Cardiovascular disease is the leading health priority of Americans and the leading cause of death. Cardiovascular health is impacted by:
The Vascular System
The vascular system consists of the body's blood vessels. It functions to provide the body with nutrients and collect and rid the body of wastes. In order to accomplish this, the blood vessels must be strong, elastic, and flexible.
A healthy vascular system can be maintained by a well-balanced diet of protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and herbs, by consistent physical activity, and stress management.
The following items can help promote a healthy vascular system:
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance made in the liver and carried by the bloodstream. Cholesterol is necessary for some bodily function, but it is a problem at high levels. At high levels, cholesterol can deposit on artery walls and cause atherosclerosis, a narrowing of the arteries. There are two types of cholesterol, HDL ("good" cholesterol) and LDL ("bad" cholesterol). Your objective should be to raise the HDL as high as possible and lower the LDL if it is too high. Diets high in soluble and insoluble fiber can help accomplish this when combined with a low intake of saturated fat, and high intakes of antioxidants (particularly Vitamins C and E) and fish oils (L-lysine & L-proline), along wiht regular exercise.
I invite you to click on any of the following links to learn more about how specific nutrition principles can affect health problems, growth and development, and fitness.
Financial Security & Optimal Health
Nutrition for the Brain and Nervous System
Nutrition For Your Health Homepage
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Nutrition for the Cardiovascular System
Nutrition for Proper Immune Function
Nutrition for Weight Management
Nutrition for the Digestive System
Nutrition for Women's Health Care
Nutrition for the Skeletal System
Children's Health and Nutrition
Nutrition for the Respiratory System
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American Heart Association Holistic Internet Resources National Cancer Institute Forum for Women's Health National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations National Osteoporosis Founation American Medical Women's Association Men's Health Magazine Prostate Cancer Homepage KidsDoctor Child Health Information Center DRS4Kids Johns Hopkins University Department of Pediatrics Information Resources on PMS, Menopause & Osteoporosis Special Concerns for Women's Health Men's Health Issues Centers for Disease Control (CDC) American Diabetes Association National Center for Homeopathy Alphabetical Index of Herbs American Whole Health Arthritis Page Arthritis News Center Preventing Osteoporosis & Other Links Children's Nutrition Glucosamine Nurtition and the Athlete Nutrition Risks for the Elderly Arthritis Foundation National Women's Health Information Center
I invite you to click on any of the following links to learn more about how specific nutrition principles can affect health problems, growth and development, and fitness.
Financial Security & Optimal Health
Nutrition for the Brain and Nervous System
Nutrition For Your Health Homepage
Nutrition For Your Ideal AthleticWorkout
Nutrition for the Cardiovascular System
Nutrition for Proper Immune Function
Nutrition for Weight Management
Nutrition for the Digestive System
Nutrition for Women's Health Care
Nutrition for the Skeletal System
Children's Health and Nutrition
Nutrition for the Respiratory System
Click on any of these links to learn more about these topics from other sources:
American Heart Association Holistic Internet Resources National Cancer Institute Forum for Women's Health National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations National Osteoporosis Founation American Medical Women's Association Men's Health Magazine Prostate Cancer Homepage KidsDoctor Child Health Information Center DRS4Kids Johns Hopkins University Department of Pediatrics Information Resources on PMS, Menopause & Osteoporosis Special Concerns for Women's Health Men's Health Issues Centers for Disease Control (CDC) American Diabetes Association National Center for Homeopathy Alphabetical Index of Herbs American Whole Health Arthritis Page Arthritis News Center Preventing Osteoporosis & Other Links Children's Nutrition Glucosamine Nurtition and the Athlete Nutrition Risks for the Elderly Arthritis Foundation National Women's Health Information Center
