HSC233 Circle 1A Heart Disease & Diabetes by Circle 1A

Erin Gugino

Rachel76 — 2015-01-13 02:12:42 UTC

Most heart disease is linked to atherosclerosis, an inflammatory condition that affects the lining of blood vessels. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that help reduce inflammation. They also drive down levels of fatty blood components called triglycerides. High triglyceride levels are linked to atherosclerosis and diabetes.

Erin Gugino

Rachel76 — 2015-01-13 02:16:51 UTC

Cinnamon

Research suggests that cinnamon may help regulate blood sugar. A 2011 study found that it has the potential to significantly decrease fasting blood glucose.

Erin

Rachel76 — 2015-01-15 00:48:46 UTC

I think it should be nice if everyone posts one thing each..

1 for heart disease and one for diabetes. Just an idea

Cara

cara_czaplicki — 2015-01-15 20:41:39 UTC

I have access. Thanks!

matt bardenett :)

jbardenett — 2015-01-17 17:37:36 UTC

Garlic!! A super herb?? decide for yourself..... enjoy :)

Rachel

rboismen — 2015-01-18 00:12:41 UTC

Green tea has been used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine to improve heart health. Research suggests that consuming 145-3000 mg of green tea catechins, an antioxidants found in green tea, daily for up to 24 weeks reduces total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad”) cholesterol.

Rachel

rboismen — 2015-01-18 00:14:23 UTC

Ginger is a plant grown underground with texture firm and striated. The skin of Ginger is brownish in color . Ginger helps increase Insulin sensitivity in the body. In a recent study by University of Sydney found that Ginger extracts can increase cell’s absorption glucose (University of Sydney,2012)

The researchers found that Ginger extract main chemical property is responsible for decreased blood sugar levels is phenols ~ Gingerols. Gingerols properties increase a protein known as GLUT4 .GLUT4 stimulate skeletal muscle to uptake more Glucose.

John Bauer

john_bauer — 2015-01-21 03:13:33 UTC

Foxglove, or Digitalis, is a plant that has many uses when it comes to heart disease. It contains over 30 cardiac glycosides, of which 6 are important for curing the heart disease edema. While it has a high toxicity in high dosages, its active ingredient, digitoxin, is easily measured to a safe amount.

John Bauer

john_bauer — 2015-01-21 03:31:18 UTC

Holy Basil is a plant that has shown evidence in increasing the secretion of insulin. It is commonly used as a medicine in India, and during research has shown to help regulate after meal as well as resting blood sugar levels.