Everyday Natural Health

Nurture Your Cardiovascular Health

Posted by GNHC on Feb 16, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

The cardiovascular system consists of the heart and blood vessels and is responsible for carrying nutrients and oxygen to the tissues and removing carbon dioxide and other waste from them. Diseases affecting the cardiovascular system include arteriosclerosis, coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, arrhythmia, heart failure, hypertension, orthostatic hypotension, shock, endocarditis, diseases of the aorta and its branches, disorders of the peripheral vascular system, and congenital heart disease. February is the American Heart Association’s Heart Health Awareness Month, emphasizing the importance of cardiovascular health and the dangers of cardiovascular disease.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading health threat with heart disease and stroke topping the list of the first and second leading causes of death worldwide. One out of every two men and one out of every three women will develop heart disease sometime in their life. Despite dramatic medical advances over the past fifty years, heart disease remains a leading cause of death globally and the number one cause of death in the United States. Cardiovascular disease is not just a man’s disease, in women, the condition is responsible for about 29% of deaths, reports the CDC. Although more men die of heart disease than women, females tend to be under diagnosed, often to the point that it’s too late to help them once the condition is discovered.

By integrating acupuncture and Oriental medicine into your heart healthy lifestyle, you can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by as much as 80%. Steps to prevention include managing high blood pressure and cholesterol, quitting smoking, eating healthy, maintaining a healthy weight, physical activity, reducing stress and improved sleep – all of which can be helped with acupuncture and Oriental medicine.

5 Steps to a Healthy Heart with Acupuncture

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Our Acupuncture Facelift Was Featured on FOX Carolina!

Posted by GNHC on Feb 15, 2012 in Acupuncture, Skin Care/Esthetics | 0 comments

Many women (and men!) want to look younger but feel hesitant about taking drastic measures. Traditional facelifts often come with complications or an unnatural, “plastic-y” look. And many people are concerned about Botox being toxic or limiting facial expressions.

But there’s another option! For a fraction of the cost of a facelift, you can get an acupuncture facelift, which has little to no side effects and enhances what you already have, creating beautiful, natural-looking results.

Dr. Marina, who has been performing acupuncture facelifts for years, says it is a very old technique–in the Asian culture, it’s very important to take care of your skin.

How does it work? Quite simply, the acupuncture needles increase the flow of collagen and elastin to the skin’s surface. They immediately begin to lessen wrinkles and lines. In fact, you’ll likely see improvements after the very first session!

Most people need an initial 6-8 sessions to achieve full results. Then, you can enter maintenance and only have sessions a few times a year!

Check out Dr. Marina on FOX Carolina explaining the benefits of the acupuncture facelift and performing one on camera!

Worried that it will hurt? No worries. You’ll barely feel a thing, we promise!

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Want to learn more? Email us at info@greenvillenaturalhealth.com for more information or to schedule a free consultation. We can also be reached at (864) 370-1140.