Eliminating Heart Disease Naturally Thru Nitric Oxide Therapy

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Cholesterol and Statin Drugs

Posted by Dan Hammer //

11/01/2017

Over the last two decades the medical industry has made cholesterol the enemy of the cardiovascular system. To combat this enemy more and more doctors are prescribing statin drugs like Lipitor (atorvastatin), Zocor (simvastatin), Mevacor (lovastatin) and Pravachol (pravastatin) as the answer to good cardiovascular health.

But is cholesterol the real enemy? And, if so do the side effects of statin drugs outweigh their benefits? Or, could there be a better way to protect the endothelial cells of your cardiovascular system from oxidative stress?

Cholesterol – Friend or Foe!

I used an exclamation mark instead of a question mark because it can be both. Cholesterol is absolutely necessary for the proper function of your body. Every cell membrane needs cholesterol to help it function properly. Read More →

Walnuts and Heart Health

Posted by Dan Hammer //

10/15/2017

Who would have thought there could be a connection between walnuts and heart health. Yet recent research shows that not only is there a strong connection between walnuts and heart health but that this connection also benefits the endothelium, which lines and regulates your cardiovascular system.

If you’ve been following my posts you know that I’m a firm believer in endothelial health and function for improved cardiovascular health. Now organizations like WebMD and Life Extension are highlighting the benefits of walnuts and heart health. Here are excerpts from recent publications from these two outstanding organizations.

What WebMD Says About Walnuts and Heart Health!

Reversing Vascular Calcification

Posted by Dan Hammer //

10/01/2017

Recently I’ve had several inquires about reversing vascular calcification. Is it possible? And if so how? Today’s blog post will address this concern. The short answers to the above questions are:

Yes, reversing vascular calcification is possible.

And the key ingredient is Vitamin K2.

It’s important to note that vascular calcification affects nearly 30% of Americans over the age of 45. And this percentage increases with age.

Why is Reversing Vascular Calcification Important

Arteriosclerosis and Atherosclerosis – Treatment Programs!

Posted by Dan Hammer //

02/22/2017

According to the American Heart Association, arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis account for nearly 75% of all deaths from heart disease! To have a significant impact on reducing the number one killer of people worldwide, it would make sense to focus on treatment programs that address these two issues.

As I gathered data for this article many of the websites I looked at made the following comment – “The exact cause of arteriosclerosis is not known.”

This author would like to disagree with this statement.

The exact cause of arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis is known. It’s damage to the endothelial cells that line all of your cardiovascular system, which reduces their ability to properly produce nitric oxide, the master signaling molecule of the cardiovascular system. Nitric oxide is key to cardiovascular health. According to Dr. Louis J. Ignarro, the 1998 Nobel Laureate in Medicine,

“NO – as it is known by chemists – is produced by the body specifically to help keep arteries and veins free of the plaque that causes stroke and to maintain normal blood pressure by relaxing the arteries, thereby regulating the rate of blood flow and preventing coronaries. Nitric oxide is the body’s natural cardiovascular wonder drug.”

If you look closely at Dr. Ignarro’s statement you will notice the following significant phrase: “. . . specifically to help keep arteries and veins free of the plaque that causes stroke. . .” Plaque formation is at the heart of atherosclerosis. Calcification of these plaque formations lead to arteriosclerosis.

Arteriosclerosis and Atherosclerosis – General Overview!

Posted by Dan Hammer //

02/15/2017

There is a lot of confusion between arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis but one thing is certain, combined they account for nearly 75% of all deaths from heart disease!

Here are the sobering facts:

735,000 Americans have heart attacks each year

120,000 Americans die from heart attacks each year

787,00 Americans die each year from all forms of cardiovascular disease

2,150 Americans die each day from cardiovascular disease issues

That’s 1 American dying every 90 seconds!

Most people are familiar with heart attacks or strokes. You likely have a family member or friend who either suffers from the consequences of one or has died due to one. Because of this a great deal of emphasis is placed on preventing heart attacks and strokes. While this is important, the real emphasis should be put upon preventing arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis because they are the underlying cause of heart attacks and strokes.

