Category: Heart Health

Managing Homocysteine Levels for Better Health

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Joel Hall
Category: Heart Health

Homocysteine is an amino acid that plays a key role in important methylation processes. If it isn't processed correctly and builds up, it can cause cardiovascular issues. Learn a little more about how it works and how you can help keep your levels under control.
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A Response to Recent Meta-analysis on Omega-3s and Cardiovascular Disease

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Kim Crabb and Coastal Pharmacy & Wellness Staff
Category: Heart Health, Supplements

Results of a Cochrane Review meta-analysis on omega-3s fatty acids and cardiovascular disease (CVD) have generated many news articles proclaiming that omega-3s do not help reduce CVD events and mortality so you may want to skip them altogether. We, along with Nordic Naturals, give our take on the news.
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Herbal Aphrodisiacs – How Herbs Support Arousal

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Mischa Schuler
Category: Heart Health, Sexual Health

Life events and stress can wreak havoc on our sexual health. Using herbs to support a healthy heart and stress levels can, in turn, support arousal. Find out more about these herbs and how they support a healthy love life.
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5 Ways to Be Good to Your Heart, Including Helpful Tricks

Posted on February 6, 2017
Category: Heart Health, Supplements

Being good to your heart will benefit you for years to come. Here are five ways to encourage a healthy and happy heart along with some tricks to get your brain on board. 1. Make Fish Your Friend One of the best ways to boost your heart health is to make fish part of your daily... Read more »
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Mediterranean Diet for Heart Health

Posted on July 30, 2015
Category: Heart Health, Special Diets

Heart disease is still one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and dietary interventions are first line therapies for prevention and treatment. The Mediterranean Diet, so called because it mimics classic eating patterns and ingredients from countries like Spain, Italy and Greece, has proven itself time and again as an effective therapy for hypertension and cardiovascular disease. A quick search of Medscape will show you that other conditions like Type 2 Diabetes, Weight loss, Alzheimer’s disease, Metabolic Syndrome, and Cancer are also being improved by adherence to this style of eating.
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