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- 10 Stress Busters to Help Your Heart - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Deborah MummAre you at risk for a heart attack? Studies show that 50% of people who have heart attacks do not have high cholesterol. Studies also show that emotional stresses can increase heart attack risk. So here are 10 stress-busting tips that, along with a heart-healthy diet and proper exercise, can ...
Views: 853(1 vote) - Lower Cholesterol - How to Use Dietary Fiber to Lower Cholesterol - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonDo you have high cholesterol? Increase your fiber! Do you have high blood pressure? Increase your fiber! Are you overweight? Increase your fiber! What is it with fiber (also known as roughage)? It seems to play a role in just about all our health problems. Well, as far as blood ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - African American Women And Hypertension - Are You At Risk? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonIt has been discovered that hypertension is most prevalent amongst African Americans that any other population within the United States. The disease is not easily detected; therefore it remains dormant for many years; as African Americans rarely commit to regular doctor visits. ...
Views: 1052(1 vote) - Omega 3's - Top 5 Sources To Lower Cholesterol - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonIf you’ve been following along, you know from the article "Get a Grip on Fatty Acids" that the right ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids promotes lower cholesterol. The goal is not to cut omega 6 fatty acids (such as corn oil, beef, and chicken) completely from the diet, but to achieve a ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Treatment for Hypertension - 5 Tips for a Healthier Life - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonHypertension affects over 60 percent of adults in the United States. Often referred to as the “silent killer,” this disease can lead to heart failure, heart attack, kidney failure and stroke. Treatment for hypertension is generally controlled by physicians with the administration ...
Views: 724(1 vote) - Reasons For High Blood Pressure - Get The Truth - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonHypertension is not uncommon amongst Americans and it is the preliminary to the leading cause of death in the United States, heart failure. For this reason alone, it is important to identify the reasons for high blood pressure. Many people live with the condition for years unaware of the risk ...
Views: 725(1 vote) - Diets To Control High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are changes we can adopt into our diets to control high blood pressure. Adopting a healthy eating plan is a two prong approach as it prevents the development of having a high blood pressure and lowers an existing elevated blood pressure. Fiber Rich Diet Having a diet that has a huge ...
Views: 838(1 vote) - Common High Blood Pressure Medications - Know These 8 Types - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are eight common medications used to treat high blood pressure. While many people dealing with hypertension will possibly be prescribed a combination of a variety of these medications, the amount of medication needed depends greatly on the type and the level of severity of the illness. ...
Views: 794(1 vote) - Common Blood Pressure Medications For Stage 1 Hypertension - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonThe National High Blood Pressure Education Program is an association that consist of professional, public, voluntary and federal agencies. This association has established guidelines with regards with the type of common blood pressure medication to be used to control your high blood ...
Views: 822(1 vote) - Causes Of High Blood Pressure - The Silent Killer - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonThe causes of high blood pressure are still unknown to many medical researchers, although risk factors have been discovered. Only a small percent of hypertension cases have a clear cause. High blood pressure that is diagnosed with a clear cause of how the patient obtained the illness is ...
Views: 702(1 vote) - Caffeine and High Blood Pressure - What's The Link? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonMany things that we eat actually contain caffeine which is a mild stimulant. Food such as certain soft drinks, chocolate, tea and coffee all contain certain amount of caffeine. Consuming too much caffeine can result in us feeling jittery and nervous. More importantly, caffeine has also an effect ...
Views: 850(1 vote) - Blood Pressure -- 9 Steps To Rein In A Skyrocketing Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonIf you live with high blood pressure, you’re familiar with the side effects of anti-hypertensive medications. Fortunately, medications are not the only way to rein in high blood pressure. Lifestyle plays a key role. By altering some choices you make, you can avoid or reduce the need for ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - Mediterranean Diet: How To Lower Cholesterol & Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease By 22% With Dry Beans - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Emilia KlappFor centuries, legumes or dry beans, as they are commonly known, have been a staple food in the Mediterranean countries where they have played an important part in the fight against heart disease. Why? Because… - Legumes contain essential minerals and vitamins such as iron, magnesium, ...
Views: 1036(2 votes) - Mediterranean Diet - How Fruits And Vegetables will Maintain Your Blood Pressure Low - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Emilia KlappDuring my childhood and teenager years I ate fruits and vegetables because my mother told me I had to eat them. After I left my parents’ house, I kept eating various fruits and vegetables on a regular basis because I was used to do it (not a bad reason in this particular case). However, when I ...
Views: 1101(2 votes) - Alcohol and High Blood Pressure - 4 Reasons to Limit Alcohol Consumption - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonOne of the major contributors to high blood pressure is the consistent consumption of alcohol. Regular alcohol drinkers increase the risks of elevated blood pressure because it affects the normal functioning of the body by reversing what it needs to remain healthy. Any hypertension patient ...
Views: 795(1 vote) - Arobnne Heart Formula - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Laurie JohnsonHEART FORMULA take 3 times daily Nutritional Support for a Healthy Heart Vitamin E 100IU Vitamin E-ALPHA TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E) helps protect the cells of your body from damaging chemical reactions, and it is important for the proper functioning of nerves and muscles. Long term benefits may ...
