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- St. Vincent, Heart Clinic Arkansas Join Forces - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Margaret Dedman(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – St. Vincent Health System and Heart Clinic Arkansas are excited to announce that, as of January 1, 2012, Heart Clinic Arkansas has joined St. Vincent in the development of The Jack Stephens Heart Institute, LLC. Heart Clinic Arkansas is joining three of the state’s premier ...
Views: 1106 - Where and How to Get Mesothelioma Help - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandMesothelioma is a fatal disease caused by exposure to asbestos. Symptoms typically manifest decades after the initial exposure to asbestos. It’s a difficult disease, and people facing mesothelioma need different types of help; including medical help, VA claims support, legal guidance, and ...
Views: 1096 - Mesothelioma: Why Military Veterans are at Risk - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandIt is indeed an ironic situation when we see many of the same veterans our nation is so grateful for, now suffering due to the negligence of unscrupulous manufacturers. The fact of the matter is that those in military service, particularly in the Navy, were not told that they were risking their ...
Views: 886 - Mesothelioma Symptoms: Some Warning Signs of Mesothelioma Cancer - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandPatients with mesothelioma usually don’t demonstrate symptoms of this malignant form of cancer until 30 to 60 years after the initial asbestos exposure. The asbestos fibers get embedded inside the tissues surrounding the body’s internal organs known as the mesothelium and are present for many ...
Views: 1113 - Why it is Difficult to Diagnose Mesothelioma - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandMesothelioma symptoms often do not become noticeable for several decades. This fact makes it difficult to detect in patients until the disease is in its late stages. Compounding the issue, early mesothelioma symptoms are often mistaken for symptoms of different ailments; such as the flu, ...
Views: 1040 - Coronary Heart Disease – The Sudden Killer - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Indus Health PlusWhat’s all the noise about? The strongest muscle in the human body is only the size of a human fist. Yet the amount of energy produced by that muscle over a lifetime of 80 years is enough to light up 30 lakh wooden matches, or cook 7500 hamburgers, or keep a 60 watt light bulb continuously ...
Views: 859 - Increased Risk Of Heart Attacks By Pradaxa - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Jack TaylorNew studies have revealed that anticoagulant drug Pradaxa increases risk of heart attack. Pradaxa is an anticoagulant drug containing Dabigatran as its main active ingredient. It belongs to direct thrombin inhibitor group of drugs. It prevents clotting in the blood. It is used as blood thinner ...
Views: 809 - Killer Red Meats - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Cory CouillardA two decade Harvard study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine involving 121,342 men and women strongly suggests that red meat consumption will increase the risk of developing cancer and heart disease. There were 23,926 total deaths in the group with 5,910 from cardiovascular disease ...
Views: 1310 - Don’t Stroke, Consume This! - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Cory CouillardThe Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation (HOPE) study followed 10,000 individuals that were at risk for developing strokes. The participants found that increased levels of vitamin E significantly lowered their risk over the four year study. Cardiovascular disease is a leading disease killer for ...
Views: 1321 - 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: 1297 - Steps for Adopting Electric Cigarette - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Adam CarryIf you are an addicted chain smoker and want to get started with electric cigarette then there are some easy steps helpful in this regard. It is really difficult for the addicted smoker to get rid of the habit of smoking. So, advancement has lead to an easy solution for such smokers and provides ...
Views: 982 - Heart Disease Natural Home Remedy with Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Diet - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Ethan WalkerIt is widely recognized that the omega-3 fatty acids, DHA, EPA and ALA, are vital nutrients. Medical literature contains volumes of research data that underscore the advantages of omega-3 fatty acids as a natural home remedy for preventing and combating heart disease. Omega-3s have ...
Views: 936 - Heart Health: Conversation Starters - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Meagan MelendezHeart Health: Conversation starters Talking to a family member or friend about making healthy changes - like quitting smoking or cutting down on fatty foods - can be hard. Use these tips to get the conversation started. Begin by saying, "I care about you." "I want you to live a long and ...
Views: 818 - 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: 1266(1 vote) - Skin Moles-What exactly are they? - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Mario CoraSkin moles are, in truth, common lesions on the skin. You need not fear, that these moles can be cancerous. More often, moles are benign in nature. It is rare that abnormal changes in the moles' color, shape and size can be traced to cancer. Don't immediately go frantic with worry, until you ...
Views: 2749 - 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: 1272 - Glutathione: Heart Disease and Cancer Destroyed - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Cory CouillardThe most important molecule to stay healthy, prevent aging, cancer, heart disease and nearly every condition known to man has been found. Over 100,000 medical articles confirm that glutathione is the most important antioxidant, detoxifier and immune system builder. Despite the amount of ...
Views: 1855(1 vote) - Best Cholesterol Supplements - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from James MeschinoWhat are the best cholesterol lowering supplements? Actually the first question really is, are there supplements that can actually lower your blood cholesterol level? The scientific answer is, yes, there are supplements that can do that. Your next question should be, are all the supplements ...
