Looking back nearly fifteen years ago when I first suspected I had diabetes, several emotions played a rather substantial part in my disease’s development. Any one of them at any given time could have made the disease much worse and made my life in general worse.
The physical aspects of diabetes are well chronicled. The emotional aspects maybe not so well. Here is a partial list of the emotions I experienced and the impact they had on me.
DENIAL. When I first was told I had diabetes this was the first emotion I had. Maybe it was the nonchalant way the Dr. told me I had the disease in my life. He didn’t handle it very well which set the stage for my feelings. Those feelings only prolonged my getting control of the disease. Getting control of diabetes at an early stage of development is critical.
ANGER. The next emotion I remember having was anger. After the news set in and I began to get a grip on my situation I was mad. Mad at my Dr., mad at GOD, just mad at everything for getting my simple life so complicated. Mad at my new disease for turning my life up side down in my very prime.
WITHDRAWAL. I have always been an outgoing type. The retail food biz sort of demands that. When I got the news of my new disease (looking back in hindsight) I can see how slowly I began to withdraw and become more introverted. My personality slowly started changing as well. I became more serious and less fun loving.
DEPRESSION. Without sounding overly dramatic, there were/are times when I became depressed with my newfound disease. All the changes I had to make in my diet; the long list of meds arising from complications; the never ending (for me ) battle of weight loss; the stress of knowing the complications that can develop from my inaction; the list goes on.
Those were the major emotions I experienced-there are others. What to do about it?
The most important thing is to have a great support team surrounding you-family, spouse, doctor, nutritionist, etc. all those who can provide the emotional support you will need to cope with this disease. There are support groups at most hospitals that may help too.
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The next thing is to know as much as you can about the disease. Only thru knowledge can you have any chance of success in fighting this horrific disease.
Find out more about this terrible disease at the link below for Diabetes. It contains useful information that will help all with this terrible disease.
Jack Krohn has had Diabetes, Pre-diabetes and Syndrome X for nearly fifteen years. He speaks from the experiences he has had during that time. He is also a free lance writer-the #1 author of Home Security Articles in the country according to EzineArticles.
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Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Healing Foods
heart attack is the number one killer in a whole world. many people think heart attack only can happen to the old man. but now every think is different, many people care with their health, they try every single way to be health.
Walking the cheaps sport. you only need a shoes and simple warming up. don't forget to do it 30 minuet each day. you will feel fit and strong. if you don't have any a time, you can walk in a mall.
Walking the cheaps sport. you only need a shoes and simple warming up. don't forget to do it 30 minuet each day. you will feel fit and strong. if you don't have any a time, you can walk in a mall.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Heart attack
Serious note for heart attack: a heart attack not only sign by a hard pain on left hand . Carefully with heard pain on your jaw.
may be the first time you not had a pain on your chest when you got a heard attack. feel loathing and sweating more both are indication of heart attack.
be a best friends with tell your friends about this blog
may be the first time you not had a pain on your chest when you got a heard attack. feel loathing and sweating more both are indication of heart attack.
be a best friends with tell your friends about this blog
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Deep Breath
If you get breath....take a deep breath, slowly and hold it about 5 second and release it slowly....
this activity make your body full of an oxygen...and it good for your heart.
this activity make your body full of an oxygen...and it good for your heart.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
cholesterol.
Cholesterol measure in milligram per desiliter (mg/dl). standard cholesterol optimal according to National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- Total cholesterol must under 200 mg/dL
- LDL (bad) must under 100
- HDL (good) must 60 or more than 60
- Total cholesterol must under 200 mg/dL
- LDL (bad) must under 100
- HDL (good) must 60 or more than 60
Friday, June 15, 2007
Discover The Symptoms and Treatment of Diabetes
By: Jon Arnold
When it comes to a disease like diabetes, it seems as if everyone is an expert, but before you make decisions based on non-medical people's opinions, make sure you have your facts straight.
In general, the classic and typical symptoms of diabetes are weakness, fatigue, blurred vision, weight loss, thirst, frequent urination, and a larger-than-normal desire to eat. Not all diabetes patients exhibit all of these signs. In fact, rarely do any of them exhibit ALL of these signs, but when you see any of these signs, you may want to consider seeing your doctor and have it checked. Like almost any other ailment, early diagnosis of diabetes provides your best chance of beating it.
It is both interesting and alarming to note that many diabetics have virtually no symptoms of the ailment or the symptoms are so mild that they thought nothing of it. This presents a problem, because you don't want to go running off to the doctor every time you are thirsty or lose a few pounds (two of the symptoms listed above), but then again, you need to be aware of what is normal for you, and for diabetes symptoms that persist, you should see your doctor.
With type 1 diabetes, the patient can become very suddenly ill with little warning signs, and this may even require hospitalization. The sad truth is that since some diabetics do not exhibit symptoms or have very mild symptoms, many of them have diabetes that is undiagnosed for years. Studies seem to indicate that almost HALF of the millions of people who have diabetes are unaware of it, and because of this, doctors frequently see the situation where people already have diabetes-related organ damage by the time they are first diagnosed with diabetes.
The treatment of diabetes involves multiple things, primarily to eliminate the signs of high blood sugars. This helps to alleviate any long term complications that can result and allows the patient to live as normal a life as possible, depending of course of the severity of the affliction. But since no two diabetics are alike, the treatment really needs to be tailored to the specific person and their specific level of severity in order for the treatment to be as effective as possible.
The biggest and most effective treatment of diabetes consists of exercise and proper nutrition. Those are also the biggest defense against diabetes if you do not have it. For type 1 diabetes, they need to regulate their insulin shot or intake with their calorie intake to ensure they are balanced properly. For the type 2 diabetes patient, their diet should consist of low saturated fat and also portion control. Typically, type 2 diabetes patients should lose a few pounds, and this treatment will help to decrease blood sugars and allow then to shed a few extra pounds.
Studies have shown that approximately 75% of diabetics die of heart disease, stroke, or other types of circulatory problems. Therefore, part of the diabetes treatment should also include quitting smoking, maintaining good blood pressure readings, and having your cholesterol checked regularly to keep it under control. Aggressively lowering of your cholesterol level, especially the "bad" LDL cholesterol will aid greatly by decreasing the chance of stroke, heart disease, and other circulatory problems that can be triggered by high cholesterol. Under the direction of your doctor, heart tests should also be done on a regular basis.
Do not make decisions in the dark, however. Diabetes is a serious disease, and make sure whatever treatments you do, they are done with your doctor's knowledge and recommendations.
When it comes to a disease like diabetes, it seems as if everyone is an expert, but before you make decisions based on non-medical people's opinions, make sure you have your facts straight.
In general, the classic and typical symptoms of diabetes are weakness, fatigue, blurred vision, weight loss, thirst, frequent urination, and a larger-than-normal desire to eat. Not all diabetes patients exhibit all of these signs. In fact, rarely do any of them exhibit ALL of these signs, but when you see any of these signs, you may want to consider seeing your doctor and have it checked. Like almost any other ailment, early diagnosis of diabetes provides your best chance of beating it.
It is both interesting and alarming to note that many diabetics have virtually no symptoms of the ailment or the symptoms are so mild that they thought nothing of it. This presents a problem, because you don't want to go running off to the doctor every time you are thirsty or lose a few pounds (two of the symptoms listed above), but then again, you need to be aware of what is normal for you, and for diabetes symptoms that persist, you should see your doctor.
With type 1 diabetes, the patient can become very suddenly ill with little warning signs, and this may even require hospitalization. The sad truth is that since some diabetics do not exhibit symptoms or have very mild symptoms, many of them have diabetes that is undiagnosed for years. Studies seem to indicate that almost HALF of the millions of people who have diabetes are unaware of it, and because of this, doctors frequently see the situation where people already have diabetes-related organ damage by the time they are first diagnosed with diabetes.
The treatment of diabetes involves multiple things, primarily to eliminate the signs of high blood sugars. This helps to alleviate any long term complications that can result and allows the patient to live as normal a life as possible, depending of course of the severity of the affliction. But since no two diabetics are alike, the treatment really needs to be tailored to the specific person and their specific level of severity in order for the treatment to be as effective as possible.
The biggest and most effective treatment of diabetes consists of exercise and proper nutrition. Those are also the biggest defense against diabetes if you do not have it. For type 1 diabetes, they need to regulate their insulin shot or intake with their calorie intake to ensure they are balanced properly. For the type 2 diabetes patient, their diet should consist of low saturated fat and also portion control. Typically, type 2 diabetes patients should lose a few pounds, and this treatment will help to decrease blood sugars and allow then to shed a few extra pounds.
Studies have shown that approximately 75% of diabetics die of heart disease, stroke, or other types of circulatory problems. Therefore, part of the diabetes treatment should also include quitting smoking, maintaining good blood pressure readings, and having your cholesterol checked regularly to keep it under control. Aggressively lowering of your cholesterol level, especially the "bad" LDL cholesterol will aid greatly by decreasing the chance of stroke, heart disease, and other circulatory problems that can be triggered by high cholesterol. Under the direction of your doctor, heart tests should also be done on a regular basis.
Do not make decisions in the dark, however. Diabetes is a serious disease, and make sure whatever treatments you do, they are done with your doctor's knowledge and recommendations.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Air Purifier: Breathe Fresh Air
Air Purifier: Breathe Fresh Air
By: Barney Garcia
Air purifier, as the name suggests, cleans the air, which we breathe in. We all are aware of the ever-increasing amount of pollution around us and its adverse affects our health. An air purifier reduces the amount of dirt and germs in the air around us and gives us better quality of life.
Functioning of an Air Purifier
The air may contain various substances that cause irritation to your internal or external organs. The examples of ailments caused by impure air are: asthma, bronchitis, and irritation in eyes, nose or skin. The main job of the air purifier is to remove all the harmful and allergy-causing substances from the air. These are present in the air in the form of dust particles, unsafe smoke from vehicles or other sources and pollen from plants etc.
Kinds of Air purifiers
Different air purifiers use different systems for air purification. They may use either charcoal absorbents or mechanical filters. The other variants include electronic purifier and Ultra Violet Air Purifier. Ionic Filtration is yet another technique but its use is controversial, as some people believe that it emits negative ions. Buy the air purifier that has HEPA filters, as the concerned authorities certify these filters.
Be Sure, Before You Procure
While purchasing an air purifier, you must consider whether your problem actually requires an air purifier. If the answer is yes, then you can study various features of each model and choose the one which best suits your needs. Do not go for a very cheap model as they tend be very less effective. To compare the efficiency of different models, you can look for its CADR or Clean Air Delivery Rating.
Besides purifying the air around us, electronic air purifiers are easy to install and do not involve complex wiring. They take up less power and hence marginal electric charges. There running noise is also negligible.
The only clear disadvantage of an air purifier is its high cost. However, just like other consumer durables, its prices are likely to fall, as the demand rises. Another shortcoming is that its collection plates in an electronic air purifier need regular cleaning.
Besides household use, many industries, where hygiene is important, also use air purifiers. Try using it and see the difference for yourself. The industrial and household demand for air purifier is rising significantly. Go for an air purifier and enjoy clean air.
By: Barney Garcia
Air purifier, as the name suggests, cleans the air, which we breathe in. We all are aware of the ever-increasing amount of pollution around us and its adverse affects our health. An air purifier reduces the amount of dirt and germs in the air around us and gives us better quality of life.
Functioning of an Air Purifier
The air may contain various substances that cause irritation to your internal or external organs. The examples of ailments caused by impure air are: asthma, bronchitis, and irritation in eyes, nose or skin. The main job of the air purifier is to remove all the harmful and allergy-causing substances from the air. These are present in the air in the form of dust particles, unsafe smoke from vehicles or other sources and pollen from plants etc.
Kinds of Air purifiers
Different air purifiers use different systems for air purification. They may use either charcoal absorbents or mechanical filters. The other variants include electronic purifier and Ultra Violet Air Purifier. Ionic Filtration is yet another technique but its use is controversial, as some people believe that it emits negative ions. Buy the air purifier that has HEPA filters, as the concerned authorities certify these filters.
Be Sure, Before You Procure
While purchasing an air purifier, you must consider whether your problem actually requires an air purifier. If the answer is yes, then you can study various features of each model and choose the one which best suits your needs. Do not go for a very cheap model as they tend be very less effective. To compare the efficiency of different models, you can look for its CADR or Clean Air Delivery Rating.
Besides purifying the air around us, electronic air purifiers are easy to install and do not involve complex wiring. They take up less power and hence marginal electric charges. There running noise is also negligible.
The only clear disadvantage of an air purifier is its high cost. However, just like other consumer durables, its prices are likely to fall, as the demand rises. Another shortcoming is that its collection plates in an electronic air purifier need regular cleaning.
Besides household use, many industries, where hygiene is important, also use air purifiers. Try using it and see the difference for yourself. The industrial and household demand for air purifier is rising significantly. Go for an air purifier and enjoy clean air.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Drink A warm Water
Drink a warm water is good for your health, and it's help your diet.
Warm water good for your throat. warm water can help you to fused fat from your body.
do you remembered when your wash a plate full off fat it's more easy when your wash it with warm water then cool water....
So drink a warm water after you eat
Warm water good for your throat. warm water can help you to fused fat from your body.
do you remembered when your wash a plate full off fat it's more easy when your wash it with warm water then cool water....
So drink a warm water after you eat
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Silent Heart Attack
26th March 2007
Author: Sven Ullmann
Heart attacks are a major cause of death and disability. Most people assume that the onset of a heart attack is accompanied by a series of symptoms such as chest pain and pain in the right arm or passing out. For the victim of the silent heart attack this is not always the case. The silent heart attack can come on with very minor symptoms and be just as deadly as any other heart attack. A heat attack occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle itself is blocked and causes part of the heart to die. This in turn causes the heart to malfunction.
Recovering from a heart attack is contingent on the swiftness of the reaction to its symptoms. Delay can be deadly in the event of a heart attack. By virtue of the fact that a silent heart attack comes on without the extreme symptoms a person generally expects in the event of a heart attack, immediate treatment is quite often delayed until it is too late. Symptoms of the silent heart attack can be as follows. Pain in your arms,chest and jaw that seem to get better if you rest. Being short of breath and getting tired easily. Chest pain is a major red flag for an oncoming heart attack it is not always present during a silent heart attack.
