Natural Ways to Reduce Harmful Fat Around the Heart

Several innovative doctors say it is possible to remove fat around the heart without medications.

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What if there were a way to get rid of fat around the heart, often embedded in the major arteries that supply critical blood flow?

According to several innovative health professionals, the idea is not a pie-in-the-sky pipe dream. These experts use natural means of promoting wellness rather than medications, which can have side effects.

Risks Explained

Heart disease is the top cause of death worldwide. While excess body fat is a known risk factor, the location of that fat is vitally important, according to a 2014 study published in the journal Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy.