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- Can Excess Cholesterol In The System Cause A Heart Attack? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Randall PaulSo What Do You Think, Can Excess Cholesterol In The System Cause A Heart Attack? Do not forget while cholesterol does cause serious heart problems, it is still a natural function of your body. However, a problem arises when there is too much bad cholesterol accumulating in the body and it ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - Fighting Disease with Sunflower Seeds - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Randall PaulThe following list may be very unfamiliar to us but they have shown many benefits to the human body system and with the correct amounts could even help in fighting disease if consumed in its original natural whole state. Arginine: This has some potential benefits to our heart. Choline: ...
Views: 1010(2 votes) - Hypnotherapy & NLP Life Coach Launches - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Rakesh KakkaLondon (Jan 1, 2010) – Thoughts Become Reality (www.thoughtsbecomereality.co.uk) announced today the launch of their highly anticipated Hypnosis program for Chronic Pain. Gone are the days of popping pills out of necessity and repeat surgeries. The ailment pendulum swung and has stopped on ...
Views: 680 - But ... What Actually Is Smoking? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Renata Bartoli, PhDThe large majority of smokers started smoking when they were very young, because of peer-pressure, in order to feel more grown-up and ‘cool’. Things, however, have changed dramatically in recent years and our society now sees smoking for what it is: a very harmful habit which can lead to a ...
Views: 2094(2 votes) - Introducing Heart Healthy Foods - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Emmy SumarlinaThe heart is the most vital organs for humans. Healthy heart will result in quality of life better. However, not everyone has a heart condition that functions perfectly. Unhealthy life can trigger a variety of diseases. Heart disease most commonly found are coronary heart disease, chest pain ...
Views: 1132(2 votes) - Chest Pain; Why It Should Not Be Ignored - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisUrban Meyer has taken a leave from coaching the Florida Gators due to chest pains he had experienced earlier this month. He was wise and went to the hospital, where test were performed and it was determined that no permanent muscle damage was done. This is an example of why it is important ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - New Year New You - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Patti ArmusWith the holiday season upon us and the New Year fast approaching, most of us start thinking “New Year’s Resolutions.” We can’t help it. A New Year. A new beginning. A clean slate. It’s like being born all over again. We can start from scratch, be any thing or any body we want. Cast off ...
Views: 1769(3 votes) - Babies Receive Heart Transplants Instead of Vitamin D Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Kerri KnoxCardiomyopathy is a rare but frequently fatal heart condition in infants and children. In many cases, doctors are unable to find the cause, and severe cases need to stay in the hospital while waiting for their last hope at life- a heart transplant. But whole teams of specialists at major medical ...
Views: 1469(2 votes) - Eye Disorder Symptoms and High Blood Pressure - What Is the Link - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHigh blood pressure does not happen overnight since it slowly creeps in the body system due to improper diet and unhealthy lifestyle. Based on this premise, how does one discern the relationship between eye disorder symptoms and high blood pressure? Hypertension in individuals if left ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - Is Fat-Free Really Healthy for You? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Dr. Kelly SennholzA large population of people believe that the way to losing weight and gaining good health is through eating low-fat and/or fat-free foods. Ironically, while we Americans are eating less fat, we Americans are getting fatter! Interestingly enough, the 2006 Women’s Health Initiative Dietary ...
Views: 3595(3 votes) - Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally! 10 More Ways. - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Randall PaulOk, how about we look at 10 more ways we can lower our cholesterol naturally? Slow down on the egg yokes Studies have shown that you should no more than four egg yokes a week. Each egg yoke that you eat contains over 200 milligrams of cholesterol! Even if you don’t think that you have to ...
Views: 916(1 vote) - Lower High Blood Pressure Quickly and Prevent Your Chances of a Heart Attack! - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Cristina ChaseIn order to lower high blood pressure quickly, it is necessary to become familiar with high blood pressure readings. A reading of 139/99 you are pre-hypertensive and not hypertensive and if you follow the following tips you can quickly lower high blood pressure quickly and prevent the chances of ...
Views: 6041(3 votes) - What Causes High Blood Pressure? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Cristina ChaseWe all know that elevated or high blood pressure is bad for your health, it can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney failure and early death. You may not fully understand the scientific reasons that causes high blood pressure and in fact in 90 to 95% of hypertension cases, the cause is unknown, ...
Views: 844(1 vote) - Raw Food Diet - How It Reduces the Risks of Stroke Caused by the Typical American Diet in Conventional and TCM Perspectives - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kyle NortonBesides cancer and heart diseases, stroke is the third leading cause of death. Approximate 1/4 of all stroke victims die as a direct result of the stroke or it's complications. According the National Institutes of Health, more than two million Americans suffer long-term disabilities from stroke, ...
Views: 2981(2 votes) - Don’t panic just yet – You can have complete control over your Cholesterol - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Randall PaulDid you know that the study of cholesterol is actually a relatively recent idea? Cholesterol is a natural function of the human body and a 1951 government study illustrates just how it affects us today. That study was conducted in Korea by pathologists sent from the Pentagon and revealed ...
Views: 817 - Heart Attack Causing Diets That Will KILL You Before You Turn 40 - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Randall PaulHEART ATTACK CAUSING DIETS THAT WILL KILL YOU BEFORE YOU TURN 40 Reading conflicting messages out there these days you may be thinking that cholesterol is terrible for your body, but in fact a certain amount of fat is required for any living organism to exist. Do not forget while ...
Views: 872 - Cause Of Heart Palpitations May Not Be What You Think - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Stacy WishnerI occasionally see patients complaining of a fluttering heart, a sense of fullness in the chest, a pounding heart or skipped heartbeats. These sensations, also called heart palpitations, occur when the electrical system in the heart malfunctions. This malfunction disrupts the natural rhythm of ...
Views: 9531 - Fish Oil: Hope for Cardiovascular Disease - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Emile JarreauThere are a lot of people who suffer from cardiovascular disease in this country. It’s not a new thing, and many people have gone on cholesterol-lowering drugs or decided to take aspirin on a long-term basis in an attempt to stave off heart troubles and strokes. Unfortunately, these are not ...
Views: 11330(16 votes) - What Causes High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from i-Supplements comIn 2008, according to The World Health Organization (WHO), heart disease was the leading cause of death in the entire world (number one in the U.S. as well), accounting for 30% of total deaths worldwide! That means roughly one out of every three people in the world died of some sort of heart ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - Remedies for High Blood Pressure - Take Control of Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are several different remedies for high blood pressure, tips and tricks to reduce your blood pressure, natural remedies and even medications that can lower elevated blood pressure. Here are some steps you can take to take your life back. One of the most popular remedies for high blood ...
Views: 936(1 vote) - Do Cholesterol Lowering Medications Work Simply Because They Raise Vitamin D Levels? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxHere's an interesting little fact. Studies show that statins, the class of drugs widely prescribed to lower cholesterol levels, have the effect of INCREASING vitamin d levels. Now, there is plenty of evidence that Vitamin D decreases risk of heart problems and that the vast majority of ...
Views: 1613(2 votes) - Cholesterol Lowering Statin Drugs Being Recommended for Children as Young as 8 years old - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxIndication Creep is the phenomenon whereby a drug is tested and approved for one specific use and doctors prescribe it for another use. This is a perfectly legal and legitimate practice. Once a drug is approved for use, a doctor is allowed to prescribe it for any usage that they choose ...
Views: 1645(2 votes) - An Easy Way to Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease: Eat Less Red Meat - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from James EgidioIt’s a scary fact. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States*, with more than 631,000 people dying each year from the plaguing, but preventable, disease. Of the several things one can do to prevent heart disease, or lessen the chances of it occurring, ...
Views: 835 - Causes of Hypertension - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Lawrence WileyDespite the fact that the causes of essential (primary) hypertension are unknown to most of our medical friends, researchers have provided some guidance. When doctors say they don't know what causes primary hypertension, they mean they know of no germs or pathological conditions that lead to ...