Fast treatment is the key to surviving a heart attack. Due to the fact that the symptoms of the silent heart attack can feel relief with a little rest, they sometimes can delay treatment which in turn can be devastating. Jaw pain in a heart attack can sometimes mistaken for a tooth ache and the arm pain can be misconstrued for a pulled muscle. The chest pain can be attributed to an ulcer, heart burn or severe gas pain. This has caused people to sit at home and misdiagnose themselves and die from an otherwise treatable heart attack. Determining if you are at risk for a silent heart attack is a preemptive step you can take.
Those mostly at risk for a silent heart attack are people who have had a previous heart attack. Also at risk are diabetics and those over the age of sixty-five and people prone to strokes. Some medications can carry with them a risk of making a person more at risk for a silent heart attack. Always ask your doctor to explain in detail all side effects of any medication you are prescribed. Smoking and alcohol consumption can also increase the risk of heart attack as can being over weight. It is important to bear in mind that everyone can take steps to minimize their risk of having a silent heart attack. Exercising more and talking to your doctor can only help to reduce your chances.
If you have taken stock of your risk factors and have determined that you are at risk for a silent heart attack then a plan of action should be in place in the event you ever do find yourself having a silent heart attack. Never let doubt come into play in such a serious situation. This is a common problem. People have actually delayed seeking treatment for a heart attack because they were worried about the resulting medical bills. What good is money if your dead? People have gone to chiropractors and dentists to find relief from the symptoms of a silent heart attack. Make your plans before the symptoms occur when you can think clearly and with a cool head.
Author: Sven Ullmann
Heart attacks are a major cause of death and disability. Most people assume that the onset of a heart attack is accompanied by a series of symptoms such as chest pain and pain in the right arm or passing out. For the victim of the silent heart attack this is not always the case. The silent heart attack can come on with very minor symptoms and be just as deadly as any other heart attack. A heat attack occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle itself is blocked and causes part of the heart to die. This in turn causes the heart to malfunction.
Recovering from a heart attack is contingent on the swiftness of the reaction to its symptoms. Delay can be deadly in the event of a heart attack. By virtue of the fact that a silent heart attack comes on without the extreme symptoms a person generally expects in the event of a heart attack, immediate treatment is quite often delayed until it is too late. Symptoms of the silent heart attack can be as follows. Pain in your arms,chest and jaw that seem to get better if you rest. Being short of breath and getting tired easily. Chest pain is a major red flag for an oncoming heart attack it is not always present during a silent heart attack.
Fast treatment is the key to surviving a heart attack. Due to the fact that the symptoms of the silent heart attack can feel relief with a little rest, they sometimes can delay treatment which in turn can be devastating. Jaw pain in a heart attack can sometimes mistaken for a tooth ache and the arm pain can be misconstrued for a pulled muscle. The chest pain can be attributed to an ulcer, heart burn or severe gas pain. This has caused people to sit at home and misdiagnose themselves and die from an otherwise treatable heart attack. Determining if you are at risk for a silent heart attack is a preemptive step you can take.
Those mostly at risk for a silent heart attack are people who have had a previous heart attack. Also at risk are diabetics and those over the age of sixty-five and people prone to strokes. Some medications can carry with them a risk of making a person more at risk for a silent heart attack. Always ask your doctor to explain in detail all side effects of any medication you are prescribed. Smoking and alcohol consumption can also increase the risk of heart attack as can being over weight. It is important to bear in mind that everyone can take steps to minimize their risk of having a silent heart attack. Exercising more and talking to your doctor can only help to reduce your chances.
If you have taken stock of your risk factors and have determined that you are at risk for a silent heart attack then a plan of action should be in place in the event you ever do find yourself having a silent heart attack. Never let doubt come into play in such a serious situation. This is a common problem. People have actually delayed seeking treatment for a heart attack because they were worried about the resulting medical bills. What good is money if your dead? People have gone to chiropractors and dentists to find relief from the symptoms of a silent heart attack. Make your plans before the symptoms occur when you can think clearly and with a cool head.
Monday, May 28, 2007
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Monday, May 21, 2007
Smoking Bans And Heart Attacks
by: Mike Cliff
LAST YEAR RICHARD John Singer Sargent and Robert Alan Shepard, two physicians World Health Organization had campaigned for a smoke prohibition in Capital of Montana, Montana, announced that their efforts had paid off more dramatically than anyone could have imagined: The ordinance had led to an astonishing 60 percentage drop curtain in spirit attacks in the six months after it took effect. By the time their study, co-authored by anti- activist Stanton Glantz, was published in the April 5, 2004, issue of the British Medical Journal, the drop cloth they attributed to the proscription had become 40 per centum--not quite as impressive but distillery remarkable. And hush preposterous, even if you accept the anti- movement's claims approximately used fastball and mettle disease.
According to the American Heart Association, heater is responsible for(p) for close to pct of nerve disease deaths. Even a Bachelor of Arts in Nursing that completely eliminated photograph to hummer (which 's didn't, since it did not apply to private residences) could not achieve anything like the effect described by , Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr., and Glantz, WHO in any case made no attempt to measure photo. Hedging their bets, et al. noted that a BAN not only reduces pic to bullet but besides encourages smokers to give up or cut back.
But even if 's ordinance caused every smoker in town to fall by the wayside (which it assuredly didn't), it stillness could not be creditworthy for a 40 dip in spunk attacks. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accounts for just about 20 of pump disease deaths.
An immediate 40 fall in ticker attacks across the whole population too implies a much quicker and larger risk reduction than is seen in studies of people drop by the wayside .
In response to educators' need for better ways to deal with teens World Health Organization smoke, the American English Lung Connection developed a new gender-sensitive, schoolhouse-based adolescent smoke surcease programme called Not On Baccy (N-O-T). N-O-T is intentional to provide an effective, easy-to-manipulation, and usable method for helping adolescents drop out . The plan is especially configured for 14 to 19-class-old youthfulness WHO ar regular smokers likely to be addicted to nicotine; volunteer to enter (whenever potential); and wish to give up exploitation a grouping platform.
LAST YEAR RICHARD John Singer Sargent and Robert Alan Shepard, two physicians World Health Organization had campaigned for a smoke prohibition in Capital of Montana, Montana, announced that their efforts had paid off more dramatically than anyone could have imagined: The ordinance had led to an astonishing 60 percentage drop curtain in spirit attacks in the six months after it took effect. By the time their study, co-authored by anti- activist Stanton Glantz, was published in the April 5, 2004, issue of the British Medical Journal, the drop cloth they attributed to the proscription had become 40 per centum--not quite as impressive but distillery remarkable. And hush preposterous, even if you accept the anti- movement's claims approximately used fastball and mettle disease.
According to the American Heart Association, heater is responsible for(p) for close to pct of nerve disease deaths. Even a Bachelor of Arts in Nursing that completely eliminated photograph to hummer (which 's didn't, since it did not apply to private residences) could not achieve anything like the effect described by , Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr., and Glantz, WHO in any case made no attempt to measure photo. Hedging their bets, et al. noted that a BAN not only reduces pic to bullet but besides encourages smokers to give up or cut back.
But even if 's ordinance caused every smoker in town to fall by the wayside (which it assuredly didn't), it stillness could not be creditworthy for a 40 dip in spunk attacks. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accounts for just about 20 of pump disease deaths.
An immediate 40 fall in ticker attacks across the whole population too implies a much quicker and larger risk reduction than is seen in studies of people drop by the wayside .
In response to educators' need for better ways to deal with teens World Health Organization smoke, the American English Lung Connection developed a new gender-sensitive, schoolhouse-based adolescent smoke surcease programme called Not On Baccy (N-O-T). N-O-T is intentional to provide an effective, easy-to-manipulation, and usable method for helping adolescents drop out . The plan is especially configured for 14 to 19-class-old youthfulness WHO ar regular smokers likely to be addicted to nicotine; volunteer to enter (whenever potential); and wish to give up exploitation a grouping platform.
Managing Your Cholesterol - The Best Way To Prevent Hearth Attacks
by: Richard Clement
Cholesterol is one of the most familiar medical words today. Everyone knows “something” about it , but mostly cholesterol is associated in our mind with something “bad” and “unwanted” that happens to old and overweight people.The facts show that about 20 percent of the U.S. population has high blood cholesterol levels.
Actually holesterol is a waxy, fatlike substance (lipid) that your body needs for many important functions, such as producing new cells , some hormones, vitamin D, and the bile acids that help to digest fat.. It is present in cell walls or membranes everywhere in the body, including the brain, nerves, muscle, skin, liver, intestines, and heart.
In fact our bodies need cholesterol to function normally, but too much cholesterol can be bad for our health. Why ? Cholesterol and other fats can't dissolve in the blood. They have to be transported to and from the cells by special carriers. Cholesterol travels through your blood attached to a protein. This cholesterol–protein package is called a lipoprotein. Lipoproteins are high density or low density depending on how much protein there is in relation to fat.
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is the major cholesterol carrier in the blood. If too much LDL cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in the walls of the arteries feeding the heart and brain. Together with other substances it can form plaque, a thick, hard deposit that can clog those arteries. When the coronary arteries become narrowed or clogged by cholesterol and fat deposits (a process called atherosclerosis) and cannot supply enough blood to the heart, the result is coronary heart disease. If the blood supply to a portion of the heart is completely cut off by total blockage of a coronary artery, the result is a heart attack. This is usually due to a sudden closure from a blood clot forming on top of a previous narrowing. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is called "bad" cholesterol because it can cause cholesterol buildup and blockage of your arteries. LDL is mostly fat with only a small amount of protein.
About one-third to one-fourth of blood cholesterol is carried by high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Medical experts think HDL tends to carry cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver, where it's passed from the body. Some experts believe HDL removes excess cholesterol from plaques and thus slows their growth. HDL is called "good" cholesterol because it helps prevent cholesterol from building up in your arteries. It is mostly protein with only a small amount of fat.
Since there is good cholesterol and bad cholesterol it is not only necessary to know your cholesterol level ,it is also important to know your levels of LDL and HDL.
The fact is that there are no symptoms of high cholesterol. Your first symptom of high cholesterol could be a heart attack or a stroke. The level of cholesterol can be measured only with a blood test.The results come as three main numbers:
• Total Cholesterol
• LDL
• HDL
The level of LDL should be less than 160.
Total cholesterol should be less than 200.
The level of HDL should be more than 35.
Most Important: Your LDL level is a good indicator of your risk for heart disease. Lowering LDL is the main aim of treatment if you have high cholesterol. In general, the higher your LDL level, the greater your chance of developing heart disease.
Remember : Regular cholesterol tests are recommended to find out if your cholesterol level is within normal range.
WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT YOUR LDL CHOLESTEROL LEVELS?
The main cause of high blood cholesterol is eating too much fat, especially saturated fat. Saturated fats are found in animal products, such as meats, milk and other dairy products that are not fat free, butter, and eggs. Some of these foods are also high in cholesterol. Fried fast foods and snack foods often have a lot of fat.
Being overweight and not exercising can make your bad cholesterol go up and your good cholesterol go down. Regular physical activity can help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels. It also helps you lose weight. You should try to be physically active for 30 minutes on most, if not all, days.
Cigarette smoking damages the walls of your blood vessels, making them likely to have cholesterol rich plaques rupture and have heart attacks. Smoking may also lower your level of HDL cholesterol by as much as 15 percent.
Also, after women go through menopause, their bad cholesterol levels tend to go up. There is also a rare type of inherited high cholesterol that often leads to early heart disease.Some people inherit a condition called familial hypercholesterolemia, which means that very high cholesterol levels run in the family.Other people, especially people for whom diabetes runs in the family, inherit high triglyceride levels. Triglycerides are another type of blood fat that can also push up cholesterol levels. People with high blood triglycerides usually have lower HDL cholesterol and a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Progesterone, anabolic steroids and male sex hormones (testosterone) also lower HDL cholesterol levels.
So we can make a conclusion that the main therapy is to change your lifestyle. This includes controlling your weight, eating foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol, exercising regularly, not smoking and, in some cases, drinking less alcohol.
But , depending on your risk factors, if healthy eating and exercise don't work after about 6 months to 1 year, your doctor may suggest medicine to lower your cholesterol level.
Now there are very effective medications called “statins”,such as Lipitor.
The drug works by helping to clear harmful low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol out of the blood and by limiting the body's ability to form new LDL cholesterol. Each tablet Lipitor includes 20mg Atorvastatin. It is in a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body. Lipitor has shown the ability to halt, not just slow, the potentially fatal buildup of plaque in clogged arteries. While a handful of drugs now available slow the buildup of new plaque, or atherosclerosis, in coronary arteries, no drug on the market has been proven to both stop new build-up and clear existing plaque.
So if you are loosing the battle with LDL levels , you can visit my site http://www.craforhealth.com/cholesterol.html, dedicated in the effective medical care , to find the proper treatment for your disease.
Cholesterol is one of the most familiar medical words today. Everyone knows “something” about it , but mostly cholesterol is associated in our mind with something “bad” and “unwanted” that happens to old and overweight people.The facts show that about 20 percent of the U.S. population has high blood cholesterol levels.
Actually holesterol is a waxy, fatlike substance (lipid) that your body needs for many important functions, such as producing new cells , some hormones, vitamin D, and the bile acids that help to digest fat.. It is present in cell walls or membranes everywhere in the body, including the brain, nerves, muscle, skin, liver, intestines, and heart.
In fact our bodies need cholesterol to function normally, but too much cholesterol can be bad for our health. Why ? Cholesterol and other fats can't dissolve in the blood. They have to be transported to and from the cells by special carriers. Cholesterol travels through your blood attached to a protein. This cholesterol–protein package is called a lipoprotein. Lipoproteins are high density or low density depending on how much protein there is in relation to fat.
