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- Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Melanie GrimesHigh blood pressure is also called hypertension and abbreviated at HBP. Over 70 million American have this condition, which can lead to serious health issues such as strokes, kidney failure, heart disease and death. HBP can be an inherited disease, with some people more prone to the condition ...
Views: 947(2 votes) - Lower Cholesterol with Plant Sterols - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Lisa NelsonElevated LDL cholesterol levels increase your risk for heart disease. Plant sterols may be an effective tool you can use to lower LDL cholesterol and heart disease risk. There are studies that show plant sterols can reduce LDL cholesterol levels 6-15%. What are plant sterols? Plant ...
Views: 1234(4 votes) - Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Can Deal With Pain - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Dave MathewsHaving an inflammation can cause a lot of pain in the body. Irritation and also a burning feel is what many men and women are going through with the coming of inflammation. Folks who suffer from joint diseases as well as rheumatism have greater chance of inflammation particularly in the joints. ...
Views: 864(1 vote) - Diverticulitis Symptoms And Natural Remedies For Diverticulitis And Other Similar Medical Conditions - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Stephen WeartIn these epochs where virtually every individual from any nook and corner of the globe is aware about the connotation of a healthy lifestyle and fitness, medical conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Acid Reflux, crohn’s disease, Diverticulitis, colitis, leaky ...
Views: 961(1 vote) - Heartburn Pain | Heart Arrest | Know the symptoms, characterize and how stomach acid affects. - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Sally HudsonHeartburn pain is usually presumed as a Heart Attack. Angina Pectoris mostly voted as the highest mortality count not only in the US and also globally. Heartburn pain is also experienced in a sudden that when a victim enduring from overbearing chest pain and not examined correctly, may be ...
Views: 2056(1 vote) - Protect Your Heart from Diseases: Here Are the Ways - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Cardiovascular diseases or disorders of the heart still remain to be the leading causes of death of people in the United States. Many suffer from heart attacks, strokes, and hypertensions. However, there are several ways on how to increase ...
Views: 700 - Manage a Life with Cardiovascular Diseases - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Cardiovascular disorders still remain the main cause of death of people in the United States. Every year almost a million die from hypertension, heart attacks, strokes, and other forms of the disease. However, that doesn't mean this is ...
Views: 740(1 vote) - Stress and Heart Health - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Shiphrah JessicaStress can be big or small. When you feel losing your cool in your workplace, at your home, or in a relationship and you are not in control of things anymore, you get stressed out. Stress is one of the main factors that can increase one’s risk for heart disease. We cannot deny the fact that ...
Views: 619 - Have A Heart - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Joanne JacksonFebruary is Heart Month, so you’re probably hearing a great deal about what to do to keep your heart healthy. Eat this and not that, exercise more, get more sleep and reduce your stress level. This amazing organ works hard to keep us alive, so let’s take a brief look at what the heart and the ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - 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) - The Heart Disease Fact That We All Need To Know - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Cliff FontenotThis article is going to deal with the one heart disease fact that we all should know about but no one ever really drives home enough. Maybe because it is so far out of our conception or but I think it might be because we don’t really want to know about it… So what is this heart disease ...
Views: 1262(4 votes) - Can Apples and Artichokes Save Your Heart? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from David ClemenCan fruits and veggies prevent heart attacks? New studies show that may be true. So you want to start eating extra helpings of apples and maybe even artichokes. For decades, we’ve been told that eating lots of fruits and vegetables will prevent cancer, help us stay slim and trim, ward off ...
Views: 900(1 vote) - Tips to Have a Healthy Heart - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Gretchen HoytYour heart is a very essential and a delicate organ. It is the center of who you are. It is the source of our new ideas, inspirations, and emotions, particularly the so-called love. If you get hurt, you feel pain in your heart. Moreover, your personality reflects what's inside your heart and ...
Views: 764(2 votes) - STROKE – IT SHOULD NOT HAPPEN AGAIN - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Hilda SpektorIf you or a loved one suffered a stroke, we must remember the main thing: a diagnosis is not a sentence. Of course, it takes a lot of effort from a patient and his family to overcome this tragedy. Great importance here is attached to the understanding of what is happening. If a person is well ...