Views: 638(1 vote) - Walk with a Goal: To Stay Away from the Doctor's Office - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Emilia KlappIt is free; you can do it at any time and it doesn’t require being in top shape. In addition, walking improves high blood pressure, tones the muscles, has many cardiovascular benefits, and helps you get rid of some calories. What are you waiting for? According to experts, walking at least ...
Views: 1017(2 votes) - 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: 1275(1 vote) - Spiritual Healing Of Heart Disease - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2011 from Robert FritchieI have spent 29 years as a technical researcher facilitating healings on a variety of illnesses. In the beginning, my understanding of“energy” was strictly that taught in engineering school. There was no mention of energy associated with the human body. Those of us studying energy today view ...
Views: 8131(1 vote) - A Broken Heart Can Kill You - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Dr. Kirk LamanLife can be challenging, even overwhelming. Tornados strike. A debilitating illness weighs us down. Unexpectedly we lose someone we hold dear. Life has a way of stressing us to the limit of our ability to cope. The National Institute of Health recently reported that each year over 60 ...
Views: 1344(1 vote) - What You Didn't Know About Fat - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from Jolene WilkinsonBelieve it or not, there is not much credibility to the idea that avoiding animals fats and consuming a low-cholesterol diet will reduce the risk of heart disease. In the past one hundred years, heart disease has gradually become the leading cause of death in America. But this increase in heart ...
Views: 707(1 vote) - Discover How To Reduce Your Cholesterol Without Prescription Drugs - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from matt traversoDon’t even think about taking more statin drugs to lower your cholesterol before you read this! High cholesterol is a threat to a healthy heart. It happens to millions of people each year. You go to your doctor for a regular check-up which includes a blood test. You think nothing of it, ...
Views: 765(1 vote) - Plastic Surgery In Heart - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Dr. Ron ZimmerThe field of medicine is growing by the day and the advancement in the field of surgery is quite commendable. One such important area of work is that of a plastic surgeon and plastic surgery. The new methods that are introduced in the surgical field are helping millions around the globe. Plastic ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - Things You Should Avoid In Your Weight Loss Program - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Venorica GhomesVery often we are aware of the reasons and practices that lead to gain in weight. Sometimes we plan to change them but find it difficult to execute our plans. In most of the cases, an attempt is made in right earnest but does not last long. Many excuses come handy. We may find that obligations ...
Views: 558(1 vote) - Heart Health Alert! - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimAccording to the Mayo Clinic (and every other authority for that matter), there has been an upswing in coronary disease over the last 20 years. In fact, a recent study found clogged arteries in young adults, age 16 on up – suggesting heart disease doesn’t only affect men and women in their 50s ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - High Cholesterol Foods - Healthy, not Harmful - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from Paul RodgersYour body produces three to four times more cholesterol than you eat. The production of cholesterol increases when you eat little cholesterol and decreases when you eat much. In other words, the more high cholesterol foods you eat, the less cholesterol your body produces. It is true that the ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - 8 Ways To Beat The Flu Bug - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Janice WeeGot an important presentation coming up? Don't want to miss an important date because of flu which everyone around you seems to have? What can you do to beat the flu bug? Antibiotics aren't going to work on influenza as that is caused by a virus. Antibiotics kill bacteria, not viruses. So what ...
Views: 1699(1 vote) - The Problem With "Remedies" To Lower Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from David O'HaraMany people are searching for natural alternatives to prescription drugs for lower blood pressure. And rightly so; blood pressure medications are among the most frequently prescribed drugs and yet they are also responsible for some of the most numerous and unpleasant side effects. What's more, ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - Ponder This: Meditation Can Lower Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from David O'HaraAccording to a recent report in the American Journal of Hypertension, meditation really can lower your blood pressure. Of course, its practitioners have known this for years but now their claims have some high-level reinforcement. Many earlier studies also lent support to meditation for blood ...
Views: 891(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: 1300(1 vote) - Get Information About Cholesterol - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Peter HutchCholesterol is a fatty substance (a lipid) that is an important part of the outer lining (membrane) of cells in the body of animals. Cholesterol is also found in the blood circulation of humans. The cholesterol in a person's blood originates from two major sources; dietary intake and liver ...
Views: 1031(1 vote) - Wal-Mart's $8 Cure To Deadly Blood Clots And Poor Cardiovascular Function - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Shane EllisonPrevention of heart attack and stroke doesn’t have to be risky. One safe and inexpensive supplement can keep blood healthy, while controlling blood pressure! And you don’t need a prescription to get it. One minute you are enjoying a stroll in the park and the next you feel as if ...
Views: 1738(1 vote) - Information On Heart Disease - Symptoms And Causes - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Peter HutchHeart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, includes a number of conditions affecting the heart: congestive heart failure, congenital heart disease, and heart attack, among others. If you don’t know the symptoms, you could be at risk and not even know it. Heart disease is the ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Homeopathic Remedy For High Blood Pressure- No Side Effects from HBP Natural Cure - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Joe BartonHow much do you know about a homeopathic remedy for high blood pressure? I guarantee that you know someone who is has lost a loved one from the 'silent killer' high blood pressure. And it is not surprising considering that 300,000 Americans die each year from this deadly disease. And if you ...