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is the major cholesterol carrier in the blood. If too much LDL cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in the walls of the arteries feeding the heart and brain. Together with other substances it can form plaque, a thick, hard deposit that can clog those arteries. When the coronary arteries become narrowed or clogged by cholesterol and fat deposits (a process called atherosclerosis) and cannot supply enough blood to the heart, the result is coronary heart disease. If the blood supply to a portion of the heart is completely cut off by total blockage of a coronary artery, the result is a heart attack. This is usually due to a sudden closure from a blood clot forming on top of a previous narrowing. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is called "bad" cholesterol because it can cause cholesterol buildup and blockage of your arteries. LDL is mostly fat with only a small amount of protein.
About one-third to one-fourth of blood cholesterol is carried by high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Medical experts think HDL tends to carry cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver, where it's passed from the body. Some experts believe HDL removes excess cholesterol from plaques and thus slows their growth. HDL is called "good" cholesterol because it helps prevent cholesterol from building up in your arteries. It is mostly protein with only a small amount of fat.
Since there is good cholesterol and bad cholesterol it is not only necessary to know your cholesterol level ,it is also important to know your levels of LDL and HDL.
The fact is that there are no symptoms of high cholesterol. Your first symptom of high cholesterol could be a heart attack or a stroke. The level of cholesterol can be measured only with a blood test.The results come as three main numbers:
• Total Cholesterol
• LDL
• HDL
The level of LDL should be less than 160.
Total cholesterol should be less than 200.
The level of HDL should be more than 35.
Most Important: Your LDL level is a good indicator of your risk for heart disease. Lowering LDL is the main aim of treatment if you have high cholesterol. In general, the higher your LDL level, the greater your chance of developing heart disease.
Remember : Regular cholesterol tests are recommended to find out if your cholesterol level is within normal range.
WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT YOUR LDL CHOLESTEROL LEVELS?
The main cause of high blood cholesterol is eating too much fat, especially saturated fat. Saturated fats are found in animal products, such as meats, milk and other dairy products that are not fat free, butter, and eggs. Some of these foods are also high in cholesterol. Fried fast foods and snack foods often have a lot of fat.
Being overweight and not exercising can make your bad cholesterol go up and your good cholesterol go down. Regular physical activity can help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels. It also helps you lose weight. You should try to be physically active for 30 minutes on most, if not all, days.
Cigarette smoking damages the walls of your blood vessels, making them likely to have cholesterol rich plaques rupture and have heart attacks. Smoking may also lower your level of HDL cholesterol by as much as 15 percent.
Also, after women go through menopause, their bad cholesterol levels tend to go up. There is also a rare type of inherited high cholesterol that often leads to early heart disease.Some people inherit a condition called familial hypercholesterolemia, which means that very high cholesterol levels run in the family.Other people, especially people for whom diabetes runs in the family, inherit high triglyceride levels. Triglycerides are another type of blood fat that can also push up cholesterol levels. People with high blood triglycerides usually have lower HDL cholesterol and a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Progesterone, anabolic steroids and male sex hormones (testosterone) also lower HDL cholesterol levels.
So we can make a conclusion that the main therapy is to change your lifestyle. This includes controlling your weight, eating foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol, exercising regularly, not smoking and, in some cases, drinking less alcohol.
But , depending on your risk factors, if healthy eating and exercise don't work after about 6 months to 1 year, your doctor may suggest medicine to lower your cholesterol level.
Now there are very effective medications called “statins”,such as Lipitor.
The drug works by helping to clear harmful low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol out of the blood and by limiting the body's ability to form new LDL cholesterol. Each tablet Lipitor includes 20mg Atorvastatin. It is in a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body. Lipitor has shown the ability to halt, not just slow, the potentially fatal buildup of plaque in clogged arteries. While a handful of drugs now available slow the buildup of new plaque, or atherosclerosis, in coronary arteries, no drug on the market has been proven to both stop new build-up and clear existing plaque.
So if you are loosing the battle with LDL levels , you can visit my site http://www.craforhealth.com/cholesterol.html, dedicated in the effective medical care , to find the proper treatment for your disease.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
The Heart and Circulatory System-The Organ Most Attacked by Root Canal Bacteria
by: George Meinig
The technical medical names for a wide number of circulatory ill health problems which can occur as side effects to root canal therapy are endocarditis, myocarditis, pericarditis, heart block, aortitis, angina pectoris, phlebitis, arteriosclerosis, hypoer and hypotension, anemia, leukopenia, leukocystosis, lymphopenia, lymphocytosis, bacteremia and glycemia.
Sixteen heart and other circulatory disease conditions were mentioned as disease problems which can occur as effect to the presence of root canal filled teeth.
Such a large number of different heart involvement conditions is surprising as during World War I it was disclosed that 10 to 11 percent of all deaths in United States and England were due to heart involvement, and at that time most cases involved the heart valves.
During that period most doctors believed these heart cases were caused by streptococcus infections and that this organism species was involved in 90 percent of such cases. The major cause for infective endo-carditis according to the Mayo Clinic Health Letter in 1986 was the streptococcus veridans family of bacteria - the very same one Dr. Price found most often araising from infected teeth. The number of deaths from heart disease has increased from 10 percent during Dr. Price's time to over 50 percent of all deaths today. In view of Dr. Price's disclosures about the relationship of root canal therapy to the high number of heart cases and other degenerative diseases related to endodontic treatment, the time is overdue for the dental profession to reassess its role in the occurrence of these diseases. A good example of the seriousness of this enquiry can be seen in the endocarditis case of nine year old girl. She had been bedridden for five of her nine years. A culture made from her two infected baby teeth was injected into the ear veins of three rabbits, each of which developed endocarditis and myocarditis, and one of them also developed rheumatism. One of the rabbits developed the largest heart ever seen in a rabbit.
Number of other heart conditions were covered in this chapter. Many of the cases proved difficult to classify as the patients were suffering from several organ or tissue disturbances all at the same time.
Investigations revealed that in a good number of these cases patients made substantial recoveries when root canal filled teeth were removed!!!!
Phlebitis cases were few in number, but the infection of a culture from a woman patient with phlebitis caused a rabbit's ear to swell 10 to 20 times the thickness it had been. In addition, the rabbit developed an acute gall bladder disturbance, multiple ulsers,and infections of the walls of the blood vessels.
The case discussed and shown are only a small percentage of heart and circulation cases presented in the two Dr. Price books, but they are representative.
Why these focal infection cases clear up and don't just continue on after the infected tooth or teeth are removed is a question often asked. Undoubtedly, when the condition has persisted for a long period, healing is not fully possible, but it is the getting rid of the continual outpouring of bacteria and their toxins from the infected teeth which enables the body's immune system to get rid of the infection at the focal infection site and allows the body to heal itself.
The technical medical names for a wide number of circulatory ill health problems which can occur as side effects to root canal therapy are endocarditis, myocarditis, pericarditis, heart block, aortitis, angina pectoris, phlebitis, arteriosclerosis, hypoer and hypotension, anemia, leukopenia, leukocystosis, lymphopenia, lymphocytosis, bacteremia and glycemia.
Sixteen heart and other circulatory disease conditions were mentioned as disease problems which can occur as effect to the presence of root canal filled teeth.
Such a large number of different heart involvement conditions is surprising as during World War I it was disclosed that 10 to 11 percent of all deaths in United States and England were due to heart involvement, and at that time most cases involved the heart valves.
During that period most doctors believed these heart cases were caused by streptococcus infections and that this organism species was involved in 90 percent of such cases. The major cause for infective endo-carditis according to the Mayo Clinic Health Letter in 1986 was the streptococcus veridans family of bacteria - the very same one Dr. Price found most often araising from infected teeth. The number of deaths from heart disease has increased from 10 percent during Dr. Price's time to over 50 percent of all deaths today. In view of Dr. Price's disclosures about the relationship of root canal therapy to the high number of heart cases and other degenerative diseases related to endodontic treatment, the time is overdue for the dental profession to reassess its role in the occurrence of these diseases. A good example of the seriousness of this enquiry can be seen in the endocarditis case of nine year old girl. She had been bedridden for five of her nine years. A culture made from her two infected baby teeth was injected into the ear veins of three rabbits, each of which developed endocarditis and myocarditis, and one of them also developed rheumatism. One of the rabbits developed the largest heart ever seen in a rabbit.
Number of other heart conditions were covered in this chapter. Many of the cases proved difficult to classify as the patients were suffering from several organ or tissue disturbances all at the same time.
Investigations revealed that in a good number of these cases patients made substantial recoveries when root canal filled teeth were removed!!!!
Phlebitis cases were few in number, but the infection of a culture from a woman patient with phlebitis caused a rabbit's ear to swell 10 to 20 times the thickness it had been. In addition, the rabbit developed an acute gall bladder disturbance, multiple ulsers,and infections of the walls of the blood vessels.
The case discussed and shown are only a small percentage of heart and circulation cases presented in the two Dr. Price books, but they are representative.
Why these focal infection cases clear up and don't just continue on after the infected tooth or teeth are removed is a question often asked. Undoubtedly, when the condition has persisted for a long period, healing is not fully possible, but it is the getting rid of the continual outpouring of bacteria and their toxins from the infected teeth which enables the body's immune system to get rid of the infection at the focal infection site and allows the body to heal itself.
How Do I Know If I Am Having a Heart Attack?
by: Dr Tony Neaverson MB,BS
Most patients have symptoms prior to an actual heart attack – generally a “tightness” behind the breastbone, which generally is caused by an increase in heart rate. The coronary arteries fill in between heart beats therefore anything which increases your heart rate will reduce the time your coronary arteries have to provide blood flow to the heart muscle- the myocardium. Once the heart muscle is deprived of oxygen it becomes irritable leading to palpitations and, if not relieved, death of the muscle.
Surrounding the dead muscle is a variable sized area of heart muscle at risk of dying because of inadequate oxygen supply – this condition is known as myocardial ischaemia.
The heart rate is under the control of the autonomic nervous systems, which, in the case of the heart, is driven by adrenaline the so-called “flight or fight” hormone.
Adrenaline acts at various sites of the body
- On the sinus node in the heart which controls rate to increase heart rate
- On the bronchial tubes in the lung to cause them to dilate allowing greater flow of air into the lungs
- On the small arteries in the skin and gut to constrict (narrow) reducing blood flow to these areas and making more blood available to the muscles- to fight or fly
- Increases the blood sugar by increasing breakdown of glycogen to glucose, important food for the muscles to contract better.
Whilst increased adrenaline production is common with exercise it also occurs in states of shock, fear, or anger producing gooseflesh and sweating (remember the first time you saw the shower scene in the Hitchcock Movie Psycho).
As well as increasing the heart rate adrenaline may cause cardiac irregularity, increased blood pressure, or palpitations. It is this irregularity which may lead the heart to chaotic beats and finally fibrillation and death.
This is the first symptom of a heart attack in about 20% of people – sudden death – the victim just collapses to the ground. Whilst he may gasp a few breaths he has no cardiac output- no blood is leaving his heart- he is pulseless.
This terminal condition (ventricular fibrillation) is very easily treated by first aid measures and cardiac shock- termed defibrillation. Nowadays many areas which have high populations (or as in aeroplanes, confined areas) have people friendly defibrillators available which only shock patients who have rhythms which are treatable by shock. These machines have easy instructions and any bystander who can read can apply the electrodes and save the patient’s life.
Often people wrongly refer to this cause of death as a massive heart attack- it takes some time (often up to an hour) to die from a massive heart attack. In this case the heart attack causes such significant damage to the main ventricle of the heart as to reduce blood pressure to critically low levels and death results.
Cause of Heart Attacks
The pathological cause of heart attacks is a clot of blood, which forms over an area on the lining of a coronary artery which, is “ready” for a clot to form – this area is termed a vulnerable plaque.
It was previously thought that clots developed on the lining of arterial walls that had become calcified and thickened - it is now known that rarely are these areas the sites of clots.
Calcification and deposition of cholesterol within the arterial wall reduces the lumen size and therefore flow of blood through this section of the artery is likewise reduced. This reduced flow may be sufficient to provide enough oxygen to the heart muscle during rest or light work. However once the heart is required to work harder the blood flow is insufficient to provide enough oxygen to the heart muscle and symptoms follow.
Angina- Pectoris and Decubitus
When the heart muscle receives insufficient oxygen it produces lactic and pyruvic acids and these produces the tightness in the chest known as angina the type of angina which occurs during exercise is termed Angina Pectoris.
The obvious treatment is to reduce the heart work by ceasing whatever activity has caused the heart rate to rise.
Whilst typically angina pectoris occurs as tightness in the chest it may move up into the throat or down one or both arms. Occasionally it may only occur in the teeth or in the back between the shoulder blades. Patients may describe it as a “weight on my chest” or “constriction”. Occasionally the only symptom may be acute breathlessness.
The cardinal feature is the relation to increased heart work and its relief by stopping activity. In addition one should use a trintrin preparation. If pain is present use another dose after five minutes or so and repeat twice.
The treatment of angina is beyond the scope of this article however drugs which reduce the work the heart has to do (like putting a governor on your heart) are most effective and as they block the action of adrenaline are termed betablockers.
Drugs, which dilate the coronary arteries (trintrins), are also helpful. These come as patches, tablets for sucking, sprays for inhalation or as solutions for intravenous use in hospital. These should be used only when the tightness is present and not when you feel giddy or weak as they will reduce blood pressure and may cause you to faint. These also dilate all arteries and therefore may cause headache.
Trintrins are particularly dangerous when used in conjunction with some of the newer drugs for erectile dysfunction eg viagra and these must not be used within 24 hours of each other
Spasm of the coronary arteries may also cause reduction in blood flow to the heart. Everyone has some degree of spasm within their bodies and angina is generally due to mixture of both atheroma and spasm.
However angina, which occurs at rest particularly at night around 2.0am waking the patient, is due to vasospasm and is termed angina decubitus.
The symptoms are similar to angina pectoris but in this case it is spasm of the artery and the treatment is not betablockade therapy but a group of drugs called calcium antagonists. These drugs relieve the spasm of the artery.
