The Amazing Body Systems:

The System functions:

The cardiovascular system is a closed system that consists of the heart, arteries, veins and approximately 5 liters of blood that the blood vessels transport. Veins carry filtered, oxygenated nutrient-rich blood throughout the body, which is needed for metabolism, repair and removal of carbon dioxide, toxins and other metabolic wastes out through the lungs, digestive system, urinary tract, skin and lymphatic system.

The circulatory system regulates inflammation. There are five phases of inflammation:

• Rubor – redness associated with increased blood flow
• Tumor – swelling associated with increased lymph flow
• Calor – heat associated with the local fever produced near the injury
• Dolor – the pain that alerts us to the damage
• Functio laesa – the loss of function of the injured area, often involving spasms from imbalance

The circulatory system also regulates toxicity. Toxins can be internally produced (endotoxins) or acquired (exotoxins) from our environments: air, water, food, etc. When removing a toxin from the human body, special care is needed to support our normal detoxification processes. Furthermore, attention to the consequences of toxicity is also important. For example, toxins create inflammation, which may spawn allergies or generate infections depending on the type of toxin.

Associated organs: Heart, blood vessels, blood and lymphatic.

What you can do to help support a healthy Cardio-Metabolic & Circulatory System:

Recommended Dietary Supplements:

• Cholestria, CoEnzyme Q-10, Essential D, GlucoManage Formula, HCY Guard, Nopalea, Omega3 Prime
• Slow Dissolve B-12 or Super B-12, VitaCal-MagD K2, Vital C

Amazon Herb Supplements:

• Aqua Algae, Warrior

Essential Vitamins & Minerals:

• Vitamin B Complex: B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine), B7 (Biotin), B9 (Folic Acid), B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
• Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, Vitamin K

Foods to include:

Foods you should avoid or limit:

Do your best to read the labels on packaged food. If the names are too hard to pronounce, they are likely chemical-based ingredients and not very good for you.

• Processed and high-sodium foods such as cured ham, bacon, sausage and potato chips.
• Foods that contain all-purpose flour such as pizza, bagels, pretzels, white bread and flour tortillas.
• Artificial sweeteners like Sucralose such as yogurt, cereal, whole-grain muffins and microwave popcorn.
• Beverages with artificial sweeteners such as fruit juice, ketchup, jams, jelly, syrup, soda, sports drinks, ice cream and salad dressings.

Artificial sweeteners you should try to avoid:

Recommended activities:

Physical activity is essential for good health. New studies show even 15 minutes of elevated heart rate from activity has numerous benefits. Find activities you enjoy doing and aim for at least 15 minutes 4 to 5 times per week.

Cardio: Biking, Hiking, Walking, Running, Swimming, Dancing, Zumba

Strength: Weight Training, Pilates, Vigorous Yoga, P90X, CrossFit, Barre

Flexibility: Yoga and Stretching