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- What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Heart Disease - Rheumatic Heart Disease? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauRheumatic Heart Disease should be discussed on the subject of its signs and symptoms, classifications, prevention, treatment, and diagnosis. It is the prerogative of people to know this information because being familiar with it will give a person the privilege to probably prevent its ...
Views: 1431 - Lower High Blood Pressure With Calcium - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Lisa NelsonThe link between calcium and blood pressure was noticed years ago when researchers realized people drinking hard water had less high blood pressure than those drinking soft water. Hard water contains more minerals, including calcium. Individuals receiving more than 800 mg of calcium daily ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - Homeopathic High Blood Pressure Cures - Treating It Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonHaving high blood pressure can sometimes be very serious because of the different risks connected with it. There is a great possibility of having a heart and kidney problems, and an attack of stroke which sometimes can be fatal. A serious problem and too much stress can eventually lead to ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Recommended Related to Heart Disease - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from ajay kumar singhThe most common symptom of coronary artery disease is angina or "angina pectoris," also known simply as chest pain. Angina can be described as a discomfort, heaviness, pressure, aching, burning, fullness, squeezing, or painful feeling due to coronary heart disease. Often, it can be mistaken for ...
Views: 1427 - Heart Disease - Beware, It May Not be Anxiety - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from Karen CioffiA Panic Attack can Mimic More Serious illnesses such as Congestive Heart Failure Your heart is racing, you're having difficulty breathing, you have pins and needles in your limbs, you can't think straight . . . is it a panic attack? Anyone who has suffered with panic attacks knows that it ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - Top 10 Foods to Lower Cholesterol - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Jeff CastmanSome foods are known to raise cholesterol. Some are known to lower cholesterol. If you replace the bad foods with good foods you double your benefit. Most of us know unhealthy food when we see it. But it's not so obvious which foods are really good, especially when it comes to reducing ...
Views: 1424(2 votes) - Cholesterol Drugs Linked to Brain Damage - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Cory CouillardCholesterol lowering medications have become the most popular and widely distributed drugs in the world. New health warnings have been added to the statin group such as muscle pain, memory loss and diabetes. These damaging side effects have been known long-term but pharmaceutical companies and ...
Views: 1423 - Being Honest About Your Health - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Kirk LamanMany American’s are in denial. They refuse to acknowledge that they have a problem with their health, particularly their heart health. They have lost the idea about heart healthy living. Denial isn’t uncommon. It is quite the norm. Let me share with you a story about a patient who ...
Views: 1422 - Erectile Dysfunction (ED) - A Symptom of Heart Disease - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2018 from Leslie DutcherErectile Dysfunction (ED) - A Symptom of Heart Disease This essay addresses the main causes of erectile dysfunction (ED) and impotence. Impotence and ED are allot more common today than they were a few decades ago for many reasons. The first reason is hormonal imbalances and lower ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Masterpiece Meals™: Creating Abundant Beauty And Health - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Lorraine MignaultIt is no secret that the French are considered one of the healthiest societies in the world. Given to eating copious amounts of cheese, butter and cream, they nevertheless boast a population of slim, healthy people. According to the Institut National de la Santé et la Recherche ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - Go Red for Good Health - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2014 from Michelle StewartThe month is about love and there is no better way to say I love you than to share heart healthy insight with friends, family and loved ones. For so many years when the topic was heart health most of the info was based on what the medical profession knew about men and their heart health. ...
Views: 1417 - Weight Loss Diet Tips to Improve Heart Health - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from John PhillipThe incidence of obesity continues unabated at epidemic levels as people suffer from a wide array of degenerative diseases including heart disease which kills more people than any other affliction. The US Department of Agriculture released data showing that Americans consumed 331 more calories a ...
Views: 1417(2 votes) - How I Lowered My Cholesterol 44 Points Without Medication - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Jeff Castman6 months ago I opened the letter from my clinic and saw the results of my blood test. My cholesterol was 243. That’s high. Medication is often recommended for a cholesterol level above 240. So now I knew I had to do something. I had just been in for a routine physical exam. I knew my ...
