hypertension

Heart Health: How Acupuncture & Herbs Can Help
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Heart Health: How Acupuncture & Herbs Can Help

In the U.S., heart disease remains a leading cause of death and significantly affects quality of life.  As of 2018, 30.3 million U.S. adults were diagnosed with heart disease. Every year, about 647,000 Americans die from heart disease, making it the leading cause of death in the United States. Heart disease causes 1 out of…

Promising Use for Garlic in Hypertension

Promising Use for Garlic in Hypertension

If you’re like me, you sit by your mailbox waiting for the latest edition of HerbalGram. This month’s issue includes a review of the use of aged garlic extract (AGE) for treating hypertension. Hypertension, or abnormally high blood pressure, is one the most significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease. While lifestyle changes and medications usually…