There is one simple reason why people suffer from arterial problems and that is due to arterial blockage. When plaque accumulates in the blood vessels it causes blockage in the arteries. It is heartening to know that due to medical awareness a lot of people know that blockage in the arteries is the primary reason that causes problems in this vital organ. There are other causes too for this problem. If you consume a lot of fatty foods or foods that contain high amounts of cholesterol you can be sure that it will lead to blockage of your arteries. 


The function of the heart is to pump blood which aids blood circulation throughout the body. When the arteries are blocked this function gets hampered. Initially you may experience minor problems like fleeting pain in the chest. Later on it can develop into major problems like paralysis, blindness etc. If you are having arterial problems (In French  problèmes artériels) you will experience certain symptoms. Apart from pain in the chest you will experience nausea, labored breathing, fatigue etc. In some cases the speech also gets slurred and one of the eyes can go blind. There are confusing symptoms too. If you experience intense pain in the legs when you walk or run do not ignore it because the pain might be signaling a blockage in your arteries. 


There are foods or fruits which are known to provide a lot of health benefits. One such fruit is the grapefruit. The grapefruit is a type of citrus fruit which has many curing properties. Since peeling and eating a grapefruit in its raw form is cumbersome for a lot of people so nowadays you get essence of grapefruit (In French essence de pamplemousse). It is available in oil form which is derived from its peel by compression. Since essential oil derived from other citrus fruits has medicinal properties, the grapefruit being a citrus fruit provides all round health benefits. 


The essence of grapefruit is rich in health beneficial properties. First of all it is acts as an anti-oxidant. It contains Vitamin C which is good for the immune system and helps the body to fight free radicals. You must be aware Antioxidants (In French antioxydants) that oxidants do a lot of harm to the body but grapefruit oil being an anti-oxidant protects your body from its harmful effects. Let us now see what big benefits the essential oil of this big boy has in store for us. Moreover it has diuretic properties which protects the heart and keeps it healthy. These are just few of the health benefits and the list is endless.