February 2005


Words from us…

Wayne’s World
   Cardiovascular disease is recognized by Dr. Matthias Rath as “not a genuine disease, but the result of long-term deficiencies of vitamins and other essential nutrients in millions of cells of our bodies – and it is preventable”.  Read his excellent book about the heart listed on the front page. Dr. Rath believes that animals don’t get heart attacks because they produce vitamin C in their bodies, as opposed to humans.  He also lists a ten step program for cardiovascular health on pages 22 and 23. Start out your supplement program with a good quality multiple vitamin that will give you basic cellular health.  Other people have advanced health problems (high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, diabetes) and need certain essential nutrients in higher amounts. These nutrients are found in various formulas sold at Stay Healthy! and include Vitamin C and the B-complex, coenzyme Q-10, carnitine, magnesium and calcium, taurine, Vitamin E, arginine, bioflavonoids, proline, lysine, cysteine, minerals, trace elements and pycnogenol. These specific nutrients include powerful antioxidants that scavenge free radicals, stabilize the blood vessel walls and capillaries, improve the pumping function and performance of the heart, and normalize different forms of irregular heartbeat. These supplements have many important functions in the body and are crucial to good heart health. Please come to Stay Healthy! and take advantage of our free literature and staff knowledge to assist yourself or loved-ones to learn about these most significant medical breakthroughs in human health. Share this information with others and help us save lives and billions of dollars in health care costs. 
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Jenny's Jive: Through the years Americans have become accustomed to unhealthy eating habits, smoking, stress, & lack of exercise. Little do people know that these unhealthy habits increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease affects one of the most important organs, the heart. This small organ about the size of a baseball & weighing between 8-12 ounces can be protected. Clinical research has proven herbs & vitamins to be helpful in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Hawthorn, derived from the leaves, flowers, & berries of a European shrub, is one of the world’s most effective heart supplements. It increases blood flow, improves circulation, & normalizes the heart beat. In addition to improving symptoms, regular use of this herb may reverse cardiovascular disease!  Please visit us soon to learn more about hawthorn.   

Jeff's Positive Vibrations: :   Cardiovascular disease is a general term that includes heart attack, stroke and other disorders of the heart and blood vessel system. It is the number one cause of death in the United States . An estimated 50 million Americans have heart and blood vessel disease, although many do not know it because they have no symptoms. Two important factors used in assessing cardiovascular health are blood fat (including cholesterol and triglycerides) levels and blood pressure, so have them checked regularly. Half of all heart attack deaths occur within 3 to 4 hours of the onset. Eat fiber such as cereals, vegetables and fruits. For protein, eat broiled fish and skinless turkey and chicken which are low in fat. Garlic and onions in your diet will help reduce serum cholesterol levels. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.  Five or more servings reduce the risk of stroke by 39%. Add nuts, olive oil, salmon, trout, tuna, herring and mackerel. Avoid coffee. Caffeine puts you at greater risk of heart disease. Also avoid tobacco, alcohol, chocolate, sugar, butter, red meat, fats (animal) and hydrogenated oils, fried foods, processed and refined foods, soft drinks, spicy foods, and white flour products. Drink at least 64 oz. of steam-distilled water every day. Studies have found at least 5 glasses every day resulted in a 51% lower risk of heart disease for men, and for women the risk was 35% lower. Eliminate all sources of sodium from your diet. Read the labels. Last but not least – keep your weight down!!! Obesity is a risk factor for heart attacks and hypertension. Get regular exercise and for your nutritional and supplementation guidance please come in to Stay Healthy! where our knowledgeable staff will be glad to answer any questions.

J.C. Speaking Words of Wisdom
Chronic high blood pressure or hypertension affects about a quarter of the U.S. adult population and contributes to half a million strokes and more then a million heart attacks each year. 
A normal blood pressure reading is roughly 120 over 80 or less.
Relax and Breathe: Relaxation techniques may include muscle relaxation exercises, guided imagery, meditation and deep-breathing exercises (breathe out longer on the exhalation). Try chi-kung or yoga for added benefits.
Food and Diet: A combo of carrot, beet, parsley, and spinach juice alkalizes the kidneys and blood, thus eliminating the excess acidity that is usually a contributing factor to hypertension (also provides organic minerals and active enzymes which enhance nerve functions). Eating more raw organic foods and less processed foods is also very important.  
Life style and Exercise: Even a single session of exercise can reduce blood pressure. The best type of activity is prolonged but not necessarily strenuous exercise, such as walking, jogging, cycling or tai-chi-chuan.
Supplementation: Herbs like garlic, hawthorn, and cayenne are standard and can be taken everyday for life. Jiaogulan is a great tonic herb for strengthening the heart muscle.  
Affirmation: I joyously release the past. I am at peace.
 Spiritual: Remember that a sad or broken heart can manifest on the physical level. Pray for yourself and others that have hurt you. Do something healthy for yourself by visiting nature, or take a trip and celebrate life.
Knowledge applied is wisdom…

Nik Notes:  The heart is a marvel of engineering! While it could be considered the hardest working muscle system in the body it does have its limitations.  Unfortunately these limitations are normally due to our own actions, thus we are usually the ones to blame in the event of heart failure.  Everyone else is writing about diet, supplementation or exercise, so I will talk about the situation.  Heart attacks and strokes are rarely predictable, sneaking up on us while we perform normal everyday tasks.  To make the situation even more complicated, the first stages mimic other health complications.  By far the most common is indigestion, because it feels like a heart attack, and while thousands of people go to the emergency room thinking they are going into cardiac arrest, they rarely are.  This is why some people have a heart attack while thinking they have indigestion. Crazy isn’t it?  At first you do the right thing by going to the hospital, but the next time you have chest pain you don’t because you’re embarrassed that you might be overreacting.  
Step 1: Eliminate indigestion!