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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, killing nearly 650,000 people. Studies indicate that heart disease risk is doubled by eating a diet which includes a high percent of calories from refined and processed carbohydrates.
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports ... Views: 1443
Six Proven Ways to Protect Your Heart
Did you know that millions of heart attacks and strokes could be prevented in people with risk factors for these conditions? There are proven lifestyle changes you can make to prevent heart attack and stroke. These methods are in order according to the ... Views: 1442
Can we all get over our fixation on cholesterol? I mean, now that it’s clear that cholesterol isn’t what’s causing heart disease?
But, but, but, if cholesterol is building up in my arteries, doesn’t that mean cholesterol’s the problem?
Actually, no. Your cholesterol is simply trying to ... Views: 1440
Left atrial enlargement refers the enlargement of the left atrium and can be the result of many conditions, either congenital or acquired. The left atrium is situated in a way where it receives oxygenated blood sent from the lungs to be pumped into the left ventricle, passing the mitral valve, ... Views: 1440
A healthy heart menu is a a smart idea if you have cardiovascular disease or are simply trying to prevent future problems down the road. Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of both men and women in the United States.
These foods will protect your vital organs that keep you alive but ... Views: 1438
Fat 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
People often ignore the importance of caring for one’s feet. We often recognize the need for having healthy feet once we have encountered problems like foot pain. Some foot-related diseases are simple, while others can get to be quite complicated, to the point of affecting our overall ... Views: 1435
Diabetes broadly refers to a condition wherein blood sugar levels in our bodies are excessively high. This could cause damage to our kidneys, eyes and heart, and could even lead to stroke in some cases.
For metabolism of sugar which is present in our bloodstream, insulin is essential. But ... Views: 1433
During times of stress it is becomes even more necessary to guard your physical and emotional health, because for those of us who are able to help others, our ability to help and stay strong for them becomes even more important.
A more carefree attitude may help keep your mind young.
Chronic ... Views: 1433
Do Fruits and Vegetables Prevent Cancer? Or Not?
By Suzanne W. Dixon, MPH, MS, RD
We’ve been told again and again that eating more fruits and vegetables will protect us from cancer. But headlines about recent findings from the European Prospective Investigation Into Cancer and Nutrition ... Views: 1430
Dear Health-Minded Readers,
Some of my over 40 male patients are concerned about whether or not they may have erectile dysfunction. We go over their symptoms (see below) and often times they do have a classic ED picture. However, when I ask these patients if anyone in their family has had ... Views: 1428
A myocardial infarction is one of the top killers of our society today, having caused half a million deaths in the U.S. alone. Statistics have shown that 14 million Americans have experienced a heart attack at least once in their lives. We all know that this is a serious disease, and we all ... Views: 1427
A group of psychological conditions where the patient suffers from variant inconsistent physical symptoms and not able to explain with any underlying neurological condition is referred to as somatoform disorders. It is fairly common in pediatric populations.
Many healthy young children ... Views: 1427
All right, this green tea article has been hanging over my head for too long. I just couldn't get motivated to wade through all the research to determine if yes, this is an effective way to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease, or no, it's just a lot of hype.
Well, I sat down and ... Views: 1422
I love people and as dietician I want folks to know real love is not about sweet words, flowers and making whoopee. Real love is about making sure the loved ones in your life have healthy hearts and are living a lifestyle that will keep those hearts in good shape or help them become ... Views: 1422
Clinical cardiovascular problems are to be dealt with extreme care and experienced professional experts because of the importance of collaborating with the other body functions is the prerequisite for a healthy living and keeping up of general well-being. There can be various medical conditions ... Views: 1417
Contrary to popular belief cholesterol is not fat. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is produced by the liver and also ingested through foods we eat. It often has fatty acids contained in it and therefore it is considered to be fat, but it is not fat in and of itself.
Up to 80% of ... Views: 1416
We've all heard the theory about taking an aspirin a day to keep heart attacks away. Can a little pill that you find on the shelf of every pharmacy or grocery store, taken once a
day, really protect you from heart attacks or stroke?
