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- Mild cardiomegaly: Causes and how to reduce a slightly enlarged heart - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2017 from Victor MarchioneMild cardiomegaly refers to a less severe form of cardiomegaly, which is an enlargement of the heart. The heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout the circulatory system to ensure that all tissues and organs of the body are adequately supplied with oxygenated blood. Cardiomegaly is a ...
Views: 1297 - Concealed Heart Attack Signs in Women - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from you haiTo be a woman, you may come to feel that a coronary heart attack isn't the best possibility you face. However the threat is quite real, specifically in the several years major as many as and adhering to menopause, when hormonal modifications can open up the doorway to cardiovascular disease. ...
Views: 1296 - How I Lowered My Cholesterol 44 Points Without Medication - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Jeff Castman6 months ago I opened the letter from my clinic and saw the results of my blood test. My cholesterol was 243. That’s high. Medication is often recommended for a cholesterol level above 240. So now I knew I had to do something. I had just been in for a routine physical exam. I knew my ...
Views: 1296 - Masterpiece Meals™: Creating Abundant Beauty And Health - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Lorraine MignaultIt is no secret that the French are considered one of the healthiest societies in the world. Given to eating copious amounts of cheese, butter and cream, they nevertheless boast a population of slim, healthy people. According to the Institut National de la Santé et la Recherche ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - Symptoms Of Heart Disease - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2013 from Halbert TajoThe heart is one of the most important and most complex organs in the body. It is effectively a complex pump that is responsible for ensuring that blood pumps around the body and to the most important organs. With such an important role to play and being such a complex organ it means that the ...
Views: 1295 - Heart Disease - Beware, It May Not be Anxiety - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2012 from Karen CioffiA Panic Attack can Mimic More Serious illnesses such as Congestive Heart Failure Your heart is racing, you're having difficulty breathing, you have pins and needles in your limbs, you can't think straight . . . is it a panic attack? Anyone who has suffered with panic attacks knows that it ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - Being Honest About Your Health - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Kirk LamanMany American’s are in denial. They refuse to acknowledge that they have a problem with their health, particularly their heart health. They have lost the idea about heart healthy living. Denial isn’t uncommon. It is quite the norm. Let me share with you a story about a patient who ...
Views: 1292 - Top Weight Loss Plans: Diet vs. Exercise - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from John PhillipEveryone has an opinion as to whether diet or exercise works best when trying to lose weight. Which method will provide the best weight loss results, and more importantly, which will help in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, diabetes and cancer? Both diet and exercise are ...
Views: 1292(4 votes) - What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Heart Disease - Rheumatic Heart Disease? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauRheumatic Heart Disease should be discussed on the subject of its signs and symptoms, classifications, prevention, treatment, and diagnosis. It is the prerogative of people to know this information because being familiar with it will give a person the privilege to probably prevent its ...
Views: 1292 - Lower High Blood Pressure With Calcium - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Lisa NelsonThe link between calcium and blood pressure was noticed years ago when researchers realized people drinking hard water had less high blood pressure than those drinking soft water. Hard water contains more minerals, including calcium. Individuals receiving more than 800 mg of calcium daily ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Homeopathic High Blood Pressure Cures - Treating It Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonHaving high blood pressure can sometimes be very serious because of the different risks connected with it. There is a great possibility of having a heart and kidney problems, and an attack of stroke which sometimes can be fatal. A serious problem and too much stress can eventually lead to ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Weight Loss Diet Tips to Improve Heart Health - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from John PhillipThe incidence of obesity continues unabated at epidemic levels as people suffer from a wide array of degenerative diseases including heart disease which kills more people than any other affliction. The US Department of Agriculture released data showing that Americans consumed 331 more calories a ...
Views: 1288(2 votes) - Enlarged heart (cardiomegaly): Causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2017 from Victor MarchioneCardiomegaly (enlarged heart) isn’t a disease on its own, but rather a symptom of another condition. An enlarged heart can be seen on X-ray images, but additional tests are required to determine the exact cause of cardiomegaly. Cardiomegaly can be temporary or chronic, depending on its ...
Views: 1284 - Top Foods and Lifestyle Changes Promote Heart Health - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from John PhillipHeart disease is the number one killer in the US, and results from decades of dietary and lifestyle abuse leading to damage of the delicate arteries that supply blood to the heart. The condition is called coronary artery disease (CAD) and is the primary type of heart condition which leads to ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - 5 Symptoms of Heart Disease in Women - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Jaime HeidelHeart disease is a number one threat to women’s health. It is estimated over 450,000 women have a heart attack each year. That’s why it’s very important for women to recognize the signs and symptoms of heart disease before a heart attack strikes. Coronary artery disease affects millions of women ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - Do You Know The Truth About B Vitamins And Heart Disease? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2015 from Michael RosenbaumYou can't fix a broken heart - even with the best medicine. It just won't get it back to pumping like a healthy one. While you can help rebuild a traumatized heart to some extent with exercise and good nutrition, the key to heart health is prevention. And when it comes to B vitamins, ...
