New study for heart failure patients

Each year in the US, 400,000 people are diagnosed with heart failure. The combination of CoQ10 and Pycnogenol® is an effective, natural solution for patients who suffer from heart failure. Although the results of heart failure cannot be reversed, the natural alternative can help people manage this condition.

Research has shown that Coenzyme Q10 has the ability to strengthen the heart muscles, and Pycnogenol® can help strengthen the heart chamber walls and dilates arteries. A recent study showed improvement in blood flow and general heart health in patients with heart failure with a combination of Coenzyme Q10 and the branded pine bark extract Pycnogenol®.

The study involved heart failure patients between the ages of 54 and 68. The group was randomly assigned the combination of Pycnogenol® (pine bark)/ Coenzyme Q10 or a placebo. The results showed a greater decrease in blood pressure in the Pycnogenol®/ Coenzyme Q10 group than the placebo. The study also showed an increase in the amount of blood pumped by the heart.

With ever increasing healthcare costs, patients and doctors are seeking natural alternatives to improve health. A Pycnogenol / Coenzyme Q10 combination offers a promising alternative to heart failure patients without the side effects of traditional medications.

Curcumin may improve the outcome of tendonitis.

Turmeric has long been used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine for the treatment of a range of health related conditions. Curcumin, a natural component of this spice, has been identified as being primarily responsible for turmeric’s activities. Research on curcumin has shown that it provides a variety of benefits such as improving antioxidant status, inflammatory conditions, immune functions, and cognitive health.
Preliminary research in people with arthritis found curcumin to be helpful in reducing inflammation and symptoms such as pain and stiffness. Based on this information, a recent study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry (August 2011) looked into the affects of curcumin on the inflammatory process of tendonitis. Tendonitis can cause swelling, pain, stiffness, and burning around a joint which not only can affect movement but can also last for months depending on the damage and treatment. This study looked at the direct impact of curcumin on human tendon cells. Researchers found that the curcumin not only helped to reduce existing inflammatory markers, it also helped to reduce the initiation and promotion of inflammation. Though more research is necessary, this study supports the potential role for curcumin in treating inflammatory conditions, especially those in relation to tendons and joints.

To read more on this study:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3151097/

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