​Hearts of February

Its that time of the year again! American Heart Month. This is a time we take to observe and spread awareness about the issues surrounding heart disease and try to offer some tips to help get that heart into shape! Heart disease is the number one killer in the world, and a lot of this damage is preventable with a bit of self discipline.

The Three Pillars of Good Health:

Healthy Eating

I’m sure you’ve heard it before. Eat healthy. But what does that really mean? Well a good place to start would be your veg and fruits. Barring any allergies try to add more colors to your diet, ‘taste the rainbow’ of fresh fruits and veg. These will help you naturally regulate blood sugar and blood pressure. Do your best to stay away from the junk and learn to read labels, you’ll be horrified by the stuff they put in prepackaged food.

Healthy Mind

As it sounds this is largely to do with your personal psychology. Mindfulness here is key as it allows you to learn to live within the moment and will strengthen your mental fortitude to better tackle the trials and tribulations of life. Here you should focus on learning and experimenting with the techniques that work for you to reach some level of healthy mental health. Don’t be ashamed in this area to seek out help from friends, family or even a professional to help you along in your journey.

Physical Fitness

The mind and body are one. To be mentally strong is also to be physically strong. Meaning activity and physical exercise are just as good for your mental health if not better than therapy. Working out is more than muscles and striving for some vain mental picture of yourself. No its also about living and being able to live. Physical activity gets the blood pumping and lets you participate in life as we age as it keeps you limber and in practice. The practice of moving that is. Keep that heart healthy and get moving.

Goodies for a Healthy Heart:

Renovation Tea: Blood Pressure Tea-Blood Pressure tea will help promote heart health and assist in the treatment of hypertension.

Organic Ingredients: Hawthorn Berries, Parsley, Coriander, Flax Seeds and Basil.

Renovation Tea: heart Healthy Tea-Heart Healthy Tea is specifically formulated to help promote a healthy cardiovascular system and help fight the symptoms of heart disease.

Organic Ingredients: Hawthorn Leaf & Flowers, Willow Bark, Alfalfa, Yarrow Leaf & Flowers and Ground Flax Seeds

Renovation Tea: Cholesterol Tea-Specially formulated to help combat high LDL or “bad cholesterol”.

Organic Ingredients: Basil, Psyllium and Alfalfa

Healthy Hound Eats: Garlic Baked Salmon

Ingredients:

• Lemon Wedges (as many as suits you)
• 2 lbs fresh salmon
• 6 cups of Brussels sprouts trimmed and cut in half
• 8-12 garlic cloves minced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp oregano chopped
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 2 tbsp Renovation Tea: Italian 5 Spice Blend

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F.
2. Line a large baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
3. In a large bowl mix together garlic, Brussels sprouts, oil, seasonings and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well until all vegetables are coated.
4. Place on layer evenly on your large baking sheet. Set fish in the center of the sheet.
5. Bake at 450°F until fish is fork tender and vegetables have reached preferred level of doneness.
6. Garnish with lemon slices.
7. Enjoy!

**Results may vary. Information and statements made are for education purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your doctor. Renovation Tea does not dispense medical advice, prescribe, or diagnose illness. The views and nutritional advice expressed by Renovation Tea are not intended to be a substitute for conventional medical service. If you have a severe medical condition or health concern, see your physician.