Good Cardiac Care: The Heartbeat of Health!

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Heart Health Month

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Show Love to Kids by Imparting Heart-Healthy Habits That will Last a Lifetime!

Teaching kids to be heart-healthy is paramount as it establishes the foundation for a lifetime of well-being. Early education on heart health instills crucial habits that can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases later in life.

Children who learn to prioritize physical activity, maintain a balanced diet, and adopt other heart-healthy habits are more likely to carry these practices into adulthood. Beyond immediate health benefits, such teachings contribute to the prevention of obesity, diabetes, and other conditions linked to heart disease. Moreover, fostering heart-healthy habits in childhood promotes overall physical and mental well-being, enhancing a child's quality of life.

By emphasizing the significance of nutritious eating, regular exercise, and other positive lifestyle choices, we empower the next generation to make informed decisions about their health, ultimately shaping a healthier and more resilient society. Here are some tips for teaching kids how to be heart-healthy:

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Essential Formulas Products That Help Promote Cardiovascular Health

Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. According to the American Heart Association’s 2018 statistics, approximately 1 of every 3 deaths in the US is from cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death globally.ⁱ The good news is there are many actions you can take to prevent heart disease, including using high-quality heart-healthy supplements.

This article summarizes how four Essential Formulas products, namely Reg’Activ® CardioWellness®, Essential Living Oils™, Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics®, and Dr. Ohhira’s Propolis Plus®, help promote cardiovascular health.

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A Bakers Dozen – Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics® Probiotic Strains

A Monthly Breakdown of Each Starter Strain Selected
for Fermentation in Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics

By Ross Pelton, RPh, CCN, PhD
Scientific Director for Essential Formulas

Dr. Ohhira was a visionary microbiologist who was decades ahead of his time. He recognized that in the human gastrointestinal tract and throughout nature, one of the primary functions of bacteria is to ferment/digest organic matter, which produces compounds that play critical roles in regulating health. Dr. Ohhira originally called these metabolites biogenic compounds. Today, they are more commonly referred to as postbiotic metabolites.

Dr. Ohhira carefully selected twelve strains of probiotic bacteria to be the starter strains used in the multi-year fermentation process to produce Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics. These strains of bacteria have substantially different DNA, which enables them to ferment other compounds in the food you eat (primarily dietary fibers and polyphenols). The net result is that different strains of bacteria can produce various kinds of postbiotic metabolites, which have a wide range of health benefits.

This month, we will highlight the second added strain, Bifidobacterium infantis M63.

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Make Heart Health Part of Your Self-Care Routine

Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting the health of your heart. Simple self-care, such as taking a moment to de-stress, giving yourself time to move more, preparing healthier meals, and not cheating on sleep, can all benefit your heart.

And that’s a good thing because heart disease is largely preventable, and focusing on improving your heart health has never been more important. Heart disease is a leading cause of death for women and men in the United States, and many Americans remain at risk of getting it, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). People with poor cardiovascular health are also at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

Studies show that self-care routines, such as taking a daily walk and keeping doctor’s appointments, help us keep our blood pressure healthy and reduce our risk of heart disease and stroke.

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