Views: 1415 - Top Weight Loss Plans: Diet vs. Exercise - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from John PhillipEveryone has an opinion as to whether diet or exercise works best when trying to lose weight. Which method will provide the best weight loss results, and more importantly, which will help in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, diabetes and cancer? Both diet and exercise are ...
Views: 1414(4 votes) - Treatment for High Cholesterol: The Natural Artery Cleanse - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Erick PaulThere are many people who struggle with treatment for high cholesterol. Often, the first response by health care providers is to treat symptoms with various medicines. They also recommend a wide range of changes to affected individuals’ diet and lifestyle, but these practices may take time to ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Concealed Heart Attack Signs in Women - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from you haiTo be a woman, you may come to feel that a coronary heart attack isn't the best possibility you face. However the threat is quite real, specifically in the several years major as many as and adhering to menopause, when hormonal modifications can open up the doorway to cardiovascular disease. ...
Views: 1412 - Get A Grip On Fatty Acids - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonUnless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard the term fatty acids. But, do you understand what they are and how the right ratio will improve your heart health? I intend to clear up the confusion. Types of Fatty Acids There are numerous types of fatty acids. I ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Symptoms Of Heart Disease - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2013 from Halbert TajoThe heart is one of the most important and most complex organs in the body. It is effectively a complex pump that is responsible for ensuring that blood pumps around the body and to the most important organs. With such an important role to play and being such a complex organ it means that the ...
Views: 1411 - Revealed: How Stress Relief Can Transform Your Health - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumHow often do you feel on the edge? Frustrated . . . anxious . . . tense . . . angry . . . Whether it’s from arguing with your teenager or getting stuck in traffic, stress is an inevitable part of life. With so much on our schedules and so little time to get things done, we feel stretched to ...
Views: 1409 - 5 Symptoms of Heart Disease in Women - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Jaime HeidelHeart disease is a number one threat to women’s health. It is estimated over 450,000 women have a heart attack each year. That’s why it’s very important for women to recognize the signs and symptoms of heart disease before a heart attack strikes. Coronary artery disease affects millions of women ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - Cholesterol Normal Levels - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Tina DruvWhen it comes to heart health, cholesterol plays a serious role. High levels of cholesterol in the blood is a significant risk factor with coronary heart disease and stroke. That should be enough reason to find out your cholesterol level and if any kind of corrective action should be taken. This ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - Top Foods and Lifestyle Changes Promote Heart Health - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from John PhillipHeart disease is the number one killer in the US, and results from decades of dietary and lifestyle abuse leading to damage of the delicate arteries that supply blood to the heart. The condition is called coronary artery disease (CAD) and is the primary type of heart condition which leads to ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - How to avoid holiday health hazards including heart and stress issues - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumEvery year millions of people around the world celebrate during the holiday season. But too often, many people experience adverse health problems that taint the joy of the season. Why? Because of stress, lack of energy, poor eating or overeating, and more. Recent studies show that heart ...
Views: 1407 - 18 Healthy Snacks That Will Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2017 from Richard Ruhling“From mac 'n' cheese to chocolate bars, you don't have to go hungry to eat healthy” says Yahoo News. While we’d like to eat those treats at the end of a meal, snacking goes against the grain of healthy habits or positive lifestyle, says Dr. Richard Ruhling, a retired MD who taught Health Science ...
Views: 1406 - Lower Your Blood Pressure With These Foods! - by Submitted on May 10, 2017 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=lower-your-blood-pressure-with-these-foods This Just IN! Latest research reveals that a higher intake of dietary potassium can assist in lowering blood pressure. Lower Blood Pressure ...
