Herbal Heart Health

So, we've curbed our cholesterol with hibiscus tea... now we're safe, right? Apparently not. A new study indicates that high levels of c-reactive protein (CRP) indicate inflamation of artery walls, which raises the risk of heart disease.

Of course, I can't let you worry about a new development without offering some suggestions! Here's what you can do to lower your levels of CRP and decrease that inflamation.

Apricots, one of my favorite herbs, can lower CRP by as much as 42%! It's the beta-carotene, which is also found in carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, cantaloupe, broccoli, and spinach.

Add fiber to your diet, at least 22g daily, and cut the inflamation by 63%.

2 oz of walnuts a day can even out your CRP in as little as 2 weeks. Try flax seed for another herbal source of the fatty acids walnuts contain.

Be good to your heart, the herbal way!