arteries are the blood vessels that transport oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of
the body our organs and body tissues rely on oxygen in order to function properly
which means that our arteries and blood vessels play an extremely important role unfortunately
sometimes our diet and lifestyle choices can cause arteries to become clogged which increases
the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke there are definitely foods that many of us eat that can
increase the likelihood of a blockage with that said thankfully mother nature has provided us
with some amazing natural herbs that may actually help prevent them from becoming clogged over time
and that is exactly what we are going to talk about in this video be sure to watch until the end
because there's one herb that not too many people know about so if you're ready let's get into it
just a quick reminder we are not doctors this video is for informational purposes only
but the first herb that we should mention is ginger ginger is a flowering plant that is
widely used not only for cooking but also for medicinal purposes around the world
it's been used to treat nausea help with weight loss treat chronic indigestion and fight
infections what most people don't realize is that it can benefit the cardiovascular system as well
ginger has bioactive components and antioxidants that help reduce oxidative damage due to stress
studies found that it can lower blood pressure levels which reduces heart disease risk factors
in people with type 2 diabetes it also has been shown to lower cholesterol levels which is linked
to a lower risk of heart disease as well next up is camellia sinensis or more commonly known as
green tea studies found that those who drink green tea regularly tend to have a healthier
cardiovascular system than those who don't green tea is loaded with polyphenols which researchers
believe to offer multiple health benefits of course including your heart and blood vessels
one study found that those who drink green tea were 20 less likely to experience heart disease
or have a stroke they were also 22 percent less likely to pass away from heart related conditions
cinnamon is another herb that can benefit the cardiovascular system it's native to the caribbean
south america and southeast asia and has been used since ancient times for its medicinal properties
it contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that are responsible for improving
cholesterol and blood pressure levels a study found that eating one half teaspoon
of cinnamon per day can decrease your blood sugar triglycerides and ldl cholesterol levels
all of course is good for your arteries and cardiac tissue another one that you should
know about is arjuna restaff this is actually a combination of multiple different herbs and has
traditionally been used as a natural remedy for treating heart related issues his properties have
been shown to lower cholesterol triglycerides and blood pressure levels as we mentioned
these are the three key risk factors for heart disease it also contains antioxidant properties
which can limit the free radicals that are linked to chronic cardiovascular conditions
hawthorne is another herb that we need to mention because of the benefits that it has to offer
it has been used in traditional chinese medicine to treat high blood pressure due
to its vasodilator effects hawthorne has also been shown to decrease the fats found in blood such as
cholesterol and triglycerides which reduces the risk of atherosclerosis less fat in your blood
equates to less plaque buildup in your arteries so that oxygenated blood can flow freely to other
parts of the body next up is rosemary which is an herb that is native to the mediterranean region
and is touted for many different health benefits when it comes to the cardiovascular system
rosemary has actually been shown to lower blood sugar levels its compounds work to increase the
absorption of glucose in your muscle cells which decreases the amount that is absorbed in the blood
this can be beneficial for those with type 2 diabetes and other risk factors of heart disease
white willow bark is another herb that we need to mention it's often referred to as nature's aspirin
because it has similar effects when it comes to treating pain and reducing inflammation
aspirin works as an anticoagulant or blood thinner and keeps the platelets in your arteries from
clumping together this decreases the likelihood of a blood clot forming and reduces the risk of
a heart attack or stroke more research is needed when it comes to the comparison of
willow bark to aspirin but as always be sure to speak with your doctor first before taking any
new supplements or herbal remedies because they will know more about your individual condition
next up on our list is parsley parsley is a nerve that is loaded with beneficial vitamins
and nutrients that may actually work to improve your heart health it's especially high in folate
which has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease in certain populations
researchers believe that folate decreases levels of homocysteine in your body which is an amino
acid that has been linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease thankfully parsley is a
tasty spice that can easily be incorporated into your diet and we couldn't have made this video
without mentioning turmeric turmeric is the bright yellow spice that is often found in indian cuisine
it wasn't until recently that medical experts discovered its positive health benefits
it contains antioxidants that work to prevent fatty deposits from developing in your arteries
it contains anti-inflammatory properties as well that work to prevent the arteries
from hardening over time turmeric offers many other health benefits for the human body that
we could talk about but we'll save that for another video next up on our list is ginseng
ginseng is an herb loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that offers several
different benefits for our body systems it's often known for enhancing cognitive functioning
but many don't realize that it can positively affect the cardiovascular system as well
studies found that ginseng can lower blood sugar levels by improving pancreatic cell functionality
and enhancing the uptake of glucose in body tissues keeping your blood sugar levels in
check is helpful for those with diabetes and reduces the risk of a heart attack or stroke
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beverages and vitamins that you can take to reduce the likelihood of a blockage in your arteries
we also have videos that cover which foods you should avoid if you're interested i'll drop links
to a few of them down below in the description i hope you like the tips that were shared in this
video and hopefully you're now one step closer to keeping your arteries clean and improving your
overall health as always please be sure to speak with your doctor for medical advice and treatment
because they will know more about your individual condition again this video is for informational
purposes only and if you want to learn more about this topic we do have a full guide on our website
i'll drop a link to it right below this video down in the description thank you
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