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Garlic Is Great For Your Heart Health

Garlic is a fabulous anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent with a long history in folk medicine. It is an excellent natural blood thinner, which makes it vital for people who are trying to improve poor blood circulation or prevent blood clots. It’s so effective that I often instruct some patients…

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Blood Thinners 101

…heart) or are otherwise at low risk of developing blood clots, I recommend the following natural blood thinners: * Fish oil (2–3 grams daily) * Garlic (1–2 grams daily in capsule form) * Nattokinase (100 mg daily) * Vitamin E as mixed tocopherols (200–300 IU daily) * Bromelain, an enzyme derived…

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A Clove a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

…major cause of heart attack and stroke. I also recommend garlic for hypertension. Since this herb's chemistry is so complex, researchers aren't sure how it helps lower blood pressure, but my patients and I have been pleased with the results. Garlic's antihypertensive effect may be related to its antioxidant…

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Lower Blood Pressure Levels With Hawthorn and Garlic

…false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE If you suffer with cardiovascular problems or suffer from chronic hypertension, you should know about hawthorn and garlic. They’re both recommended for natural ACE inhibition. Research has shown that together they naturally interrupt the conversion of the hormone angio?tensin…

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Six Ways to Control High Blood Pressure, Naturally

…products, and omega-6 oils (such as corn, safflower, and sunflower). 4. Eat More Garlic: An Australian review of 11 studies in which hypertensive patients were randomly given a garlic supplement or placebo, found that garlic can lower blood pressure as effectively as some drugs. On average, the mega-analysis…

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The Magic of Garlic

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE A few years ago, a small-scale trial conducted at UCLA explored the effects of aged garlic extract (AGE) on the natural course of calcified coronary artery (hard) plaque. The 19 subjects who completed the protocol were well-matched for important variables…

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Heart-Healthy Thanksgiving Leftovers

…option for those with high blood pressure levels, while the oatmeal is a critical part of any cholesterol lowering diet. In the soup recipe, the garlic is a great natural blood thinner and has been shown to help prevent blood clots when used in high doses. Mushrooms, on the other hand, have been proven…

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Healthy Heart Nutrition: Peppered Rosemary Chicken

…Plus, the garlic helps to enhance blood thinning (preventing blood clots); lower blood pressure levels; and reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Peppered Rosemary Chicken Ingredients 1 whole chicken (preferably organic or free range) ½ C. chopped fresh rosemary ¼ C. chopped garlic ½ tsp ground…

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Healthy Heart Nutrition: White Bean Salad

…homocysteine. Plus, this fun recipe also contains garlic, which has a whole slew of medicinal perks. White Bean Salad (Serves 3–4) ½ lb. dry white beans (washed and soaked overnight) or substitute 2 cans white beans drained 3-½ cups water 1 medium onion and 2 garlic cloves, chopped to add to bean’s cooking…

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A Delicious Way to Boost Your Heart Health

…Spelt Pasta with Asparagus and Tomatoes. Not only is it delicious, it contains four of my top “super foods”: asparagus, tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic. Asparagus is one of the best foods to help boost your body’s production of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to protect the…

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Turkey Day Leftover Makeover

…option for those with high blood pressure levels, while the oatmeal is a critical part of any cholesterol lowering diet. In the soup recipe, the garlic is a great natural blood thinner and has been shown to help prevent blood clots when used in high doses. Mushrooms, on the other hand, have been proven…

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Did You Know Menopause Can Cause Hypertension?

