April 19, 2010 Monday
"Let's take care of ourselves and live with passion, compassion and an open heart"
Most of us do not take care of ourselves. We do not eat well nor do we exercise. We all have stress. How we deal with our stress does make a difference in our lives.
In recent blogs, we have discussed the marker for inflammation called the C-reactive protein (CRP). As a cardiologist, I am concerned about the cardiac or high sensitive CRP. Although I was discussing this with patients ten years ago, it was published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in 2004 that HS-CRP can be a marker for cardiac disease. As I stated yesterday, some doctors prescribe statin drugs for elevated HS-CRP.
In my opinion, to lower the CRP, use herbs such as tumeric, ginger, Indian Gooseberry, and grape seed extract with enzymes such as bromelain, nattokinase and lumbrokinase. You also must utilize the above with strong anti-oxidants as Vitamin C, fish oils and even pine seed oil. The herb rhodiola has demonstrated an ability to reduce CRP. We also need to measure your DHEA level because low levels are associated with a higher CRP. We know from an earlier blog the benefits of certain fish. To maintain a normal CRP, do the following:
In my opinion, to lower the CRP, use herbs such as tumeric, ginger, Indian Gooseberry, and grape seed extract with enzymes such as bromelain, nattokinase and lumbrokinase. You also must utilize the above with strong anti-oxidants as Vitamin C, fish oils and even pine seed oil. The herb rhodiola has demonstrated an ability to reduce CRP. We also need to measure your DHEA level because low levels are associated with a higher CRP. We know from an earlier blog the benefits of certain fish. To maintain a normal CRP, do the following:
1. Maintain a healthy weight
2. Eat healthy
3. Do not smoke
4. Take botanical herbs and anti-oxidants
5. Reduce stress
The needle point above is of a crane. These birds are magestic. Cranes are large, long-legged and long-necked birds of the order Gruiformes and family Gruidae. There are fifteen species. Unlike the similar-looking but unrelated herons, cranes fly with necks outstretched, not pulled back. Cranes live on all continents except Antarctica and South America.
Most species of cranes are at least threatened, if not critically endangered, within their range. The plight of the Whooping Cranes of North America inspired some of the first US legislation to protect endangered species.
Most species of cranes are at least threatened, if not critically endangered, within their range. The plight of the Whooping Cranes of North America inspired some of the first US legislation to protect endangered species.
Herbs are my passion - great blogs ahead
Photo credit: Rick Byrd
Until tomorrow...
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