Heart Health

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men in the United States. The statistics show 1 in 4 deaths are related to heart disease. Eating well is one of the best weapons against the disease, and new research reveals four very important and specific ways to do it. Here they are Sub in barley the whole grain for white rice or oatmeal. Add it to soups, stews, and salads. A new meta-analysis found that barley reduces two types of bad cholesterol by 10 percent and contains a fiber called beta-glucan, which stops the body’s absorption of dietary cholesterol. A recent study identified with over 4600 adults, those who consumed ginger daily lowered their odds of hypertension by 10 percent and heart disease by 15 percent! The antioxidant plant supports the cardiovascular system by taming inflammation and inhibiting a heart-damaging enzyme, research says that you need 2-5 grams of fresh ginger a day.4-6 shaved slices will help prevent heart disease. Put it on smoothies, stir fry, or definitely in tea. Lastly, don’t stop the salt! Surprisingly salt depletion can actually raise your blood pressure and not help it! Studies have proven that less than 3 grams of salt a day, can actually increase the chances of a heart attack or stroke by 35 percent as compared to having at least 5-7 grams a day. Not enough sodium actually elevated certain hormones that adversely affect the functioning of the heart. So pass the salt please, but use it in moderation. Finally, the heart of course needs as much energy as possible to function optimally. Mitochondria are the part of every cell that generates energy for the function of each and every cell. It is called the powerhouse of a cell. The heart has 5000 mitochondria that function to keep it healthy and alive. Each cell has a microscopic nerve connected to it and each nerve originates from the nervous system. This is why it is imperative to keep the nervous system, the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that branch off the cord,  free of interference or irritation in order for the body to function at an optimal level utilizing a specific chiropractic adjustment to enhance the nervous system function. Get your spine checked as soon as possible to make sure the nervous system is functioning properly.