Unstable Angina
Should the pain be prolonged and not relieved by rest and trintrin therapy the term unstable angina is used.
In this case the pain is more severe and often associated with an increase in sympathetic overactivity. Symptoms such as sweating, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, faintness or a feeling of wanting to faint (presyncope), or even syncope are common.
This is a medical emergency and an ambulance should be called without delay, as it is impossible to differentiate unstable angina from a heart attack without electrocardiograph and blood studies.
If you believe that you may have this syndrome whilst waiting for the ambulance chew a whole aspirin tablet.
This condition is generally associated with a clot being formed within one of the main coronary arteries and hospitalisation is necessary so that a definitive diagnosis may be made and urgent treatment to protect the heart from damage instituted.
Differential Diagnosis
Angina is often confused with indigestion and many patients rationalise that whilst they may consider the pain could be angina it “simply cannot happen to me’ and it is probably only indigestion or just wind.
One eminent Professor of Cardiology writing in one of the journals described how he waited for eighteen hours before going to Hospital as he thought it “ was simply bad indigestion”. He finished up with bypass surgery!
Indigestion is generally in the pit of the stomach burning in nature, often relieved by belching or by drinking a glass of milk or alkali. It has no relation to exercise, rarely referred to the arms or back, and may come up into throat as a burning sensation. Trintrins have no effect.
Hiatus hernia or oesophageal reflux may mimic vasospastic angina as they both occur at night when the patient is prone.
Silent Ischaemia
Some patients, generally those with high pain thresholds, may have myocardial ischaemia which is entirely asymptomatic.
Rarely patients may be found with classical electrocardiographic changes of a heart attack without remembering anything remotely like the symptoms, which are noted above.
On a treadmill exercise test these patients may develop changes on their cardiograph, which are diagnostic of myocardial ischaemia. They may develop high blood pressure or more dangerous, a fall in blood pressure during exercise without any actual pain.
These patients are very difficult to treat, as, unlike most of us, they do not get chest tightness of pressure before they develop dangerous cardiac abnormalities. These people require invasive or nuclear studies to ascertain the workload that causes trouble. They can then be warned to control their work level.
Heart Failure and Cardiac Irregularities
Patients in their senior years may develop heart failure without any pain or tightness. The Electrocardiographic changes of a previous heart attack are found on routine examination.
Atrial fibrillation, a not uncommon rhythm disturbance, often has myocardial ischaemia as its underlying cause, particularly in the elderly. This irregularity results in a reduction in the output from the left ventricle (stroke volume). As blood continues to fill the ventricle from above the lower output results in the heart becoming distended with blood.
Heart muscle like all other muscles when stretched contracts with greater strength thereby increasing the output. The patient is unaware of anything the matter with his heart until an xray is taken showing an enlarged heart . (Compensated Heart Failure)
However if the reason for the reduction in stroke volume remains then eventually (when the heart cannot enlarge further) pressure within the ventricle rises and is passed backwards through the atrium and on into the pulmonary arterioles causing fluid to move into the air sacs of the lungs and the patients notices increasing shortness of breath breathlessness. (Decompensated Heart Failure)
Summary
- Never take chest pain lightly - you might wake up dead !
- Learn a plan and keep to it.
- It is only at an Emergency Centre that you can get immediate diagnosis.
- Most Heart Attacks who are destined to die do so within the first few hours. Don’t Delay
- Special Treatment to reduce the residual damage to your heart is most effective when given early. Particularly within three hours of the onset of pain.
- You will not be laughed at for going to the Hospital with indigestion
- Remember no one can exclude a Heart Attack from a Severe anginal pain without ECG and blood tests
Most patients have symptoms prior to an actual heart attack – generally a “tightness” behind the breastbone, which generally is caused by an increase in heart rate. The coronary arteries fill in between heart beats therefore anything which increases your heart rate will reduce the time your coronary arteries have to provide blood flow to the heart muscle- the myocardium. Once the heart muscle is deprived of oxygen it becomes irritable leading to palpitations and, if not relieved, death of the muscle.
Surrounding the dead muscle is a variable sized area of heart muscle at risk of dying because of inadequate oxygen supply – this condition is known as myocardial ischaemia.
The heart rate is under the control of the autonomic nervous systems, which, in the case of the heart, is driven by adrenaline the so-called “flight or fight” hormone.
Adrenaline acts at various sites of the body
- On the sinus node in the heart which controls rate to increase heart rate
- On the bronchial tubes in the lung to cause them to dilate allowing greater flow of air into the lungs
- On the small arteries in the skin and gut to constrict (narrow) reducing blood flow to these areas and making more blood available to the muscles- to fight or fly
- Increases the blood sugar by increasing breakdown of glycogen to glucose, important food for the muscles to contract better.
Whilst increased adrenaline production is common with exercise it also occurs in states of shock, fear, or anger producing gooseflesh and sweating (remember the first time you saw the shower scene in the Hitchcock Movie Psycho).
As well as increasing the heart rate adrenaline may cause cardiac irregularity, increased blood pressure, or palpitations. It is this irregularity which may lead the heart to chaotic beats and finally fibrillation and death.
This is the first symptom of a heart attack in about 20% of people – sudden death – the victim just collapses to the ground. Whilst he may gasp a few breaths he has no cardiac output- no blood is leaving his heart- he is pulseless.
This terminal condition (ventricular fibrillation) is very easily treated by first aid measures and cardiac shock- termed defibrillation. Nowadays many areas which have high populations (or as in aeroplanes, confined areas) have people friendly defibrillators available which only shock patients who have rhythms which are treatable by shock. These machines have easy instructions and any bystander who can read can apply the electrodes and save the patient’s life.
Often people wrongly refer to this cause of death as a massive heart attack- it takes some time (often up to an hour) to die from a massive heart attack. In this case the heart attack causes such significant damage to the main ventricle of the heart as to reduce blood pressure to critically low levels and death results.
Cause of Heart Attacks
The pathological cause of heart attacks is a clot of blood, which forms over an area on the lining of a coronary artery which, is “ready” for a clot to form – this area is termed a vulnerable plaque.
It was previously thought that clots developed on the lining of arterial walls that had become calcified and thickened - it is now known that rarely are these areas the sites of clots.
Calcification and deposition of cholesterol within the arterial wall reduces the lumen size and therefore flow of blood through this section of the artery is likewise reduced. This reduced flow may be sufficient to provide enough oxygen to the heart muscle during rest or light work. However once the heart is required to work harder the blood flow is insufficient to provide enough oxygen to the heart muscle and symptoms follow.
Angina- Pectoris and Decubitus
When the heart muscle receives insufficient oxygen it produces lactic and pyruvic acids and these produces the tightness in the chest known as angina the type of angina which occurs during exercise is termed Angina Pectoris.
The obvious treatment is to reduce the heart work by ceasing whatever activity has caused the heart rate to rise.
Whilst typically angina pectoris occurs as tightness in the chest it may move up into the throat or down one or both arms. Occasionally it may only occur in the teeth or in the back between the shoulder blades. Patients may describe it as a “weight on my chest” or “constriction”. Occasionally the only symptom may be acute breathlessness.
The cardinal feature is the relation to increased heart work and its relief by stopping activity. In addition one should use a trintrin preparation. If pain is present use another dose after five minutes or so and repeat twice.
The treatment of angina is beyond the scope of this article however drugs which reduce the work the heart has to do (like putting a governor on your heart) are most effective and as they block the action of adrenaline are termed betablockers.
Drugs, which dilate the coronary arteries (trintrins), are also helpful. These come as patches, tablets for sucking, sprays for inhalation or as solutions for intravenous use in hospital. These should be used only when the tightness is present and not when you feel giddy or weak as they will reduce blood pressure and may cause you to faint. These also dilate all arteries and therefore may cause headache.
Trintrins are particularly dangerous when used in conjunction with some of the newer drugs for erectile dysfunction eg viagra and these must not be used within 24 hours of each other
Spasm of the coronary arteries may also cause reduction in blood flow to the heart. Everyone has some degree of spasm within their bodies and angina is generally due to mixture of both atheroma and spasm.
However angina, which occurs at rest particularly at night around 2.0am waking the patient, is due to vasospasm and is termed angina decubitus.
The symptoms are similar to angina pectoris but in this case it is spasm of the artery and the treatment is not betablockade therapy but a group of drugs called calcium antagonists. These drugs relieve the spasm of the artery.
Unstable Angina
Should the pain be prolonged and not relieved by rest and trintrin therapy the term unstable angina is used.
In this case the pain is more severe and often associated with an increase in sympathetic overactivity. Symptoms such as sweating, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, faintness or a feeling of wanting to faint (presyncope), or even syncope are common.
This is a medical emergency and an ambulance should be called without delay, as it is impossible to differentiate unstable angina from a heart attack without electrocardiograph and blood studies.
If you believe that you may have this syndrome whilst waiting for the ambulance chew a whole aspirin tablet.
This condition is generally associated with a clot being formed within one of the main coronary arteries and hospitalisation is necessary so that a definitive diagnosis may be made and urgent treatment to protect the heart from damage instituted.
Differential Diagnosis
Angina is often confused with indigestion and many patients rationalise that whilst they may consider the pain could be angina it “simply cannot happen to me’ and it is probably only indigestion or just wind.
One eminent Professor of Cardiology writing in one of the journals described how he waited for eighteen hours before going to Hospital as he thought it “ was simply bad indigestion”. He finished up with bypass surgery!
Indigestion is generally in the pit of the stomach burning in nature, often relieved by belching or by drinking a glass of milk or alkali. It has no relation to exercise, rarely referred to the arms or back, and may come up into throat as a burning sensation. Trintrins have no effect.
Hiatus hernia or oesophageal reflux may mimic vasospastic angina as they both occur at night when the patient is prone.
Silent Ischaemia
Some patients, generally those with high pain thresholds, may have myocardial ischaemia which is entirely asymptomatic.
Rarely patients may be found with classical electrocardiographic changes of a heart attack without remembering anything remotely like the symptoms, which are noted above.
On a treadmill exercise test these patients may develop changes on their cardiograph, which are diagnostic of myocardial ischaemia. They may develop high blood pressure or more dangerous, a fall in blood pressure during exercise without any actual pain.
These patients are very difficult to treat, as, unlike most of us, they do not get chest tightness of pressure before they develop dangerous cardiac abnormalities. These people require invasive or nuclear studies to ascertain the workload that causes trouble. They can then be warned to control their work level.
Heart Failure and Cardiac Irregularities
Patients in their senior years may develop heart failure without any pain or tightness. The Electrocardiographic changes of a previous heart attack are found on routine examination.
Atrial fibrillation, a not uncommon rhythm disturbance, often has myocardial ischaemia as its underlying cause, particularly in the elderly. This irregularity results in a reduction in the output from the left ventricle (stroke volume). As blood continues to fill the ventricle from above the lower output results in the heart becoming distended with blood.
Heart muscle like all other muscles when stretched contracts with greater strength thereby increasing the output. The patient is unaware of anything the matter with his heart until an xray is taken showing an enlarged heart . (Compensated Heart Failure)
However if the reason for the reduction in stroke volume remains then eventually (when the heart cannot enlarge further) pressure within the ventricle rises and is passed backwards through the atrium and on into the pulmonary arterioles causing fluid to move into the air sacs of the lungs and the patients notices increasing shortness of breath breathlessness. (Decompensated Heart Failure)
Summary
- Never take chest pain lightly - you might wake up dead !
- Learn a plan and keep to it.
- It is only at an Emergency Centre that you can get immediate diagnosis.
- Most Heart Attacks who are destined to die do so within the first few hours. Don’t Delay
- Special Treatment to reduce the residual damage to your heart is most effective when given early. Particularly within three hours of the onset of pain.
- You will not be laughed at for going to the Hospital with indigestion
- Remember no one can exclude a Heart Attack from a Severe anginal pain without ECG and blood tests
Angry People Get More Heart Attacks; Nice People Delighted
by: Tom Attea
The reformative news is in for nasty people – and nice people, who often wonder if there is any justice in the world, are delighted.
Studies have shown that those with a personality sometimes called type D, which some say stands for “distressed” but we think should stand for Downright Nasty, have an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Type Downright Nasty individuals are more likely to experience emotions that upset normally nice people, such as hostility, anxiety, anger, depressed mood, tension, and a negative view of themselves. They are also more likely to be on the alert for signs of trouble and overreact to stress.
These unfortunate people frequently lack the ability to express their emotions. Being locked up emotionally leads them to feel tense, insecure, and uncomfortable in social situations, especially compared to easygoing folks who are more likely to relax, tell a joke, and enjoy a sip of wine or get mugged by a beer.
The study suggests that "how people cope with negative emotions may be as important as the experience of negative emotions per se."
So now nice people have a new way to tell downright nasty ones to back off. They can just say, “Can you please stop working on your heart attack?"
The reformative news is in for nasty people – and nice people, who often wonder if there is any justice in the world, are delighted.
Studies have shown that those with a personality sometimes called type D, which some say stands for “distressed” but we think should stand for Downright Nasty, have an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Type Downright Nasty individuals are more likely to experience emotions that upset normally nice people, such as hostility, anxiety, anger, depressed mood, tension, and a negative view of themselves. They are also more likely to be on the alert for signs of trouble and overreact to stress.
These unfortunate people frequently lack the ability to express their emotions. Being locked up emotionally leads them to feel tense, insecure, and uncomfortable in social situations, especially compared to easygoing folks who are more likely to relax, tell a joke, and enjoy a sip of wine or get mugged by a beer.
The study suggests that "how people cope with negative emotions may be as important as the experience of negative emotions per se."
So now nice people have a new way to tell downright nasty ones to back off. They can just say, “Can you please stop working on your heart attack?"
Monday, May 14, 2007
Deep breath.
standing on the outdoor and Take a deep breath...and release it slowly.... do it about 3 - 5 minuet every day....
Deep breath make many oxygen into your blood. your blood distribute the oxygen to all your body, make you more healthy and make your heart work normally ....
do this deep breath in the morning when you wake up and before you sleep...only 3 - 5 minuet
ps: when you take a breath count 1 to 6 second and hold 1 to 3 second, and when you release count 1 to 6 second...
