Cardiovascular Disease

• Chest pain, nausea, shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, and palpitations.

Chronic Inflammation

• Inflammation damages the inner lining of arteries (endothelium), triggering plaque buildup.
  Contributes to atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries), which underlies most heart attacks and strokes.

  Triggered by:

• Poor diet (processed foods, excess sugar)
  
• Smoking
  
• Toxins
  
• Chronic infections
  
• Autoimmune conditions 

  Insulin Resistance / Metabolic Syndrome

• When cells become resistant to insulin, the body compensates by producing more.
  

• Leads to:
    High blood sugar
    High triglycerides
    Low HDL ("good" cholesterol)
    High blood pressure
    Abdominal obesity

   Together, these increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes.

   Dyslipidemia (Unhealthy Cholesterol Profile)

• Not just “high cholesterol,” but abnormal balance of:
    High LDL (especially small, dense particles)
    Low HDL
    High triglycerides
  
• Damaged LDL particles are oxidized, triggering inflammation and arterial plaque.

  Oxidative Stress

• Excess free radicals damage blood vessels and oxidize LDL cholesterol.
  
• Common in:
    Smoking
    Pollution
    Nutrient deficiencies (low antioxidants like vitamins C & E, glutathione)
    Chronic stress

   Endothelial Dysfunction

• The endothelium (inner vessel lining) regulates blood pressure, clotting, and vessel tone.
  
• Dysfunction leads to:
    High blood pressure
    Clot formation
    Reduced nitric oxide (needed for artery flexibility)

   Caused by:

• High blood sugar
  
• Inflammation
  
• High blood pressure
  
• Smoking 

   Poor Diet

• Diets high in:
    Refined sugars
    Trans fats
    Processed meats
    Excess omega-6 oils (e.g., soybean, corn oil)

  Promote inflammation, obesity, insulin resistance, and vascular damage.

• Diets high in:
    Refined sugars
    Trans fats
    Processed meats
    Excess omega-6 oils (e.g., soybean, corn oil)

  Promote inflammation, obesity, insulin resistance, and vascular damage

    Physical Inactivity

• Lack of movement worsens insulin resistance, raises BP and blood lipids, and weakens the heart muscle.

Just 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily can reduce CVD risk dramatically.

   High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

• Damages arteries over time and increases heart workload.
  
• Often a downstream effect of poor diet, stress, and inactivity.

   Genetic Predisposition

• Certain gene variants increase the risk of:
    High cholesterol (e.g., familial hypercholesterolemia)
    Clotting disorders
    High blood pressure

Genes are not destiny — lifestyle often modifies expression.

   Chronic Stress / Poor Sleep

• Raises cortisol and adrenaline → increases blood pressure, inflammation, and insulin resistance.
  
• Disrupted sleep (especially sleep apnea) raises risk of hypertension and arrhythmias.

ESSENTIAL:

• Coenzyme Q10 (EQ CoQ10, FGF CoMega) : Coenzyme Q10 increases oxygenation of heart tissue. Has been shown to prevent recurrences in individuals who have had a heart attack.  For Coenzyme Q10, take 50–100 mg 3 times daily. 
• Fatty acids (NS Omega Complete, EQ Flaxseed oil, EQ Primrose oil): Essential fatty acids help prevent hardening of the arteries. For either, take as directed on label. If you use a fish oil, use a product with vitamin E (EQ Initial E) added to prevent rancidity.
• L-arginine: Improves blood flow. Take as directed on label. Take with carbohydrates rather than protein, which inhibits absorption.
• Selenium (AI Selenium): Deficiency has been linked with heart disease. Destroys free radicals in the heart. Selenium supplements help reduce heart disease risk. Take 200 mcg daily.
• Vitamins B12 and folic acid (AI B12 Folate) and B6: These are needed for maintaining normal homocysteine and C-reactive protein levels and may help with cognition. C-reactive protein is a risk factor for developing diabetes. Take 400 mcg, 50 mg, 400 mcg, respectively.
• Vitamin C (NS Liposomal Vitamin C) and L-lysine (EQ L Lysine): Extremely important as a regulator of high blood pressure. Take up to 2,000 mg daily.
• Vitamin D (EQ D3, AI D3, FGF VitalDuo): Reduces your risk of heart disease. Take 10–20 mcg (400–800 IU). Do not exceed 100 mcg (4,000 IU) per day. Get your vitamin D levels in your blood checked.
• Specific Detox Support like EQ Metalstat or BL HM Detox