Views: 1405 - The Newest Cholesterol Guidelines Make More Sense - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Kerri KnoxSome new guidelines for High Cholesterol Levels are being embraced by some who don't see cholesterol as being the huge cardiac risk factor that Conventional Medicine sees it as. Some see the newest studies that have come out as better and more common sense guidelines for treating cholesterol ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - Algae Oil Usefulness and Health Benefits - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2017 from Mark HubWith the rise in innovation across the health sector, the popularity of several oil varieties for the dietary purpose is gaining traction on the global level. Algae oil is a special oil version which is produced directly from algae. It primarily contains DHA, which comprises 97 percent of the ...
Views: 1402 - Lower High Blood Pressure: Understand Fat and Sodium on Food Labels - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Lisa NelsonHow to understand what food labels are telling you when it comes to fat and sodium. This is a quick and easy option you can use for lowering blood pressure levels. 1. Select foods with less SODIUM than the following amounts per serving: Frozen or packaged dinners – 500 mg Microwave ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Guide To Lowering Heart Disease - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Michel RizoStress is a normal part of life - we all have it, and to a degree, we need it. However too much stress can lead to emotional, psychological, and even physical problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pains, or irregular heart beats. Reducing stress can dramatically help lower ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - Do You Need a Substitute for Vegetable Oil When Cooking? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Emilia KlappOne reason why our body suffers so much inflammation nowadays is due to an excess of compounds created by too many fats and oils that have an excess of Omega 6 fatty acids. Because vegetable oils may be high in Omega 6s, do you need a substitute for vegetable oil when cooking? When you eat ...
Views: 1390 - The Heart Disease Fact That We All Need To Know - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Cliff FontenotThis article is going to deal with the one heart disease fact that we all should know about but no one ever really drives home enough. Maybe because it is so far out of our conception or but I think it might be because we don’t really want to know about it… So what is this heart disease ...
Views: 1389(4 votes) - Lower Blood Pressure with Potassium - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Lisa NelsonAccording to research, the number of people living with high blood pressure would be reduced 10% if American’s were to increase their intake of potassium. Sodium – Potassium Link The effectiveness of potassium to lower blood pressure is directly related to sodium. Potassium works to ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - Vegetable Protein to Lower Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Lisa NelsonAccording to recent research, a diet high in vegetable proteins may help you lower blood pressure. The recent study compared dietary intake of the vegetable protein glutamic acid and high blood pressure. The higher the intake of glutamic acid the greater the decrease in blood pressure, but ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - Be careful about your heart - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Anand kumarLifestyle vagaries are categorized by bad eating practice, deskbound works and high level of trauma are the dynamics that increases the threat of cardiovascular problems by 24 percent, heart strokes and heart attacks being the major of worry. Any type of disease in any part of body is the matter ...
Views: 1385 - Lower Cholesterol with Plant Sterols - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Lisa NelsonElevated LDL cholesterol levels increase your risk for heart disease. Plant sterols may be an effective tool you can use to lower LDL cholesterol and heart disease risk. There are studies that show plant sterols can reduce LDL cholesterol levels 6-15%. What are plant sterols? Plant ...
Views: 1385(4 votes) - High Blood Pressure Treatments Explained - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonTreating high blood pressure can be done in a few different ways. High blood pressure treatments vary from diet changes, lifestyle changes, medications and many more. This article is going to explain why and how many of the treatments for high blood pressure work. High blood pressure ...
Views: 1383 - Important Facts about High Risk Jobs for Asbestos Exposure - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandMany people do not realize that the United States has not yet totally banned the use of asbestos, unlike many other countries. While the U.S. government has enacted restrictions and curtailed the dangerous material’s use, the country does continue to import asbestos-containing items and ...
Views: 1381 - Most common Types of Cancer - Choriocarcinma and Hydatidiform Mole - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Kyle NortonA. Choriocarinma Cancer of Choriocarinma is a malignant and aggressive cancer, started from the abnormal and uncontrollable cells growth in the trophoblatistic tissue, that is part of embryo and normally become the placenta as a result of something going wrong during pregnancy due to random ...
