If you see any of these early markers of heart disease, take it as a warning sign. Take action immediately to correct the problem.

• Red Face – A red face can also be an indication of a heart problem or hypertension.
• Ear crease (Figure 1) – A diagonal crease on one or both ear lobes also indicates 89% heart disease risk.
• Lunula on the pinky (Figure 2) – Normally you should have a total of 8 lunulae on your fingers, except on the pinkies. If you do have lunula on the pinky, this signifies heart disease, which is usually genetically related.
• Beau’s Lines (Figure 3) – These are horizontal indentations across the nails. If not caused by trauma, this indicates heart disease.
• Nail Clubbing (Figure 4) – While nail clubbing primarily suggests lung issues, it has also been associated with heart problems.

We all know that the heart’s main function is to pump blood throughout the system. Blood enters the heart through the right atrium and into the right ventricle. As it gets full, blood is pumped out of the heart through the pulmonary artery and into the lungs where it gets oxygenated. Oxygen-rich blood then enters the heart again through the pulmonary vein and into the left atrium. As it contracts, blood flows from the left atrium through the mitral valve and into the left ventricle. The mitral valve then shuts when the left ventricle is full to prevent blood from backing up into the left atrium. When the left ventricle contracts, it pumps blood through the aortic valve and into the aorta and is distributed throughout the body (Figure 5).



When you have heart failure, it means that your heart is not pumping as well as it should. As a result, you may experience shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness or chest pain.

The HEART EJECTION FRACTION (EF) measures your heart’s pumping ability so it is a pretty good clinical indicator of heart failure, although someone can have heart failure and still have normal EF. It compares how much blood is in the heart to how much blood is pumped out by your left ventricle every time it contracts. An EF of 55% to 70% is normal (Table 1). If you have an EF of less than 35%, you are at high risk for life-threatening irregular heartbeats or sudden heart attack.

Thickening (or hypertrophy) of the left ventricle, heart muscle and the aorta reduces contractility of the heart and lowers its ejection fraction. Aortic aneurysms (bulging of the aorta) can also result when the aortic wall becomes weak. This affects how the heart pumps blood throughout the body.

To improve Ejection Fraction and reduce left ventricle thickening, Vein Lite and OxyPower are recommended.

VEIN LITE reduces C-reactive protein and homocysteine levels, which can reduce inflammation and improve heart contractility, allowing the heart to pump blood optimally. It also relaxes the heart muscle through activation of the calcium-potassium channels.

OXYPOWER reduces inflammation quickly in the heart muscle tissue (See Figure 6). In another study, OxyPower was demonstrated to reduce thickening of the left ventricle as well as the aorta, seen as the reduced left ventricle mass index (LVMI) and intima media thickness (IMT) levels, respectively (Table 2).



We see Vein Lite and OxyPower’s effect on ejection fraction in the following case.

J.G., a 66 y/o/f from CA, has congestive heart failure. Her heart ejection fraction was 20% and had difficulty breathing and driving. Her breathing difficulty was consistent with heart failure. A pacemaker was recommended to stabilize her irregular heart rhythm. She took OxyPower and Vein Lite instead. After 6 months, her heart ejection fraction gradually increased to almost 50%. Until now she still doesn’t need a pacemaker. She can breathe easier and has no dizziness. She reports having plenty of energy, even doing volunteer work 4-6 hours daily.

This combination is also excellent for aneurysms. 

M. Tobias, DC from MI, has a 63 y/o/m patient who experienced severe palpitations. A test later found he had an aortic aneurysm (3.1 x 2.8 x 2.7). After taking Vein Lite, OxyPower and Asparagus Extract and Myomin, his condition improved, evidenced by the significantly reduced palpitations.

Your CRP and homocysteine levels can also provide a clue to your heart’s condition and help you monitor your heart function.

C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (CRP)

CRP is a sign of inflammation. Ideally it should be less than 1.0 (Table 3). Elevated CRP is associated with 3 times greater risk for a heart attack.

If you have high CRP, take VEIN LITE and OXYPOWER to reduce it, like in this case.

A. Sayler, CN from Florida, has a 50 y/o/m patient who took OxyPower. After 1 year, his CRP reduced from 4 to 0.7 (Table 4).

HOMOCYSTEINE

Homocysteine is an amino acid synthesized from methionine. High homocysteine is related to early development of heart disease. If homocysteine is over 16 (at any age), it increases coronary heart disease risk by 33% without any other risk factors. Homocysteine should ideally be around 6.0 (Table 2).

If you have high homocysteine, avoid methionine-rich foods like red meat, dairy products, fish, eggs and high calorie foods. To reduce homocysteine levels, B vitamins, especially folic acid (or folate) can help.

ASPARAGUS EXTRACT is naturally rich in folate and has been shown to effectively reduce homocysteine levels. In one study, Asparagus Extract increased folic acid level by 39% in one month and reduced homocysteine by 28% in 4 months. In addition, VEIN LITE can also reduce homocysteine.

