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- The controversy of congestive heart failure - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Popa WoolseyThe controversy of congestive heart failure and foods to avoid high cholesterol and low fat diets. High Cholesterol, Low Fat Diets,Heart Disease,Blood Pressure: According to the American Heart Association heart disease is now the number one disease killer and stroke is number three. ...
Views: 1930(1 vote) - EECP Treatment for Heart Patients - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Pratiksha G GandhiEnhanced external counter pulsation (EECP) therapy is an out-patient treatment for anigma and heart failure. It includes one-hour treatment, each day, five days a week, and 35 days in total. The EECP therapy helps to stimulate the openings or formation of collaterals (small branches of blood ...
Views: 805 - Risk factors for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and some ways to help - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Stephen Guy-ClarkeAs a quick summary for what to look for when assessing your risks to CVD what follows is a naturopathic approach to maintaining healthy lipid profiles. •Smoking - increases arterial oxidation. •Dyslipidaemia – high cholesterol levels with high LDL and low HDL, high triglycerides – lipid ...
Views: 1605 - WHAT IS ENLARGED HEART - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Reema JainWHAT IS ENLARGED HEART Hypertrophy of the heart or enlarged heart is a term used for a heart with a thick muscle wall, or to describe an overloaded with dilated heart chambers. Both conditions affect the efficiency of the heart's pumping action and may be associated with cardiac muscle ...
Views: 2204 - Holiday Stress Effects Your Heart: Control Your Risk Factors - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Mark RosenbergAt this time of year with several big holidays approaching, like many of my patients, you may feel overwhelmed with too much to do and are starting to feel cranky and out of sorts. Along with all the usual responsibilities of jobs, family routines, etc, this season brings the added pressure of ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - How to Find a Mesothelioma Doctor Near You - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Vicki SutherlandIf diagnosed with mesothelioma, one should immediately begin searching for a doctor or cancer treatment center. After finding medical treatment, a patient should find out how to choose mesothelioma attorneys. There is no lack of specialists in the United States, but it can sometimes be ...
Views: 893 - Where to Find Help When Experiencing Mesothelioma Symptoms - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Vicki SutherlandMesothelioma is cancer of the mesothelium, the protective layer surrounding many bodily organs. It is a rare form of cancer that develops due to asbestos exposure. Since a safe level of asbestos exposure is not established, it may develop even when a person is only briefly exposed to the ...
Views: 990 - Military Veterans, Asbestos Exposure, and Mesothelioma - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Vicki SutherlandIt is an extremely sad state of affairs that military veterans pay such a high price for defending the nation. While veterans are at risk during combat, they are also at a greater risk of exposure to asbestos than the average American. Many veterans would like to blame the military and the ...
Views: 846 - Have Valsartan - Get escaped from heart diseases - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Micheal aadamThe drug Valsartan is the generic name of brand drug Diovan.Valsartan is used to treat the factor which originates the highly risky diseases like hypertension and congestive heart failure. In hypertension the person experience the sudden rise in the blood pressure level which affects instantly ...
Views: 760 - Holiday Heart Health: Prevent Cardiovascular Disease - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Chris McCormickDuring the holiday season, thoughts about what to buy our loved ones or best ways to host our family and friends are usually prioritized over our general health. Holiday indulgences and lazy afternoons spent in a cozy couch seem more appealing than strapping on our trainers to go for a winter ...
Views: 1036 - Benefits of Graviola-Max - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Stephen MathewGraviola Max is herbal supplement formulated from the leaf and stem of the Graviola Plant. The plant belongs to the Annonaceae family and this family of plants produces a novel set of phytochemicals called Annonaceous Acetogenins which are known for there powerful anticancer and antitumor ...
