Category Archives: statins

Natural Alternatives to Statins

compiled by John G. Connor, M.Ac., L.Ac., edited by Barbara Connor, M.Ac., L.Ac.Herbal Remedies Supply a Novel Prospect for the Treatment of Atherosclerosis: A Review of Current Mechanism Studies – Increasing lines of evidence have questioned the statins-dominated treatment for atherosclerosis, … Continue reading

Posted in botanical medicine, cardiovascular disease, herbal medicine, nutritional medicine, statins | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Understanding Heart Attacks and Heart Disease

compiled by John G. Connor, M.Ac., L.Ac., edited by Barbara Connor, M.Ac., L.Ac.Table of ContentsIntroductionPlaque FormationMyocardial InfarctionIschemia-ReperfusionReperfusion, Reactive Oxygen Species and ApoptosisMechanical Support – StentsNatural Compounds that Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack or Benefit Heart HealthBenefits of Diet and … Continue reading

Posted in botanical medicine, cardiovascular disease, chronic conditions, exercise, herbal medicine, lifestyle recommendations, statins | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment