acharya on December 28th, 2007

A Spanish research report suggests that eating foods prepared with olive oil, which contains phenols, substances that are beneficial to the heart, may also help in warding off harmful blood clots, in people suffering with high cholesterol. Dr. Francisco Perez Jimenez, Reina Sofia University Hospital, says that during the early stages of Atherosclerosis, the balance [...]

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acharya on November 16th, 2007

Tea is the second-most popular and commonly consumed beverage throughout the world, next only to water. There have been numerous evidences suggesting the positive health benefits of tea, particularly the green tea, which is well-known for its powerful anti-oxidant properties, and its role in preventing heart diseases and Cancer. This is due to the presence [...]

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acharya on November 5th, 2007

Although the heart-healthy and cholesterol benefits of garlic have been long-known, it has now been revealed that ginger could prove as good. A major cause of Atherosclerosis, a major cause of coronary heart disease, happens when the fatty cells and bad cholesterol stick to the artery walls, leading to inflammation, preventing blood circulation. Ginger reduces [...]

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Leading a healthy lifestyle even if later in life, could lower the risk of developing heart disease and premature death within years of changing habits. Researchers of Medical University, South Carolina, tried to find out if late-starters could actually gain the rewards of healthy habits like eating fruits and vegetables, quitting smoking, controlling weight gain, [...]

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CARDIAC AILMENTS The paste of honey and cinnamon powder when consumed regularly, either as a drink, or when clubbed with food, reduce cholesterol in the arteries and decreases the risk for heart attack. Regular use also relieves breathlessness and strengthens heartbeats. Studies indicate that arteries and veins gets clogged when the flexibility is reduced. Honey [...]

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acharya on November 5th, 2006

The approach of [tag]Ayurveda[/tag] towards taking care of one’s heart and keeping it healthy is worth considering, keeping in mind the significant increase in the number of people prone to major risk factors associated with [tag]heart diseases[/tag] such as high cholesterol, [tag]high blood pressure[/tag], diabetes, obesity and stress. As suggested in [tag]Maharishi Ayurveda[/tag] a holistic [...]

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acharya on November 4th, 2006

People who are obese are more likely to develop serious health problems. A Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or more is considered as mild obesity and a BMI of more than 40 is considered even more dangerous. Though health problems do not arise the moment a person becomes obese, they are bound to increase [...]

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acharya on October 26th, 2006

Indian scientists have managed to extract juice from the buckthorn berry. The juice is believed to be good for the heart, the BBC reported. Sea buckthorn is a known source of cholesterol-lowering compounds, but extracting its juices was difficult. Juice was extracted by using high speed centrifugation. The researchers then separated the juice from the [...]

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