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- Dark Chocolate Health Benefits: American Heart Association News Release Says Dark Chocolate Helps Cardiovascular Health - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Walter BellHere is a definite answer to the question, "Is dark chocolate good for you?" Yes, the benefits of dark chocolate have been confirmed by medical science. According to an American Heart Association(AHA) scientific journal news release dated Aug. 17, 2010 there certainly are dark chocolate health ...
Views: 2120 - ***The Mind Destroying Effects of cholesterol – and what to do about it - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelUnfortunately researchers have found that high cholesterol levels even as early as aged forty increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease by as much as one and a half times. Although the link between high cholesterol and Alzheimer's has been known for years what was unclear was the age at which ...
Views: 2113(1 vote) - 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) - Reduce Red Meat consumption to prevent Heart Disease & Cancer - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Prof. George GrantThere is a strong scientific evidence that reducing the consumption of Red Meat can reduce the incidence of both Heart Disease as well as Cancer. Nutritionists hardly need more evidence about the potentially negative health effects of eating red meat. For starters, the saturated animal fat in ...
Views: 2090(1 vote) - Lower Cholesterol - Butter versus Margarine - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonThis seems to be an area of confusion for many people. Some swear by butter only and others opt for margarine for heart health. Who is right? It’s time to clear up the confusion! First of all, both are fats. Therefore, the number of calories in 1 tsp of butter is equal to the number of ...
Views: 2059(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) - Low Fat Stress Diet - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Popa WoolseyNewest low fat stress diet including carbohydrates,caffeine and foods to lose weight.Life is filled with stresses. Some big, some little, but all potentially detrimental to your health. Carrying around unrelieved stress can cause all kinds of health problems including, high blood pressure, ...
Views: 2050(1 vote) - Help For Adrenal Fatigue Sufferers - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2008 from Valerie BalandraMany individuals feel tired and exhausted every day, however, the majority of people only believe they are just overworked or need a vacation. The truth is they could be suffering from adrenal fatigue. If you are feeling tired most of the day, you should keep reading to learn if you have other ...
Views: 2045(1 vote) - Statins and Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelIn an earlier article I mention the many health benefits that were to be gained from reducing the amount of carbohydrates in the typical diet. Unfortunately a lot of people worry that if they reduce the amount of carbohydrates that they eat, then very often their consumption of protein and fat ...
Views: 2043 - Benefits of Hawthorn Berry - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2018 from Mourin RimmyWhat is Hawthorn Berry? Hawthorn berry (also known as crataegus oxyacantha) is found in Western Asia, North Africa, and Europe. This small thorny tree is a part of the rose family. It has reddish fruit. Some of the active ingredients of this herb include flavonoids, amines,triterpenoids, and ...
Views: 2040 - 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) - Heart Health And Clean Arteries - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Stacy WishnerClogged arteries are responsible for a number of ailments including heart pain, high blood pressure, and peripheral arterial disease. Many of my male patients are shocked when I tell them that plaque build-up may even be causing their erectile dysfunction. How can that be? All of these ...
Views: 2038(2 votes) - 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) - Does the Increased consumption of soft drinks can cause CHD[Coronary Heart Disease]? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Prof. George GrantPrevious studies have linked full-calorie sugarsweetened beverages (SSBs) with greater weight gain and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and CHD in published articles in medical literature. Because diabetes is a major risk factor for CHD and SSB consumption has been associated with increased ...
Views: 2020(1 vote) - Healthy Heart Rate - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Curtis SimpsonHaving a healthy heart rate is a real treasure. At first glance a healthy heart rate may seem to be referring to your average heart rate. And that’s what it is in part. Count the number of heartbeats in one minute and that’s your average heart rate. For adults there is a range of 60-100 bpm ...
Views: 2016(1 vote) - Consume Good Foods for Healthy Heart - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Vaibhav AggarwalWhy should you consume healthy foods for the heart? Because Heart disease are among the leading causes of death in adults worldwide. Is therefore little more than take care of your heart. Make regular exercise, not smoking, manage stress, eat less total calories, etc.. part of the ...
