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Hawthorn is a shrub that has been used for medicinal purposes since midevil times. The leaves and flowers of the plant have been proven to contain antioxidant flavonoids, which can help blood vessels dilate and strengthen. Hawthorn may also help with angina. A doctor should be consulted before use. (Ehrlich, 2015).

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A small study carried out in 2013, investigating the hypoglycemic effects of metformin and garlic in alloxan-induced diabetic dogs, resulted in that treatment with metformin did not show a significant reduced blood level (9.27 mg/dl, but in contrast, garlic showed a significant decrease in blood glucose levels (25.93 mg/dl) (Mosallanejad, 2013).

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"The garden is the poor man's apothecary."
-  German Proverb

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Cholesterol is divided into HDL and LDL cholesterol. HDL is considered 'good cholesterol' because it takes excess cholesterol in the blood stream back to the liver. LDL cholesterol builds up in the arteries, and can develop into atherosclerosis. However, research has shown that garlic can be effective in reducing cholesterol, especially LDL cholesterol. Therefore, garlic consumption can help in the prevention of heart disease. (Mayoclinic) (Yeh & Liu, 2001).

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In a 2013 study by Aikelin, Pimlott, Tsiami & Robinson, demonstrated that the consumption of cinnamon significantly decreased systolic blood pressure  and diastolic blood pressure by 5.39 mm Hg (95% CI, -6.89 to -3.89) and 2.6 mm Hg (95% CI, -4.53 to -0.66) respectively.

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A meta‑analysis by Allen et al. done for 10 randomized controlled trials including 543 patients has established that cinnamon, when taken in a dose of 120

mg/day to 6 g/day for approximately 4 months leads to a statistical decrease in levels of fasting plasma glucose,

along with an improvement in the lipid profile (Kawatra & Rajagopalan, 2015).

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The unsaturated fats found in fish are called omega-3 fatty acids, and reduce the risk of dying from heart disease. Omega-3 fatty acids decrease triglycerides, lower your blood pressure, decrease the chance of having blood clots, and decrease the risk of heart failure and stroke. Salmon, lake trout, tuna, and sardines contain the most omega-3 fatty acids (Mayoclinic)

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"A weed is a plant whose virtue is not yet known." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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"If we doctors threw all our medicines into the sea, it would be that much better for our patients and that much worse for the fishes." Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendel Holmes, MD

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Omega-3 fatty acids for your heart and diabetes prevention :)

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Omega-3 fatty acids for your heart and diabetes prevention :)

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Omega-3 fatty acids, like those found in fish, walnuts and wheat germ, help lower triglycerides and may decrease insulin resistance in people with diabetes. Diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids are good choice to reduce the risk of heart attacks, stroke and improve diabetes control (Chen it al, 2015).

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Herbs, Supplements, Heart Disease & Diabetes

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Herbs, Supplements, Heart Disease & Diabetes

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The Chinese herbal formula of Tianqi capsules decreased the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by 32.1% when compared to the placebo. (Pang et al, 2015).

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Atherosclerosis and Herbal Supplements That Help Prevent and Reduce

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Atherosclerosis and Herbal Supplements That Help Prevent and Reduce

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Atherosclerosis can lead to heart attacks by causing plaque to build up in arteries, eventually blocking the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart (Kiefer 2016).

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The best herbal supplements for heart and cardiovascular health: By Dylan Gemelli

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In this video, Dylan Gemelli discusses the best herbal supplements for heart and cardiovascular health. Dylan provides the different types of supplements needed to help strengthen and boost your cardiovascular health. This video is beneficial and necessary for everyone. Do not miss this video!

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Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States

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Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States

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Herbs and supplements that can prevent or reduce heart disease symptoms do so by lowering blood pressure, improving breathing, and clearing arteries (Kiefer 2016).