Do You Love Your Heart?

Online, February 25, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Coronary heart disease is the biggest killer in the USA, UK and Canada.But medical advances mean that having heart disease is no longer a death sentence and there are lots of things you can do to reduce the risk, naturally. Becoming more active, improving your diet and cutting out smoking reduces your risk of coronary heart disease.

The author of this article, Laura Dewitt, wants you to love your heart, naturally.

"Much of the human experience is related to the heart. It is the universal symbol for love and when love goes wrong we are said to have a broken heart.

In reality, it's not love that breaks our hearts. Heart disease is the biggest killer of men and women in the United States, with one in three adults having some form of cardiovascular disease.

If you smoke, have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and you are overweight and shun activity you are at risk.

So, nurture this precious organ. There is an arsenal of nutrients to help.

CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant that is found in human tissue and aids circulation and oxygenation. It is critical to energy production, like the spark plugs in your car's engine. Utilized in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, CoQ10 has helped the survival rates of patients with congestive heart failure three-fold. It also lowers blood pressure and strengthens the continuously working heart muscle.

People using statin drugs would be wise to take CoQ10, as this class of drug depletes stores of CoQ10 from the body, leading to muscular pains and weakness. Better still, use CoQ10 for its many benefits and ask about herbal formulas for healthy cholesterol that do not put your one and only heart at risk.

Traditionally, hawthorn has been dependable in treating ailments of the heart. It is said to calm palpitations, ease fluid build-up, restore blood vessel elasticity, help reduce blood pressure and stop fatty degeneration of the heart.

Garlic also has centuries of use and offers a plentitude of benefits. It promotes healthy blood pressure, thins the blood and inhibits platelet aggregation, improves circulation and lowers levels of fats in the blood all reducing the risk of heart attack.

Omega 3 fatty acids are essential for optimal heart health. They reduce blood pressure and inflammation, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels while boosting healthy cholesterol. Fish oils are high in the most potent omega-3s, DHA and EPA. Other sources include flax oil, nuts and seeds.

The mental and emotional stress of our busy lives often leads to a deficiency of magnesium, necessary for healthy muscle and blood vessels. This deficient state has been linked to those who have suffered heart attacks. Calcium and magnesium are recommended for a healthy heart.

Your heart beats 35 million times a year! Reward your ticker with these powerful and healing nutrients.

Laura DeWitt, M.A. co-owner of Brooksville Natural Foods, with Karen Greenway. Karen and Laura have achieved great success and now own three thriving Natural Food Stores in Brooksville, Spring Hill and Inverness and employ over 20 employees.

Laura is an accomplished athlete- a 6-time Ironman Triathlon finisher, including two World Championships and is a 7-time All-American by USA Triathlon. She is currently a member of the Florida Velo Bike Racing Team.

With a passion for community involvement, Laura has been a Board Member at the Hernando County Y for six years and is currently serving as Chair. In 2008 she was named YMCA Volunteer of The Year.

Laura hosts a weekly radio show, The Natural Way, on WWJB Radio. She enjoys promoting Get Healthy in our community and beyond and specializes in one on one health coaching."

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