Heart S.O.S. Prevention & Recovery

Sudden heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the West.

Here are several steps that can significantly reduce your risk of major heart failure, and may save yourself, a friend or a loved one from sudden heart attack.

Eat a bittersweet chocolate bar every day

Are you what you eat? Special biochemicals (antioxidant polyphenols) found in common chocolate have been found to prove beneficial in preventing atherosclerosis-hardening of the arteries- and in keeping your heart working. This is an easy (and tasty) way to keep your heart healthy.

Take a tablespoon of turmeric spice in your food every day

This orange colored spice is a common ingredient in mustard and Indian cooking. It is available at most supermarkets. The turmeric (1 tablespoon a day) should not be heated; just add it to food (cheese, rice, etc). It contains a very powerful ingredient that works to prevent narrowing of the arteries around your heart (inhibitor of a lipoxygenase and inflammatory cytokines). Add a small amount of freshly ground black pepper (piperine increases the bio-availability of turmeric by 2000%).

A teaspoon of Ginger

Doubling also as a natural antibiotic, ginger acts in two special ways to help your cardiovascular system. It contains one natural chemical substance that reduces the production of the prime artery narrowing hormone (thromboxane). Also, spicy ginger is an effective promoter of the most effective artery widening agent (prostacyclin). One teaspoon a day in your food is recommended.

Enjoy a hot jacuzzi up to your neck

Amazing, yet true! A hot jacuzzi once a week for 20 minutes has been found to drastically, yet safely, reduce blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is the number one indicator of potential heart problems. This is an easy way to safely reduce your blood pressure. The hotter the water, the faster the effect. (Head out water immersion raises levels of atrial natriuretic which immediately and simultaneously inhibits iNOS, TNF_alpha, and NFKappaB.

Regular checkups

Are you over the age of 60 or have a history of cardiological disease in your family? If so, you should see a trained cardiological specialist at least twice a year to check your heart's health status.