Views: 1977(1 vote) - Ethno-Botanical Uses of Graviola - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Stephen MathewGraviola tree is found in warm tropical regions. This evergreen relatively small sized tree bears heart shaped edible fruit with white flesh. Not only the fruit of this plant but the leaves, bark, stem, roots and seeds all are considered extremely valuable medicinally. The ethno-botanical uses ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - The Importance of Having Blood Pressure Meter - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Brad RayHigh blood pressure is regarded as one of the biggest killers today and is a major cause of premature deaths across the globe. A recent study has revealed that 1 in 3 people in the UK alone suffer from high blood pressure problems which is why it is imperative that you have a blood pressure ...
Views: 950 - Use Lanoxin to regularize your heartbeat. - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from canie cruzLanoxin Extracted from the leaves of the digitalis plant, Lanoxin (Digoxin) improves the heart rhythm and is an effective drug to treat congestive heart failure. Additionally, it is recommended to manage atrial fibrillation. What is the dosage of Lanoxin? Generic Lanoxin tablets ...
Views: 1046 - Pediatric Cardiac Surgery - How The Heart Works - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from Chester BakerWe all know that the heart is a vital organ in the body. Without optimal operation, the heart can trigger a laundry list of symptoms and problems throughout other organ systems of the body. We simply cannot live without a heart, and a heart that's not functioning properly won't provide the same ...
Views: 671 - The Truth about Mesothelioma - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Vicki SutherlandMesothelioma symptoms can vary from patient to patient. Mesothelioma attorneys often struggle with the ignorance of the general population concerning mesothelioma just as much as they do against a large manufacturer's defense attorneys. One can make a valiant effort to possibly live through ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - Understanding and Dealing with Mesothelioma Symptoms - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Vicki SutherlandMesothelioma is a rare and lethal form of cancer that attacks an internal membrane known as the mesothelium. The mesothelium protects several major organs in our body, including the walls of the abdominal cavity and chest cavity. This cancer is caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos fibers ...
Views: 795 - The Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Italy - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Kamlesh KumarThe extra virgin olive oil from Italy is one of the principal ingredients of every Italian food. The rich olive oil is what creates the real difference to the rich Italian cuisine. Olive oils are available in four different types, but the extra Virgin Olive oil from Italy is strictly classified ...
Views: 854(2 votes) - Dental clinic- Top Class Facilities - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from pitter smithFreedom health is the one stop destination to all such health ailments which affects the lives of the individuals. This consulting team gives you the contacts for the dentist in delhi which provides an expert service in treating the failing health of the most serious of patients. It specializes ...
Views: 887(1 vote) - Inflammation-What it Means, How it's Caused and How to Prevent it - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Mark RosenbergSome of my patients have been asking me recently, about a new medical condition, inflammation, that’s being investigated as the underlying cause of fatigue and most diseases including, cancer and heart disease. As I tell my patients, the truth is, inflammation is not something new, though our ...
Views: 975 - Know The Signs: Heart Attack - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Mark RosenbergWhen my over-age 50 male patients come to visit for a check up or health concern, I ask them if they know the symptoms of a heart attack. Most all of them answer “chest pain” but very few know any of the other symptoms of heart attack. That’s why I’d like to talk to you about the symptoms of a ...
Views: 1153(1 vote) - Early Symptoms of Diabetes - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Amy StephensWhen glucose begins to accumulate in our blood stream a series of symptoms of diabetes will be manifested. While these symptoms of diabetes may not conclusively proof diabetes, the presence of any of the symptoms of diabetes should logically lead you to do a blood glucose test. The instant we ...
Views: 3203(1 vote) - Five High Cholesterol Foods It Is Best To Keep Away From - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Sam BakerWhen you really like eating a specific form of food you might be doing your entire body more harm than good, particularly when that food is high in cholesterol. When you suffer from high cholesterol levels you should discover ways that you are able to reduce your numbers and keep it lower. In ...
Views: 3932 - Your Erectile Dysfunction can be Related to Heart Health - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Mark RosenbergDear Health-Minded Readers, Some of my over 40 male patients are concerned about whether or not they may have erectile dysfunction. We go over their symptoms (see below) and often times they do have a classic ED picture. However, when I ask these patients if anyone in their family has had ...
