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- How to treat ischemic cardiomyopathy? Causes, symptoms, and prognosis - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2017 from Victor MarchioneIschemic cardiomyopathy may be a difficult concept to wrap your head around, but essentially, it’s a term used to describe patients whose heart can no longer pump blood efficiently throughout the rest of body. Ischemic cardiomyopathy often occurs as a result of narrowing blood vessels of the ...
Views: 1093 - Choosing an Online Pharmacy - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from serenity leoPrescription medicines and non-prescription medications have become a part of our lives, and everyone needs them in their nutrition for one reason or the other. Some depend on prescription or non-prescription brand or generic medications for blood pressure, migraines, pain relief, or any other ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - Medical Timeline of Coronary Artery Disease Management -Choose Best Cardiology Hospital in India - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2018 from Gaurav GautamCoronary Artery Disease, or CAD is a new age disease that was not as rampant globally earlier as it is now. The disease has evolved with humankind’s unending pursuit of knowledge and wealth. This simple timeline of CAD management stretching over 50 years will help you understand how cardiac ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - Treatment of Cancer: Chemotherapy - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Harold SimpsonThere are several factors to consider in determining the best treatment of cancer for any given patient. Age, family history, location of the cancerous tissue, whether or not the cancer is isolated to a single area, lifecycle of the disease and more can aid physicians in presenting the most ...
Views: 1091 - Coping with cancer - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Kate CarltonMy ex-husband described it as the 3 words you never want to hear. “You have cancer”. Somehow, what follows that, is what I will refer to as an “out of body” experience. It is almost like a whir of a fan, or a low pitched siren. When I received my call after a lumpectomy due to breast ...
Views: 1090 - Lower Blood Pressure, Naturally! - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2018 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=lower-blood-pressure-naturally High blood pressure and hypertension is an issue that affects millions of people across the country. For those that have high blood pressure, the thought ...
Views: 1090 - The Mediterranean Diet Is Also About Portions - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from Emilia KlappA few days ago I was with my sister in Madrid, Spain, doing window shopping (nowadays, with the fall of the dollar against the euro, it is difficult to do any other kind of shopping in Europe). After wandering for a while, we took a break and went to a cafeteria. I ordered a bottle of water and ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - What’s Important after a Mesothelioma Diagnosis - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandPeople dream of growing old with their loved ones, surrounded by their kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren while sharing special moments with each other. Because of this, most people put great importance on their health. But there are certain things in life that are beyond our control ...
Views: 1089 - Anti-Tumor Properties of Graviola - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Stephen MathewAll parts of the Graviola plant are used for different sorts of medicinal purposes. For centuries people have benefited from the Graviola plant. The leaves of Graviola plant are boiled to make tea for catarrh and liver problems. The crushed seeds of the Graviola fruit are very helpful in ...
Views: 1088 - *** How to Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease the Natural Way - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosAre you one of the millions of people that is suffering from heart disease or even worse? Have already experienced a heart attack. These days it’s difficult not to meet someone who is either suffering from heart disease, has had a heart attack or has been told they are at risk for heart ...
Views: 1087(2 votes) - Twenty Health Advantages of Turmeric - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Jerrel BoyerThe active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Tumeric has been used for over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as a dye.The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, recent ...
Views: 1087 - Does Your Heart Age Affects Its Normal Functions? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Emilia KlappYour heart’s function is to continuously pump blood so all your body cells receive the nutrition needed to maintain life. The good news is that as the heart ages, the changes it goes through are not very great and its capacity to send blood to all your cells is not diminished when you are at ...
Views: 1083(2 votes) - 10 Healthy Ways To Detox Your Body - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2017 from Health Checkup OnlineThe idea of detoxification of body is nothing new. But with growing trends, it highlights its significance in our lives. It is always necessary to get rid of the toxins from the body but we often take it granted. We all are aware that we take in more toxins than we actually realize each and ...
Views: 1082 - Why Veterans Must be Aware of Mesothelioma Symptoms - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandMesothelioma is a deadly cancer caused by exposure to asbestos dust and fibers. The disease affects the thin membranes that line the lungs, abdominal cavity, and heart. The symptoms of this disease can take decades to develop fully and be recognizable. A rough estimate is that nearly one-third ...
Views: 1082 - 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) - Cardiovascular Translational Research is a Succession of Development - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Terry DancerScientific research indicates that heart problems are among the main reasons for death among humans. Medical research facilities happen to be quite aggressive in conducting research to appear deeper into heart ailments and probe the running changes of heart failure; development and ...
Views: 1081 - Valentine's Day-Heart Ache or Heart Disease - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Noah LamWhich is worst?, enjoying your gourmet 10-course meal that will make you gain a few pounds, or getting dumped on Valentine’s Day before you’re able to start your meal ruining all chances of eating that day. Well, it all depends on which is more important to you, having a fluttering heart or ...
