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- 5 Popular Myths about Heart Attack - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from Richard JohnsonMany people have various misconceptions about myocardial infarction, or simply heart attack. Myths about such serious condition thrive because people just lack knowledge about this disorder and don’t understand its specific aspects. So here are some of the popular myths about heart ...
Views: 932(1 vote) - Sprouts Curry - A Delicious Low Salt Recipe for Hypertension Patients! - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Harshad JethraHigh Blood Pressure Low Salt Recipes SPROUTS KADHI Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 15 minutes Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 cup mixed sprouts (moong, chana, makai), cooked 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) 1/4 tsp mustard seeds (rai/sarson) 2 bayleaves (tejpatta) 2 ...
Views: 969 - A Low Salt Recipe For Hypertension - Poha Handwa - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Harshad JethraPOHA 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: 1162 - Lower Your Blood Pressure With These Foods! - by Submitted on May 10, 2017 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=lower-your-blood-pressure-with-these-foods This Just IN! Latest research reveals that a higher intake of dietary potassium can assist in lowering blood pressure. Lower Blood Pressure ...
Views: 1036 - Understanding Heart Valve Disease - by Submitted on May 04, 2017 from Richard JohnsonHeart valve disease is a cardiovascular condition characterized by malfunctions of one or several heart valves. Such malfunctions contribute to more intensive pumping of blood into the heart in order to provide circulation of the required volume of blood in the body. The absence of adequate ...
Views: 767 - What Is Cacao? The Difference between Cacao and Cocoa - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneCacao versus cocoa—it’s not just a typo! While many are familiar with cocoa as a chocolaty treat, fewer are aware of its purer form cacao. Read on to discover just what cacao is and what the key differences are between these chocolate sources. What is Cacao? Cacao is the raw form of cocoa. ...
Views: 762 - What precautions to be taken after a heart surgery? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Gaurav GautamHeart surgeries are very much critical to be performed as it requires a proper care after completion to avoid the chance of any complications. Recovering from it requires a lot of care and the patients has to follow some precautions for a better life after the surgery. Here are some of the ...
Views: 667 - Routine Heart-Health Checkups - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2017 from Richard JohnsonHeart checkups are tests performed to reveal cardiac disease before symptoms begin to manifest. The goal of routine checkups is to detect disease at its earliest and highly treatable stage, prevent heart disease by recognizing and managing the risk factors. Routine heart checkups help the doctor ...
Views: 928 - Get the look and beauty you want with the right make-up - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2017 from Family TherapistHaving the right look invariably includes wearing your make-up in a way that brings out the best features of your face. Although it is not difficult to achieve a stunning, wonderfully beautiful look with make-up, helpful information and advice can help. If you want to wear make-up in a way that ...
Views: 858 - Is Cod Healthy? The Health Benefits and Side Effects - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneCod is a mild-flavored fish with a flaky white flesh and is available throughout the year. Its mild flavor has made it a favorite among the other fish in American cuisine. Cod is the name of the Gadus genus of fish that feed on or near the bottom of seas or lakes. The most common species of cod ...
Views: 760 - 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: 900 - What is Homocysteine...? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from dk duaYou get homocysteine mostly from eating meat. High levels of it are linked to early development of heart disease. Elevated homocysteine levels have also been identified as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Homocysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid derived from ...
Views: 590 - 18 Healthy Snacks That Will Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2017 from Richard Ruhling“From mac 'n' cheese to chocolate bars, you don't have to go hungry to eat healthy” says Yahoo News. While we’d like to eat those treats at the end of a meal, snacking goes against the grain of healthy habits or positive lifestyle, says Dr. Richard Ruhling, a retired MD who taught Health Science ...
Views: 1065 - Living the Best Life Possible with Heart Disease - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2017 from Julie DohertyHeart Disease is fast becoming the Most Common Disease for this century. It is scary, emotional and can be debilitating if you don't know how to best support your heart in becoming as healthy and strong as possible. In this article I am going to share with you from both personal and ...
Views: 904 - Salt - Good or Bad - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2017 from Leslie DutcherIodized table salt has many harmful effects on your health. There is a difference between table salt and sea salt. Table salt and sea salt are chemically similar but table salt is particularly deficient in nutrients compared to sea salt. Table salt as we know it is the result of processing to ...
Views: 2348 - Benefits of Sea Salt - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2017 from Leslie DutcherSea salt was once used by everyone. It lost its popularity about the time of the industrial revolution when big business manipulated the public into believing that their processed salt was better and healthier. See the article on my website about table salt, titled, Salt -Good or Bad. ...