Views: 996(1 vote) - Michael Jackson RIP: Does Anyone Survive Sudden Cardiac Arrest? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEvery twenty seconds, a heart attack strikes someone in America, killing five hundred thousand a year. That's fifty-seven deaths every hour, almost one per minute. In the United States and many nations, it's the leading cause of death among adults over age forty. The most lethal kind of ...
Views: 997(1 vote) - Heartburn Relief - Get The Facts - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Bryan MasonPyrosis, also known as Heartburn, is an very uncomfortable condition affecting a person's esophagus and is caused by gastric acid. You may also feel pain in the chest, jaw, throat or neck, and if not treated properly can cause chronic cough or asthma. Due to this, it is vital to consider one's ...
Views: 1148(1 vote) - Reversing Heart Disease Through Diet - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Noela ChieMost people with coronary heart disease have a checkered history with food. They've eaten a few too many pizzas and french fries, perhaps, and not quite enough fruits and vegetables. Maybe you can relate. But if your heart's in trouble, this is no time to regret your past indulgences. Instead, ...
Views: 1886 - Health - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Noela ChieTaking care of ones Heart and overall health is important to living a long and prosperous life. It is true, Heart Disease can run in families, but there are things the average person can do to try and avoid and Heart complications. -First, many people don't realize how important exercise ...
Views: 1468(1 vote) - One Size Never Fits All--Especially in Medicine - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Bette DowdellI’m one of five siblings, and we’ve all had heart surgery. Like most people with heart problems, none of us ever had any of the so-called risk factors. No high cholesterol. No high triglycerides. No high blood pressure. Nothing. My ‘turn’ arrived on Christmas Eve, 2005. Of course, nobody ...
Views: 1490 - Creating A Heart Healthy Diet - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Matthew McAlpineHeart disease runs in my family. In fact, based on the medical research, it runs in a lot of families. Some of the things I have learned over the years are that you can be in control and take preventative measures against heart disease. Many of the contributing factors of heart disease can be ...
Views: 809 - Learn About Safe Fish to Eat - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from i-Supplements comIs today’s fish safe to eat? The question shouldn’t be if you should eat fish, the question should be how much? Seafood is a key source of heart-healthy, lean protein, of which everyone should consume two servings a week. Not only is most seafood low in fat, it is high in protein. The ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - Sleep Apnea: The Not-Necessarily Silent Killer - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Robert ClarkSleep apnea and related breathing problems during sleep are by far the most common and dangerous sleep disorders assessed at nearly all sleep centers. Everything that physicians used to think about sleep apnea was incorrect. We once thought that sleep-related breathing disorders were ...
Views: 2125(1 vote) - Should We Drink Coffee? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Peng Hock NgIs coffee really bad for our heart? This is a question that coffee lovers keep asking their doctors hoping to get an answer that can allow them to drink as much coffee as possible. This is also an issue that is continuously debated over the years. Unfortunately, there is still no conclusive ...
Views: 1218(3 votes) - Learn about dietary fats - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from i-Supplements comFat has earned a bad reputation. When people hear the word “fat”, you can see them cringe at the thought of cellulite, love handles and beer guts, almost as if you are pointing to them as an example. While body fat may be a disgusting thought to many, dietary fats are an essential part of living ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - Vitamin Supplements and Longevity - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Kathleen BarnesTwo really important studies crossed my desk recently, both showing profound advantages of vitamin supplementation in reducing markers of heart disease and in prolonging life in those at risk of heart disease. I’ve long been an advocate of supplements since we know that it is nearly ...
Views: 1660(2 votes) - This Is Your Blood Pressure On Drugs - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from David O'HaraDrugs for higher blood pressure? That's surely a strange-sounding choice of words... When we think of blood pressure and drugs together most of us will think of medications used to treat and reduce high blood pressure. But what about drugs – including both prescription and over-the-counter ...
Views: 833(1 vote) - Good and Bad Cholesterol - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Betty HartStudies have shown that excess cholesterol in the blood stream can cause major damage to your cardiovascular system, resulting in various forms of heart disease and even death. All of your cells need cholesterol, yet they have only a limited ability to produce it. In order to get cholesterol ...
