CANNAHEALTH Cardiovascular Health | Page 30

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A Prescription for Heart Disease

Physicians diagnosed approximately 15.3 million Americans with heart disease in 2015. Adding to a total of 28.4 million Americans existing with this condition appointing cardiovascular disease as a leading killer in the United States. This is nearly 11.7% of the American populous.

The current recognized remedies for cardiovascular disease in the United Stated include diet adjustment, embracing a healthy weight, exercise, lowering stress levels and potential medication to combat multiple imbalances. These self-governing choices are carried out by

carried out by the diagnosed individual. Recovery and maintenance can be demanding as cardiovascular disease is associated with much comorbidity. Comorbidities or presence of multiple chronic diseases, pose a challenge to effectively balance and/or manage combined disease symptoms such as diabetes, unhealthy serum cholesterol levels and hypertension. How does one manage multiple areas of imbalance, while regaining wellness?

Are these the only answers to heart disease? The number of Americans diagnosed continues to rise. Evaluating the heart and mind together holds heavy potential for new solutions, providing the option for efficient noninvasive medicinal Cannabis practices.

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