02/09/2026
Did you know chronic stress can directly affect your heart?
Prolonged stress keeps your body in “fight-or-flight” mode, which can raise blood pressure and increase cardiovascular risk over time.
Ways to support your heart by managing stress:
- Mindfulness & Meditation – calm your nervous system
- Regular Physical Activity – movement lowers stress hormones
- Adaptogenic Herbs – like ashwagandha and rhodiola, help your body adapt to stress
- Time in Nature – even 20–30 minutes outdoors can reduce stress and support heart health
Managing stress isn’t just about feeling calmer — it’s about protecting your heart for the long term.
As an ND, I help patients integrate lifestyle practices, mindfulness, and herbal support to create a personalized, heart-friendly stress management plan.
Heart supporting herbs:
Cinnamon: small daily doses can decrease LDL and triglycerides. Can try spinking it into your food ( oats and smoothies)
Cardamon may help lower risk of blood clots
Garlic: can lower blood pressure and LDL
Ginger: May reduce your risk of high blood pressure
Curcumin: reduced inflammation, lowers cholesterol and may prevent blood clots
Berberine: May decrease LDL and triglycerides while increasing HDL
Hawthron berries: regulate high blood pressure and increase coronary artery blood flow
Hibiscus: lowers blood pressure and prevents clogged arteries
Schizandra: lowers inflammation and regulates blood pressure
Ashwahgnda: reduces high blood pressure and cortisol levels by reducing stress
Rhodiola: stretches the hearty and helps the body's adapt to stress
Book an appointment today to start investing in your heart health.