Deep breath make many oxygen into your blood. your blood distribute the oxygen to all your body, make you more healthy and make your heart work normally ....
do this deep breath in the morning when you wake up and before you sleep...only 3 - 5 minuet
ps: when you take a breath count 1 to 6 second and hold 1 to 3 second, and when you release count 1 to 6 second...
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Atherosclerosis, Stroke and Heart Disease Herbal Treatment
By: Alien
Atherosclerosis, stroke and heart attack, among other diseases of cardiovascular system, are very serious health issues. The importance of prevention of cardiovascular diseases can’t be stressed enough. Prevention means keeping blood and blood vessels clean. The right diet and herbal remedies can help us to reach this goal. They can, as well, help those, who already suffered a stroke or heart attack, with their recovery.
Atherosclerosis:
2 grapefruits a day help to lower cholesterol level, significantly reducing risk of developing atherosclerosis.
Combine together 1 kg of honey, fresh juice of 10 lemons and 5 mashed garlic heads. Take 4 tsp of the mix once a day, slowly sucking it like candy.
Mix together 1 part of lemon juice, 2 parts of honey and 1/2 part of sunflower oil. Take 2 tbsp in the morning on empty stomach. This remedy helps to make the walls of small blood vessels stronger and increases their elasticity.
Fill half of 1 L jar with dried pink clover flowers and add 500 g of vodka. Keep it in dark place for 2 weeks. Take 1 tbsp once a day before lunch or at bedtime for 3 months, take a break for 2 weeks and repeat the treatment for 3 more months. If needed, repeat after 3 years.
In 200 g of boiling water put 20 g of dried hawthorn berries and boil over low heat for 5 min (or steep for 30 min). Drink everything at once before meal and at bedtime.
In 1 cup of boiling water put 1 tbsp of dried and crushed plantain leaves and let stand for 10 min. Drink during 1 hour.
Combine together 10 g of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) grass, 10 g of betony grass, 40 g of hawthorn flowers and berries, 10 g of black root grass and 30 g of strawberry grass. In 250 g of boiling water put 1 tbsp of the mix and drink like tea with honey or sugar.
High blood pressure at atherosclerosis:
Mix 1/2 cup of fresh cranberries with 1/2 cup of honey. Take 1 tsp 3 times a day for 2 weeks.
Put 1 tbsp of dried white mistletoe in 1 cup of cold water and leave overnight. Drink in the morning on empty stomach.
Stroke:
First few days after a stroke drink (twice a day) 1/2 cup of carrot juice mixed with 1 tsp of vegetable oil.
1 tbsp of centaury grass steep in 500 g of boiling water for 1 hour. Divide equally and drink during the day 30 min before meal for 2-3 weeks. This remedy improves blood supply to the brain after stroke. This remedy provides the same effect as the one above. Put 5 tbsp of dried and crushed nettle grass in 500 g of boiling water and boil at low heat for 5 min. Take 1/2 cup, mixed with small amount of sugar or honey, 4 times a day.
Put 15 g of crushed nettle root in 1 cup of boiling water and boil for 10 min at low heat. Steep for 30 min and take 2-3 tbsp 2-3 times a day 30 min before meal for 3-4 weeks.
To normalize blood pressure after stroke- handful of dog rose flowers place in 500 g of boiling water, let stand for 30-60 min and filter. Take 1 tbsp 3 times a day 30 min before meal for 1 month.
Take 1 tbsp of flax oil before bed for one- one and a half months. The remedy lowers cholesterol level and helps at thrombophlebitis.
In 1 L glass jar put as many pink clovers as possible, then fill the jar up with vodka. Let stand in dark place for 12 days, filter and take 1 tsp a day for 1 month, take a break for 10 days, take remedy for 1 more month, break-10 days and remedy for 1 more month. Repeat treatment after 6 month’s rest.This remedy can also be used to prevent stroke.
Mix 8 tbsp of thyme with 500 g of vodka. Let stand for 14 days. Take 30-40 drops 3 times a day. Also rub numb spots with this mix.
Combine 250 g of crushed garlic with 350 g of honey and keep in dark place for 1 week. Take 1 tbsp 3 times a day 30-40 min before meal.
Stroke and heart attack prevention:
Every morning before breakfast eat 1 tbsp of fresh cranberry and one grapefruit.
Mix together 2 cups of honey, 100 g of aloe (crushed in a food processor) and ½ cup of pomegranate juice. Keep in dark cool place for 24 hours and take 1 tbsp 1 hour after meal.
Mix 500 g of crushed lemons with 500 g of honey. Take 1 tbsp of the mix every morning and evening.
Cut to pieces 2 lemons and 2 oranges. Pick out seeds and crush fruits in a food processor. Mix it with 2 tbsp of honey and let stand for 24 hours in a glass container. Take 2-3 tsp a day with tea. Keep the rest of the mix in a fridge. This remedy not only strengthens the heart but also cleans blood vessels and stabilizes blood pressure.
After heart attack: Put 6 g of dried celandine grass in thermos and add 200 g of boiling water. Let stand for 15 min and take 1 tbsp before meal for 10 days.
The contents of this page are not meant to be medical advice. All information is provided for entertainment purposes only. Always consult your doctor before trying any new product.
Atherosclerosis, stroke and heart attack, among other diseases of cardiovascular system, are very serious health issues. The importance of prevention of cardiovascular diseases can’t be stressed enough. Prevention means keeping blood and blood vessels clean. The right diet and herbal remedies can help us to reach this goal. They can, as well, help those, who already suffered a stroke or heart attack, with their recovery.
Atherosclerosis:
2 grapefruits a day help to lower cholesterol level, significantly reducing risk of developing atherosclerosis.
Combine together 1 kg of honey, fresh juice of 10 lemons and 5 mashed garlic heads. Take 4 tsp of the mix once a day, slowly sucking it like candy.
Mix together 1 part of lemon juice, 2 parts of honey and 1/2 part of sunflower oil. Take 2 tbsp in the morning on empty stomach. This remedy helps to make the walls of small blood vessels stronger and increases their elasticity.
Fill half of 1 L jar with dried pink clover flowers and add 500 g of vodka. Keep it in dark place for 2 weeks. Take 1 tbsp once a day before lunch or at bedtime for 3 months, take a break for 2 weeks and repeat the treatment for 3 more months. If needed, repeat after 3 years.
In 200 g of boiling water put 20 g of dried hawthorn berries and boil over low heat for 5 min (or steep for 30 min). Drink everything at once before meal and at bedtime.
In 1 cup of boiling water put 1 tbsp of dried and crushed plantain leaves and let stand for 10 min. Drink during 1 hour.
Combine together 10 g of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) grass, 10 g of betony grass, 40 g of hawthorn flowers and berries, 10 g of black root grass and 30 g of strawberry grass. In 250 g of boiling water put 1 tbsp of the mix and drink like tea with honey or sugar.
High blood pressure at atherosclerosis:
Mix 1/2 cup of fresh cranberries with 1/2 cup of honey. Take 1 tsp 3 times a day for 2 weeks.
Put 1 tbsp of dried white mistletoe in 1 cup of cold water and leave overnight. Drink in the morning on empty stomach.
Stroke:
First few days after a stroke drink (twice a day) 1/2 cup of carrot juice mixed with 1 tsp of vegetable oil.
1 tbsp of centaury grass steep in 500 g of boiling water for 1 hour. Divide equally and drink during the day 30 min before meal for 2-3 weeks. This remedy improves blood supply to the brain after stroke. This remedy provides the same effect as the one above. Put 5 tbsp of dried and crushed nettle grass in 500 g of boiling water and boil at low heat for 5 min. Take 1/2 cup, mixed with small amount of sugar or honey, 4 times a day.
Put 15 g of crushed nettle root in 1 cup of boiling water and boil for 10 min at low heat. Steep for 30 min and take 2-3 tbsp 2-3 times a day 30 min before meal for 3-4 weeks.
To normalize blood pressure after stroke- handful of dog rose flowers place in 500 g of boiling water, let stand for 30-60 min and filter. Take 1 tbsp 3 times a day 30 min before meal for 1 month.
Take 1 tbsp of flax oil before bed for one- one and a half months. The remedy lowers cholesterol level and helps at thrombophlebitis.
In 1 L glass jar put as many pink clovers as possible, then fill the jar up with vodka. Let stand in dark place for 12 days, filter and take 1 tsp a day for 1 month, take a break for 10 days, take remedy for 1 more month, break-10 days and remedy for 1 more month. Repeat treatment after 6 month’s rest.This remedy can also be used to prevent stroke.
Mix 8 tbsp of thyme with 500 g of vodka. Let stand for 14 days. Take 30-40 drops 3 times a day. Also rub numb spots with this mix.
Combine 250 g of crushed garlic with 350 g of honey and keep in dark place for 1 week. Take 1 tbsp 3 times a day 30-40 min before meal.
Stroke and heart attack prevention:
Every morning before breakfast eat 1 tbsp of fresh cranberry and one grapefruit.
Mix together 2 cups of honey, 100 g of aloe (crushed in a food processor) and ½ cup of pomegranate juice. Keep in dark cool place for 24 hours and take 1 tbsp 1 hour after meal.
Mix 500 g of crushed lemons with 500 g of honey. Take 1 tbsp of the mix every morning and evening.
Cut to pieces 2 lemons and 2 oranges. Pick out seeds and crush fruits in a food processor. Mix it with 2 tbsp of honey and let stand for 24 hours in a glass container. Take 2-3 tsp a day with tea. Keep the rest of the mix in a fridge. This remedy not only strengthens the heart but also cleans blood vessels and stabilizes blood pressure.
After heart attack: Put 6 g of dried celandine grass in thermos and add 200 g of boiling water. Let stand for 15 min and take 1 tbsp before meal for 10 days.
The contents of this page are not meant to be medical advice. All information is provided for entertainment purposes only. Always consult your doctor before trying any new product.
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Role of Fat
by Cari Jones
We have to learn the role of fat in our diets. The perception of fat, generally speaking, is that it needs to be eliminated, in order to shed pounds.The truth is, fat is required for maintaining good health.Trimming too much fat from your diet can lead to some serious health issues. Your body needs fat to function properly and is necessary for the absorption of some vitamins and minerals.Our bodies also use fat for healthy skin,reproduction,hormones, and proper functioning of all the body systems.Some fats even help curb appetite. Without fat, your body can lose the ability to burn calories.Even though the general public has reduced their caloric intake, over fifty percent face overweight and obesity issues, with the incidence of diabetes rising in tandem(statistics show that 80% of people with type2 diabetes are overweight). Imagine that! Trimming too much fat can make you fat!
But here is where we really have to educate ourselves, learning the difference between good fat and bad. Not all fats are the same. Examples of good fats can be found in such foods as avocados,nuts,cold-pressed canola oil or extra virgin olive oil, which are rich in enzymes and oxygen. Fats that are highly processed, on the other hand,found in foods such as french fries, deep fried egg rolls or other greasy foods are deficient in enzymes and oxygen has been depleted.They cannot be easily digested or readily broken down and used for energy. Instead, they are stored as body fat. For this reason the fat actually sticks together, forming clumps that clog the arteries.Saturated fats that cannot be digested can actually remain in your system and produce toxins that can increase the risk of cancer or diabetes and lead to many other serious health problems including heart attack ,stroke and premature aging just to name a few.
So, we know that fat is important in our diets. The trick is to cut down on the bad guys, because it may be unrealistic in today's environment to eliminate all processed foods, but fat is an important area where we can maintain control by choosing wisely when we are out of our homes and preparing meals at home using the good guys.
About the Author
Author currently operates 2 health related websites and blogs Empowering Healthier Choices
We have to learn the role of fat in our diets. The perception of fat, generally speaking, is that it needs to be eliminated, in order to shed pounds.The truth is, fat is required for maintaining good health.Trimming too much fat from your diet can lead to some serious health issues. Your body needs fat to function properly and is necessary for the absorption of some vitamins and minerals.Our bodies also use fat for healthy skin,reproduction,hormones, and proper functioning of all the body systems.Some fats even help curb appetite. Without fat, your body can lose the ability to burn calories.Even though the general public has reduced their caloric intake, over fifty percent face overweight and obesity issues, with the incidence of diabetes rising in tandem(statistics show that 80% of people with type2 diabetes are overweight). Imagine that! Trimming too much fat can make you fat!
But here is where we really have to educate ourselves, learning the difference between good fat and bad. Not all fats are the same. Examples of good fats can be found in such foods as avocados,nuts,cold-pressed canola oil or extra virgin olive oil, which are rich in enzymes and oxygen. Fats that are highly processed, on the other hand,found in foods such as french fries, deep fried egg rolls or other greasy foods are deficient in enzymes and oxygen has been depleted.They cannot be easily digested or readily broken down and used for energy. Instead, they are stored as body fat. For this reason the fat actually sticks together, forming clumps that clog the arteries.Saturated fats that cannot be digested can actually remain in your system and produce toxins that can increase the risk of cancer or diabetes and lead to many other serious health problems including heart attack ,stroke and premature aging just to name a few.
So, we know that fat is important in our diets. The trick is to cut down on the bad guys, because it may be unrealistic in today's environment to eliminate all processed foods, but fat is an important area where we can maintain control by choosing wisely when we are out of our homes and preparing meals at home using the good guys.
About the Author
Author currently operates 2 health related websites and blogs Empowering Healthier Choices
What Is Natural Medicine High Blood Pressure Relief?
by Paul J Johnson
With the recent well-publicized problems that have been associated with certain prescription drugs, and the trend to take more proactive care of our own bodies, there has been an ever-increasing move to identify more natural ways to relieve health problems. This is also true when someone has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. But, is there evidence of a natural medicine high blood pressure relief option?
Today in most industrialized countries a large part of the population will have elevated blood pressure. This is particularly true in those who are past middle age, and indulge in a number of the factors that increase the risk of high blood pressure, like smoking, eating diets high in fat or high in salt and suffer from a lack of exercise.
