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Healthy Heart Most people today are aware that heart disease is the nation's number one killer, for both men and women! Statistics show that one in two women and one in three men and women combined die of heart disease. Awareness of this fact makes taking preventive action an important aspect of self care. This formula is the perfect combination for addressing cardiovascular health. Hawthorn Leaf and Berry (Crataegus Succulenta): probably the best known herb for the heart with an excellent reputation, improves over all heart functioning as well as coronary blood flow. It is used for both prevention and treatment. It stimulates circulation, strengthens the heart muscle, regulates blood flow and blood pressure, as well as heart rate by gently dilating blood vessels. Hawthorn ishelpful for all cardiovascular conditions including the aging heart, heart weakness, and nervous palpitations. Further, it increases the heart's ability to utilize oxygen, relieves restlessness and insomnia. Among its impressive list of actions, Hawthorn is considered a cardiac tonic for functional and organic heart disorders including angina pectoris, valve murmurs, valve insufficiency, arrhythmias, enlarged heart, endocarditis, mitral regurgitation, congestive heart failure, feeble or rapid heart beat, heart strain from overexertion, difficult breathing due to lack of oxygen and deficient heart actions, and cerebral circulatory problems. It lowers cholesterol, contains antioxidant properties and is a source of nourishment for the heart by increasing blood supply to the cardiac cells. The flavonoids in Hawthorn affect calcium metabolism, enhancing the ability to support a normal heart rhythm. Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus Senticosis): normalizes blood pressure, relieves artheriosclerosis, increases endurance, and enhances oxygen metabolism in the internal organs including the heart. It also promotes a sense of well being. Linden Flower (Tilia spp.): is an antispasmodic and relaxing herb for relieving nervous tension and stress induced palpitations. It calms the mind, helps protect against hypertension and artheriosclerosis, and helps to lower blood pressure, especially when due to emotional distress. Motherwort (Leonorus Cardiaca): is a strengthening and tonic herb for the heart, used for nervous palpitations and high blood pressure due to stress. It possesses antispasmodic properties calms the heart and promotes relaxation. Ginger Root (Zingiber Officinale): is a cardiotonic herb that stimulates circulation, positively effects heart muscle contractivity, and possesses a fibroinalytic quality (breaks down fibroin, a blood clotting protein), helping prevent blood platelets from clumping and inhibiting the formation of blood clots. It also inhibits the absorption of cholesterol and enhances its secretion. Ginger supports a healthy circulatory system, keeps blood flowing smoothly, and prevents artherosclerotic plaques from forming. Grapefruit Peel/Rind (Citrus Paradisi): has a remarkable ability to lower cholesterol, especially LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides. It also contains vitamin C and bioflavonoids, both of which are important for heart health and vascular functioning. Further, it aids immunity which may contribute to a healthy heart. Grape Seeds and Skins (Vitis Vinifera): decreases capillary fragility and inhibits collagen destruction thus supporting the integrity and strength of blood vessels including capillaries, veins, and arteries. By strengthening the blood vessels, Grape Seeds and Skins can help reduce blood pressure. They normalize platelet aggregation and correct blood clotting tendencies which can trigger heart attacks or strokes. Additionally, they reduce cholesterol by discouraging it's deposits on artery walls, reduce edema and help relieve congestive heart failure. They possess the most potent antioxidant properties known, effectively scavenging free radicals. Grape seeds and skins also increase vitamin C levels in the body. Garlic (Allium Sativa): contains a wealth of benefits for the cardiovascular system. It helps to lower the risk of artheriosclerosis, lowers cholesterol levels, and improves the ratio of healthy high density cholesterol (HDL) to harmful low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL). Further, it lowers blood pressure, inhibits platelet aggregation and possesses blood thinning properties. Garlic protects the coronary arteries from hardening or stiffening, improves circulation to the extremeties, and is helpful in the prevention of high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke. It also aids immunity which may contribute a healthy heart. Cayenne (Capsicum spp.): is a rich source of antioxidants containing vitamins A, C & E. It reduces blood cholesterol especially the harmful LDL and triglycerides. Garlic also decreases platelet aggregation, is beneficial for artheriosclerosis, equalizes circulation, and increases circulation to the extremities and internal organs, and increases heart action without increasing blood pressure. It is helpful for preventing strokes and heart attacks. Cayenne also increases the effectiveness of other herbs in the formula. Yerba Santa Flower Essence: promotes the ability to harmonize breathing with one's feelings and to allow access to the full range of human emotions. It also assists with releasing constricted, internalized feelings, especially in the chest. Zinnia Flower Essence: brings a playful spirit to one who is overserious. Healthy Heart comes in a 4 oz. bottle of concentrated extract and costs $39.99. 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