Views: 1980 - The Physicians’ Health Study II Or How To Make Vitamins C and E Not Prevent Heart Disease - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Daniel CobbI am a Doctor of Oriental Medicine with a strong interest in nutritional treatment/prevention strategies for many “modern” diseases, such as heart disease, osteoporosis, cancer, AIDS, etc. Therefore, I am always looking into medical research that concerns vitamin/mineral supplements. The ...
Views: 1979(1 vote) - Cut Sugar, Lose Weight and Prevent Heart Disease - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from John PhillipHeart disease ranks as the leading cause of death among Americans, yet this killer disease remains a mystery to most people who may someday suffer from its devastating grasp. The etiology of heart disease is no longer a shrouded mystery, as researchers now have a solid understanding of the ...
Views: 1978 - 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) - 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 - Pump It Up: Strength Training Tips for Bones, Balance, Weight Control - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from i-Supplements comPump It Up Not so long ago, lifting weights conjured up images of Arnold Schwarzeneger in his bodybuilding hayday; it certainly wasn’t an activity encouraged for someone at risk for a heart attack. Now, however, health experts recommend strength training for everyone to improve overall health ...
Views: 1969(1 vote) - 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) - Can Snoring be linked to a Serious Health Issues? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2018 from Gaurav GautamSnoring is one such issue that we face every day even if we or our significant other snores. A heart specialist in Patna explains that most of us are unaware of the fact that it has an adverse effect on the hearts, especially for women. Snoring happens when there is a blockage or narrowing in ...
Views: 1950(1 vote) - Breathlessness in Infants - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from gloria katBreathlessness can be caused to the infants due to infections, cough, cold or inhaling any foreign material. Infants are unable to blow their nose clear like adults do. Hence, the mucus remains in the back of the throat or nose which causes breathlessness. It is a very serious symptom in ...
Views: 1946(1 vote) - 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) - 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) - Cause and Cure For Heart Disease - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2017 from Leslie DutcherDr. Darren Schmidt, explains in a lecture, that plaque buildup begins when a tear happens on the inside lining of your artery. It is this tear in the lining of your artery that is the beginning of heart disease. Warning signs of clogged arteries include such things as bruised and/or ...
Views: 1907 - Lower Cholesterol Naturally - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonLower Cholesterol: Eliminate Unhealthy Fats To maintain healthy cholesterol levels, limit saturated fats found in red meat, butter and other animal products.Replace these fats with canola oil, olive oil, and small amount of nuts such as walnuts or almonds. Also, eliminate trans-fatty acids ...
Views: 1905(2 votes) - 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) - Most Common Types of Cancer - Cancer with Unknown Primary Site (CUP) - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Kyle NortonCancer with Unknown Primary Site (CUP) is defined as a condition in which cancer cells are found in the body, but the primary site where the cancer start in the first place cannot be determined. Symptoms of CUP Symptoms is completely depending to the type of secondary cancer and some ...
Views: 1891 - Cardiovascular Diseases - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from marie LucyCardiovascular diseases occur when excessive amounts of fat and cholesterol collect in the blood vessels. In this article: What are cardiovascular diseases? Diagnosis How Chemist Online can help Symptoms Effect on your life Advice & ...
Views: 1887 - 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 - 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) - "Magic Bullet" For Lower Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Is A Miss - by Submitted on May 02, 2009 from David O'HaraYet another new medical wonder, the so-called “magic bullet” or polypill for lower blood pressure and cholesterol, is making quite a buzz in the media. Backers claim it could “slash the rate of deaths from heart attack or stroke” by at least 50% or even, according to some sources, by 80% or ...
Views: 1878(1 vote) - Heart Attack Symptoms Include Denial - "Maybe It Will go Away" - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyIn Canada more than 70,000 heart attacks occur annually. More than 19,000 people die every year as a result. Cardiovascular disease is still a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Canada so learning more about heart health and how to manage heart health emergencies should be on ...