Some medical researchers believe that the number of people who will be suffering with high blood presure in 2025 will be close to 1.56 billion, with most of the growth happening in countries as they become "westernized".
In many cases high blood pressure is caused by the body's blood vessels becoming clogged. Unfortunately this clogging can put stress on to a person's heart which makes it beat harder in order to push the blood around the body. Eventually if left untreated a person may find himself or herself either having a heart attack, a stroke or kidney failure may occur.
There are a variety of different natural medicines available usually provided to you as supplements through a local herbal practitioner or you may go to a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner instead. You may even find that your doctor is able to suggest natural medicines for high blood pressure, which may suitable for you to use.
However, wherever you source the product from it is important that you discuss the approach you are considering adopting with your doctor before proceeding. They will be able to identify any interactions the product may have with any medication you may already be taking.
There are a number of natural approaches and preparations that have researched and used for hundreds of years to help relieve high blood pressure, these include; garlic, passion flower, lemon balm, valerian, hawthorn and gingko biloba.
Continue reading to discover more natural methods to help relieve high blood pressure and sign up for your free newsletter.
There have been several different randomized controlled trials using garlic supplements. In 3 of these trials it was found that systolic blood pressure was significantly lowered and in 4 it was shown that the diastolic blood pressure had lowered significantly. The researchers concluded that garlic powder could potentially be used in a clinical setting to help relieve mild high blood pressure.
In general the main aim for any high blood pressure treatment would be to reduce the elevated blood pressure to healthy levels to stop further damage to the body, and to develop a plan that keeps the blood pressure levels at those levels. Many natural substances may help to alleviate high blood pressure, but if there is a need to lower hypertension swiftly to stop further damage then often the most appropriate approach is through prescription medication.
Once the blood pressure is under control, then a person may want to consider natural alternatives to the blood pressure medication and discuss their wishes with their doctors.
So, no one natural medicine high blood pressure relief option is going to be a cure-all. It is important that a person's lifestyle is assessed for high risk factors, and they these are the areas that are focused on to alleviate future problems.
With the recent well-publicized problems that have been associated with certain prescription drugs, and the trend to take more proactive care of our own bodies, there has been an ever-increasing move to identify more natural ways to relieve health problems. This is also true when someone has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. But, is there evidence of a natural medicine high blood pressure relief option?
Today in most industrialized countries a large part of the population will have elevated blood pressure. This is particularly true in those who are past middle age, and indulge in a number of the factors that increase the risk of high blood pressure, like smoking, eating diets high in fat or high in salt and suffer from a lack of exercise.
Some medical researchers believe that the number of people who will be suffering with high blood presure in 2025 will be close to 1.56 billion, with most of the growth happening in countries as they become "westernized".
In many cases high blood pressure is caused by the body's blood vessels becoming clogged. Unfortunately this clogging can put stress on to a person's heart which makes it beat harder in order to push the blood around the body. Eventually if left untreated a person may find himself or herself either having a heart attack, a stroke or kidney failure may occur.
There are a variety of different natural medicines available usually provided to you as supplements through a local herbal practitioner or you may go to a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner instead. You may even find that your doctor is able to suggest natural medicines for high blood pressure, which may suitable for you to use.
However, wherever you source the product from it is important that you discuss the approach you are considering adopting with your doctor before proceeding. They will be able to identify any interactions the product may have with any medication you may already be taking.
There are a number of natural approaches and preparations that have researched and used for hundreds of years to help relieve high blood pressure, these include; garlic, passion flower, lemon balm, valerian, hawthorn and gingko biloba.
Continue reading to discover more natural methods to help relieve high blood pressure and sign up for your free newsletter.
There have been several different randomized controlled trials using garlic supplements. In 3 of these trials it was found that systolic blood pressure was significantly lowered and in 4 it was shown that the diastolic blood pressure had lowered significantly. The researchers concluded that garlic powder could potentially be used in a clinical setting to help relieve mild high blood pressure.
In general the main aim for any high blood pressure treatment would be to reduce the elevated blood pressure to healthy levels to stop further damage to the body, and to develop a plan that keeps the blood pressure levels at those levels. Many natural substances may help to alleviate high blood pressure, but if there is a need to lower hypertension swiftly to stop further damage then often the most appropriate approach is through prescription medication.
Once the blood pressure is under control, then a person may want to consider natural alternatives to the blood pressure medication and discuss their wishes with their doctors.
So, no one natural medicine high blood pressure relief option is going to be a cure-all. It is important that a person's lifestyle is assessed for high risk factors, and they these are the areas that are focused on to alleviate future problems.
29 Must Have Foods
by S.A. Wilson
The one problem that most single men have is, they never have a well stocked pantry. This can cause major problems. If you don't have a stocked pantry, you are more likely to fill up on snack food or even worse, fast food. You need to make sure that you have a well stocked pantry so that you can cook healthy meals without much effort. Don't know what kinds of things that you should always have on hand? Well, no need to worry about it anymore. We will give you a list of 20 items that are must haves for you pantry.
1. Water his might sound silly, but always have some cold water on hand. Get yourself a pitcher or something that you can keep water in the ice box.
2. Milk. You should always have some low fat milk on hand. Cereal in the morning is a great way to get a good easy meal.
3. Fruit. Always have some fruit on hand. It is great for snacking. You can eat fruit and instead of potato chips.
4. Carrots. These are great for snacking. Just add some low fat dip and you have a snack that will rival any deep fried snacks.
5. Peanut butter. This is a great way to get some protein without having to worry about the fat. Use it on your toast for breakfast instead of butter.
6. Eggs. You need these for baking and other specialties. Also they are great for a protein filled breakfast.
7. Yogurt. This is great for hot summer days. You can make tons of drinks out of this. Also, it is great with chicken. You should learn a bit about Indian cooking for more ways to use yogurt. Indians love yogurt and eat it often.
8. Butter. You shouldn't suck on butter like you do a lollipop. But, butter is a must for baked goods. Also, fried eggs taste great cooked in butter.
9. Lemons. These are a must if you eat a lot of seafood. Also, a cold glass of lemonade is great after a hard days work.
10. Mayo. Don't use this stuff every day. But, you do need to use some if you make tuna or chicken salad. It can also be great on low fat cuts of chicken and such. It is good on items that are dry. Make sure to buy the low fat kind and to use as little as possible.
11. Mustard. I like to use this instead of mayo on sandwiches. It is a great way to knock out the fat.
12. Cheese. This is a must have. Don't eat too much of it. But, cheese is the beauty of life. It can make a dull dish come alive.
13. Drinks. Always have some drinks on hand. Have some fruit juice, beer and sodas in the ice box. Don't go over board with them, but have a beer from time to time as a treat.
14. Fresh ginger. This will keep for a long time in your ice box. Don't cover it or anything like that. Keep it whole in your ice box for best keeping.
15. Bread. You should always have some bread on hand. Don't go hog wild here on the carbs. A good sandwich is great from time to time. I would suggest that you find a local bakery and buy your bread there. Don't buy that awful white stuff that has been sitting on the shelf for who knows how long.
16. Canned veggies and fruits. When in a pinch, canned is better than none at all. Even though I suggest that you always eat fresh fruits and veggies, you should have some canned ones on hand. How do you know when you will have a craving for corn and not have any fresh on hand? Canned food can last a very long time, so you don't have to eat it right away.
17. Pasta. Want a meal in a minute? Pasta is the way to go. It cooks quickly and easily.
18. Rice. Same as pasta.
19. Spices and herbs. Always keep some of these on hand. Go to a place where you can buy them in bulk. Don't buy those little containers in the store. Not only are they too expensive, but you don't know how long they have been sitting there. When you buy from a place that sells bulk, you know that you will be getting fresh items.
20. Cereal. Great for that last minute breakfast. Have some of this on hand so you don't have to wait in line at the fast food joint to get your heart attack on a muffin.
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The one problem that most single men have is, they never have a well stocked pantry. This can cause major problems. If you don't have a stocked pantry, you are more likely to fill up on snack food or even worse, fast food. You need to make sure that you have a well stocked pantry so that you can cook healthy meals without much effort. Don't know what kinds of things that you should always have on hand? Well, no need to worry about it anymore. We will give you a list of 20 items that are must haves for you pantry.
1. Water his might sound silly, but always have some cold water on hand. Get yourself a pitcher or something that you can keep water in the ice box.
2. Milk. You should always have some low fat milk on hand. Cereal in the morning is a great way to get a good easy meal.
3. Fruit. Always have some fruit on hand. It is great for snacking. You can eat fruit and instead of potato chips.
4. Carrots. These are great for snacking. Just add some low fat dip and you have a snack that will rival any deep fried snacks.
5. Peanut butter. This is a great way to get some protein without having to worry about the fat. Use it on your toast for breakfast instead of butter.
6. Eggs. You need these for baking and other specialties. Also they are great for a protein filled breakfast.
7. Yogurt. This is great for hot summer days. You can make tons of drinks out of this. Also, it is great with chicken. You should learn a bit about Indian cooking for more ways to use yogurt. Indians love yogurt and eat it often.
8. Butter. You shouldn't suck on butter like you do a lollipop. But, butter is a must for baked goods. Also, fried eggs taste great cooked in butter.
9. Lemons. These are a must if you eat a lot of seafood. Also, a cold glass of lemonade is great after a hard days work.
10. Mayo. Don't use this stuff every day. But, you do need to use some if you make tuna or chicken salad. It can also be great on low fat cuts of chicken and such. It is good on items that are dry. Make sure to buy the low fat kind and to use as little as possible.
11. Mustard. I like to use this instead of mayo on sandwiches. It is a great way to knock out the fat.
12. Cheese. This is a must have. Don't eat too much of it. But, cheese is the beauty of life. It can make a dull dish come alive.
13. Drinks. Always have some drinks on hand. Have some fruit juice, beer and sodas in the ice box. Don't go over board with them, but have a beer from time to time as a treat.
14. Fresh ginger. This will keep for a long time in your ice box. Don't cover it or anything like that. Keep it whole in your ice box for best keeping.
15. Bread. You should always have some bread on hand. Don't go hog wild here on the carbs. A good sandwich is great from time to time. I would suggest that you find a local bakery and buy your bread there. Don't buy that awful white stuff that has been sitting on the shelf for who knows how long.
16. Canned veggies and fruits. When in a pinch, canned is better than none at all. Even though I suggest that you always eat fresh fruits and veggies, you should have some canned ones on hand. How do you know when you will have a craving for corn and not have any fresh on hand? Canned food can last a very long time, so you don't have to eat it right away.
17. Pasta. Want a meal in a minute? Pasta is the way to go. It cooks quickly and easily.
18. Rice. Same as pasta.
19. Spices and herbs. Always keep some of these on hand. Go to a place where you can buy them in bulk. Don't buy those little containers in the store. Not only are they too expensive, but you don't know how long they have been sitting there. When you buy from a place that sells bulk, you know that you will be getting fresh items.
20. Cereal. Great for that last minute breakfast. Have some of this on hand so you don't have to wait in line at the fast food joint to get your heart attack on a muffin.
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Food And Heart Disease
by Eric Timmy
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the nation's single leading cause of death for both men and women. At least 58.8 million people in this country suffer from some form of heart disease. Men have a greater risk of heart attack than women do, and they have attacks earlier in life. Even after menopause, when women's death rate from heart disease increases, it's not as great as men's. But the good news is that measures can be taken to prevent heart disease. Studies show that nearly everyone can become more heart healthy by following a few key steps, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising, quitting smoking, and maintaining a healthy body weight.
The American Heart Association has identified several risk factors. Some of them can be modified, treated or controlled, and some can't. The more risk factors you have, the greater your chance of developing coronary heart disease. Also, the greater the level of each risk factor, the greater the risk. For example, a person with a total cholesterol of 300 mg/dL has a greater risk than someone with a total cholesterol of 245 mg/dL, even though everyone with a total cholesterol greater than 240 is considered high-risk.
Food has a powerful influence on health. What you eat, interacting with other risk factors, substantially determines the development of coronary heart disease. The principal components of food are fat, carbohydrate, protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. The goals of a heart-healthy diet are to eat foods that help obtain or maintain healthy levels of cholesterol and lipids (fatty molecules) by achieving the following:
ท Reducing overall cholesterol levels and low-density lipoproteins (LDL), which are harmful to the heart.
ท Increasing high-density lipoproteins (HDL), which are beneficial for the heart.
ท Reducing other harmful lipids (fatty molecules), such as tri-glycerides and lipoprotein(a).
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Read more article at Heart Diet Center
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the nation's single leading cause of death for both men and women. At least 58.8 million people in this country suffer from some form of heart disease. Men have a greater risk of heart attack than women do, and they have attacks earlier in life. Even after menopause, when women's death rate from heart disease increases, it's not as great as men's. But the good news is that measures can be taken to prevent heart disease. Studies show that nearly everyone can become more heart healthy by following a few key steps, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising, quitting smoking, and maintaining a healthy body weight.
The American Heart Association has identified several risk factors. Some of them can be modified, treated or controlled, and some can't. The more risk factors you have, the greater your chance of developing coronary heart disease. Also, the greater the level of each risk factor, the greater the risk. For example, a person with a total cholesterol of 300 mg/dL has a greater risk than someone with a total cholesterol of 245 mg/dL, even though everyone with a total cholesterol greater than 240 is considered high-risk.
Food has a powerful influence on health. What you eat, interacting with other risk factors, substantially determines the development of coronary heart disease. The principal components of food are fat, carbohydrate, protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. The goals of a heart-healthy diet are to eat foods that help obtain or maintain healthy levels of cholesterol and lipids (fatty molecules) by achieving the following:
ท Reducing overall cholesterol levels and low-density lipoproteins (LDL), which are harmful to the heart.
ท Increasing high-density lipoproteins (HDL), which are beneficial for the heart.
ท Reducing other harmful lipids (fatty molecules), such as tri-glycerides and lipoprotein(a).