Views: 1428 - Constant Heartburn-Getting rid of it - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from Billy BlackburnConstant heartburnis really an extreme soreness appearing round the chest. Heartburn takes place when abdomen acid refluxes, or results in blood to flow, via a valve recognized as esophageal sphincter (LES) and it rubs the esophagus the incorrect way. LES is accountable for preventing the ...
Views: 1632 - Maintaining a Healthy Heart in Modern Times - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Kandice LinwrightI hate to come across as negative with my first article here on SelfGrowth.com, but I’m beginning to think that heart conditions such as stroke and heart attack are becoming less and less preventable in the world we live in. With environmental toxins in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - Why it is important to boost your immune system - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Good HealthThe present-day hectic lifestyles of people involve tremendous stress, unhealthy dietary habits, fatigue, anxiety and zero exercising. Add to this the threats of new viral strains and smarter microorganisms attacking your body. Hence, it has become important to support your immune system ...
Views: 1109 - Terminalia Arjuna, Heart health, Cholesterol health - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Veena DeoAyurveda gives equal importance to both physical & psychological factors in heart diseases. Ayurveda emphasizes that the heart should be protected with special care as life depends upon its proper functioning. Continuous efforts should be made to protect the heart as one's age advances. Though ...
Views: 1848 - 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: 1259 - Why Are Mesothelioma Attorneys Needed? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Vicki SutherlandAsbestos usage was banned in 1970 due to the many health risks it posed. Among all the noted risks was the danger of contracting Mesothelioma, a form of cancer that originates in the Mesothelium, a membrane that covers the internal organs of the body. It is believed that those who have been ...
Views: 1038 - How Do Mesothelioma Attorneys Work? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Vicki SutherlandMesothelioma attorneys are those who focus primarily on asbestos lawsuits and asbestos-related cases. They argue the cases of Mesothelioma patients who may have contracted the disease due to asbestos exposure and assist them in filing lawsuits in order to gain compensation for emotional and ...
Views: 882 - Best Treatment Available For Hypertension - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from anuradha thakurHypertension or high blood pressure is a condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is chronically elevated. With every heart beat, the heart pumps blood through the arteries to the rest of the body. Blood pressure is the force of blood that is pushing up against the walls of the ...
Views: 730 - High Blood Pressure and Heart Problem - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from anuradha thakurIn our anatomy Arteries plays a actual important role in our body. It backpack claret from the affection to the blow of your body. They are claret argosy and commonly arteries are actual flexible, bland and claret breeze actual calmly through them. The claret moves through the arteries it ...
Views: 663 - Heart Health – The Natural Way - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2011 from Jyoti jainVolumes have been written about the heart. It is the symbol of love, the seat of life. You can be broken-hearted, kind-hearted, or hard-hearted. You can wear your heart on your sleeve, and you can think with your heart instead of your head. You can win hearts, steal hearts, and break hearts. You ...
Views: 802 - Be Part of a Fat Camp and Discovery the New You! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Sandeep ManralYou still miss the days when you were so slim and fit, yet don’t have a clue how to get that shape back? A fitness holiday may be an answer to this problem. There are several health retreats in NSW and abroad that offer fitness holidays for people who want to lose wait in a fun way. These ...
Views: 774 - Importance of Diet for Healthy Heart - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Lisa BrunThe desire for a healthy, fit and fabulous body is practically universal and most people have at one reason or the opposite created a trial to attain it constantly through numerous diets. However, you'll always find that typically dieting is not what only matters. Cardiaque symptome- Now and ...
Views: 805 - Cholesterol and Heart Disease - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from mike medeirosAre you someone who just loves fatty foods? If so, then you may be setting yourself to be someone who just may be a candidate for some heart related problems. Studies have shown the relation of cholesterol and heart disease. Taking the necessary steps to avoid cholesterol and heart disease are ...
