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Oral administration of 0.2-.04g/kg of sage extract for 14 days exhibited a significant reduction in serum glucose, triglycerides, total cholesterol, urea, uric acid, creatinine, AST, ALT, and increased plasma insulin (Braun & Cohen, 2015).

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Fish oil is an essential human fatty acid and are found naturally in the food source of fish and seafood, particularly salmon, halibut, mackerel, and herring. Fish oil exerts a large influence on factors that contribute to cardiovascular health. In numerous animal studies, Fish oil has been shown to cardiac arrhythmia's that are associated with sudden death. Also, fish oil has been proven to effectively reduce triglyceride and lipid levels in humans, as well as up to a 5 mmHg reduction in systolic blood pressure. There is evidence that shows fish oil may even reduce and reverse the atherosclerotic process by inhibiting smooth muscle cell proliferation ( Braun & Cohen, 2010)

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Ginseng studies has shown sugar lowering effects in fasting and post meal blood sugars. As well as a decrease in Hemoglobin A1C. A deficiency in magnesium has been linked to worsen blood sugars with those who are type II Diabetics. A deficiency in magnesium causes a resistance in insulin secretion as well as increases resistance of insulin to body's tissues. Individuals who consumed higher dietary intake of magnesium such as nuts, grains, green leafy vegetables, had a decreased risk of DM.
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Food Sources that decrease Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes

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Food Sources that decrease Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes

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Various food items can provide beneficial nutrients when ingested and eaten regularly.  Food can be used as a form of "medicine".  There are many foods that we eat regularly without knowing their true benefits.  Green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale have antioxidant properties that aid in cardiovascular disease.  Potato and spinach have hypoglycemic and hypotensive actions, may assist with the prevention of diabetic complications and cardiovascular disease.  Fruits such as apples, pears, and grains contribute to healthy vision and cardiovascular health.  Onions, legumes, red wine, green tea, black tea, berries contain a nutrient quercertin.  The action of quecertin is an anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and may prevent and diabetic complications.  Soy beans and soy based products contain antioxidants and contribute to bone and cardiovascular health.  Dairy products and cooked meats contain antioxidants and may assist with fat loss and cardiovascular disease prevention.  Olive oil and canola oil are monosaturated fats and may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.  Omega-3 such as fish, flax seed, and walnuts are anti-arrhythmic, antihypertensive, cardioprotective actions.  They reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.  As you can see there are many food items to choose from that are beneficial for cardiovascular and diabetic health.

(Braun & Cohen, 2010)

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Lavender is the oil distilled from the lavender’s deep blue, tightly clustered flowers.

Lavender aromatherapy reduced serum cortisol and improved CFVR in healthy men. Lavender aromatherapy has relaxation effects and may have beneficial acute effects on coronary circulation (Lavender Helps Fight Heart Disease, n.d.).

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Essential oil to help improve circulation in diabetic patients.
Black pepper essential oil
Black pepper oil is extracted from the plant Piper nigrum.
Therapeutic Properties: pain relief, rheumatism, chills, flu, colds, increase circulation, exhaustion, muscular aches, physical and emotional coldness, nerve tonic and fevers.
Eucalyptus essential oil
Eucalyptus essential oil is extracted from Eucalyptus globulus of the Myrtaceae family and is also known as Tasmanian blue gum or blue gum.
Therapeutic Properties:  analgesic, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-neuralgic, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, astringent, balsamic, cicatrisant, decongestant, deodorant, depurative, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, hypoglycaemic, rubefacient (Diabetes and essential oils in aromatherapy, n.d).

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Braun, L., Cohen, M. (2010). Herbs and natural supplements an evidenced based guide. (3rd ed.). Australia: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.

Braun, L. Cohen, M. (2015). Herbs and Natural Supplements An evidenced-based guide (4th ed).  Elsevier, Australia

Diabetes and essential oils in aromatherapy. (n.d.). Retrieved June 22, 2016, from http://www.essentialoils.co.za/diabetes.htm

Lavender Helps Fight Heart Disease. (n.d.). Retrieved June 22, 2016, from http://essentialoilstherapy.org/lavender-helps-fight-heart-disease/

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Cinnamon was a precious commodity in ancient times, used for flavoring, embalming, and medicinal purposes.  Cinnamon has been proven to significantly reduce blood glucose levels when administered over a two week period, as well as potentiate insulin activity and increase glucose metabolism by twenty fold. These powerful effects make cinnamon useful in the treatment of diabetes and metabolic syndrome. One study performed on patients with diabetes type two proved the potency of cinnamon, reducing fasting serum glucose by 18-29 percent.  In another study, a water soluble extract of cinnamon administered to patients significantly reduced fasting blood glucose and systolic blood pressure, while increasing lean muscle mass (Braun & Cohen, 2010).

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CoQ 10 is an enzyme cofactor produced in humans, with natural sources in foods such as meat, fish, veggies, and nuts. A powerful antioxidant, CoQ10 has demonstrated through studies to reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressures and lower overall cholesterol levels, while increasing HDL cholesterol.  Also, CHF patients who take CoQ10 have reported an improvement in symptoms and overall quality of life, as well as a decrease in total hospitalizations (Braun & Cohen, 2010)

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Garlic exerts powerful anti-inflammatory activity, and inflammation is known to play a role in the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in coronary artery disease. Research demonstrates garlic also exhibits anti-thrombotic effects as well as the inhibition of platelet aggregation Garlic has also been proven to have anti-atherosclerotic abilities based on both animal and human studies.  Evidence shows that garlic considerably decreases accumulation of cholesterol in aortic tissue, as well as fatty streak and atherosclerotic plaque formation, and is known to perform better than a placebo in lowering of the total cholesterol levels (Braun & Cohen, 2010).