Views: 1657(3 votes) - How Important are My Insulin and Glucose Levels? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Marge Pickering-PiconeLearning the importance of glucose and insulin may surprise many when it comes to health issues and what normal glucose levels should be. The majority of premature aging comes more from heart damaging atherosclerosis. Everyone including your physician rushes to have you eliminate fats and ...
Views: 1043(2 votes) - Important Features of an Alcohol Rehabilitation Center - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Adjone RobinAlcohol differential treatment depending on the problem and the individual needs of each client, but there are some common characteristics that are used in the treatment of most programs alcohol. This article analyzes in detail the main features of a typical alcohol-rehab. Therapy plays an ...
Views: 1242 - How to Eliminate Inflammation Foods from Your Kitchen - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Emilia KlappThe internal alarm of your body, known as the inflammation response, when confronted with a wound, it responds in a healing way: forming blood clots to avoid bleeding or raising body temperature to destroy bacteria infiltrated through the wound. However, there is another type of inflammation, ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - What You Need to Know about Relieving Heart Problems – Subliminal Messages Can Help - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Heart problems are some of the leading medical causes of death these days. Here are some of the most important things you need to know about heart problems. Common heart problems • Coronary heart disease • High blood pressure ...
Views: 828(1 vote) - Breathing exercises for reducing stress and effective heart care - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Shiphrah JessicaBreathing exercises are an integral part of any kind of relaxation techniques like Yoga and Meditation among others. Simple breathing techniques are effective in alleviating stress and imperative for heart care, given the fact that extreme stress results in heart related complications. Anxiety ...
Views: 641(1 vote) - Understanding the causes of a Heart Attack - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Popa WoolseyHearing the words, "you have had a Heart Attack" will strike fear in the any normal human being. Understanding the causes of a Heart Attack may help you understand what has happened. Coronary artery disease or CAD is one of the most frequent causes. The plaque buildup over a period of time, ...
Views: 2122(3 votes) - 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) - Today Online Symptoms Diagnosis Is Easy To Do - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Shannon MooreFor many of us, noticing a slight or even a bigger change in our health is a frightening thing because we do not want to have to deal with an illness and if you are not sure what is happening with your body, it can be alarming. This is why so many people go to great lengths to try and pay ...
Views: 714(2 votes) - SUGAR AND HEALTH - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Jeffrey RoseFor most of the history of humanity man ate a diet of wild game and natural vegetation including some seeds, nuts, and fruit during certain sea-sons. In our era, with the advent of processed foods, mankind’s diet has undergone a radical change. People are eating foods that never existed in ...
Views: 1475(2 votes) - CAFFEINE-FREE FOR OPTIMUM HEALTH - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2011 from Jeffrey RoseAnyone in recovery desires several things. You want to remain free of the drug you had been using and you want to alleviate the negative physical and emotional conditions that were created by that addiction. Hopefully, you also want to lead a healthier life in general. In order to move along a ...
Views: 1880(2 votes) - Smoking, Nicotine and Addiction - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2011 from Jeffrey RoseLet’s get this out of the way, smoking and nicotine addiction are very bad for one’s health, but you know this. However knowing this and taking it to heart produce different reactions. The use of tobacco and its resulting nicotine addiction is responsible for killing more than 430,000 people ...
Views: 1623(2 votes) - HEART ATTACK: MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from John LaurusonisHEART ATTACK: MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION No one wants to think about heart attack. It’s the boogey man that causes more deaths worldwide than any other medical condition. In the U.S. alone there are 1.2 million heart attacks every year: somewhere around 25% to 30% end in fatality. Around 20% of ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - Promoting Better Blood Circulation for Health - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Dale MillerBlood delivers essential nutrients and oxygen throughout the body and allows muscles to keep working. Blood flow also helps remove harmful waste from the body and maintains overall functionality. Clearly, then, inadequate circulation causes many health problems. Proper blood flow is absolutely ...