One particular report, published in a British Medical ... Views: 1416
Blood pressure is one in all the important signs, that is measured to make sure traditional functioning of the guts and blood vessels. Abbreviated as BP, it's outlined because the pressure or force exerted by current blood against the walls of blood vessels. whereas reading force per unit area ... Views: 1415
I was going to have to wake my husband because the tightness and chills were getting worse.
My plan was to take a couple of over the counter pain medications, make a cup of tea on the propane stove and then for sure this feeling would be gone . Was I wrong on that one!
Somewhere inside of me I ... Views: 1415
Bed wetting is a major matter of concern for most of the parents. They always strive to get rid of this problem and keep their child safe and healthy all the time. In order to have complete control over the problem of bed wetting, it is good to choose the proper bed wetting supplies. These are ... Views: 1410
Arteries are flexible tubes that carry blood from the heart to every region of the body. They have special properties that ensure they perform this task effectively. However, as we age, several changes occur in these tubes, which lead to serious health conditions such as the formation of plaque ... Views: 1409
High blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension means high pressure (tension) in the arteries. Arteries are vessels that carry blood from the pumping heart to all the tissues and organs of the body. High blood pressure does not mean excessive emotional tension, although emotional tension and stress ... Views: 1407
I just read an article by Espie Chinel Aparis in the Mindano TImes from the Philippines. It caught my attention because the headline was “Be Gentle With Your Heart.” I’ve been reading lately that emotions can either support or harm your actual heart muscle, which I find fascinating. If someone ... Views: 1406
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious problem by which people must give proper attention and prompt treatment. It is a condition that interrupts with the proper flow and distribution of blood to the organs of the body. In hypertension there is too much pressure within the ... Views: 1406
In Part I we discussed that when you exercise you're essentially burning away the bad hormones plus promoting the release of good hormones into the blood stream so you get a double dose of benefit.
There is no part of your body that doesn't benefit from moderate exercise. Clearly, there are the ... Views: 1406
POHA HANDWA
Preparation Time 30 minutes
Cooking Time 20 minutes
Makes 4 Handwas
INGREDIENTS
1 cup jada poha (thick beaten rice flakes)
1/2 cup low fat curds with 1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup grated white pumpkin (doodhi/lauki)
1/2 cup grated carrots
1/4 cup boiled green ... Views: 1405
Go wild and green
Wild as in salmon, green as in grass. Let me explain.
Wild salmon is a very different food from farm-raised. Wild salmon has higher levels of a potent antioxidant known as astaxanthin, which the salmon get from eating their natural diet of krill. Wild salmon has lower ... Views: 1404
What is Omega 3, you ask? Why, it will save your life, help your brain, skin, libido, change your personality and make your hair grow back!