Views: 1620(4 votes) - 3 Heart Healthy Minerals to Lower Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa Nelson1. Reduce your SODIUM intake. Too much sodium in your diet can contribute to hypertension and make your blood pressure treatment less effective. Simply reducing your sodium intake to 2.3 grams (6 g table salt) daily can decrease your blood pressure. The average American consumes 6-18 grams ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - 3 Tips to Be Heart Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonHeart healthy tips can be quite simple! 1. Use olive oil to prepare your meals. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fat, which helps reduce LDL cholesterol. To receive the highest level of antioxidant benefits, select "extra-virgin" and "virgin" oils, the least processed forms. When you see ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - The Two-Sided Story of Fish Oil - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Peng Hock NgFish is a high-protein low-fat food with a range of health benefits. White-fleshed fish, especially oilier fish is believed to contain substantial quantities of omega-3s or the so called “good” fats. Furthermore, fish does not contain the “bad” fats commonly found in red meat. As such, ...
Views: 1005(1 vote) - Lower Cholesterol With the Foods You Eat - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Kathy CrawfordSo you want to eat your way to lower cholesterol. Well the good news is that you can do just that. If you eat the right foods you can actually lower your cholesterol. So let's get eating! But before we begin eating I need to tell you up front that you also need to do some exercising too. ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - Belly Fat Causes Diabetes, Heart Attacks - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAbdominal obesity comes from high blood insulin levels. To prevent blood sugar levels from rising too high after you eat, your pancreas releases insulin, which converts blood sugar to a type of fat called triglyceride. Insulin drives triglycerides into the fat cells in your belly. So having high ...
Views: 927(1 vote) - Cardiac Catheterizations - Done Without Reason - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Allan SosinCoronary angiograms are injections of dye into the arteries of the heart to visualize blockages. Access to these arteries is obtained through the femoral artery, located in the groin. Well over a million of these procedures are performed every year in the United States. The purpose of the ...
Views: 1081(3 votes) - Testosterone Deficiency and Heart Diseases - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Introduction Testosterone and Testosterone deficiency Testosterone is a male hormone. Besides promoting libido it has other important functions such as maintaining muscle mass, forming bone, and regulating heart muscle and cholesterol. It also helps to improve the oxygen levels throughout ...
Views: 2755(1 vote) - Sleepless Nights: Morning Heart Attacks - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHeart attacks and strokes are more likely to happen during early morning hours. What's your risk for early morning heart attack? For a period of twenty years, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) studied the connection between a poor night's sleep and heart attacks and strokes. During ...
Views: 1903(1 vote) - Lycopene Linked to Healthier Blood Vessels - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Sarah McGowan-FreijeA study published in the August 2009 issue of the journal Atherosclerosis found that higher blood levels of lycopene are linked to decreased stiffness of the arteries and reduced inflammation. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant which helps neutralize harmful free radicals. It is a red pigment ...
Views: 818(1 vote) - Fish Oil for a Healthy Heart - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauIt seems that the healthy benefits of fish oil and omega-3 fatty acids are still being discovered. Aside from all of the health giving benefits of has been credited with in recent years, it seems that one of the most profound is its ability to help protect our hearts. Protecting our hearts is ...
Views: 804(1 vote) - Foods that Lower Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Lawrence WileyYou may have heard that high blood pressure is the silent killer. As eighty percent of us either have or will develop high blood pressure, this silent killer is stalking a lot of us. You might think that you will simply handle it when it arises. Unfortunately, that is too late. The silent ...
Views: 1003(1 vote) - How Can I Lower My Cholesterol? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Health remediesIf you are reading this article, then you already know that high cholesterol can lead to serious health issues - you may have already been told that you need to lower your cholesterol or risk developing a life-threatening illness. In order to understand how to lower the level of cholesterol in ...
Views: 983(1 vote) - The High Cholesterol Myth: Heart Disease or Liver Dysfunction? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Donna F. Smith, Ph.D., N.D., C.C.N.Because of the ongoing concern over high cholesterol and heart disease, people are consuming low-cholesterol foods, in addition to, taking cholesterol-suppressive drugs that damage the liver, without realizing that this can automatically cause the body to produce more cholesterol, and there are ...
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