Views: 1867(1 vote) - Cholesterol Drugs Are Dangerous And Ineffective, Medical Researchers Say - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenOver the last 10 to 15 years, the drug companies have gotten so greedy that they are not happy with the profits they are making from ill people, they actually want healthy people to take prescription drugs for "preventative" reasons. One of the most prevalent methods that the have used, and one ...
Views: 1859 - High Blood Pressure Headache - Watch Your Symptoms - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonMany people do not consider linking a headache to their high blood pressure. For the most part, headaches are often dismissed as nothing more than stress. However, the stress part is correct, but a high blood pressure headache is often what the individual is really experiencing. As you might ...
Views: 1858 - 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) - Glutathione: Heart Disease and Cancer Destroyed - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Cory CouillardThe most important molecule to stay healthy, prevent aging, cancer, heart disease and nearly every condition known to man has been found. Over 100,000 medical articles confirm that glutathione is the most important antioxidant, detoxifier and immune system builder. Despite the amount of ...
Views: 1855(1 vote) - 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 - Surving a heart attack when you are alone - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Prof. George GrantHow can you survive a heart attack when you are alone? Without help, the person whose heart is beating improperly and who begins to feel faint,Has only about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness. However, these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly and very vigorously.A ...
Views: 1847 - Best Cholesterol Supplements - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from James MeschinoWhat are the best cholesterol lowering supplements? Actually the first question really is, are there supplements that can actually lower your blood cholesterol level? The scientific answer is, yes, there are supplements that can do that. Your next question should be, are all the supplements ...
Views: 1844(1 vote) - Heat Strokes Treatment - Effective Home remedies for Heat Stroke - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from June TjandraHeat stroke also known as sun stroke, is a condition whereby body system of cooling itself stops working and body’s core temperature rises above dangerous levels. It is worst kind of illness caused by heat more dangerous than heat exhaustion and hyperthermia. When the cooling system of body is ...
Views: 1841 - Blood Pressure Overview - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from Dan HammerThere are many factors to good health and your blood pressure is one of them. In its simplest terms it is the force or pressure your blood exerts on the walls of your arteries and veins. Without this pressure your blood would not circulate through your body carrying oxygen and nutrients to ...
Views: 1840(1 vote) - Cardiac Surgery for Severe Cardiac Problems - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Cherilyn HaanEach day thousands and thousands of people are undergoing cardiac surgery to get rid from the monster diseases related to heart. There are different types of cardiac surgery done like repair and replace of valves that controls blood flow in the heart chambers, bypass or widened blocked or ...
Views: 1840 - Improve Your Mental Health with Ayurveda - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from John MichelcaneWhen the intensity of negative reactions to our life situations become repetitive and frequent, symptoms of depression begin to crop up. Do you often experience the will of shutting out from the world and remaining isolated? Do you feel your self-worth and self-confidence eroding away for no ...
Views: 1831(4 votes) - Orthomolecular Treatment for Heart Disease - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Michael LocklearHeart disease is the leading cause of death for humans in industrialized nations. However, the disease is virtually nonexistent in most animals. According to Dr. Matthias Rath, author of Eradicating Heart Disease, it isn’t impossible for animals to get heart disease, but it is a very rare ...
Views: 1827 - Why Your Blood Work Is Fine But You Still Feel Like There Is Something Wrong With You - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Crystal M ShoresThere is a routine that we go through when we are not feeling well or are going in for an annual check-up. We get blood drawn, discuss how we have been feeling with a nurse, see the doctor and restate what we told the nurse, and then we either get sent home with medication and/or you are told ...
Views: 1825 - Tips of Cardiologist to Make Heart Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Vaibhav AggarwalIn these times of crisis, health takes a hit. We are more sensitive to stress, eat less and spend less time in the gym, according to one cardiologists university. These emit ten tips for adults to preserve his heart. "We found that more patients complain of heart palpitations, anxiety or ...
Views: 1822(1 vote) - How Much Fish Oil do You Need? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Dr. Len LopezFish oils are a natural anti-inflammatory and should be your first choice if you are concerned about heart attacks, strokes, arthritic joint pain or other inflammatory problems according to recent studies. In fact, fish oils should be your first line of defense when it comes to helping with ...
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