Views: 1081(2 votes) - What Is The Survival Rate After Heart Transplant Surgery? - by Submitted on May 14, 2019 from Niraj JayaswalArticle Heart transplant surgery is a complex procedure, the reason for performing such operations is derived from the severity of the patient's condition. The methodology for performing heart transplant surgery is based on the traditional way of open heart surgery. As per a research ...
Views: 1079 - 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) - 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) - Coronary Angiography – Need, Causes, And Risks - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2019 from Masuma LinjaviMany people suffer from heart diseases. There are many procedures for the same. Coronary Angiography is one such treatment. Coronary Angiography is a procedure that uses dyes and the X rays to see how blood flows through the arteries. The images resulting from the procedures are known as ...
Views: 1074 - These Two Natural Supplements SLASH Heart Disease By 50% - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2016 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=these-two-natural-supplements-slash-heart-disease-by-50 Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the developed world, killing more than 17 million per year, making it the number one ...
Views: 1074 - Diagnosing Your Heart Condition: Tests and Procedures - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Janiel ShokDiagnostic cardiac procedures start with your doctor taking your medical history. Be prepared to answer lots of questions and undergo a complete physical examination and labwork. In order to correctly diagnose your condition and provide the best of care in cardiac treatments and therapies, your ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - Healthy Heart Eating Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Randall PaulHealthy Heart Eating Part 1 Healthy Heart Eating Part 1 Is Heart Surgery Worth It? Make a Choice - • Eat more Veggies and less meat or • Spend $40,000.00, have your chest split wide open with no guarantee of survival, be laid up and unable to enjoy the life you once ...
Views: 1073(3 votes) - Using Pomegranate in the Fight Against Heart Disease - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from John PhillipHeart disease claims the lives of nearly 900,000 Americans each year, caused largely by a diet of processed junk food, excess calories, obesity and smoking. Many people are under the false impression that heart disease is inevitable and once diagnosed can only be controlled by a low fat diet and ...
Views: 1072(1 vote) - Causes and Types of Cardiovascular Diseases - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Cherilyn HaanA cardiovascular disease is the term given to those diseases that are caused due to disorders in the heart and blood vessels. Some of the disorders that fall under this category are: • Coronary heart disease • Hypertension • Artery disease • Rheumatic heart disease • Congenital heart ...
Views: 1070 - How to Deal With Heart Valve Disease? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauThe heart valve disease is a condition where the prevention lies on a complete discussion about the diverse topics concerning the etiology of the disease, the functions of the heart valves, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and even the treatments for this condition. It is a necessity for the public ...
Views: 1070 - Vitiligo Skin Disorder - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from jenny mariaVitiligo Skin Disorder Vitiligo skin disorder is a skin condition in which white patches on the skin are formed due to malfunctioning of melanocytes, cells that promote pigmentation. The start of this disease and the bleakness of pigment loss vary from person to person. ...
Views: 1070 - Effects of insulin on heart health - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you have type-2 diabetes there are many ways to receive insulin, such as rapid-acting insulin, short-acting insulin and long-acting insulin. Long-acting insulin can last from 24 to 36 hours after administered. The purpose of long-acting insulin is to provide insulin for the whole day, as ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - 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) - Heart Disease-Are You At Risk? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Stacy WishnerLike many of my patients, you may want to turn over a new, and healthy, leaf for 2011. As I tell my patients, one of the most important things you can do for your health is to know your risk factors for heart disease. Heart disease in America is still one of the number #1 killers. Being ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - Mesothelioma Attorneys: A Brief Overview - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Vicki SutherlandMesothelioma cancer affects the protective lining that surrounds vital internal organs like the heart, lung and abdomen. It is treatable but is not curable. The most common cause of this malignant cancer is exposure to harmful asbestos fibers, usually – but not always – over a considerable ...
Views: 1065 - Symptoms and Causes of High Blood Pressure Can Be Reversed Through Proper Awareness - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonBeing aware of the symptoms of high blood pressure and its causes are the best tools we can have in order to avoid high blood pressure. We can deter its debilitating effects if we know its causes before the symptoms of high blood pressure takes place. The common symptoms of high blood pressure, ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - Can High Blood Pressure Be Lowered Without Drugs? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Paul PhillipsOrthodox medical Doctors make 4 mistakes when it comes to treating patients with high blood pressure. For that matter, whether it's a cardiovascular problem like high blood pressure or any disease related illness, these 4 mistakes always persist. The 4 Mistakes That Orthodox Medical Doctors ...
