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Heart & Circulation
Circulation : the 7 best home remedies

Heavy legs, cold feet, swollen ankles at the end of the day, restless legs: these are all signs of venous insufficiency. Discover 7 traditional home remedies for improving the circulation.

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Heart & Circulation
Phlebitis: what to eat and what not to eat

Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein, often caused by a blood clot. Which foods can help prevent it and which should definitely be avoided by sufferers?

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Heart & Circulation
8 tips for reducing your blood pressure naturally

Discover some simple measures for reducing your blood pressure (and therefore your risk of developing cardiovascular problems).

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Heart & Circulation
Saturated fatty acids: good or bad for your health?

For 60 years, Western health authorities have recommended reducing our consumption of saturated fats. But what does current scientific research have to say about their actual effects on health?

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Heart & Circulation
Risk of stroke: 10 identified factors

Scientists have succeeded in quantifying the importance of potentially modifiable risk factors for stroke in various regions of the world. Stroke is a condition which rightly strikes fear into the hearts of most people. Following is a list of these factors, as well as some advice not included in the study.

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Heart & Circulation
Is it better to take pure omega-3, or omega-3 enriched with omega-6?

Is it better for your health to take a supplement containing just omega-3 or one that combines omega-3 and omega-6?

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Heart & Circulation
Virtues of black garlic: 4 benefits of the aged form of this classic culinary bulb

An amazing, recently-developed form of this classic ingredient, black garlic is packed with benefits for health. Discover the 4 main virtues of this nutraceutical born in Japan.

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Heart & Circulation
Haemorrhoids: 5 natural remedies to try

Pain, burning, rectal bleeding: many people suffer from haemorrhoids (up to 75% of those over 45). The good news is that natural remedies can help. Discover which of them are most effective .....

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Heart & Circulation
Interview: Why is Super Omega 3 the best omega-3 supplement?

What is it that makes the supplement Super Omega 3 so pure, stable and effective? Iren Stoknes, doctor of biotechnology and R&D Manager at Epax® for 13 years, shares the secrets behind its manufacture.

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Heart & Circulation
The 6 best medicinal plants for the heart

Since ancient times, humans have used the image of a heart to depict the concept of life. They quickly learned how to identify those plants which support a healthy cardiovascular system. Discover the 6 most effective such plants.

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Heart & Circulation
Heavy legs: 7 natural and effective remedies

If your day-to-day activities are constrained by the discomfort of heavy legs, here are some simple, natural tips that can help you rediscover the feeling that you’re ‘walking on air’!

Guides and tutorials
Heart & Circulation
What are the main plant and animal sources of omega-3 ?

Omega-3 are polyunsaturated fatty acids essential for health. They are primarily provided by the diet. Discover which foods have the highest omega-3 content and how you can obtain maximum benefit from them.

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Heart & Circulation
Anti-hypertension DASH diet: principles and sample menus

Do you suffer from hypertension but want to avoid taking long term medication? Did you know you can lower your blood pressure by changing your dietary habits? That’s what DASH is all about. Read on for analysis and sample menus.

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Heart & Circulation
Krill oil: definition and benefits of this excellent source of omega-3

The oil obtained from this small shrimp-like crustacean has swept the globe since the development of a particular oil extraction technique in the 2000s. Let’s take a close look at krill and its benefits.

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Heart & Circulation
The 7 best plant extracts for combatting hypertension

Hypertension: an often-silent disease with serious consequences. Here’s our guide to the best plants for controlling it!

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Heart & Circulation
The 5 best natural venotonics

Heavy legs, varicose or dilated veins... phytotherapy and good plant combinations are an effective solution to the problem of venous insufficiency.

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Heart & Circulation
Blocked arteries: 8 proactive steps to take right now

It’s vital to take care of your arteries in order to reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular problems. Read on for our list of 8 recommendations to apply each day!

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Heart & Circulation
What are the differences between vitamins K1 and K2?

Though most people are aware of vitamin K, it’s less well-known that there are actually two main forms of this vitamin: phylloquinone (K1) and menaquinone (K2). Do you know the differences between them?

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Heart & Circulation
Omega-3 : get rid of the jelly invading your brain

If you cook with butter, you’ll know that when you leave leftover food at room temperature for any length of time, the fats in the sauce congeal to form a solid, unappetizing mass. What you probably don’t know, however, is that a similar process is simultaneously taking place in your cells...

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Heart & Circulation
Co-enzyme Q10 or Ubiquinol: which is best for reducing the risk of a cardiovascular event?

Which is more effective – coenzyme Q10 or ubiquinol?

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Heart & Circulation
The wonders of Ginkgo Biloba - its benefits, dosage and the legends surrounding it

Anyone interested in trees and phytotherapy cannot help but be captivated by the ginkgo biloba, also known as the maidenhair tree. It’s a curiosity of Nature that everyone should see at least once in their life...

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Heart & Circulation
Three effective ways of reducing your risk of stroke

Stroke does not tend to be a chance occurrence: studies show that simple dietary measures can lower the risk by 80%.

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Heart & Circulation
Are omega-3 absorbed best when taken at the same time as a high-fat meal?

Why is it better to take your omega-3 at the same time as eating a high-fat meal? Is it a way of minimising any side-effects or does it improve their efficacy?

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Heart & Circulation
All you need to know about hypertension!

Arterial hypertension, too often ignored and poorly managed, is one of the main causes of cardiovascular problems and affects 20% of adults. Here we explore the condition.

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Heart & Circulation
The best foods for protecting your heart!

Diet plays an important role in preventing hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, which are additional risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Here are our choices for the 10 best foods for protecting your heart!

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Heart & Circulation
How can I improve blood circulation?

Do you often suffer from heavy legs? Separate fact from myth and manage your blood circulation problems more effectively.

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Heart & Circulation
Eight good reasons to eat garlic

Garlic not only livens up cuisine, it has been used since ancient times for its medicinal properties. Scientists have studied these properties extensively and confirmed the many health benefits of garlic.

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