Views: 1276 - Erectile Dysfunction (ED) - A Symptom of Heart Disease - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2018 from Leslie DutcherErectile Dysfunction (ED) - A Symptom of Heart Disease This essay addresses the main causes of erectile dysfunction (ED) and impotence. Impotence and ED are allot more common today than they were a few decades ago for many reasons. The first reason is hormonal imbalances and lower ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - Get A Grip On Fatty Acids - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonUnless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard the term fatty acids. But, do you understand what they are and how the right ratio will improve your heart health? I intend to clear up the confusion. Types of Fatty Acids There are numerous types of fatty acids. I ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Maximize Meaningful Use Incentives with EHR Systems - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Ethan Ethan LukeBeginning in 2011, hospitals that are able to meet 19 requirements of the first stage of the Meaningful Use Rule will be able to receive incentive payments provided by Medicare and Medicaid. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, healthcare providers are able to qualify ...
Views: 1274 - Important Facts about High Risk Jobs for Asbestos Exposure - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandMany people do not realize that the United States has not yet totally banned the use of asbestos, unlike many other countries. While the U.S. government has enacted restrictions and curtailed the dangerous material’s use, the country does continue to import asbestos-containing items and ...
Views: 1274 - Cholesterol Drugs Linked to Brain Damage - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Cory CouillardCholesterol lowering medications have become the most popular and widely distributed drugs in the world. New health warnings have been added to the statin group such as muscle pain, memory loss and diabetes. These damaging side effects have been known long-term but pharmaceutical companies and ...
Views: 1272 - The Newest Cholesterol Guidelines Make More Sense - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Kerri KnoxSome new guidelines for High Cholesterol Levels are being embraced by some who don't see cholesterol as being the huge cardiac risk factor that Conventional Medicine sees it as. Some see the newest studies that have come out as better and more common sense guidelines for treating cholesterol ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - 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: 1270 - Guide To Lowering Heart Disease - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Michel RizoStress is a normal part of life - we all have it, and to a degree, we need it. However too much stress can lead to emotional, psychological, and even physical problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pains, or irregular heart beats. Reducing stress can dramatically help lower ...
Views: 1266(1 vote) - Coronary artery bypass in India - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Eshani PandaCoronary artery bypass is a heart surgery procedure in which one or more blocked coronary arteries are bypassed by a blood vessel graft to restore normal blood flow to the heart. These grafts usually come from the patient?s own arteries and veins located in the chest, leg or arm. The graft ...
Views: 1265 - Do You Need a Substitute for Vegetable Oil When Cooking? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Emilia KlappOne reason why our body suffers so much inflammation nowadays is due to an excess of compounds created by too many fats and oils that have an excess of Omega 6 fatty acids. Because vegetable oils may be high in Omega 6s, do you need a substitute for vegetable oil when cooking? When you eat ...
Views: 1264 - Lower High Blood Pressure: Understand Fat and Sodium on Food Labels - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Lisa NelsonHow to understand what food labels are telling you when it comes to fat and sodium. This is a quick and easy option you can use for lowering blood pressure levels. 1. Select foods with less SODIUM than the following amounts per serving: Frozen or packaged dinners – 500 mg Microwave ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - Revealed: How Stress Relief Can Transform Your Health - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumHow often do you feel on the edge? Frustrated . . . anxious . . . tense . . . angry . . . Whether it’s from arguing with your teenager or getting stuck in traffic, stress is an inevitable part of life. With so much on our schedules and so little time to get things done, we feel stretched to ...
Views: 1262 - 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) - Avoiding Cardiovascular Disease: 5 steps to eating for your heart - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Cheri KingI recently read a Review article that surveyed 594 studies relating diet to heart disease. When all valid, quality research was lumped together, the authors could see what foods contributed to and what foods were protective against heart disease. What they found was surprising. Saturated ...
Views: 1259 - How to avoid holiday health hazards including heart and stress issues - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumEvery year millions of people around the world celebrate during the holiday season. But too often, many people experience adverse health problems that taint the joy of the season. Why? Because of stress, lack of energy, poor eating or overeating, and more. Recent studies show that heart ...
Views: 1259 - How to Heal Yourself of Heart Disease - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2012 from Justin LattawayOn a physical level, the heart acts as a two way pump for the circulatory system. As such, it is the life giving organ that regulates the flow of life force throughout the body. Coronary Heart Disease is the most common cause of death in North America. As is reiterated in my previous articles, ...
