Integrative Herbal & Lifestyle Protocol

Educational Wellness Support – Not Medical Treatment

For Supporting Healthy Blood Pressure & Cholesterol

This protocol is designed to support cardiovascular health through herbal medicine, targeted supplementation, nutrition, movement, and nervous system regulation.
Best results are achieved with consistent use over a minimum of 12 weeks, it is best long-term. 

Core Therapeutic Goals

• Support lipid metabolism and liver function

• Improve vascular tone and circulation

• Gently reduce excess fluid retention

• Decrease systemic and vascular inflammation

• Regulate stress and nervous system activity

Herbal Medicine Protocol

1. Artichoke Leaf Tincture

Purpose: Supports bile flow, liver function, and cholesterol metabolism.

• Dose: 1–2 mL (30–60 drops)

• Timing: 10–15 minutes before main meals

• Frequency: 2–3 times daily

2. Heart Support Formula

(Choose the form based on preference, as this is a long term plan you can swap between formulas)

Purpose: Cardiovascular toning, antioxidant support, gentle blood pressure regulation, and emotional calming.

Option A: Red Heart Tea

(Hawthorn, Hibiscus, Rosehip, Linden)

• Preparation: 1–2 tsp per cup, steep 10–15 minutes

• Dose: 2–3 cups daily

Option B: Happy Heart Tincture or Heart Support Tincture - garlic, mistletoe, motherwort, cayenne, willow, hawthorn berry & hawthorn leaf/flower (practitioner guidance only).

Blood Support Tincture

• Dose: 2–4 mL

• Frequency: 2–3 times daily

Option C: Heart Strength Capsules - Hawthorn berries, motherwort, ginseng root, ginger root, dandelion leaves, skullcap, lime blossoms.

• Dose: As per label (commonly 2 capsules, 2–3× daily)

• Timing: With meals

Note: Hawthorn-based formulas are long-term tonics and work best with consistent use.

3. Gentle Diuretic Support

(Celery seed and/or Dandelion leaf tea)

Purpose: Reduce fluid retention while preserving electrolyte balance.

• Preparation: 1 tsp per cup, steep 10 minutes

• Dose: 1–2 cups daily

• Timing: Morning or early afternoon

4. Anti-Inflammatory Herbs

Turmeric & Ginger

• Turmeric: ½–1 tsp powder daily (with black pepper and healthy fat)

• Ginger: Fresh ginger tea or 1–2 g daily

Purpose: Reduce vascular inflammation and support circulation.

5. Fresh Garlic

Purpose: Supports blood pressure regulation, cholesterol balance, and arterial health.

• Dose: 1–2 fresh cloves daily

• Instructions: Crush and allow to sit 10 minutes before consuming

Targeted Nutritional Supplements

6. Fish Oil (Omega-3 Fatty Acids)

Purpose: Reduce inflammation, support lipid balance, and protect vascular health.

• Dose: 1–2 g combined EPA/DHA daily

• Timing: With meals

7. Magnesium

Purpose: Supports healthy blood pressure, vascular relaxation, and nervous system regulation.

• Preferred forms: Glycinate, citrate, or taurate

• Dose: 200–400 mg daily

• Timing: Evening or before bed

8. Medicinal Mushrooms

Purpose: Support cholesterol metabolism, liver function, and cardiovascular resilience.

• Key options: Reishi, Shiitake, Maitake

• Form: Capsule, powder, or liquid extract

• Dose: As per product label (daily, long-term use)

Nutrition Foundations

• Emphasize whole, unprocessed foods

• Vegetables at every meal, aim for 6-8 per day (especially beetroot, leafy greens and crucifers)

• Increase dietary fibre to 25–35 g/day

  • Legumes, oats, seeds, vegetables

• Use healthy fats (olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocado)

• Reduce ultra-processed foods, refined sugars, alcohol and excess salt

• Maintain adequate hydration, sipping herbal teas are excellent!

Lifestyle & Nervous System Support

Cardiovascular Exercise

• Goal: ≥150 minutes per week

• Examples: brisk walking, cycling, swimming, dancing

• Short daily sessions are effective

Nervous System Regulation

Chronic stress is a key driver of elevated blood pressure, add in relaxing herbs as needed.

Choose at least one daily practice:

• Slow diaphragmatic breathing

• Meditation or mindfulness

• Gentle yoga or stretching

• Time in nature

• Consistent sleep routine

Safety & Monitoring

• If taking blood pressure or cholesterol medications, monitor regularly and consult a healthcare practitioner.

• Use caution with blood-thinning medications (garlic, turmeric, ginger, fish oil).

• Introduce new supplements gradually.

• This protocol is supportive, not a substitute for medical care.

• If you are pregnant, taking medication or have a health condition seek professional advice.
• Other supplements which can be helpful are Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), red yeast rice, berberine & B Vitamins (folate/riboflavin).