Cardiovascular Health

Heart Disease: A Preventative Approach

Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States. Find out your cardiac risk with a simple test (and its not cholesterol)!

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Ren 17: Powerful Point for Heart Health

Ren 17 "Tan Zhong": Revealing the Heart - free the heart of tension, and connect it to the rest of your body and being.

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Heart Nourishing Herb: Suan Zao Ren

According to Chinese medicine, the heart houses the mind. When the mind is at rest we drift off into a peaceful slumber.

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Easy Stir Fry with Eric’s Tasty Tempeh

In recognition of American Heart Month it is important to embrace a healthy lifestyle to prevent and manage heart disease. A recent 2014 study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology of 20,721 men found that those who avoided smoking, had moderate alcohol intake, exercised, had the least amount of belly fat, and consumed the most fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes had an 86 percent lower risk for a heart attack compared to those who did not meet these criteria. A diet of plant-based foods is typically rich in fiber, disease fighting and immune boosting compounds (antioxidants & phytochemicals), and low in cholesterol and saturated fat. It is recommended that people should eat as many plant-based foods (fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains), while limiting animal protein, poultry, dairy, and fish as much as possible. Foods coming from animals/fish typically are rich in cholesterol, saturated fat, and have no fiber.See below for an easy stir fry recipe that is rich in plant-based foods, especially soy. Consuming 25 grams of soy protein per day may reduce risk of coronary heart disease.

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Is Red Wine Good for You?

There is much debate regarding whether red wine is beneficial for your health or not. The debate began with the observation that the French population has lower rates of heart disease compared to the American population, even though the French diet is higher in saturated fat consumption. This has been termed the “French Paradox”. The cause of this paradox is believed to be due to the higher consumption of red wine by the French.

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Stretching Has Heart Health Benefits

Here is a big incentive to keep stretching, or add it to your health regimen.  I just learned from an article on MSNBC that a study has found that women who are more flexible have about 7% less arterial stiffness and lower blood pressure than women who are less flexible. When you improve your flexibility by stretching it helps expand the arteries and keeps them more pliable, which improves heart function.

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