Have a Heart and Be Smart with Natural Medicine

With all the great new products and educational efforts underway to live long and well with a healthy heart, the cold facts are that heart disease and cardiovascular events are still among the top 5 causes of death for all Americans.

At NaturoDoc we have seen many terrible cardiac conditions safely and gradually reversed using natural medicines and concepts. While most cardiac drugs can be life savers in short term acute cases, they are often prescribed for very long terms being relatively un-monitored. Their effects can then become obstacles to the repair of damaged heart and arterial wall tissues. Also they can burden the organs of elimination which have already most likely contributed to a poor cardiovascular condition.

So why the phrase, “Have a heart, be smart”? Just this, your heart is the hardest working muscle in your body. As do you and your loved ones, we want you to keep it strong and working long. Heart disease has never been proven scientifically to be caused by a deficiency of cardiac drugs, but what has been often proven is most cardiovascular damage has to do with chronic inflammation. Many things cause this condition. Search goodgopher.com for causes of and treatment for chronic inflammation.

Here are some common foods that are well rated to help you tame chronic inflammation. An excellent article by Rebecca Jacobs can be found here from which I am summarizing:

http://www.naturalhealth365.com/author/rebecca-jacobs

So what are the Top 5 anti inflammatory foods suggested by Rebecca Jacobs?

Without a lifestyle change, inflammation will continue to wreak havoc for millions of people. However, the good news is that there are things we can do to avoid becoming a disease statistic.

Why inflammation may be the new silent killer.

With processed foods, environmental toxins, and stress levels running high it’s no wonder our bodies are under an incredible amount of stress, and inflammation is spiraling out of control. If you’re not in tune with your symptoms, you may not piece this puzzle together.

It’s very easy to confuse inflammatory symptoms with something else, which is why inflammation can be considered a ‘silent killer.’ Did you know that even a common cold is tied back to inflammation?

According to the Arizona Center for Medicine, every chronic disease is an inflammatory disease. What does this mean for you? This means that getting a hold of your overall state of inflammation will greatly improve your health, reverse and prevent disease, and even slow the aging process. The number one step is taking a good hard look at the foods you’re eating in order to take the step necessary to avoid inflammatory-related disease.

Don’t ever forget: the foods consumed within the standard American diet are our body’s worst enemies. These foods are processed, toxic, and a major cause of inflammation. With inflammatory foods on the rise it’s no surprise that conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, asthma, autoimmune conditions, and heart disease continue to rise as well. If we don’t change our food habits, these conditions will continue to grow.

How do we change all of this? Let’s take a closer look

#1: Beets: Are you surprised that beets make it onto the top of the list? Just look at their vibrant color bursting with antioxidants ready to cool inflammation in your body! In case you were wondering, the antioxidant betalain is what’s responsible for the beets vibrant color. Not only are beets a beautiful addition to any plate, they work wonders at help to repair cell damage caused by systemic inflammation.

#2: Blueberries: Blueberries are super delicious, and extremely high in antioxidants to help fight off free radicals in the body. Blueberries have been known to help slow down cognitive decline, and improve memory function by protecting the body from inflammation and combatting oxidative damage, and stress. One more reason to load up on blueberries!

#3: Walnuts: There’s a reason why walnuts resemble the human brain. Walnuts are actually excellent for brain health, and rich in omega 3 fatty-acids. For those who don’t get enough omega 3’s from fatty fish, walnuts are an excellent option. Walnuts are also very high in their own unique antioxidant compounds, and their ‘special’ antioxidants – only found in a few commonly eaten foods – place walnuts at the top of the list of anti-inflammatory foods.

#4: Leafy Greens: Here’s just one more reason to fill your plate up with dark leafy green vegetables. Leafy greens are packed full of powerful minerals to nourish your body while also being high in antioxidants and flavonoids to help fight free radicals in the body, and reduce overall inflammation. If you struggle to get leafy greens into your diet try adding a handful of fresh spinach to a smoothie, or making a delicious green juice with cucumber, celery, kale, and lemon.

#5: Pineapple: Yes, even this tropical sweet treat contains powerful anti-inflammatory powers! Pineapple is high in bromelain which not only packs in a nice dose of anti-inflammatory benefits but it helps assist with digestion as well. Pineapple is also high in vitamin C, which can help the body fight against germs, and illness. Try adding some pineapple to a morning green smoothie, or chop it up for a mid-day snack.
Many Americans suffer with an inflammatory condition that is completely preventable and reversible. By removing pro-inflammatory foods such as unhealthy (trans) fats, refined sugars and processed meats; while at the same time adding in anti-inflammatory foods high in antioxidants – the body can begin to heal.

References:

https://www.naturalhealth365.com/author/rebecca-jacobs

https://www.arizonaadvancedmedicine.com/Articles/2013/June/Inflammation-A-Common-Denominator-of-Disease.aspx