Views: 952 - Shoulder Pain May be Much More Serious Than You Think! - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2017 from Taryn DeCiccoThis important news just in! While most people blame excessive and/or repeated physical strain for rotator cuff problems, Kurt Hegmann, M.D., M.P.H., Director of the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health and a Professor of Family and Preventive Medicine, who was ...
Views: 898 - Cardiologists - Heart Specialist - Cardiologists in Nagpur - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Datta GuruCardiology is a domain of medicine dealing with diseases of the heart and also parts of the circulatory system. The domain includes medical diagnosis and medication of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disorders, heart failure, valvular heart disorder and electrophysiology. Physicians ...
Views: 734 - Find the top best cardiologist in Hyderabad - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2017 from pavan kumarBest Cardiologist in Hyderabad is hard to find as we have many doctors, but this article will give you the idea on how to choose the best cardiologist. How to find top cardiologist in Hyderabad? Is the biggest puzzle to many of the people who are either new or old to Hyderabad because everyone ...
Views: 874 - Saving Patients Money - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2017 from "Dr. Mike" GreenbergI once had a patient who came to me for lifelong hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, as it's known in the medical world. No matter what one calls it, allergic rhinitis is highly unpleasant at best and at worst is severely disruptive to one's life. It includes not only an allergy to pollen, but ...
Views: 765(1 vote) - Statin Side Effects: Do the Risks out way the Benefits? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2016 from Julie DohertyStatin side effects can cause discomfort as well as long term side effects of diminishing your health even further. Therefore making it seem like the risks outweigh the benefits of these medically approved cholesterol-lowering medications. Research has shown that Statin medications ...
Views: 1322 - Heart Attack Warning Symptoms - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2016 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=heart-attack-warning-symptoms While most people think a heart attack comes out of nowhere with symptoms of chest pains only, the vast majority of people do have some other signs ...
Views: 1087 - The Best Nail Art Of 2016 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2017 from Evlin SymonNail art or nail designs happen to be an extremely easy idea - art or designs that are utilized to beautify the toe or finger nails. And they are utilized mainly to improve a costume or even brighten up a daily look. Observed these days just as far more fashion activity plus something that ...
Views: 949 - Some Useful Tips for Cure to Heart Attack - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2016 from Mukesh MaheshwariIt is easy but difficult to get information on the Internet about the symptoms of heart attack. You can discover arrangements of heart attack signs for men and ladies both. You may have seen or experienced attacks, some time recently, and know what to do if there should arise an occurrence of ...
Views: 642 - 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: 875 - A Cup Of Tea Simply Brings About A Difference! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2016 from Harshad JethraThere is nothing like a simple cup of tea to rev up your senses. On a dull Monday afternoon, if one has access to a cup of tea, it could make one happier. One suddenly comes to realize that life is beautiful! And there is no end to the number of people who stand by a fine cup of tea ...
Views: 1313 - Causes and symptoms of Tightness in chest - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2016 from Victor MarchioneTightness in chest can be a discomforting sensation experienced between the upper abdomen and the neck. Chest tightness can occur at any age and can be a sign of a serious health problem. More often than not, chest tightness is a sign of a cardiovascular event or issue such as heart attack or ...
Views: 743 - Premature Atrial Contractions are a Risk Factor for Heart failure - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Sagar MandanAtrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common abnormal or irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) in the world today. In AF, the atria (upper heart chambers) contract in a chaotic way causing the blood to pump through the heart less efficiently. Since the atria do not contract properly, blood ...
Views: 2089 - Habits to cut your risk of heart disease by 92 percent - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 610,000 Americans die of heart disease each year – that’s one in every four deaths. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in both men and women, but you don’t have to succumb to it as long as you follow these six ...
Views: 847 - Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Treatment in Infants through Open Heart Surgery - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from Kimmie RollisonWhen a child is born, he brings immense happiness with him but when the same child is born with a defect or more clearly, with a hole in the heart, he brings worries and tensions with him. When the baby is in the womb, he starts developing his heart as a hollow tube followed by developing ...
Views: 943 - STEVIA: The New Generation Natural Sweetener - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Harshad JethraOver the previous few years, we have all come across innumerable news reports and television features which talk about sugar, excessive consumption of sugar, and the ill effects that it could have on our health. And in effect, the entire buzz has a background attached with it. In the past ...
Views: 979 - Basic Awareness About Hypertension - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Harshad JethraAwareness about high blood pressure is very important for the simple reason that the condition is very prevalent. And correspondingly there is a very high likelihood that you or a loved one may be afflicted by hypertension, or may come to be afflicted by the disorder at some time in the ...
