Cardiovascular disease is the leading single cause of death in New Zealand!
Heart disease, or cardiovascular disease, applies to any disease affecting the heart or blood vessels. One of the most common manifestations is atherosclerosis, where fatty deposits build up on the walls of the arteries – leading to angina (chest pain), heart attacks and strokes. Most types of cardiovascular disease are highly preventable and early stages of most are reversable.
What causes heart disease?
There are many factors that can predispose a person to developing this condition.
And those factors that can’t be altered:
- being male
- being a post-menopausal woman
- having a family history or genetic predisposition to cardiovascular disease
There are risk factors that can be modified, such as:
- poor dietary habits
- lack of physical activity
- being overweight
- high blood pressure
- chronic inflammatory conditions
- smoking
- high blood cholesterol
- high blood sugar levels, metabolic syndrome or diabetes
- stress
The more risk factors you have the more likely you are to have a heart attack or stroke.
HOW WE WORK TO SUPPORT HEART DISEASE PREVENTION
WHO CAN WE HELP?
If you . . .
- Have been told you are at risk for heart disease or you simply want to get an ideas what your risk for developing heart disease is
- Have ever been diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or early heart failure and want to do your best to prevent deterioration and avoid medical intervention
- Have changed your diet and lifestyle as instructed and STILL your cholesterol hasn’t come down
- Are interested improving your diet and lifestyle to reduce risk factors for heart disease, heart attack, or stroke
- Are receiving conventional care but want to know whether additional (complementary) treatments exist
- Want to know if you have nutritional deficiencies that may be affecting your heart health.
Then we can work with you.
Evidence indicates that treatment with molecular hydrogen protects against injury to the heart, the development of atherosclerosis and other vascular diseases.
References:
- Cerebral ischaemia (low blood supply to brain) by inhalation of H2 gas: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22916706
- Cardiovascular and metabolic diseases: https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/489737 and J Lipid Res. 2013 Jul; 54(7): 1884–1893.
- Heart failure:Front Physiol. 2018; 9: 1026 and https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12714335
Statin medications can cause deficiency of Coenzyme Q10 and may impact the function of your heart?
Rundek T, Naini A, Sacco R, Coates K, DiMauro S. Atorvastatin decreases the coenzyme Q10 level in the blood of patients at risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke. Arch Neurol. 2004 Jun;61(6):889-92.
Pomegranate may reduce your blood pressure and help to reverse atherosclerosis? See the Mediterannean Diet Recipe book for ideas to use pomegranates in your diet.
Aviram M, et al. Pomegranate juice consumption for 3 years by patients with carotid artery stenosis reduces common carotid intima-media thickness, blood pressure and LDL oxidation. Clin Nutr. 2004 Jun;23(3):423-33.
Exercise has been shown to be more beneficial for survival than invasive coronary procedures. Read more here. Even gentle excercie like yoga improves your heart health.
Bharshankar JR, Bharshankar RN, Deshpande VN, Kaore SB, Gosavi GB. Effect of yoga on cardiovascular system in subjects above 40 years.Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 2003 Apr;47(2):202-6.
Protect yourself with holistic care! Contact us to make an appointment with one of our qualified practitioners to get you on the road to great health and vitality again!