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The Root of the Problem: Dealing with Causes of High Blood Pressure
by Mitamins Team
Are you someone who has been diagnosed with high blood pressure? If so, you undoubtedly want to lower your high blood pressure through high blood pressure treatments. But there are many situations which will naturally push your "buttons," potentially leading to an increase in high blood pressure symptoms(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/High-Blood-Pressure.html). At those times, you need to be able to choose an immediate treatment of high blood pressure symptoms in order to keep yourself healthy.
Here, we'll look at some common causes of high blood pressure symptoms creating and what high blood pressure treatments are available in such scenarios.
1. Someone Makes You Angry
Maybe it's your spouse. Or your kids. Or your boss. Or your neighbor. Regardless, you're mad, and you can feel the blood throbbing in your veins. our heart is pounding, your face is red, and high blood pressure treatment is the last thing on your mind.
Stop!
Before you allow yourself to sabotage your health, know that you hold the key to the treatment of high blood pressure symptoms. And that secret weapon is relaxation.
First, when someone makes your blood boil, remove yourself from the situation as quickly as possible. Though it might take a few moments or seem awkward, escape from the room or the area. That way, you can calm yourself down, your high blood pressure will drop, and you'll be able to come back to the conversation (if you want) with a calmer presence.
2. You're Exercising Too Hard
Yes, sports can actually be a good high blood pressure treatment, but it can also be a problem if you're out-of-shape or if your blood pressure level has recently spiked to a dangerous point.
If you're starting out, make sure you exercise your body the right way. Warm up slowly, and try not to overdo it. If you feel like your heart is pounding, your head is throbbing, and/or you are going to pass out if you continue, cease all activity. If you must lie down, raise your legs above your heart, which will be less taxing for you. The best treatment of high blood pressure symptoms at this point is to simply allow your heart to return to its natural state. Otherwise, you could risk a heart attack or stroke.
Again, this isn't to suggest that activity is bad; it's certain not. In fact, it's one of the best things you can do to lower your high blood pressure(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/High-Blood-Pressure.html)! But it's important not to be a "weekend warrior." Know your limitations, and you'll be healthier and happier.
3. You've Gained Quite a Bit of Weight
You couldn't resist ordering cheesecake every night during your vacation and the buffets were just chock full of all sorts of goodies. Now, you're back home and it's obvious that you've gained at least ten pounds in the past month: not a good sign. You're definitely in need of some high blood pressure treatment(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/High-Blood-Pressure.html) options.
First, stop overeating. Avoid all high sugars, high fats, and salty foods. Yes, your taste buds might be screaming for sodium and butter, but your high blood pressure symptoms are telling a different story. Resist the temptation until your weight is under control; that way, you'll be treating your high blood pressure with the importance it deserves.
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Are you someone who has been diagnosed with high blood pressure? If so, you undoubtedly want to lower your high blood pressure through high blood pressure treatments. But there are many situations which will naturally push your "buttons," potentially leading to an increase in high blood pressure symptoms(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/High-Blood-Pressure.html). At those times, you need to be able to choose an immediate treatment of high blood pressure symptoms in order to keep yourself healthy.
Here, we'll look at some common causes of high blood pressure symptoms creating and what high blood pressure treatments are available in such scenarios.
1. Someone Makes You Angry
Maybe it's your spouse. Or your kids. Or your boss. Or your neighbor. Regardless, you're mad, and you can feel the blood throbbing in your veins. our heart is pounding, your face is red, and high blood pressure treatment is the last thing on your mind.
Stop!
Before you allow yourself to sabotage your health, know that you hold the key to the treatment of high blood pressure symptoms. And that secret weapon is relaxation.
First, when someone makes your blood boil, remove yourself from the situation as quickly as possible. Though it might take a few moments or seem awkward, escape from the room or the area. That way, you can calm yourself down, your high blood pressure will drop, and you'll be able to come back to the conversation (if you want) with a calmer presence.
2. You're Exercising Too Hard
Yes, sports can actually be a good high blood pressure treatment, but it can also be a problem if you're out-of-shape or if your blood pressure level has recently spiked to a dangerous point.
If you're starting out, make sure you exercise your body the right way. Warm up slowly, and try not to overdo it. If you feel like your heart is pounding, your head is throbbing, and/or you are going to pass out if you continue, cease all activity. If you must lie down, raise your legs above your heart, which will be less taxing for you. The best treatment of high blood pressure symptoms at this point is to simply allow your heart to return to its natural state. Otherwise, you could risk a heart attack or stroke.
Again, this isn't to suggest that activity is bad; it's certain not. In fact, it's one of the best things you can do to lower your high blood pressure(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/High-Blood-Pressure.html)! But it's important not to be a "weekend warrior." Know your limitations, and you'll be healthier and happier.
3. You've Gained Quite a Bit of Weight
You couldn't resist ordering cheesecake every night during your vacation and the buffets were just chock full of all sorts of goodies. Now, you're back home and it's obvious that you've gained at least ten pounds in the past month: not a good sign. You're definitely in need of some high blood pressure treatment(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/High-Blood-Pressure.html) options.
First, stop overeating. Avoid all high sugars, high fats, and salty foods. Yes, your taste buds might be screaming for sodium and butter, but your high blood pressure symptoms are telling a different story. Resist the temptation until your weight is under control; that way, you'll be treating your high blood pressure with the importance it deserves.
About the Author
Author Bio:
Mitamins team
bd@mitamins.net
High Blood Pressure - Find Authoritative Natural Treatment Information, Plus Vitamins and Nutritional Supplements for Supporting High Blood Pressure Treatments, Symptoms, Causes.
vitamin support for high blood pressure treatments(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/High-Blood-Pressure.html)
Keeping Your Heart Healthy
by Avaraham Henoh
Congestive heart failure (CHF) means that the heart is unable to pump blood effectively enough throughout the body. CHF is not the same as cardiac arrest (when the heart stops beating) or a heart attack (when the heart muscle is suddenly damaged by an inadequate blood supply). But it is also a serious condition requiring regular medical attention. Because of the strain it places on the heart and other parts of the body, CHF can be life threatening if left untreated.
It is called congestive heart failure because congestion of the lungs causes some of the main symptoms, which include tiredness and shortness of breath-even when the person is at rest. Causes of CHF include: damage to the heart muscle following a heart attack; high blood pressure left untreated over a long period; damage to the heart valves; drinking too much alcohol; over-or underactivity of the thyroid gland; viral infections; and coronary artery disease.
In people whose hearts are already weakened, the following factors can worsen or trigger CHF: severe anemia; high fever; rapid heartbeat; lung infection; pulmonary embolism (a blood clot that is carried to the lungs and blocks blood flow); too much salt in the diet; drinking too much fluid; being overweight; putting too much physical strain on your body; emotional stress; and use of medications that slow the heart rate.
The Symptoms of CHF The main symptoms are tiredness, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. You may awaken at night having trouble breathing or difficulty lying flat in bed because of shortness of breath. Swollen ankles and feet and weight gain may also result, from too much fluid in the body. Loss of appetite is typical as well.
How to find out if you have CHF Your doctor will discuss your symptoms with you and do a physical exam. You may also be given some or all of the following tests: a chest x-ray to look for lung problems and view the size of your heart; an electrocardiogram (ECG), a recording of the electrical activity of your heart; and complete analyses of blood and urine samples. You may also receive an echocardiogram, an ultrasound test that can show heart size, heart function, and possible heart valve disease.
How is CHF treated? The cornerstones of CHF treatment are: Treat any underlying causes or factors that make it worse; use medications that increase the ability of the heart pump effectively; eliminate excess water in the body with medication, diet, and rest; and reduce extra strain on the heart.
Your doctor may prescribe "ACE" inhibitors, drugs which widen the arteries so blood can flow through more easily, allowing the heart to pump with less effort. Diuretics increase urination and help get rid of excess fluid in the body. Digitalis may slow the heart rate and helps improve its pumping ability.
It is important that you discuss with your doctor the possible side effects of these medications and report right away any symptoms that you are experiencing. Make sure that you take your medication (s) exactly as the doctor prescribes.
Other aspects of treatment for CHF include a low-sodium (low-salt) diet, as salt causes the body to retain water, which increases the workload on the heart. Certain nonprescription medications-such as antacids, cough syrups, and laxatives-are high in sodium, so you may be advised to avoid them. Ask your doctor which "over-the-counter" medications to use.
Regular exercise under the supervision of your doctor may help improve your symptoms. Also, taking rest periods between activities, so you don't get too tired, can decrease the amount of work your heart has to do.
Learning to live with CHF By making certain lifestyle changes and following their doctor's recommendations, people with CHF can enjoy many years of near-normal living. Observing the following guidelines can help.
● Get enough rest, shorten your working hours, and reduce the emotional stress in your life. ● Learn techniques to reduce feelings of anxiety and anger, which can increase your heart rate and blood pressure. ● Check your pulse rate daily and learn how to take your own blood pressure (or have a family member do it) ●Accept that taking heart medication and making lifestyle changes are a permanent part of your life. ● Keep your weight under control by following a written diet plan that emphasizes a reduction in fats (particularly saturated fats) ● Weigh yourself at least every other day, and contact your doctor if you are gaining weight rapidly (this may mean that your body is retaining excess fluid) ● Be aware of the signs and symptoms of potassium loss (muscle cramps or weakness, irritability, and, occasionally, irregular heartbeat). ● Increase activities gradually, making sure they do not make you too tired or short of breath. ● Avoid extremes of hot and cold, which cause your heart to work harder. ● Keep regular appointments with your doctor.
Supported as an educational service by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. This information is not intended for use as medical advice. You should discuss this information with your doctor.
Avaraham Henoch, MD 564 West 160th Street New York, NY 10032 Phone: (212) 740-6400
Congestive heart failure (CHF) means that the heart is unable to pump blood effectively enough throughout the body. CHF is not the same as cardiac arrest (when the heart stops beating) or a heart attack (when the heart muscle is suddenly damaged by an inadequate blood supply). But it is also a serious condition requiring regular medical attention. Because of the strain it places on the heart and other parts of the body, CHF can be life threatening if left untreated.
It is called congestive heart failure because congestion of the lungs causes some of the main symptoms, which include tiredness and shortness of breath-even when the person is at rest. Causes of CHF include: damage to the heart muscle following a heart attack; high blood pressure left untreated over a long period; damage to the heart valves; drinking too much alcohol; over-or underactivity of the thyroid gland; viral infections; and coronary artery disease.
In people whose hearts are already weakened, the following factors can worsen or trigger CHF: severe anemia; high fever; rapid heartbeat; lung infection; pulmonary embolism (a blood clot that is carried to the lungs and blocks blood flow); too much salt in the diet; drinking too much fluid; being overweight; putting too much physical strain on your body; emotional stress; and use of medications that slow the heart rate.
The Symptoms of CHF The main symptoms are tiredness, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. You may awaken at night having trouble breathing or difficulty lying flat in bed because of shortness of breath. Swollen ankles and feet and weight gain may also result, from too much fluid in the body. Loss of appetite is typical as well.
How to find out if you have CHF Your doctor will discuss your symptoms with you and do a physical exam. You may also be given some or all of the following tests: a chest x-ray to look for lung problems and view the size of your heart; an electrocardiogram (ECG), a recording of the electrical activity of your heart; and complete analyses of blood and urine samples. You may also receive an echocardiogram, an ultrasound test that can show heart size, heart function, and possible heart valve disease.
How is CHF treated? The cornerstones of CHF treatment are: Treat any underlying causes or factors that make it worse; use medications that increase the ability of the heart pump effectively; eliminate excess water in the body with medication, diet, and rest; and reduce extra strain on the heart.
Your doctor may prescribe "ACE" inhibitors, drugs which widen the arteries so blood can flow through more easily, allowing the heart to pump with less effort. Diuretics increase urination and help get rid of excess fluid in the body. Digitalis may slow the heart rate and helps improve its pumping ability.
It is important that you discuss with your doctor the possible side effects of these medications and report right away any symptoms that you are experiencing. Make sure that you take your medication (s) exactly as the doctor prescribes.
Other aspects of treatment for CHF include a low-sodium (low-salt) diet, as salt causes the body to retain water, which increases the workload on the heart. Certain nonprescription medications-such as antacids, cough syrups, and laxatives-are high in sodium, so you may be advised to avoid them. Ask your doctor which "over-the-counter" medications to use.
Regular exercise under the supervision of your doctor may help improve your symptoms. Also, taking rest periods between activities, so you don't get too tired, can decrease the amount of work your heart has to do.
Learning to live with CHF By making certain lifestyle changes and following their doctor's recommendations, people with CHF can enjoy many years of near-normal living. Observing the following guidelines can help.
● Get enough rest, shorten your working hours, and reduce the emotional stress in your life. ● Learn techniques to reduce feelings of anxiety and anger, which can increase your heart rate and blood pressure. ● Check your pulse rate daily and learn how to take your own blood pressure (or have a family member do it) ●Accept that taking heart medication and making lifestyle changes are a permanent part of your life. ● Keep your weight under control by following a written diet plan that emphasizes a reduction in fats (particularly saturated fats) ● Weigh yourself at least every other day, and contact your doctor if you are gaining weight rapidly (this may mean that your body is retaining excess fluid) ● Be aware of the signs and symptoms of potassium loss (muscle cramps or weakness, irritability, and, occasionally, irregular heartbeat). ● Increase activities gradually, making sure they do not make you too tired or short of breath. ● Avoid extremes of hot and cold, which cause your heart to work harder. ● Keep regular appointments with your doctor.
Supported as an educational service by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. This information is not intended for use as medical advice. You should discuss this information with your doctor.
Avaraham Henoch, MD 564 West 160th Street New York, NY 10032 Phone: (212) 740-6400
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Aspirin risk compares to driving cars, study finds
By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Taking an aspirin every day may help prevent heart disease and stroke but, for a middle-aged man, it is nearly as risky as driving a car or working as a firefighter, researchers said on Tuesday.
While people are poor at assessing true risks, they are often willing to take on those risks in exchange for the benefits -- which can include simply having fun, said Joshua Cohen and Peter Neumann of Tufts-New England Medical Center.
