Congestive Heart Failure
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Congestive Heart Failure - Editor's Choice

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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a condition that requires comprehensive management strategies. While medical treatment is paramount, incorporating natural remedies can support heart health and potentially improve the quality of life for those living with CHF. This article explores natural supplements and nutrients, including co-enzyme Q-10, iodine, thiamin, selenium, magnesium, and potassium, as adjunct therapies in managing congestive heart failure.

Co-enzyme Q-10: A Cellular Power Boost

Co-enzyme Q-10 (CoQ10) is critical for cell energy production, especially in the heart muscles. It is an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage and supporting energy production, making it crucial for heart health. Studies suggest that CoQ10 supplementation can improve symptoms and reduce hospitalizations for individuals with CHF, making it a key component of natural heart health management.

Iodine: Thyroid and Heart Health Connection

Iodine is essential for the proper function of the thyroid gland, which plays a significant role in regulating heart rate and blood pressure. Adequate iodine intake can support overall cardiovascular health and is particularly important for individuals with heart conditions. Ensuring sufficient iodine levels helps maintain a balanced metabolic rate, which benefits heart health.

Thiamin: Vital for Cardiac Energy

Thiamin, or vitamin B1, is essential for energy metabolism and the proper function of heart and nerve cells. It plays a significant role in preventing complications related to congestive heart failure, such as beriberi heart disease. Thiamin supplementation has been shown to improve cardiac function in some patients with CHF, highlighting its importance in heart health management.

Selenium: An Antioxidant Defense

Selenium is a potent antioxidant that helps protect the heart and other cells from oxidative stress, a condition that can exacerbate CHF. It supports the efficient functioning of the heart muscle and is linked to a reduced risk of heart disease. Adequate selenium intake can contribute to a healthier heart and may improve outcomes for CHF patients.

Magnesium: Heart Rhythm Regulator

Magnesium is crucial for maintaining a healthy heart rhythm and overall cardiovascular health. It helps regulate heart rate and blood pressure and is involved in energy production. Magnesium deficiency is common in individuals with heart failure, and correcting this deficiency can improve heart function and symptoms associated with CHF.

Potassium: Essential for Heart Function

Potassium is vital in maintaining proper heart function, regulating heart rhythm, and ensuring smooth muscle and nerve function. It's essential for balancing the effects of sodium and reducing strain on the heart. Managing potassium levels is crucial for individuals with CHF, as both too much and too little can lead to serious heart rhythm problems.

Other Important Remedies and Lifestyle Changes

In addition to the nutrients mentioned, lifestyle changes such as a low-sodium diet, regular physical activity (as recommended by a healthcare provider), and stress management techniques can significantly manage CHF. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, have also been shown to benefit heart health by reducing inflammation and improving cardiovascular function.

Conclusion

While there is no substitute for medical treatment, incorporating natural remedies and specific nutrients like co-enzyme Q-10, iodine, thiamin, selenium, magnesium, and potassium can support heart health in individuals with congestive heart failure. Always consult with a healthcare provider before adding supplements to your regimen to ensure they are appropriate for your specific health condition and do not interact with your medications. A holistic approach to CHF management, combining medical treatment with natural remedies and lifestyle changes, can offer a comprehensive strategy for improving heart health and quality of life.

Continue reading to learn which natural remedies helped our readers with CHF and please let us know what worked for you!


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Simple Breathing to Increase Oxygen

Posted by Bill (Philippines) on 11/09/2020

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ORH,

I'm sorry to hear about your oxygen predicament. A while ago I also had problems with gunk in my lungs. I just followed Ted's advice of taking 1/2 tspn Sea Salt every day. Worked like a charm. No more gunk in my lungs. Nada. Taking sea salt reduces all mucus in the lungs, nose etc. And it gives your body many essential trace minerals as well. I'm also aware that many are afraid to take salt -- even the good sea salt -- because they insist that it's bad for the heart. You know where I stand there. I've been taking sea salt for over 10 years and my heart is always 70/110. So if you've got a healthy kidney and healthy intestines, sea salt should be OK as far as I'm concerned.

Some while ago I listened to a testimonial from Dr. Linus Pauling concerning just taking oral vitamin C and Lysine. A well known research scientist rang him up and asked Dr Pauling what he could do about the dangerous plaque build up in his arteries that was making him so breathless. The scientist also said that he had already had three heart bypass operations and so his options were rather limited. Pauling suggested that he just take 1 gram of vitamin C (as sodium ascorbate) together with 1 gram of Lysine (mixed together in a glass or half-glass of water) 6 times a day.

The scientist followed Pauling's suggestion and the change was quite remarkable -- after just a month on the oral dose he excitedly rang up Pauling again and said he was once again able to go for long walks and chop wood for hours without a problem. That Linus Pauling video testimonial is here:

https://youtu.be/PN8up1U6wNQ

To explain it simply, the vitamin C just removes the dangerous Lp(a) plaque arterial build up while the lysine prevents the Lp(a) forming on the artery walls. You have to take both vitamin C and lysine for rapid removal of arterial plaque.

You also mention that you have edema -- what are your edema symptoms? I ask because if you have edema in the heart then that means you might have congestive heart problems (swollen heart), which means that the heart pumps inefficiently leading to lack of oxygen in the blood. Certain things can cause heart edema -- such as low potassium or low Thiamine (see Dr Wallach's research) in the body. To confirm your problem perhaps it's best to get a hair analysis. Don't get a blood test, that just tells you what you ate that day. A hair analysis is more accurate over the long term.


Simple Breathing to Increase Oxygen
Posted by ORH (TEN MILE, TN) on 11/04/2020
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HI U OLE PATOOTS, ORH here, and my situation is going down fast. My latest injection fraction was 30-35, which is CHF. Switching to my integrative doctor to get better advice and direction. Oxygen is 95 until I bend over to tie my shoes or lay down to sleep and then it goes to below 92. Now use 3 or 4 pillows to keep my head and lungs raised while sleeping.

Used lots of complicated breathing techniques over the years, but found a simple one that is fail proof. Forget all the timing and holding of breathe..... I just quickly inhale through my nose and slowly release out my mouth. I keep a finger oximeter and watch the oxygen go up within minutes. Had my Tractor Driver do this and her start was 99 and then 100 within a few breathes. Naturally, that is the reason she drives my tractor. She is a tough hyde. Also reading that if I can massage my vagus nerve, it will help with my heart electrical problem. I have a CHF program on my PEMF device that I also use. It may just be time to go home, but ya'll would miss my stories.... so I'll drag this out .

===ORH===



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