I have taken agressive steps to prevent myself from becoming a family statistic and one of those steps has been to include hawthorn in the supplements I take for my heart.
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Bioflavonoid-rich Hawthorn assists the body in restoring healthy heart function
Few herbs have the history of cardiovascular health benefits that Hawthorn enjoys. Since the middle ages, hawthorn berries have been a favorite of herbalists when addressing the need to support the heart and normalize cardiovascular functions. All the way thru to these modern times, hawthorn berries remain one of the most valuable medicinal herbs. Hawthorn has even been used as part of a holistic approach to helping the body heal itself in cases of congestive heart failure and circulatory disorders.
The fame of hawthorn spreads beyond the alternative health care community, however. It is one of the most-tested natural remedies around. According to European studies on the effects of hawthorn, this tonic herb increases blood flow to the heart and brain, protects the heart from irregular beats, enhances the strength of the heart's contractions, and mildly lowers blood pressure. Compounds in hawthorn can help protect the heart against oxygen deprivation, a condition that often leads to angina, a disease marked by intense chest pain.
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When there is better blood flow to the heart, and more oxygen reaching the heart, and the arteries are more relaxed and dilated, the heart doesn't have to work so hard to circulate blood. This helps reduce heart muscle stress and blood pressure. The bioflavonoids help to promote strength of the blood vessel walls, improving blood flow throughout the body.
A partial listing of additional health benefits associated with Hawthorn
1. Improved circulation
2. Normalization of heart action
3. Increased strength of heart contractions
4. Helps to prevent arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats)
5. Natural diuretic
6. Inhibits free radical formation
7. Promotes healthy blood pressure
8. Promotes healthy cholesterol levels
Can hawthorn be taken long term? One should always check with their doctor before adding anything new to their heartcare regimen but hawthorn is generally considered safe. It can not only be taken long term but should be, since it is a tonic herb and does not work rapidly. Rather, hawthorn helps cardiovascular health over the longterm.
The amount of studies done on hawthorn and heart health lead most holistic practitioners and not a few medical doctors to believe it to be safe but adding something to it, requires additional research.
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Hawthorn is sometimes additionally used for sleeplessness, nervousness, poor digestion, and weight control though it's main application remains as a healthy heart supplement.
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