VERY IMPORTANT:

• Calcium (NS Coral Calcium) and magnesium (NS Magnesium Complex): Calcium is important in the proper functioning of the cardiac muscle. Magnesium is vital for a healthy heart. Connected to over 300 enzyme actions controlling glucose, proteins, and fats. For calcium, take 1,500–2,000 mg daily, in divided doses, after meals and at bedtime. Use chelate forms. For magnesium, take up to 350 mg daily, in divided doses, after meals and at bedtime. Take with 50 mg vitamin B6.
• Nitric Oxide (NS Circulatory Health): Increases the oxygen and blood flow of heart tissue. Take as directed.
• L-carnitine (EQ L-Carnitine): Reduces fat and triglyceride levels in the blood. Increases oxygen uptake and stress and tolerance. Take 500 mg twice daily, on an empty stomach. Take with 50 mg vitamin B6 and 100 mg vitamin C for better absorption.
• Greens (NS Green Max 2 caps 2-3 times daily) Contains nutrients needed for healing and prevention of heart disease.  Take as directed on label.
• Lipase Enzymes (TE Lypo or TE LypoZyme): Aids in the Digestion of fats. Reduces fat and triglyceride levels in the blood. Take as directed on label.
• Pycnogenol or Grape Seed Extract (NS Grape Seed Extract 2 caps 2-3 times daily): Found to be more effective than aspirin in reducing buildup of plaques in the arteries, a major risk factor in heart disease. Take as directed on label.

IMPORTANT:

• Garlic with vitamin B6 (NS Cardiovascular Formula 2 caps 3 times daily), vitamin B12 , folic acid (AI B12Folate) and betaine:  Support: healthy homocysteine levels. Take as directed on label.
• Potassium (EQ Potassium Chelate): Needed for electrolyte balance, especially if taking cortisone or blood pressure medication. Take 99 mg daily.
• Red yeast rice and Policosanol (NS Cardio Support 2 caps 1-2 times daily):  Reduce cholesterol levels Take as directed on label.
• Superoxide dismutase (SOD) (NS Superoxide Dismutase 2 caps 1-2 times daily): A powerful antioxidant. Take as directed on label.
• Vitamin E (EQ Initial E): Strengthens the immune system and heart muscle, improves circulation, and destroys free radicals.  Caution: Use this supplement only under the supervision of a physician. Start by taking 45 mg (100 IU) daily and increase slowly, adding 45 mg (100 IU) until daily dosage is 90 mg (200 IU).

HELPFUL:

• Copper (EQ ZInc plus Copper): Deficiency may be linked to some heart problems. Take as directed by physician.
• Green tea extract (NS Green Tea Plus 2 caps 2-3 times daily): May help reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering the ratio of the good cholesterol to total cholesterol (a marker of heart disease risk). Caution: Contains vitamin K, which can make anticoagulant medications less effective. Consult your health care professional if you are using them. Even though some formulas use decaffeinated green tea it could possibly cause insomnia, anxiety, upset stomach, nausea, or diarrhea. Take 6 capsules a day (equal to 714 mg green tea polyphenols).
• Kelp (EQ Kelpcom 35-50 drops 2-3 times daily): A rich source of important vitamins, minerals, and trace elements. Take 1,000–1,500 mg daily, with meals.
• Melatonin (NS Sleep Formula 3-4 caps 1 hour before bed): A powerful antioxidant that may help prevent stroke and also just as importantly helps to aids healthy sleep. Take 2–3 mg daily, taken 2 hours or less before bedtime.
• Trimethylglycine (TMG): TMG converts homocysteine into methionine. SAMe is a by-product of this conversion. Take as directed on label.