Views: 1380 - Best Herbs and Supplements for Heart Health - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2018 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=best-herbs-and-supplements-for-heart-health Happy Valentine’s Day! February is National Heart Health Month! Following are the best herbs for cardiovascular wellness. Cinnamon’s ...
Views: 1378 - Metroprolol: Promising New Medicine To Lower High Blood Pressure Substantially - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Dr.Jessica WillamsMedicines that help in lowering the increased levels of blood pressure have to be prescribed by the doctors if they are unable to control the same even after making strict alterations in their routine diet and exercise. Making the blood pressure level reach at the normal and safe level is ...
Views: 1378 - An eggagerated problem? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2014 from Kenny McDowellHaving brought my cholesterol levels down from what where considered dangerous to normal with diet and exercise, I had been avoiding eating whole eggs and restricting myself to powdered egg whites. I decided to look in to their benefits in more detail including the value of including whole ...
Views: 1377 - Sprouts Curry - A Delicious Low Salt Recipe for Hypertension Patients! - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Harshad JethraHigh Blood Pressure Low Salt Recipes SPROUTS KADHI Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 15 minutes Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 cup mixed sprouts (moong, chana, makai), cooked 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) 1/4 tsp mustard seeds (rai/sarson) 2 bayleaves (tejpatta) 2 ...
Views: 1374 - Monitor Your Blood Pressure Anywhere Anytime - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2018 from Jessica RoggersIf you are focussed to manage your health, you must not think twice before investing in a use-at-home blood pressure monitor.These days, there are many portable electronic devices available that you can carry along with yourself where ever you go and see how your BP changes throughout the day. ...
Views: 1368(3 votes) - Reduce Heart Disease with Snacks - The Right Combination Makes All the Difference - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonLet’s talk about snacks for a moment. I believe there is a general perception that snacking is bad and you need to cut out snacking if you want to lose weight and be heart healthy. Well, the opposite is actually true. Let me explain. It is important to eat regularly, every 3-4 hours to ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - New Research Reveals How Women Can Save Themselves From A Heart Attack - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2015 from Michael RosenbaumWomen's risk for heart attacks continues to be high. And the heart attack is just the beginning . . . According to new data presented at the American College of Cardiology, women tend to die more often at the hospital following a heart attack.[1] And the American Heart Association reports ...
Views: 1367 - Increase HDL Cholesterol to Lower Cancer Risk - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Lisa NelsonHDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol has long been referred to as the “good” cholesterol. This is due to the fact that HDL cholesterol carries cholesterol from tissues to the liver, where it is reprocessed and removed from the body. The study The Tufts Medical Center’s Molecular ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Avoiding Cardiovascular Disease: 5 steps to eating for your heart - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Cheri KingI recently read a Review article that surveyed 594 studies relating diet to heart disease. When all valid, quality research was lumped together, the authors could see what foods contributed to and what foods were protective against heart disease. What they found was surprising. Saturated ...
Views: 1362 - How to Heal Yourself of Heart Disease - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2012 from Justin LattawayOn a physical level, the heart acts as a two way pump for the circulatory system. As such, it is the life giving organ that regulates the flow of life force throughout the body. Coronary Heart Disease is the most common cause of death in North America. As is reiterated in my previous articles, ...
Views: 1362 - Lower Your Blood Pressure, Cut Sodium Intake - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonToo much sodium in your diet can contribute to high blood pressure and make your blood pressure treatment less effective. Sodium versus Table Salt First, let's clear up the confusion about the difference between sodium and table salt. Table salt is a combination of the two minerals sodium ...
Views: 1361(1 vote) - Flax Oil versus Fish Oil - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonA recent study published this past September compared the benefits of flax oil versus fish oil in raising blood levels of heart healthy omega 3’s. Adequate omega 3 intake is linked to lower blood pressure, lower triglycerides, increased HDL cholesterol, and reduced arterial ...
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