Views: 1064 - Dark Chocolate Is Brimming With Antioxidants And Heart-Healthy Properties, Research Finds - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from James SchreiberOngoing research shows that eating dark chocolate exerts beneficial effects throughout the whole body. High quality chocolate delivers disease-zapping antioxidants, lowers blood pressure and protects your heart and liver, all in one fell crunch. Chemistry Central Journal brings even more good ...
Views: 1064 - The "That Will Never Happen To Me" File: A Story From The Heart About A Heart - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Kat CooleyI have been sitting here contemplating how to write this article and researching all the sites that talk about Heart Attacks and the different types. When it finally dawned on me that I don’t need that information to tell you what I have to say. Most of you have heard it anyway, and just like ...
Views: 1064 - Control Epidemic Heart Disease That Is Growing Each Year - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Cherilyn HaanWell any disease can be serious be it viral or some chronic ailment everything should be taken seriously and when it comes to the heart disease, it becomes a grave issue as it takes away our soul from our body. This is the most common heart ailment spreading like any other epidemic in the entire ...
Views: 1062 - Detecting Mesothelioma Symptoms and Seeking Help from Mesothelioma Lawyers - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandMesothelioma symptoms show up decades after the initial exposure to asbestos occurs, which is the cause of mesothelioma. The cancerous growth can affect the protective lining of the lungs, heart, and abdomen, with the lungs being the most common. The disease can take 20 years to 50 years to ...
Views: 1062 - Assess Your Heart Attack Risk With A Lipid Panel Test - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Natalie BonanskiPrevention is the key to good health. Rather than waiting until something goes wrong, be proactive. This can be done through tests which will help one to monitor their health. One of these tests is a Lipid Panel. A Lipid Panel assesses your cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels through ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - The Shocking Statin Scam - by Submitted on May 15, 2018 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=the-shocking-statin-scam-special-report Scientists are reporting that cholesterol drugs, which 15 million Americans are prescribed, are also completely worthless. A group of international ...
Views: 1061 - Metoprolol, The Medication For Relieving You From Hypertension - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Dr.Jessica WillamsA healthy blood pressure level is required to be maintained for a medically fit body condition. A variation in this concerned parameter can increase the chances of various health dysfunctions. These infectious developments can be fatal when these start to disturb our heart functions in various ...
Views: 1055 - Heart valve replacement can be done easily - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2017 from Ram DurisetiMany have a question regarding what exactly a heart valve re-placement means. Well, it means that in this case, the surgeon open the chest of the patient and the heart to remove the damaged valve with a new one. The new artificial valve which is inserted has to be sewn in the place of the ...
Views: 1053 - 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) - Unexpected Factors That Affect Your Heart - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Richard JohnsonThe most common diseases resulting in fatal outcome are those of the cardiovascular system. Now try to answer the following question: What affects the heart’s health? The first things that most definitely will come to your mind are stress, alcohol abuse, smoking, lack of physical activity and ...
Views: 1052 - Healthy Heart - My Top 10 Recommendations - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Randall PaulHealthy Heart - My Top 10 Recommendations 1. First and foremost base your diet on the Five Laws of Nutrition 2. Avoid simple sugars 3. Limit high fat plant foods 4. Limit your salt intake 5. Eat no Animal products 6. Eliminate all oils from your diet 7. Increase your intake of ...
Views: 1051(2 votes) - What If It Is Cancer? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Harold SimpsonToday, receiving a notice that you have been diagnosed with some kind of cancer does not necessarily mean that the death notice should be posted at the door. Now a tremendous advance toward curing or slowing down cancer exists. No matter what kind of cancer you have been diagnosed with, be glad ...
Views: 1051 - Diet for a healthy heart. - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from shivani kaurHeart is that vital organ of our body which keeps us alive and active always. To keep heart healthier one has to take proper care of it. In today’s world we all are surrounded by various anxieties and these anxieties has pushed us into the well of the various diseases. Similarly heart attack is ...
Views: 1050 - High Cholesterol Can Lead To Major Cardiac Problems - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Cherilyn HaanYou have often heard of the word high cholesterol but do you know what does it actually mean? Well cholesterol is a kind of fat that is present in your blood. Your cells require cholesterol and your body makes all its necessities. But do you know that the food that you eat even contains ...
Views: 1050 - Brain Cancer and Brain Tumor Treatment at Wake Forest - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Wake ForestBeing diagnosed with brain cancer is extremely traumatic for the patient and the family. Immediately after the diagnosis, it’s important to understand how treatment will take place and begin to construct a positive support platform. Brain tumors are diverse and they can affect adults and ...
Views: 1049 - Can Cinnamon Help Diabetes And Cholesterol? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Peng Hock NgA sprinkling of cinnamon might provide you a tasty solution to a difficult health problem. What does this mean? To get the answer, you need to start with apple pie. Scientist in United States tried to find out why apple pie was not as bad on blood sugar as it should be. This in turn led to ...
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