Views: 1844(1 vote) - Q10 Fish Oil - It Can Prevent Cancer And Heart Disease - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenThere are plenty of supplements on the market today, and there is a lot of hype around, but which ones are actually worth taking? In terms of preventing the two biggest causes of death, cancer and heart disease, there is no doubt that taking fish oil with natural coenzyme Q10 is one of the best ...
Views: 1208 - Orthomolecular Treatment for Heart Disease - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Michael LocklearHeart disease is the leading cause of death for humans in industrialized nations. However, the disease is virtually nonexistent in most animals. According to Dr. Matthias Rath, author of Eradicating Heart Disease, it isn’t impossible for animals to get heart disease, but it is a very rare ...
Views: 1827 - Manage Heart and Blood Pressure Related Disorders with Plavix - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from canie cruzHigh Blood Pressure in Brief: Blood pressure values fluctuate at all hours and are likely to change because of activities. Hypertension can harm any individual and people with a personal history of this ailment are more vulnerable. There aren't any exact reasons discovered per se for this ...
Views: 923 - Help for Veterans Coping with Mesothelioma - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandMesothelioma is a cancer of the mesothelium, which is the thin, protective lining around some of the body’s internal organs such as the lungs, the heart, and the abdomen. It is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers that have been released into the air. It is a relatively rare cancer with a long ...
Views: 900 - Where Veterans Can Find Help for Mesothelioma - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandBaron and Budd salutes the selfless sacrifices made by members of the armed forces, fighting for the freedoms we enjoy as U.S. citizens. Our veterans put their lives on the line to protect us, which makes it all the more abhorrent to learn that they may not have been afforded the same ...
Views: 1016 - Find a Mesothelioma Doctor near You - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandMesothelioma is a malignant cancer that is generally caused due to exposure of asbestos, a material commonly used to fireproof articles and insulation. It is quick to metastasize and typically spreads to surrounding organs throughout the body relatively fast. A confirmed diagnosis is devastating ...
Views: 821 - Healthy Heart Rate - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Curtis SimpsonHaving a healthy heart rate is a real treasure. At first glance a healthy heart rate may seem to be referring to your average heart rate. And that’s what it is in part. Count the number of heartbeats in one minute and that’s your average heart rate. For adults there is a range of 60-100 bpm ...
Views: 2016(1 vote) - Holistic Heart Health 101 - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Andrea CohenHeart health has been on my mind quite a bit this past year. I had a close family member diagnosed with two complex, co-occurring heart conditions that for many months confounded even the brilliant and curious team of doctors at MA General Hospital. These conditions were causing inflammation and ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - Cholesterol Drugs Are Dangerous And Ineffective, Medical Researchers Say - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenOver the last 10 to 15 years, the drug companies have gotten so greedy that they are not happy with the profits they are making from ill people, they actually want healthy people to take prescription drugs for "preventative" reasons. One of the most prevalent methods that the have used, and one ...
Views: 1859 - High Triglycerides - 2 Success Stories You Must Know About - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenWith all the focus in the last 15 years on cholesterol, mainly due to the many billions of dollars made by selling cholesterol-lowering drugs, the role of high triglycerides in heart disease has often been overlooked. There is simply not enough money to be made in lowering triglycerides. This is ...
Views: 2694 - Protect Your Coronary Arteries from Disease - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Michael TibusSome of the most delicious "foods" are junk foods. There is something about having some Nacho Cheese flavored Doritos with a nice cold beverage...it's a flavor-fest! After a short time though, you start to realize by the shape of your body that you cannot continue down that road. Your friends ...
Views: 1095 - The Good and Bad in Blood Cholesterol - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Michael TibusA subliminal health risk can surface without us even know it. This risk revolves around our diet and if we aren't careful it could cost us our life. A major factor in what we eat centers around cholesterol, which can play a major factor in getting heart disease. What exactly is cholesterol? Is ...
Views: 1189 - Heart Diseases - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Crisan MariusIn this article I want to present some types of heart diseases. Main types of heart diseases: 1. Conditions that will affect heart valves This disease happens when the valves in the heart will narrow, which will cause the heart to more than usual to pump blood from left atrium into the ...
Views: 777(1 vote) - 12 Going On 21: Estrogen & Disease - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardBirth control pills (BCP’s) have been cited by Doctors to protect against breast cancer, heart disease and depression. Hundreds of millions of women worldwide have taken the pill since the 1960’s believing that they were “safe and effective”. What was once thought to be protective for one’s ...
Views: 1501 - America’s Drug of Choice: You're Probably Already on It! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardIt has been found that teenagers who drink soda have more mental health conditions according to a new study. The study published in the American Journal of Public Health surveyed 5,547 10th graders about their soda drinking habits, the results were mind popping. There was a radical increase in ...
