Yoga and Your Heart

By [http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Michael_Russell/12389]  Michael Russell

The leading cause of death for both men and women in United States according to American Heart Association is Coronary Heart Disease, which causes approximately 1.5 million heart attacks each year.  Recently, research has shown that yoga and meditation have been known to reduce blood pressure, regulate heart rhythm, improve the elasticity of the arteries, lower pulse rate and increases the heart's stroke volume.  In short, practicing this ancient art of body/mind wellness is good for the heart. 

The factor that contributes heavily to heart disease is stress.  Situations which are highly stressful increase the heart rate and blood pressure.  The stress hormones get released during a stressful situation; extended or recurrent exposure of these hormones can injure the heart and the blood vessels.  Yoga promotes a relaxed state of mind and body and is also widely known for playing a vital role in reduction of stress hormones, decreasing the heart rate and lowering blood pressure. 

Supplements That Are Good for Heart Health

By [http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Richard_Johnson/2347466]Richard Johnson

It is not a secret that vitamins are essential for our overall health. To get the required amount of vitamins it is important to maintain a well-balanced diet. However, nutrients we consume from our daily diet may not be sufficient and our body may need additional supplementation to maintain its proper functioning. Supplements are not intended to treat diseases, but are of value to supply body with enough essential nutrients and vitamins to improve health when taken properly under doctor's control.

Want to keep your heart healthy and reduce the risk for heart disease? Then supplement your body with these nutrients and pills that are good for your heart health.

Target Specific Heart Health Risks

By [http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Robert_Nelson/43880]Robert Nelson

Heart Protection Nutritional Supplement Guide:

Following a heart-healthy diet can do a lot to reduce risk, but for many people, it's not enough.  Heart-protecting drugs usually come with troublesome side effects, such as fatigue and the possibility of liver disease.  For some risk factors, like homocysteine and low-density lipoprotein prescriptive drugs are not available. 

Heart Health: Five Things You Need To Know About Your Heart

By [http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Ian_Mason/2280]Ian Mason

The heart is one of the most important organs in your body, and in some ways the most familiar; we know we have to keep it healthy to live well, most of us know someone who has had a heart problem or even a heart attack, and it's one of the few organs that we can actually feel as it functions (just put your hand in the middle of your chest!). But there are some things that you may not know about your heart that can help you understand why it's so important.

Why Practice Yoga? The Mental and Physical Benefits of Yoga

By [http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Susan_Lasch/223520]Susan Lasch

A student comes to yoga because of illness, hoping that yoga can rejuvenate them, and restore health. Another comes to come yoga after hearing of the many benefits, hoping to maintain good health and prevent illness. Others may come hoping to challenge themselves physically and emotionally. And many come to relax and reduce tension and stress, drawn to the contemplative side of yoga. All will find what they are looking for in the practice of yoga.