Views: 1077 - So How Do Natural Sweeteners Work for Me? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2016 from Harshad JethraDid you know that natural sweeteners can transform your life for better, and that stands all the more true if you are afflicted by diabetes or obesity. So how do natural sweeteners work for me? Sugar has come across as the banes of the age. We come to find that American's teenagers in ...
Views: 870 - Home DNA Paternity Testing Kits - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2016 from Rajesh AryaDNA paternity test helps in indicating that whether or not a particular man is the biological father of a child. Paternity test can be conducted for peace of mind or legal purposes. Paternity tests are easy to conduct as well. The parents can collect their own DNA samples by performing ...
Views: 712 - 5 health and nutrition facts for self growth of avocados you need to know now! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2016 from Piyush ShahYou can benefit so much from the vast treasures of nature that there is absolutely no need to depend on artificial supplements in order to stay healthy. The pear-shaped avocado, also called the 'alligator pear' due to the eerie resemblance to bumpy-skinned alligators, is one such wonder fruit in ...
Views: 773 - Superfoods that Enhance Heart’s Health in the Seniors - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2016 from Aaron DyerOur body needs numerous nutrients which help us fight off different disorders. It is essential for the elderly to maintain a healthy lifestyle and eating habits so that many age-related diseases can be prevented. According to the Phoenix home care experts, a balanced diet plan should consist of ...
Views: 792 - Fight Back Against Heart Disease With These 5 Tips - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2016 from Vinnie StevensHeart disease is a complex and important topic, especially for Americans. Being the number one cause of death in America, it is optimal to be informed about ways that you can naturally prevent your risk of developing some form of heart disease. The sad thing is that many Americans don’t realize ...
Views: 735 - Hypertension - Causes and Symptoms - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Harshad JethraWith a rapid change in lifestyles, work pressures, a fast paced life or even personal habits, hypertension has come across as a medical issue of significant magnitude and serious concern. The condition is vastly prevalent in both, developing and developed countries. In United States, 67 ...
Views: 912 - Some Basic Lifestyle Changes That Let One Keep a Check on Hypertension - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Harshad JethraA large percentage of us are afflicted by hypertension, and it is a condition which calls for attention. Even while one has no symptom of hypertension, if one is ailing from the condition, it can lead to or aggravate secondary disorders, like heart attack and stroke. Some other health conditions ...
Views: 851(1 vote) - Diabetes - Prevention and Cure - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Harshad JethraDiabetes 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: 1207 - Heart disease risk factor, heart aging, differs in men and women - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Victor MarchioneResearchers have discovered that heart aging, a heart disease risk factor, differs in men and women. The findings were revealed through MRI imaging, and the results were published in the journal Radiology. The heart pumps out blood through the left ventricle and the mass of this ventricle is ...
Views: 785 - Shocking: 73 percent of stroke patients are unaware of symptoms - by Submitted on May 25, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAccording to David Liebeskind, MD, professor of neurology, Director of Outpatient Stroke and Neurovascular Programs and Director of the Neurovascular Imaging Research Core at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, in no other medical condition (probably) is timely treatment as important as it is for ...
Views: 623 - Heart disease kills 1 in 3 Americans: Study - by Submitted on May 17, 2016 from Victor MarchioneHeart disease has always been the number one killer of Americans but now new research suggests it affects more people than ever – one in three. In 2013 heart disease was responsible for claiming the lives of 801,000 Americans which includes heart conditions like heart attack, heart failure, and ...
Views: 610 - Health tips to protect your heart and kidneys - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA new study suggests taking the necessary steps to care for your heart can positively affect for your kidneys as well. The researchers looked at over 14,800 adults aged 45 to 64 who were grouped based on how closely they followed the guidelines set out by the American Heart Association. The ...
Views: 737 - Your Heart Got Hijacked? Take It Back - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2016 from Noelle NelsonWhen a man got the “Dear John” treatment from his girlfriend recently, his Fitbit tracked his heartbreak, a dramatic and oh-so-21st century snapshot of what happens to your physical heart when your emotional heart gets trashed. Indeed, not only do your emotions suffer when you get bad news, ...
Views: 1129 - Arthritis, Cancer, Heart Disease, And This Seemingly Unrelated Childhood Danger - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaI 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: 1123 - Crush Your Cholesterol with a Healthy Diet - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2016 from Bonnie GillerHeart disease is the number one cause of death of Americans in the United States. Cholesterol is one of the major factors that impacts the development of heart disease. Understanding more about what cholesterol is and how to manage your cholesterol can help you decrease your risk of facing the ...
Views: 1078 - Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, childhood infections, heart disease, and stroke - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThis past week marked the annual Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, raising awareness and educating the general public about congenital heart defects (CHDs), childhood infections, heart disease, and stroke. Any condition or defect that is “congenital” is a condition or defect existing at ...
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