Tess April 25th, 2008
The aortic valve is situated at the opening of the left ventricle, one of the chambers of the heart. The valve opens when the ventricle pumps out blood and closes when the ventricle stops beating. This is to prevent the blood from rushing back into the ventricle. Aortic stenosis is a condition where the valve does not open completely. This can be caused by:
Tess January 16th, 2007
What is high cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fat like substance that circulates in the blood and is produced by the body from dietary cholesterol and saturated fats in food. Cholesterol is not harmful if kept within acceptable limits.
It is used by the body to perform a variety of vital functions, including building and maintaining cell membranes, hormone synthesis, and the manufacture of Vitamin D. It is only when blood cholesterol levels become too high, that too much cholesterol can become a problem.
Tess January 12th, 2007
What is Raynaud’s Disease?
Raynaud’s disease is a condition of the circulation that affects blood supply to the skin and causes the extremities of the body to lose feeling and become numb. The symptoms of Raynaud’s are most commonly associated with cold and stress and sufferers of this condition will find their toes and fingers feel very cold or even lose sensation in response to a stressful situation or exposure to cold.
Tess January 3rd, 2007
New research has apparently added to the growing belief that early dietary interventions can improve cholesterol levels in children.
To add to this, the study also demonstrates that blood-vessel function is also enhanced, at least in boys, by the change in diet.
The findings are apparently based on a study of 1062 healthy 11-year-old children who were either put on a low saturated fat diet or an unrestricted diet starting in infancy.
Tess June 13th, 2006
What is hypertension?
Hypertension, or High Blood Pressure, can be defined as the force that the blood exerts on the veins and arteries while it circulates around the body.
Blood pressure is controlled by a variety of organs and body systems, including the heart, the blood vessels, the kidneys, the brain and the adrenal glands, as well as the complex interaction between the body systems.
Tess May 15th, 2006
From a health heart to a good sex life, the proper flow and circulation of blood in our arteries is one of the most important things we can do to maintain good health and push back the aging process.
There is a common denominator between good arterial health and disorders such as heart attack, obesity, diabetes and high glucose levels, as well as sexual health. That common denominator is blood.
Tess April 17th, 2006
Taken internally by tincture or infusion
* garlic (clove)
* hawthorn (flowers, berries)
* linden (blossom)
* wood betony (leaves, flowers)
* yarrow (leaves, flowers)
Add 15 g. herb to 500 ml water for an infusion or take up to 2.5 ml tincture 3 times a day.
Eating a clove of garlic a day has a positive effect on blood pressure. If you cannot stomach the taste of chewing garlic, cut the clove into pill-sized pieces and swallow with water as you would a medication.
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