Supplements
NS - Natural Solutions | EQ - Energique | AI - Alive Innovations | BL - Bio Light | FGF | TE - Transformation Enzymes

• NS Cardiovascular Formula
• NS Cardio Support
• NS Circulatory Health
• NS Coral Calcium
• NS Grape Seed Extract
• NS Green Max
• NS Green Tea Plus
• NS Liposomal Vitamin C
• NS Magnesium Complex
• NS Omega Complete
• NS Sleep Formula
• NS Superoxide Dismutase
• AI B12 Folate
• AI D3
• AI Selenium
• BL HM Detox RX
• FGF COmega
• FGF Vital Duo
• EQ CoQ10
• EQ D3
• EQ Flax Seed Oil
• EQ Initial E
• EQ Kelpcom
• EQ L -Carnitine
• EQ L-Lysine
• EQ Metalstat
• EQ Potassium Chelate
• EQ  Primrose Oil
• EQ Una De Gato
• EQ Zinc
• TE Lypo
• TE Lypozyme

One of the easiest ways to avoid heart disease and stroke is to follow a heart-healthy diet. The foundation of a heart-healthy diet is built on high-fiber whole foods.

It should include:

• plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, and fish.
• Processed foods, red meat, and other foods high in saturated fats should be minimized, while trans fats should be completely avoided.

Foods that can help maintain, protect, and improve the health of the cardiovascular system include:

• Oily, fish, oats, soya, almonds, fruits, vegetables, pulses, olive oil, turmeric, blueberries, and flax seeds.

These heart-healthy foods work by lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol levels, improving the health and function of blood vessels, and reducing harmful processes such as oxidation and inflammation in the body.

The heart-healthy foods below are scientifically proven to benefit the cardiovascular system and are healthy additions to any diet.

• Oily Fish, Oats, Soya, Almonds, Fruits and Vegetables, Pulses such as beans, lentils, peas, and chick peas, Ancient Whole Grains such as Khorasan wheat (kamut), spelt, farro (emmer), einkorn, millet and teff, Olive oil, Tomatoes, Turmeric, Dark Chocolate, Garlic, Blueberries, Avocados, Flaxseeds.

 Vibrant Health Berry Juice:

Ingredients:

•  2 apples
• ½ red pepper
• ½ pepino (1/2 a small cucumber)
• 2cm unwaxed lemon
• handful of berries (fresh or frozen)

Directions:

• Wash the apples, red pepper and cucumber beneath cold running water.

• If you have an unwaxed lemon, leave the skin on – if you have a waxed lemon remember to remove the top layer of the skin. Juice these ingredients, letting the juice run into a large measuring jug.

• Add the berries into the measuring jug and blend (using a hand blender) for 30 – 60 seconds, until you get a lovely smooth consistency. You should see the color start to change!

Green Clean:

Ingredients:

• handful of kale
• handful of spinach
• 2cm broccoli stem
• 1 zucchini
• 2cm unwaxed lemon
• 1/3 avocado

Directions:

• Wash all the ingredients beneath cold running water. Remember to wash the stem areas of the kale and spinach very well to get rid of any remaining dirt.

• You can leave the skin of the lemon on (if it is unwaxed) however if the lemon skin is particularly thick (or if you can only buy waxed lemons) trim the outer layer off, leaving behind the white pith.

• Create a “sandwich” for the leaves (cut the zucchini into smaller pieces and put a handful of spinach between two zucchini slices) and push through your juicer. (Creating this “sandwich” can help to increase the amount of juice you get from the green leaves). If you only have small salad spinach leaves then it´s best to blend them, rather than put them through your juicer.

• Pour the juice into your blender and add the avocado. Blend for 30 to 60 seconds. 

Red Pepper and Carrot Juice:

Ingredients:

• 2 apples
• ½ red pepper
• 2 carrots
• 2cm unwaxed lemon
• 1/3 avocado

Directions:

• Wash all ingredients in cold running water.

• If the lemon skin is particularly thick (or if you can only buy waxed lemons) trim the outer skin, leaving behind the white pith.