Views: 1525 - Cholesterol: Stuffing Bank Accounts vs. Arteries - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardCholesterol-lowering medications such as Lipitor, Zocor and Crestor are the #1 prescribed class of prescription medication in the United States. Over 215 million prescriptions add $26 billion to drug company coffers annually. A recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics shows ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - Low Fat Stress Diet - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Popa WoolseyNewest low fat stress diet including carbohydrates,caffeine and foods to lose weight.Life is filled with stresses. Some big, some little, but all potentially detrimental to your health. Carrying around unrelieved stress can cause all kinds of health problems including, high blood pressure, ...
Views: 2050(1 vote) - The Facts On Flax - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Joanne JacksonFlax seed oil is the richest source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a member of the omega -3 essential fatty acid family. Because our body is unable to manufacture essential fatty acids (EFAs), they must be consumed through our diet. Here are just a few of the health benefits of omega -3 ...
Views: 1313 - Heat Strokes Treatment - Effective Home remedies for Heat Stroke - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from June TjandraHeat stroke also known as sun stroke, is a condition whereby body system of cooling itself stops working and body’s core temperature rises above dangerous levels. It is worst kind of illness caused by heat more dangerous than heat exhaustion and hyperthermia. When the cooling system of body is ...
Views: 1841 - Erectile Dysfunction Drugs and Heart Disease - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Natalie BonanskiIf you suffer from erectile dysfunction (E.D.) in addition to heart disease, you need to be aware of important medical information about possible drug interactions. Typically, men who take any kind of nitrates for chest pain should be careful if they are also taking Cialis or a similar drug on a ...
Views: 975 - What Your Doctor Doesn’t Tell You About Cholesterol - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Joanne JacksonLast Christmas, we once again had the pleasure of seeing friends and family and enjoying a different kind of holiday celebration by visiting a Chinese buffet. This is our second year of doing something a little different from the usual holiday feast, and everyone agrees, it is a great way to ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - The Symptoms of Mesothelioma - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandThe mesothelium is the protective lining of internal organs. There is a form of cancer associated with the mesothelium, named mesothelioma. Sadly this illness is fatal, in most cases. Research has shown that exposure to asbestos is the leading cause of this malignancy. Since the respiratory ...
Views: 936 - Shedding Light on Mesothelioma - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandIt is known that cancer is a debilitating disease. However, it is also important to note that there are certain malignancies that have been proven to have dire prognoses. Mesothelioma is an illness with a poor prognosis. A malignancy that primarily affects the mesothelium, the body’s protective ...
Views: 805 - Where and How to Find Help for Mesothelioma - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandThe most important thing an individual can do once diagnosed with mesothelioma is to seek legal help to protect their legal rights. Victims of this disease may have the right to compensation from manufacturers or other entities responsible for their exposure to asbestos. Baron and Budd, P.C. has ...
Views: 746 - Mesothelioma FAQ - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandMesothelioma is a rare and malignant type of cancer that affects the tissue lining of many internal organs including the heart, lungs, and abdominal cavity. The following list of frequently asked questions and answers may provide a better understanding of this disease. Who is at risk for ...
Views: 922 - Why Your Blood Work Is Fine But You Still Feel Like There Is Something Wrong With You - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Crystal M ShoresThere is a routine that we go through when we are not feeling well or are going in for an annual check-up. We get blood drawn, discuss how we have been feeling with a nurse, see the doctor and restate what we told the nurse, and then we either get sent home with medication and/or you are told ...
Views: 1825 - Racing Heart Rate Brought Into Control For This Heart Patient - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Suzanne ZachariaEFT, short for Emotional Freedom Techniques, is a great holistic healing method that has worked wonders before my eyes. In my opinion, the name does not do the method justice, as it can help with so many physical conditions. Having used this method for many years, I am still amazed when I see ...
Views: 2419 - Why Eating Fat Does Not Make You Fat! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Crystal M ShoresI remember when I was in high school, and low fat was the way to eat. This notion was everywhere, and fat was made out to be the “bad guy”. I remember buying red licorice and pretzels because both labels stated in big capital letters “low fat”, and I thought this meant I could eat as much as I ...
Views: 892 - Is Cholesterol the Number One Killer in the United States? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Crystal M ShoresWhen you hear the word cholesterol what comes to mind? For many, high cholesterol and heart disease are first. For decades the media has claimed that to decrease your risk for heart disease you must eat a low fat diet with less than 300 mg of cholesterol a day. In 2004 the National ...
Views: 982 - The Silent Killer - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Crystal M ShoresYou can’t see it. You can’t feel. You don’t even know it is happening. Eventually it can manifest as a disease process such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, depression, IBS (inflammatory bowel disease) or asthma to name a few. It is called inflammation, and all of the top 30 causes of ...
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