Views: 2598(1 vote) - What Are The Causes Of High Blood Pressure? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Dr.Eswararamanan VRWhether high blood pressure runs in your family, or you have recently had a troubling report from your doctor about this issue as it relates to yourself, high blood pressure can be indicative of several problems, as well as a real issue in its own right. Asking what are the causes of high blood ...
Views: 745(1 vote) - Information About The Treatment Of Heart Disease - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Peter samsThere is a wide range of effective drug treatments for people with heart disease. These drugs can help lower blood pressure or cholesterol, prevent or dissolve blood clots, relieve and prevent angina symptoms or improve the strength or rhythm of the heart's contractions. Medical procedures to ...
Views: 1013(1 vote) - Natural Ways To Lower High Blood Pressure- 5 Secrets to Naturally Cure Hypertension - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Joe BartonDid you know there are natural ways to lower high blood pressure that your doctor might not be sharing with you? With a career based on natural health, I talked with thousands of people who are suffering or suffered from high blood pressure (hypertension). Though most of these people have at ...
Views: 2021(2 votes) - High Blood Pressure Is Called The Silent Killer - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Paul RodgersHealth is not just a goal, it is an ongoing process. Health and ill health depend on the power of digestion. Healthy, low fat foods are a great way to change your diet for the better. Healthy food provides quality fuel, and will improve your health while raising your energy levels. Healthy ...
Views: 837(1 vote) - The Cardiac Profile - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from JENA ISLE“Cardiovascular diseases and pneumonia are among the list of top killer diseases in the country “ - C Network Media Center A glaring fact in today’s headlines; But who are prone to cardiovascular diseases? What tests are performed to determine this? How could one prevent ...
Views: 6533(1 vote) - Eat Healthy To Help Prevent Heart Disease - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Peter samsIf you want to have a healthy heart, you have to learn how to eat a healthy heart diet. All of the food you eat affects the health of your heart. Gone are the days when a healthy heart diet meant filling up on tasteless, boring meals. The latest advice to help us lower the risk of heart disease ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - For A Healthy Heart - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Paul RodgersIf the blood supply to a portion of the heart is completely cut off by total blockage of a coronary artery, the result is a heart attack. The first thing that comes to mind when one hears about heart disease is almost always cholesterol. Importantly, while many cardiologists insist that lowering ...
Views: 884(1 vote) - 7 Main Reasons Why We Die Of A Heart Attack - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Emilia KlappAccording to U.S. General Surgeon, heart attacks and strokes are highly preventable. Thus, if more people die from heart disease than from any other illness, we need to give a serious consideration to what we are doing wrong. In this article you will find the 7 main reasons why we may end up ...
Views: 1383(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: 1296(1 vote) - Heart Attack: Causes And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Peter samsA heart attack occurs when blood flow to a section of heart muscle becomes blocked. If the flow of blood isn’t restored quickly, the section of heart muscle becomes damaged from lack of oxygen and begins to die. Coronary arteries are blood vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood ...
Views: 913(1 vote) - High Blood Pressure Home Remedies- Add 10 Years To Your Life With Natural Remedies - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Joe BartonCan you really add 10 years to your life with natural high blood pressure home remedies? High Blood Pressure- Referred to as the silent killer. High blood pressure or hypertension occurs when the heart pumps blood that is restrained by the narrower arteries. This deadly disease effects about ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Heart Diseases - Treatment Of Different Types - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Peter samsIntroduction Heart disease is a general term that refers to a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions that affect one or more of the components of the heart. Diseases affecting the heart may be structural or functional. Anything that damages the heart or decreases the heart’s ...
Views: 796(1 vote) - Heart Disease And High Blood Pressure Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Peter samsHeart Attack Heart disease affects your heart's muscle, blood vessels, and electrical system and is the leading cause of death among women. The most common form of heart disease is coronary artery disease in which plaque (a fat-like substance) deposits on artery walls. Plaque build-up is called ...
Views: 832(1 vote) - Health, Wealth And Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Dr. Richard RuhlingI chose early retirement from the practice of medicine when I saw that “Babylon” (a word meaning confusion) fit westernized medicine as it has become www.LeadingCauseOfDeathPrescriptionDrugs.com The Bible warning reflects this—“for by her sorceries [Greek word, pharmakeia] were all nations ...
Views: 1708(1 vote) - Natural Remedies For High Blood Pressure - 7 Effective Ways - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonWhat is the most common health problem that is growing at the alarming rate? Hypertension or High Blood Pressure will be the answer given by one out of four people. Presently, most doctors will urge patients to take pharmaceutical medication to keep their conditions in control. However, ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - Cholesterol Lowering Diet To Maintain Your Cholesterol Level - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Dr John AnneBelow are some simple foods that can be included in diet as they are cholesterol lowering. 1. Apples: Pectin present in the apple is a soluble fiber that helps draw cholesterol out of the system. The flavonoids (Quercetin) present in apples act as a strong anti-oxidant which disrupts the ...
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