• There is no need to peel the apples, but you might need to cut them into quarters if the apples are too large for your juicer chute.

• It´s also okay to simply cut the pepper in half – the seeds will get pushed off into the waste bag.

• Put all the ingredients (except the avocado) through your juicer.

• Pour the juice into your blender, scoop out the flesh from the avocado and add to the blender. Blend well for at least 30 seconds. Pour the liquid into your glass.

Avocado with Spinach and Carrots:

Ingredients:

• 2 apples
• 2 carrots
• large handful of large leaf spinach
• 2cm slice unwaxed lemon
• 1/3 avocado

Directions:

• Give all your fruits and vegetables a good wash beneath cold running water.
• Put the apples, carrots, spinach and lemon through your juicer.
• Pour the juice into your blender, then add the avocado and blend for 30 to 45 seconds, until everything is mixed in and it looks creamy.

Cantaloupe Melon:

Ingredients:

• 3cm slice melon – honeydew, cantaloupe, watermelon (your choice)
• 2 carrots
• 1 kiwi fruit
• 2cm unwaxed lemon

Directions:

• First, prepare your fruit and veg by washing the ingredients beneath cold running water.
• You do not need to peel the carrots, kiwi or melon, just remember to remove any stickers from the skin of the fruit!
• Kiwi fruit can be a little on the hairy side, so you might also consider trimming the outer skin from the kiwi.
• If the lemon skin is particularly thick (or if you can only buy waxed lemons) trim the outer skin, leaving behind the white pith.
• Put all the ingredients through your juicer then pour the juice into a glass and enjoy!

Homoeopathic medicines that are beneficial for victims of a heart attack include Ars God, Aurum Mur, Viperia, Crataegus, and Lachesis.

Improper or irregular beating of the heart is also known as Arrhythmia. Tachycardia Abies Nig, Agaricus Mus, and Agnus Castus. These are beneficial for victims of Arrhythmia.

Homeopathy for heart disease is a form of alternative medicine that claims to be beneficial for various heart conditions with natural substances. Some homeopathic remedies for heart disease are:

• Crataegus oxyacantha, which is said to decrease the cholesterol deposit from heart vessels.
• Aurum metallicum, which is homeopathic gold and is used for weakness in the heart muscles and heart attack.
• Naja tripudians, which is the venom of the spectacled snake and is used for heart attack and irregular heartbeats.
• Spigelia, which is used for sharp chest pain due to irregular heartbeats.
• Digitalis purpurea, which is derived from the foxglove plant and is used for heart failure and arrhythmia.

• Rife Frequencies
• Bemer
• PEMF
• Biomat

• Garlic has been used to boost heart health for centuries, making it a great home remedy for heart disease
• Coenzyme Q – 10
• Red Yeast Rice
• Flaxseeds
• Vitamin K2
• Resveratrol
• Eat a heart – healthy diet
• Exercise for thirty minutes a day
• Eat Bran cereal, olive oil, peanut butter, strawberries, sweet potatoes
• Quitting smoking

Research has shown that several essential oils might be beneficial for the heart when used on a short-term basis as part of aromatherapy.

Basil, clary sage, eucalyptus, lavender, and ylang ylang can help reduce blood pressure and heart rate, promote relaxation, and improve sleep.

The way to locate this point is to place the tip of your thumb just below the throat pit. And let the remaining fingers naturally touch the area on the chest, towards the point where the shoulder meets the left arm. Use the pads of your fingers to lightly press up and down 5 times every day.

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This is a Reflexology point located in the palm of your left hand. Here’s how you locate it. Just come down, on the palm, between the ring finger and the little finger, till you reach this point just inside the base of the bone of the little finger. Press this point using your thumb, for up to 30 seconds to a minute.

First, locate this round bone at the base of your palm. Trace it towards the inside. At the bottom border of the bone is the point, called Shen Men or Spirit Gate in Chinese Acupuncture. You can use your thumb to press inward and then use a circular motion to make sure that you have activated the small point. Do this for 30 seconds to a minute. This too is recommended twice or thrice a day.