Heart & Circulation

BRUISING

The purple-blue colouring of bruises occurs when trauma to the tissue damages blood vessels, allowing blood to leak out. Read more...

CIRCULATORY PROBLEMS

The veins and arteries perform the vital role of carrying blood and oxygen around the body. As we get older they become increasingly susceptible to dysfunction. Read more...

FREE RADICAL DAMAGE

Free radical damage is a natural consequence of many of our physiological processes, and also occurs due to exposure to cigarette smoke, pollution and sunlight. You're probably aware that the antioxidants in fruit and vegetables help offset the effects of free radicals, but did you know that antioxidant activity is also responsible for the actions of many herbs? Read more...

HEART HEALTH

If you want to lead a long and healthy life, it's vital that you look after your heart by eating well and keeping fit and active. Herbs can help too ? they've been used to support heart health for hundreds of years. Read more...

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Your blood pressure is an indication of how hard your heart is working to pump the blood around your body. It's appropriate for it to be elevated when you're performing strenuous activity (for example during an exercise session), but consistently high blood pressure increases your risk of experiencing cardiovascular problems like a heart attack or stroke. Read more...

VARICOSE VEINS

Veins in the legs contain valves that work against gravity to allow blood from the feet and legs to be returned to the heart. The characteristic blue, knotty appearance of varicose veins occurs if these valves become faulty, allowing stagnation to occur in the affected parts of the veins. Read more...