Views: 5376(3 votes) - Do Not Wait Until You Have Blood Clots Symptoms - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Emilia KlappHealth experts know that the way blood flows in our blood vessels and its thickness affects the formation of blood clots and whether or not we suffer a heart attack or a stroke. They also know that diet can have a major effect on how the blood flows and how it coagulates which means dangeous ...
Views: 5453(1 vote) - Stress management tips for perfect heart care - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Shiphrah JessicaHeart complications and stress go hand in hand, as many scientific studies and evidence suggest. Consequently, stress management becomes indispensable for heart care. Negative stress makes our immune system weak, drives us to depression and mental ailments and results in heart diseases. For ...
Views: 578(2 votes) - A Lowering Cholesterol Diet Is Not Hard to Follow - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Emilia KlappA lowering cholesterol diet is not that difficult to follow. In fact, many regular foods sold at your local supermarket can reduce LDL cholesterol, the bad type, increase HDL, the good one, and prevent the oxidation of LDL, making it less harmful to the arteries. Let us see which foods are these ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - Raising Kids Right: Busting Heart-Unhealthy Habits - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Bhumika ShahChanging bad habits now could save your child's life in the future. Childhood obesity rates are higher than ever in the United States. Learning poor eating habits from their parents, today's children are eating high-fat foods with minimal fruits and vegetables. They're also spending less time ...
Views: 760 - Your Everyday Diet for Cholesterol - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Emilia KlappAlthough understanding the working of cholesterol can be a hard task, a diet for cholesterol doesn’t have to be. Actually, if there is something clear in all this cholesterol business is that what you eat can have a tremendous effect on LDL cholesterol, the “bad guy”. Your diet can modify LDL in ...
Views: 1458(2 votes) - Vitamin E Critical to Fight Cancer and Heart Disease - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from John PhillipHealth conscious people understand the importance of a diet that includes all the essential vitamins and minerals to avoid chronic illness as we age. Vitamin E is known to confer many health benefits including support for the heart and brain as well as an immune system booster. Many are ...
Views: 922(2 votes) - The Human Heart: Parts and Functions - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Sandip VaghelaUnderstanding the need for cardiac valve surgery begins with knowledge of how the heart functions. The human heart is a complex and intricate organ that serves a very important purpose – to pump blood throughout the body. Blood contains nutrients from food as well as oxygen from the lungs ...
Views: 2039(1 vote) - Whey Protein Benefits Us All - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Tom GourleyWhat supplement has been shown to lower high blood pressure, lower triglycerides, lower total and LDL cholesterol, support the immune system, support healthy insulin levels, preserve your muscle strength, increase lean muscle mass and assist with fat loss? The answer is Whey Protein! Quite ...
Views: 2472(2 votes) - Lesser Known Herbs Used In The Management Of Cholesterol You May Want To Investigate - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Steffan AbelNo set of articles can give you information on all the herbs and supplements that can help lower your cholesterol because there just wouldn't be room. Therefore below is a list of other herbs that you may want to look into a little more closely and are will cover some of the other more ...
Views: 1857(1 vote) - Krishna Cardiac Care Centre Mumabai - EECP Treatment - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from lary smithHectic Hearts creates a panic over the life of stress filled people in India. The major cause of deaths in both men and women in India is due to cardiovascular disease resulting out of some risk factors like smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, irregular eating habits, high cholesterol and ...
Views: 684 - Are Your Cholesterol Levels Normal? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Emilia KlappMaking sure your cholesterol levels are normal is very important. That is because cholesterol can lead to blood clots that interfere with regular blood flow in your arteries and in the blood vessels of your brain. But if you are diabetic, keeping an eye on your cholesterol levels is even more ...
Views: 2330(2 votes) - What People Who Do Not Die of an Accident Cerebrovascular Eat - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Emilia KlappAs you grow older, your risk of suffering an accident cerebrovascular increases. However, there is a lot of evidence that the foods you eat can make a difference on whether or not you suffer a stroke. Those foods can also make a difference on whether or not the accident is fatal. What causes ...