How Nitric Oxide Addresses Cognitive Function

Posted by Dan Hammer //

01/22/2017

Issues with cognitive function are growing in the general population. As I did research on the last post regarding a new Alzheimer’s treatment program I came across the following title and article. Since I’m a big believer in the power of nitric oxide therapy to improve cardiovascular health I just had to read it.

The title says it all.

Cognitive function is aided by proper nitric oxide production.

If you would like to read it, then the link to the article is below the title. However, I’ve produced a new video to help you better understand this area.

Involvement of nitric oxide in learning & memory processes

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3121276/

You have two choices in understanding how nitric oxide therapy addresses cognitive function. The video version which you can watch. Or an edited text version of the same information. I’ll let you decide which you prefer.

The Secret Ingredient in Turmeric Is . . .

Posted by Dan Hammer //

01/01/2017

If you haven’t added turmeric to your list of needed nutrients, then hopefully today’s post will help you understand its health benefits. But more importantly, which compound in turmeric gives you the greatest health benefits, especially if you isolate it as a single ingredient.

If you’ve ever eaten curry, then you’ve consumed the Indian spice called turmeric. It give curry its yellow color. It’s been used for thousands of years as a medicinal herb. Modern technology has now been used to isolate which compounds create the majority of health benefits in turmeric,

Curcumin Is The Secret Ingredient in Turmeric

The active compounds found in turmeric that have health benefits are called curcuminoids. The most important one, which also has the greatest health benefits, is curcumin. We’ll talk about these health benefits below. But before we do its important to understand the following:

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Turbo Charge Your Energy – Increase Polyphenols

Posted by Dan Hammer //

12/08/2016

According to Dr. Steven Gundry, the most effective way to increase your energy is to increase polyphenols and eliminate lectins from your diet. This means there are two parts to your energy equation:

Learn how to eliminate lectins

Learn how to increase polyphenols

In this post we’ll focus on how to increase polyphenols in your diet. Click here to read our post on how to eliminate lectins from your diet.

What Are Polyphenols and What Do They Do?

Polyphenols are phytochemicals or phytonutrients that have antioxidant properties. They’re mainly found in plants with over 8000 that have been identified.

As antioxidants they help protect the cells in your body, especially cell membranes, from free radical damage. Free radical damage plays a critical role in the aging process. There are three major groups of antixidants:

Turbo Charge Your Energy – Eliminate Lectins

Posted by Dan Hammer //

12/01/2016

According to Dr. Steven Gundry, the most effective way to increase your energy is to eliminate lectins from your diet and increase polyphenols. This means there are two parts to your energy equation:

Learn how to eliminate lectins

Learn how to increase polyphenols

In this post we’ll focus on how to eliminate lectins from your diet. Our next post will focus on how to increase your polyphenol consumption.

What Are Lectins and What Do They Do?

Lectins are a group of proteins found in nearly all plants and animals. There are over 100 know types but 12 major lectins that typically cause health issues.

Plants usually have a higher quantity of lectins because they use them as a natural pesticide to protect themselves from being eating by insects. In fact one of the dangers of GMO foods is that lectins have been spliced into their genetic coding to make them more resistant to insects.

While this may help protect crops from insects and reduce the need for pesticides, they increase the risk for stealing your energy and causing you health problems.

Here’s how.

The Truth About L-Citrulline

Posted by Dan Hammer //

11/22/2016

The amino acid L-citrulline plays a vital role on the production of nitric oxide. Some would say that it’s even more important then L-arginine for the creation of this Miracle Molecule.

It’s with this in mind that we produced a new video titled “The Truth About L-Citrulline!” This video is part of The Million Lives Project, which is helping a million people or more understand how they could effectively use Nitric Oxide Therapy to significantly improve their health while reducing their risk for cardiovascular health concerns like high blood pressure, diabetes, sexual and cognitive function issues, and poor wound healing.

We invite you to watch this excellent video by either clicking here or clicking on the video.