Views: 1257 - Innovative Played By Skin Care Doctors - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Sophie MarcasIt is a well known fact that skin forms the largest organ of the body and it needs utmost care and maintenance. As skin is a visible treatment for the skin is very simple and it is one of the most popular medical trends of the present day. Skin treatment is one largest in the medical practice. ...
Views: 1256 - Did You Know That You May Be Suffering From Panic Disorder If You Are Panic Attacks! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2019 from Vishwas Healing CentreA person visits the doctor if he/she is suffering from any illness. However, in case of any mental illness or condition, one either is not aware or ignores it. Many patients also opt for self-treatment measures which are not advisable. Panic disorder is one of the most common mental illnesses ...
Views: 1255 - 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: 1255 - Algae Oil Usefulness and Health Benefits - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2017 from Mark HubWith the rise in innovation across the health sector, the popularity of several oil varieties for the dietary purpose is gaining traction on the global level. Algae oil is a special oil version which is produced directly from algae. It primarily contains DHA, which comprises 97 percent of the ...
Views: 1251 - The Cardiovascular System and How it is Affected by High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHigh blood pressure can be managed by dietary intake and lifestyle. If we can control high blood pressure, chances are that we will lessen the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney problems, and other complications related to the excretory and the cardiovascular systems. In order to do this, we ...
Views: 1248(1 vote) - Vegetable Protein to Lower Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Lisa NelsonAccording to recent research, a diet high in vegetable proteins may help you lower blood pressure. The recent study compared dietary intake of the vegetable protein glutamic acid and high blood pressure. The higher the intake of glutamic acid the greater the decrease in blood pressure, but ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - Be careful about your heart - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Anand kumarLifestyle vagaries are categorized by bad eating practice, deskbound works and high level of trauma are the dynamics that increases the threat of cardiovascular problems by 24 percent, heart strokes and heart attacks being the major of worry. Any type of disease in any part of body is the matter ...
Views: 1246 - Lower Blood Pressure with Potassium - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Lisa NelsonAccording to research, the number of people living with high blood pressure would be reduced 10% if American’s were to increase their intake of potassium. Sodium – Potassium Link The effectiveness of potassium to lower blood pressure is directly related to sodium. Potassium works to ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - Finger Pulse Oximeter with LED Display - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2018 from Jessica RoggersA pulse oximeter is a device which helps to measure the oxygen blood level in a human being. It can be a beneficial device for young infants and individuals with some respiratory and cardiovascular conditions. Medically, it is a test which is used to measure the oxygen level or oxygen saturation ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - High Blood Pressure Treatments Explained - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonTreating high blood pressure can be done in a few different ways. High blood pressure treatments vary from diet changes, lifestyle changes, medications and many more. This article is going to explain why and how many of the treatments for high blood pressure work. High blood pressure ...
Views: 1245 - 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 - An eggagerated problem? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2014 from Kenny McDowellHaving brought my cholesterol levels down from what where considered dangerous to normal with diet and exercise, I had been avoiding eating whole eggs and restricting myself to powdered egg whites. I decided to look in to their benefits in more detail including the value of including whole ...
Views: 1241 - Pulse Oximeters – How Do They Work and How Are They Used? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2018 from Jessica RoggersA Little about the Science of Ox meters All pulse oximeters for sale work at precisely exactly the identical manner. All of them have a processor, a detector and a display of some type. In the instance of fingertip oximeters, those three elements have been joined in a single compact unit that’s ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - Omega 3's - Top 5 Sources To Lower Cholesterol - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonIf you’ve been following along, you know from the article "Get a Grip on Fatty Acids" that the right ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids promotes lower cholesterol. The goal is not to cut omega 6 fatty acids (such as corn oil, beef, and chicken) completely from the diet, but to achieve a ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Reduce Heart Disease with Snacks - The Right Combination Makes All the Difference - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonLet’s talk about snacks for a moment. I believe there is a general perception that snacking is bad and you need to cut out snacking if you want to lose weight and be heart healthy. Well, the opposite is actually true. Let me explain. It is important to eat regularly, every 3-4 hours to ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - Most common Types of Cancer - Choriocarcinma and Hydatidiform Mole - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Kyle NortonA. Choriocarinma Cancer of Choriocarinma is a malignant and aggressive cancer, started from the abnormal and uncontrollable cells growth in the trophoblatistic tissue, that is part of embryo and normally become the placenta as a result of something going wrong during pregnancy due to random ...
Views: 1235 - Beginning with Proper Exercises for Heart Patients - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Jennifer EdesonHeart diseases can attack your body due to obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol level, diabetes, etc. After a heart disease is detected in your body, you are advised to take care of you diet and life style. To keep yourself fit and fine, you need to do proper exercises. Regular ...
Views: 1234 - 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 ...
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