…flaxseed. My top three include sardines, oatmeal, and seaweeds such as Wakame. * Eat garlic. An Australian review of 11 studies in which hypertensive patients were randomly given a garlic supplement or placebo found that garlic can lower blood pressure as effectively as some drugs. On average, the mega-analysis…

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Season Your Way to Better Heart Health

…Here is a list of my top ten healthy seasonings, most of which you'll probably find in your kitchen cabinet right now. * Garlic — This is number one on my hit parade. Garlic's benefits are numerous. It's antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral. It lowers homocysteine, cholesterol, and blood pressure…

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On the Menu: Mediterranean Chicken

…good HDL cholesterol, along with garlic, roasted peppers, and more. Mediterranean Chicken (Makes 2 servings) Ingredients: 8 oz. organic or free range chicken breast, cubed or sliced 4 Tbsp. flour (gluten-free preferred) 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 roasted red peppers, from…

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Healthy Heart Nutrition: Pasta Primavera

…it contains an entire garden’s bounty of health-boosting foods. You’re getting a wide variety of antioxidant-rich vegetables Plus, the fresh garlic helps to enhance blood thinning which helps to prevent blood clots, lowers blood pressure, and reduces cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Pasta Primavera…

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Heart-Healthy Nutrition: Chicken with Peapods and Zucchini

…Peapods and Zucchini 8-oz. boneless breast of chicken 2 T. peanut or olive oil 12 sliced mushrooms 1 tsp. dried basil, crushed 2 cloves garlic, crushed, or one T. dried garlic 1 T. dried onion 1 medium zucchini 1 cup peapods 1 oz. white wine Grated parmesan cheese Brown rice or whole wheat pasta, cooked Fresh…

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5 Foods that Can Lower Your Blood Pressure

…week. 5. Garlic. This herb may lower blood pressure as effectively as some pharmaceuticals. Research has shown that reductions of 8.4 systolic points and 7.3 diastolic points are possible with garlic. In fact, the higher your blood pressure, the more significant the drop. Four cloves of garlic (about four…

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Yes! Broccoli Soup for You!

…full of blood thinners like garlic and curry, as well as DIM, which has been shown to help protect against breast cancer. Enjoy! Broccoli Soup (Makes 5 servings) * 5 cups low sodium chicken stock * 1 lb. fresh broccoli, chopped * 1 medium onion, chopped * 1 clove garlic, minced * 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed…

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Cardiovascular Nutrition Recipe: Grilled Halibut

…of 1 lemon * 2 Tbsp. olive oil * 3 cloves garlic, crushed * ½ tsp. grated lemon peel * 3 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped and divided * 2 tsp. capers, drained * Fresh ground pepper to taste Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and lemon peel. Stir in capers and 2 tablespoons…

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Soup for Eye Health

…broccoli, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 Tbsp. curry powder to taste (optional) Black pepper to taste In a large pot, bring the stock to a boil over medium heat. Add the broccoli, onion, and garlic, and simmer until soft, about 30 minutes. Purée…

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Let Food Be Thy Medicine

…pressure levels, reduce LDL cholesterol levels, and even prevent plaque rupture. Garlic is a potent blood thinner and, like onions which are rich in quercetin, helps you prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol. Garlic and onions are both superb foods for lowering blood pressure levels. And, speaking…

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Healthy Heart Nutrition: Very Veggie Lasagna

…Lasagna (Makes 8 servings) 9 oz. lasagna noodles (about 9), prepared according to package directions 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cans tomato puree 1 cup carrot, grated 1 tsp. fresh oregano, minced (or ½ tsp. dried oregano) 1 tsp. fresh thyme, minced (or ½ tsp. dried…

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8 Ways to Avoid Colorectal Cancer

…Probiotics: Which populate your colon with healthy bacteria—and help to crowd out unwanted bacteria. 5. Eat Garlic: Research has shown that high consumption (1-2 cloves daily) of raw or cooked garlic decreases the chance of colon cancer by 30 percent, and stomach cancer by 50 percent. 6. Take B Vitamins…

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Four Things You May Not Know About Salt Consumption

…salt in your diet by cooking with fresh herbs and spices such as basil, garlic, oregano, rosemary, chives, parsley, and onion. What’s more, all of these flavorings contain natural substances that are good for your health. Garlic, in particular, has been shown to have a positive effect on blood pressure…

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