CHOLESTEROL 

Cholesterol has been known as an important risk factor of heart disease. But knowing the total cholesterol level is not enough; finding your cholesterol ratio is a better predictor of heart disease. This is your HDL (good cholesterol) divided into your total cholesterol (Table 3). A ratio of less than 3.5 is ideal. Higher ratios mean increased risk for heart disease.

WINE EXTRACT is a natural wine extract recommended for lowering the cholesterol ratio. It contains more than 50% resveratrol and has effectively reduced total cholesterol and LDL (bad cholesterol) as well as improved HDL.

M. Perkins, LAc from FL, has a 55 y/o/m patient with heart problems. After 3 months on Vein Lite, OxyPower and Wine Extract, this patient’s clinical markers showed significant improvement. His CRP and homocysteine levels reduced. His lipids (LDL, Lp(a) and Apo B), which are also risk factors for heart disease, also reduced (Table 5).

The heart has 4 main valves. Here we will discuss two of them: the mitral valve and the aortic valve (see Figure 6). When the doctor tells you that you have a heart murmur, this means that there is some defect in one of your heart valves, usually one of these two.

MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE

The mitral valve is one of the four valves in the heart, which opens to allow blood to pass from the left atrium to the left ventricle (see Figure 6). When this valve is diseased or defective, it is unable to close fully or smoothly, causing a heart murmur. In most cases, mitral valve prolapse is mild enough that it does not cause symptoms or health problems. However, if it becomes worse, it can cause rapid heartbeat (palpitations), chest discomfort, shortness of breath and fatigue. It may eventually lead to arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) and may become life-threatening if not corrected.

AORTIC STENOSIS

A more common and even more serious valve disease is aortic stenosis, which is characterized by narrowing of the aortic valve opening. This may be due to a congenital heart defect in the young. Or, more commonly, in older people it is caused by calcium buildup and scarring of the aortic valve. As a result, blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta and to the rest of the body is restricted.

Common symptoms of aortic stenosis besides a heart murmur include shortness of breath, fainting, chest pain and palpitations.

For Mitral Valve Prolapse and Aortic Stenosis, both Vein Lite and OxyPower are recommended.

VEIN LITE improves blood flow, reduces damage to the heart muscle and regulates arrhythmia. It also has been shown to reduce cardiac flutter or palpitations by 80%.
OXYPOWER reduces inflammation that may be causing narrowing of the valve opening.

D. Smith, DC from CO, has a 65 y/o/f patient with mitral valve prolapse. Her doctor wanted her to have a valve replacement 6 months before that. She has a difficult time walking due to breathing problems. She tried CoQ10 for a while but she didn’t feel any difference. When she took OxyPower and Vein Lite, the results were so quick! She says that 1 hour after taking OxyPower, she felt so amazing: no more breathing difficulty and weakness. After 6 months, doctor says she doesn’t need a valve replacement.

Your pulse tells you how fast your heart is beating. So either too low or too high pulse rate cannot be good for your heart. Normal pulse rate should be 60 – 100 beats/minute. We have mentioned that a rapid heartbeat can be a sign of heart valve disease. If your pulse rate is low, it may not be a cause for concern. But in some cases, the heart can beat too slowly that it doesn’t pump enough blood, causing symptoms like dizziness or lightheadedness. It can also lead to atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart rhythm).

To get a proper pulse rate, it is best to check the left hand. From the index finger, you can draw an imaginary line down to the wrist. About 1 cm below the intersection of this line and the wrist, you can feel for the pulse.

If your heart is not pumping enough blood, this is a sign of heart failure as well. Vein Lite and OxyPower can help improve the heart’s contraction and ejection fraction so it is able to adequately pump blood.

N.T., 60 y/o/f from CA, developed hypothyroidism and was given Synthroid. At the first dose of 50 mcg, her pulse already became dangerously low (50s). By night, after the second dose, her pulse became even lower (30s). She was recommended OxyPower, Vein Lite, Myomin, etc. After only 8 days, her pulse normalized.

Studies have shown that for every 20 women with hypothyroidism, 1 will have a heart problem. So in the case of N.T., it was important to normalize her pulse rate. While we associate heart problems more with a high pulse rate than low pulse rate, too low pulse rate can also affect heart function.

We probably take our heart age for granted and don’t realize that our genes, lifestyle and environment affect how our heart functions, even if we are not consciously aware of it.

• If you have a family history of heart disease, you already know that you are at more risk than others. If you have lunula in the pinky, this just confirms your genetic predisposition to heart disease.

• If your homocysteine is also high, take Asparagus Extract and Vein Lite to reduce it to around the ideal level of 6.

• If you have high cholesterol, especially LDL (the bad cholesterol, take Wine Extract. 

Also be aware of symptoms that can signal heart valve disease. If you have a heart murmur or experience irregular heartbeats and increasingly worse symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pain or fainting, check for mitral valve prolapse or aortic stenosis. Both of these conditions can improve with Vein Lite and OxyPower.

In addition, if your heartbeat is too slow, this can also indicate a problem. Your heart may beating too slowly and not pumping enough blood, causing dizziness and lightheadedness. For this, Vein Lite and OxyPower are recommended.

 

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These products are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure any disease.

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