Views: 1966(1 vote) - Pass A Hair Drug Testing - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Donella CrumlyHair follicle drug screening is in fact relatively simple and merely requires a sample of hair in order to be completed. Parents who are worried about their teen's use of drugs can collect a fiber of hair from their pillow. Employers can request a example from their staff. One time a hair sample ...
Views: 762 - Feeling Tired, Weak, and in Pain? Losing Your Memory? It May Be Your Cholesterol Lowering Medication - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Corey SondrupA common presentation I see in my office are patients that have lost their strength, energy and they are in lots of pain, specifically in their muscles and joints. Along with that, their memory and focus are also impaired. When this occurs, I always check to see if they are on any cholesterol ...
Views: 1976 - To Keep Going, Your Heart Needs Foods with Magnesium - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Emilia KlappYour heart beats about 100,000 times a day. In 70 years, it will beat 2,500 million times, and still it will have to keep working; in fact, it never stops. Since one of your priorities is to keep it going, you need to make sure it gets the right materials so it can work for ever. Well, maybe not ...
Views: 1676(3 votes) - Angina - Defined, With Remedial and Preventative Care - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Candice McInnesA angina attack is felt as a tight band of discomfort and pain around the chest, generally caused by the narrowing of the arteries to the heart, a blockage of a heart artery or thickening of the heart muscles. The pain is caused by the heart demanding an increase in its blood supply and the ...
Views: 1114(2 votes) - What Are the Causes of High Blood Pressure in Diabetics? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Emilia KlappIt is assumed that diabetics don’t produce enough insulin, but in type 2 diabetes, that might not be the case. In fact, many type 2 diabetics have high levels of this hormone in the blood mainly due to the cells resisting the efforts of insulin to usher glucose in, creating what is known as ...
Views: 1719(1 vote) - The Cholesterol Lowering / Heart Improving Effects of Exercise – Part Two - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Steffan AbelIn my last article I mentioned the effects of walking. In this article I want to take that a little further and also cover some other things you can try to keep your heart in perfect condition. If you only need to fit in four 10 minute walks a day to show an improvement in heart function this ...
Views: 2233(2 votes) - The Cholesterol Lowering / Heart Improving Effects of Exercise – Part One - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Steffan AbelFor those of you that would enjoy a little more physical involvement (without going to extremes) in order to lower your cholesterol, you could include some gentle stretches and toning exercises into your routine. Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates will not only improve your cholesterol levels but also ...
Views: 1928(1 vote) - Chromium and Cholesterol Control - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Steffan AbelChromium and Cholesterol Control Chromium is needed by the body in order to handle fats and sugars correctly (which makes it ideal for stabilizing blood sugar levels in Type 2 diabetics) and several studies have linked chromium (and in particular chromium picolinate) with excellent results in ...
Views: 3629(1 vote) - Vitamin B3 (Niacin) And Cholesterol Control - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Steffan AbelVitamin B3 (Niacin) And Cholesterol Control Vitamin B3, or niacin, is very effective in helping not only lower bad cholesterol (often more effectively than “statins” such as atorvastatin or “Lipitor”) but also, more importantly, in increasing good cholesterol – so one supplement gives you the ...
Views: 2294(1 vote) - Vitamin C – The Most Important Vitamin To Lower Cholesterol? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Steffan AbelVitamin C – The Most Important Vitamin To Lower Cholesterol? Recent research has shown that taking plenty of vitamin C provides more protection against heart disease and cholesterol than almost any other substance. Various studies have shown that… 1. Vitamin C plays a role in the ...
Views: 2716(1 vote) - Chocolate Effectively Lowers Risk from High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from John PhillipHigh blood pressure is a significant concern as it significantly raises the incidence of vascular disease and stroke. As a result of stress, poor diet and lifestyle, enzymes in our body produce a substance known as angiotensin II that causes blood vessels to narrow and blood pressure to ...
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