Views: 913 - Heart Disease and ED - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Natalie BonanskiIt’s not news that Americans are getting more unhealthy and overweight with each passing decade. Add to that our sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy diets, and smoking and it’s no wonder that cardiovascular diseases are on the rise. In addition, being overweight and generally unhealthy can lead to ...
Views: 997 - Vegetable recepies for preventing heart attack - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Lisa BrunHeart attack is becoming quite common and the main reason behind it is the stress related environmental factors which directly affects the healthy functioning of a heart. An unhealthy eating habit also pertains to accumulate fat in the body which in turn makes one ugly and obese. This also ...
Views: 683 - High Cholesterol, less love making - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Efrain BellHigh Cholesterol level isn't best for the heart, that people know, but the newest study has additional information that high-cholesterol degrades the reproductive health. So, high cholesterol levels are extremely dangerous to the wellness. Some doctors possess even claimed which erectile ...
Views: 786 - The Importance of Knowing the History of Heart Disease and the Signs of Heart Disease - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Danica SusanIt is undeniable that heart disease is the leading cause of most countries in the world especially in the United States, Canada, England and Wales. In the United States, statistics say that about 25% of all the deaths are caused by heart diseases. This should then alarm everyone to take care of ...
Views: 1385 - Symptoms, Causes and Treatment of Heart Murmur - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Lisa BrunHeart murmur is indeed a kind of whoosh sound which comes along with the regular lub-tub heart sounds. When we visit a doctor when we are sick with illness then the doctor would be able to identify the whooshing sound in our heart .Using his stethoscope he would be able to identify it but that ...
Views: 1034 - Cardio workouts a boon for Cardiovascular Disease - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Lisa BrunCardio is stands for cardiovascular, this means related to the hear, cardioworkouts are exercises that helps you keep your heart healthy, these exercises helps in maintaining heart rate and keeping it elevated for a long period of time. Cardiovascular Disease and Fitness These heart ...
Views: 811 - The heart is the center of the cardiovascular system - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Lisa BrunIt pumps blood to all the organs of the body. The blood carries oxygen to all the parts of the body. When the oxygen reaches each part of the body, it functions well. Cardiovascular disease occurs when the heart or the blood vessels are not functioning the way they should. Heart pain and ...
Views: 873 - Important Tips When Searching for a Life Saving Course - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Sarah RyanA heart attack means that some of the heart muscle has experienced death from a blot clot or otherwise, and results in a lack of blood supply to the heart. More prone to this as we get older, it is clear that we need to be prepared for anything we may face when trying to keep the heart pumping. ...
Views: 840 - Things to Know When Buying Life Saving Equipment - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Sarah RyanIf you are looking for an AED or Defibrillator, have a look below at some information that you may find valuable in your search. These devices are popping up from the shopping mall to the golf course and it is important to be educated. AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator, it is a ...
Views: 981(1 vote) - Symptoms of Heart failure - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Lisa BrunEverything was fine in Mr. Smith’s life .He was well settled with adequate retirement funds and his sons were in a very big MNC drawing good paychecks. He was a widower which actually forced him to do his own cooking. He was not a bad cook and everyone did enjoy his preparation. At the rise of ...
Views: 772 - Keeping Your Heart Healthy - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Roberto SediciasThese days there is such a high risk of heart complications and problems that can arise if you do not take care of your heart. First, you want to make sure your diet is ok, otherwise you risk having a number of serious heart complications other problems that can result in early death and also ...
Views: 1024(1 vote) - What Technology is doing for our Hearts - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Sarah RyanYou can never be too careful these days, and the more of us that possess the knowledge of lifesaving techniques, the better off we all are. To be familiar with the current standards for life saving techniques one should consider enrolling in a CPR training certification program. A CPR ...
Views: 895 - Heart Disease - The Fallacy of the Cholesterol Cause - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Rob RushmerThe notion that diet is a factor in heart disease and the birth of cholesterol levels being a key component of the theory dates back to the 1950’s. Ancel Keys, an American scientist did a study that compared mortality through heart disease with fat consumed in the diet. His study found a direct ...
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