your greatest allies against developing
heart disease. In a recent
study at Penn State University, garlic was found to lower the total cholesterol of research subjects by 7%. Other research
studies have shown that every 1% drop in cholesterol levels corresponds to a 2% drop in the risk of developing coronary
diseases. The bottom line is that there are enough medical studies circulating out there to tell us that garlic can play an important
role in controlling cholesterol levels and improving overall heart health. In most studies, one half of a garlic clove to one whole
garlic clove each day have been used. The best results have come from chewing whole garlic cloves raw. You can follow this by
chewing on parsley to deodorize. However, if the idea of chewing on a garlic clove does not appeal to you at all, you can always
consume commercially available deodorized garlic supplements. One whole garlic clove equals roughly four grams of garlic. One
important side effect of ingesting high doses of garlic on a regular basis is impairing your bodies blood clotting
mechanism. If you notice increased skin bruising, you should stop taking garlic and consult your doctor immediately. However, if
blood clotting is not an issue for you, you can take garlic everyday. Psyllium: Psyllium is derived from the seed of the plantain plant. It is a good herb for helping cleanse the
gastrinal intestine tract. The soluble fiber found in psyllium can also be helpful in reducing cholesterol. In a recent University of
Kentucky study, research subjects were given 5.1 grams of psyllium two times a day along with a modified healthy diet. After more than
25 weeks, the subject's serum and LDL cholesterol levels were lowered significantly. Another study found that regular use of
psyllium might lower blood sugar absorption in Type 2 diabetics. Psyllium has not been shown to lower LDL cholesterol levels as much
as prescription statin drugs, but it can still be very useful as part of a cholesterol-reduction program. Psyllium should be taken
with plenty of water. Follow the label for complete directions. Herbal Tea: Most herbal teas are high in antioxidants, which can be instrumental in preventing heart disease
and different types of cancers. In one study, the research subjects were given five daily servings of tea, and their LDL cholesterol
was shown to drop by 6.5%. Both black and green teas are shown to be effective against preventing heart disease. Low density lipoprotein (LDL) recommended values:
An Herbal Remedy TipHerbs can cure many ailments. If you have a cold, Echinacea extracts in capsule form can help. A 5 ml tincture dose every 2-3 hours can also be beneficial, but check with an herbalist....
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