The Center for Disease Control reports that every year 785,000 Americans have their first heart attack. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in our country. In yoga, we learn that both the physical and the spiritual heart respond to the practice of opening. But what else can we do to keep our hearts safe and healthy? At The Blog of Herbs and Health, Sean points out that potentially damaging prescription drugs are often used to treat much too common heart related illness. Check out his list of herbs and nutrients that can be used as preventative care, before drugs become necessary. Open your heart. Take care of it too. %%anc%%