Just kidding on those last two, sorry! Maybe not that libido part though at least I hope I am not kidding... But let's be serious here guys. A lot ... Views: 1404
Mesothelioma is a malignant form of cancer that develops on the protective lining covering most internal organs in the human body. The common sites that are infected by this disease include the pleura (the outer lining of lung) and pericardium (the sac that surrounds the heart); as well as the ... Views: 1403
According to the recent study it was predicted that those individuals who dwell in the paces which are known for its extremely cold climatic conditions are susceptible the risks of heart attacks & its other associated ailments. The sudden fall in the temperatures, this leads for the weather to ... Views: 1400
Heartburn especially cause when last and extended time. there are many effective medicine for these and its also known as antiacidity. It very irritating moment if you dont have any idea about the how to cure these there are many remedies availables. There are many causes of it and treatment of ... Views: 1399
Consuming carbohydrates with a high glycemic index increases the risk of coronary heart disease in women, according to a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
If you’ve read my book “Living Low Carb: Controlled Carbohydrate Eating for Long-Term Weight Loss” then you probably ... Views: 1398
Bowel cancer
Bowel cancer also known as colorectal cancer, is defined as a condition of the abnormal proliferation of cells in the colon, rectum, or vermiform appendix. Bowl is divided in 2 parts, the first part of the bowel, the small bowl, is involved with the digestion and absorption of ... Views: 1397
I have to admit, sometimes I’m a little worried when I see all the publicity and awareness about breast cancer. Certainly I consider breast cancer a significant threat. As an integrative doctor, specializing in women’s health, I’ve seen enough patients battling this disease to know this ... Views: 1394
Alcohol addiction, also known as alcoholism, can cause many problems in your life and hurt your quality of life if you don't cure yourself of your addiction. Drinking too much alcoholic drinks does not benefit you in any way and only leads to relationship problems, family problems, work problems ... Views: 1387
It is undeniable that heart disease is the leading cause of most countries in the world especially in the United States, Canada, England and Wales. In the United States, statistics say that about 25% of all the deaths are caused by heart diseases. This should then alarm everyone to take care of ... Views: 1385
According 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
Heart disease is the number one killer in America today. Every 33 seconds someone in the US dies from heart related problems. New studies show that heart attacks kill six times more women than breast cancer. It is a deadly disease that has struck people worldwide, including well known athletes. ... Views: 1382
Introduction
The heart is the center of the cardiovascular system. Through the body's blood vessels, the heart pumps blood to all of the body's cells. The blood carries oxygen, which the cells need. Cardiovascular disease is a group of problems that occur when the heart and blood vessels aren't ... Views: 1381
A stroke is a condition in which the brain cells suddenly die because of a lack of oxygen. This can be caused by the rupture of an artery that feeds the brain in the blood flow. The patient may lose the ability to speak suddenly, one side of the body can become paralyzed or there may be memory ... Views: 1378
Cholesterol is an essential component of cell membranes and a basic component of a number of important molecules in the human body.
However, a raised level of cholesterol in the blood may increase an individual’s risk of developing coronary heart disease, which is the biggest cause of ... Views: 1377
Recently Canadians have started turning to critical illness insurance to fill gaps in their existing health insurance coverage. They're concerned that if they get sick they won't be able to afford the staggering cost of prescriptions, rehabilitation and other out-of-pocket expenses; or have ... Views: 1374
I have been noticing a game played by my grandchild and friends, influenced by TV kiddie shows. I call it the "stuck" game. Whenever something needs doing, instead of attempting to do it, the cartoon characters get "stuck", and they say "stuck". It becomes a game for the toddlers. I think it is ... Views: 1373
Asbestos was used in a vast array of products until the 1980s, prior to which, very few companies knew about its dangers. One of the most common causes of mesothelioma is regular exposure to asbestos. It is a cancer that attacks the protective lining of the lungs, abdomen or the heart. The ... Views: 1373
Researchers set out to compare the effectiveness of two different weight loss plans available to everyone. The two plans included a low carbohydrate diet and a low fat diet plus orlistat. Orlistat is a drug designed to prevent the absorption of dietary fat, such as the brand names include ... Views: 1370
While I was at the Institute for Functional Medicine Convention a couple of weeks ago, I got to listen to Dr. Mimi Guarneri, a cardiologist from Southern California and the winner of the Linus Pauling award this year for her outstanding work. I just finished reading her book, The Heart Speaks, ... Views: 1368
Define a Vegetarian
In simple words, vegetarians are people who decide to constrain from the consumption of meat products, poultry products, sea food and sometimes even dairy products, for reasons pertaining to religion, health and circumstances. These are people, who depend on grains, ... Views: 1368
Cardio vascular science or cardiology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of various ailments of the physical organ- heart. With increased amount of stress experienced by people of all age group, heart attacks are very common. Cardio vascular surgery is performed by cardiac surgeons who ... Views: 1367
When you go to the doctor and he tells you your cholesterol level, you typically are told your TOTAL blood cholesterol level. Ever wondered how cholesterol gets into your blood? Why is having a high blood cholesterol level bad? What is considered a healthy level in the blood? What is ... Views: 1364