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7 June 2009
Paul A.J.
The Remarkable Benefits of Hawthorn Berry in
Heart Health
The Hawthorn Berry is an essential herb that
belongs to the rose family, and it comes from a
thorny shrub found in Europe.
It is mainly used to cure heart disease like
high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, chest
pain, heart attacks and swelling of arteries.
Hawthorn Berry was traditionally used as a
medicine that could effectively cure heart
diseases and to make the heart stronger. In the
ancient times, this herb was used by Chinese to
cure digestive disorders as well as circulatory
problems, and the Greeks used it to primarily
cure heart disorders.
The Heart is the most important organ of the
human body. Thus, it is necessary to have a
healthy heart that is free of any disease. In
order to maintain a healthy heart, it is
necessary to provide all the essential
nutrients that are present in herbs like ginkgo
biloba, cayenne, garlic and specifically
hawthorn berries.
Hawthorn flowers and berries are used to as
effective tonics for circulatory and heart
disorders as well as cure for a sore throat. As
Hawthorn berries contain flavone glycosides,
amygdalin, proanthocyanidins, saponins,
catechins and vitamin C, they can be used to
treat cardiovascular disease. Using Hawthorn
results in following
benefits:
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Reduces blood
pressure.
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Increases metabolic
rate.
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Prevents the hardening of
arteries.
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Slows down the ACE (angiotensin converting
enzyme) and lessens strain on the
heart.
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Permits the supply of oxygen and nutrients
to the heart.
Hawthorn contains flavonoids that reduce the
effect of some elements that cause the blockage
of blood vessels.
It also increases the energy levels in our
heart. This is due to improved blood and oxygen
flow as well as better metabolism in the heart
muscle. The connective tissue in the walls of
the arteries also become stronger due to the
flavonoids in Hawthorn and Hawthorn extracts
have proved to decrease the level of
cholesterol and size of atherosclerotic plaques
along with reduced blood pressure
levels.
It normally takes around two weeks for the
Hawthorn extract or the syrup to show effective
results and it is recommended to consume it
three times daily for sufficient tissue
concentrations. People who suffer from anxiety,
strain, pressure and tension benefit from
Hawthorn because it has a mild sedative
ingredient. It is the best food and tonic for
the heart and circulatory systems.
Regular consumption of Hawthorn berries and its
forms is highly beneficial for people who
suffer from heart and other circulatory
disorders. This is indeed a great benefit for
people who have heart diseases and irregular
heart rhythms. If you take heart medications to
control these symptoms, it is recommended that
you talk to your health professional before you
take Hawthorn
supplements.
For information on this and other Heart Health
supplements please go to www.heartattackprofessor.com/heart-health-nutrients-and-supplements.html
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