Writing in the journal Health Affairs, they said federal regulators must take the true risks into account, and balance them against the benefits, when deciding whether to approve or withdraw drugs.
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People are bad at estimating risk, the researchers said.
"In general, they tend to overestimate the probability of small and especially dreaded risks while underestimating the probability of large risks," Cohen and Neumann wrote.
They calculated the risks of various voluntary actions, starting with deaths associated with taking drugs.
"We included selected drugs for which we could develop a reasonable annual mortality risk estimate," they wrote.
For 50-year-old men, taking an aspirin every day to prevent heart disease and stroke carries a risk of 10.4 deaths per 100,000 men per year over and above their overall death risk.
Using Vioxx for arthritis pain carried a risk of 76 deaths per 100,000 people per year. Merck and Co withdrew Vioxx in September 2004 after it was shown to double the risk of heart attack and stroke.
"The finding that taking Vioxx for a year is much more risky than a year of car travel, swimming or being a firefighter suggests that greater scrutiny of drug risks may be warranted," the researchers wrote.
Using Tysabri, known generically as natalizumab, to treat multiple sclerosis raises the death rate by 65 per 100,000 people a year.
Biogen Idec's and Elan Corp's Tysabri was withdrawn from the U.S. market last year after three patients contracted a rare brain disease, but the Food and Drug Administration is reconsidering it after many patients said they would use it despite the risks.
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CUTTING TREES RISKY
As for job-related deaths, the riskiest profession was being a tree-feller, with 55 deaths per year or a risk of 357 deaths per 100,000 people a year.
Firefighters have a risk of 10.6 deaths per 100,000 people per year, compared to 3.9 for all occupations and 0.4 for office workers.
Being a truck driver is risker than being a firefighter, with 44.8 deaths per 100,000 people per year.
Bicycling is more dangerous than skiing, the researchers found -- bicyclists face a death rate of 2.1 per 100,000 people a year, compared to 0.49 for skiers.
Swimming has a death risk of 0.88 per 100,000 people a year but climbing mountains in the Himalayas carries a 13,000 per 100,000 climbers per year risk.
For transport, the researchers estimated risks both in terms of 100,000 people per year and per 100 million miles traveled.
Traveling by commercial airliner carries a risk of 0.03 deaths per 100 million miles or 0.15 deaths per 100,000 people a year.
Car and light truck travel has a 0.7 fatality risk per 100 million miles or 11 per 100,000 people per year, compared to 450 for motorcycle travel and 1.3 for using a cell phone while driving.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Taking an aspirin every day may help prevent heart disease and stroke but, for a middle-aged man, it is nearly as risky as driving a car or working as a firefighter, researchers said on Tuesday.
While people are poor at assessing true risks, they are often willing to take on those risks in exchange for the benefits -- which can include simply having fun, said Joshua Cohen and Peter Neumann of Tufts-New England Medical Center.
Writing in the journal Health Affairs, they said federal regulators must take the true risks into account, and balance them against the benefits, when deciding whether to approve or withdraw drugs.
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People are bad at estimating risk, the researchers said.
"In general, they tend to overestimate the probability of small and especially dreaded risks while underestimating the probability of large risks," Cohen and Neumann wrote.
They calculated the risks of various voluntary actions, starting with deaths associated with taking drugs.
"We included selected drugs for which we could develop a reasonable annual mortality risk estimate," they wrote.
For 50-year-old men, taking an aspirin every day to prevent heart disease and stroke carries a risk of 10.4 deaths per 100,000 men per year over and above their overall death risk.
Using Vioxx for arthritis pain carried a risk of 76 deaths per 100,000 people per year. Merck and Co withdrew Vioxx in September 2004 after it was shown to double the risk of heart attack and stroke.
"The finding that taking Vioxx for a year is much more risky than a year of car travel, swimming or being a firefighter suggests that greater scrutiny of drug risks may be warranted," the researchers wrote.
Using Tysabri, known generically as natalizumab, to treat multiple sclerosis raises the death rate by 65 per 100,000 people a year.
Biogen Idec's and Elan Corp's Tysabri was withdrawn from the U.S. market last year after three patients contracted a rare brain disease, but the Food and Drug Administration is reconsidering it after many patients said they would use it despite the risks.
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CUTTING TREES RISKY
As for job-related deaths, the riskiest profession was being a tree-feller, with 55 deaths per year or a risk of 357 deaths per 100,000 people a year.
Firefighters have a risk of 10.6 deaths per 100,000 people per year, compared to 3.9 for all occupations and 0.4 for office workers.
Being a truck driver is risker than being a firefighter, with 44.8 deaths per 100,000 people per year.
Bicycling is more dangerous than skiing, the researchers found -- bicyclists face a death rate of 2.1 per 100,000 people a year, compared to 0.49 for skiers.
Swimming has a death risk of 0.88 per 100,000 people a year but climbing mountains in the Himalayas carries a 13,000 per 100,000 climbers per year risk.
For transport, the researchers estimated risks both in terms of 100,000 people per year and per 100 million miles traveled.
Traveling by commercial airliner carries a risk of 0.03 deaths per 100 million miles or 0.15 deaths per 100,000 people a year.
Car and light truck travel has a 0.7 fatality risk per 100 million miles or 11 per 100,000 people per year, compared to 450 for motorcycle travel and 1.3 for using a cell phone while driving.
Stop the Guessing and Find Out Your Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack
Stop the Guessing and Find Out Your Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack
by Kris Nickerson
Dr. Maulfair recently completed a noninvasive cardiovascular screening program for his patients and the public in his office in Topton (www.drmaulfair.com). The test is called Intima Media Thickness, IMT Scanning and takes ten minutes. Results show your arterial age, you may be 53 years old, as an example, but have arteries equivalent to a 67-year-old person of your same sex. If you have plaque, your results will indicate the number of lesions, their size and stability. The results predict the likelihood of suffering a heart attack or stroke; the test gives you an arterial age in comparison to your chronological age. "The statistics show 50% of men and 64% of women who have died suddenly of coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms of this disease therefore it is helpful to have a picture of the condition of your arterial health as a preventive screening," according to Dr. Maulfair. Dr. Maulfair goes on to explain that there are two kinds of plaque, not just one. "When you have the evidence that you are developing the king of plaque that can rupture and cause a sudden heart attack or stroke sometime in the future, people become interested and motivated to take preventive action in lifestyle choices and active noninvasive treatment choices like chelation therapy. Our seminars explain the causes and the course of the disease process and why chelation is so effective in restoring health or preventing problems in the first place." The people who just completed this study found it to be very telling and were surprised to learn the degree of risk they may have from a clear picture of the carotid arteries in their neck. A CardioRisk-trained sonographer places a probe on the main arteries of your neck and acquires images. The images are then transferred to a computer, processed by patented and FDA-cleared software, and analyzed at their IMT Technical Center. A summary report is printed showing how you compare to persons of your age and same sex. Keep in mind that your arteries are complex structures, more than a "pipe" carrying blood. Over your lifetime, genetic and environmental factors may cause inflammation on the inner walls of your artery. A sticky substance called plaque also builds up inside your blood vessels. The blood vessels may weaken or become so clogged that the blood supply to affected parts of the body is reduced or blocked. The flow of blood may also be affected when plaque ruptures and causes a blood clot (thrombus) blocking or clogging the blood vessel. This diagnostic test even detects a thickening of the inner tissues of an artery, which precedes plaque formation. Most insurance companies reimburse you for this test if you have known risk factors for heart disease. The risk factors include being 45 years of age or older, family history, overweight, smoker, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and little or no exercise. In a medical journal from the year 2000 the American Heart Association Expert Panel said, "Carotid Artery B-mode Ultrasound imaging is a safe, non-invasive and relatively inexpensive means of assessing sub-clinical atherosclerosis. The technique is valid and reliable. IMT is an independent predictor of TIA (stroke-like symptoms), stroke and CAD (heart disease)." The next group of people will be screened in the offices of Dr. Maulfair on April 6th; you can join this group and call (610-682-2104) to make your appointment and get additional information. This will be an ongoing screening program offered by the Maulfair Medical Center periodically. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as a diagnostic tool, professional medical advice regarding diagnosis or treatment, or a substitute for a professional medical diagnosis, opinion or suggested course of treatment by a qualified health care professional, nor is it to be relied upon with regard to diagnosis or treatment. We assume no responsibility for what you do with the information contained in this article. Medical problems, particularly those of a serious nature, should be treated by a doctor in person. Please see a doctor for a professional diagnosis and treatment for any medical conditions you may have.
Article source: ArticlePros.com
About the author Kris Nickerson is the Editor-in-Chief of Press Direct International (http://www.pressdirectinternational.org), a global information website that provides reliable information tailored to professionals in financial, media, and corporate markets. His thorough knowledge of industries ranging from health care and travel to real estate and financial investing enables him to quickly grasp the nuances of emerging markets and technologies. http://www.pressdirectinternational.org |
Stress Attacks The Whole Body
Stress Attacks The Whole Body
by Carolyn Bell Smith
Lifestyle determines the overall level of health, and small changes make an overall difference. The effect of stress lies with the individual healthy relationships, effective parenting and self-help. Stress has long, octopus-like arms, disturbing the external and internal areas of life, such as jobs, home situation, and lacking the ability to respond.
Stress attack the whole body, if persistent and uncontrolled it causes the blood pressure to raise, depresses the immune system, attacks the heart, ulcers, diabetes, and a new study links memory loss and Alzheimer's. It is more pronounced in the elderly because they have a low tolerance for stress. How well an individual age set the stage for the length of life, if nothing is done to retard the aging.
(According to a study at the University of California, November 2004, stress added ten years of aging to women with high stress levels. These studies involved women between the ages of 20-50, with the parents of chronically ill children and normal caregiver. The immune system cells life is shorten by chronic stress). Lifestyle can modify age and disease related changes by excise and other physical activity by prohibiting hormones from accelerating aging. Ten years could cause one to miss a lot of living, much travel and a host of other things.
There is a chronological and biological age, outward appearance reveals biological age, which can be deceiving, and enzyme restores and repairs damage from bad habits. An enzyme supplement promotes longevity. Genetic help determines the quality of years; however, lifestyle habits can influence genetics or dictate exactly how much influence genetics has. Enzymes cannot correct an exhausted lifestyle, as healthy choices are selected enzymes can assist and function as expected.
There is a time when one must realize there is no magic wane, and should make a decisions to get help, America's #1 Life Coach, Janet Luhrs is a good place to start, "Simple Living". She has powerful information and an excellent writer. However, I am not a doctor and cannot make referrers.
There are many stress outlets, exercise, meditation, long relaxing baths, reading, and others. Meditation is the most popular method both physical and mental. Everything should start with you being good to yourself, handling stressful situations as they occur, getting the required rest, and eating the proper foods.
Article source: ArticlePros.com
About the author Carolyn Bell Smith, committed to helping others improve their health, lifestyle, fight sickness, disease, and building a strong immune system. Author and creator, Healthy LifeStyle and More, and LifeStyle Tips Newsletter--http://www.yourhealthrenew.com http://www.yourhealthrenewed.com |
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Heart Disease Risk
Heart Disease Risk:
Are You an Apple or Pear?
Central obesity; hip and thighs; nutrition
Did you know that susceptibility to heart disease is not just dependent upon your body weight, but where you carry it?
Are You an Apple or Pear?
Central obesity; hip and thighs; nutrition
Did you know that susceptibility to heart disease is not just dependent upon your body weight, but where you carry it?
Heart disease researchers refer to this as the "distribution of body fat," and it appears to be an important determinant of risk, not just in adults but in children as well. Think of it as "apple shape" versus "pear shape."
An apple shape means the bulk of fat is distributed around the abdomen. This shape, also called "central obesity," is associated with a higher risk of heart disease, as well as risk factors such as diabetes, high cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol), and high blood pressure.
Pear-shaped persons, who carry more fat in the hip and thighs, appear to be at less risk for these conditions. Men tend to be apple-shaped while women tend toward pear shapes.
In one study, researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine discovered that children with chubby stomachs have more heart disease risk factors than their pear-shaped peers. The researchers measured fat distribution in 127 children and related the findings to other measurements of cardiovascular risk factors, such as cholesterol and blood pressure. In children as young as 9 years old—including some who were not necessarily "overweight"—those with the most upper body fat had the greatest risk factors for heart disease.
It may be hard to change the way your body or your child’s body naturally distributes its cushioning, but it is a good idea to maintain normal body weight and cut down on high-fat foods.
Sources: American Heart Association and Well Being 2000
A Toast to your health?
A Toast to
Your Health?
No smoking; weight; cholesterol; blood pressure
It’s a popular notion that consuming a moderate amount of alcohol, especially red wine, can help prevent heart attacks. But according to the American Heart Association (AHA), there are other preferred ways to protect your heart.
Your Health?
No smoking; weight; cholesterol; blood pressure
It’s a popular notion that consuming a moderate amount of alcohol, especially red wine, can help prevent heart attacks. But according to the American Heart Association (AHA), there are other preferred ways to protect your heart.
Ira Goldberg, MD, of the AHA’s nutrition committee, says, "Our advice is if you want to reduce your risk of heart disease, talk to your doctor about lowering your cholesterol and blood pressure, controlling your weight, getting enough exercise, and following a healthy diet. There is no scientific proof that drinking wine or any other alcoholic beverage can replace these effective conventional measures."
The hypothesis that drinking wine benefits the heart helps counteract the harmful effects of dietary fat grew out of population surveys showing lower rates of heart disease, despite high-fat diets, in parts of Europe where wine is consumed regularly. This so-called "French paradox" has created wide interest in the United States. However, this hypothesis deserves further investigation, says Goldberg.
The notion that alcohol has cardioprotective effects does, however, have some scientific basis, the AHA notes. More than 60 studies have shown that moderate alcohol consumption can increase blood levels of "good" high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. One to two drinks per day may increase HDL by about 12 percent, an increase similar to that seen with exercise programs and cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Another theory attributes the supposed benefits of red wine to antioxidants, such as vitamin E. Yet there is still no proof that consuming antioxidants actually lowers the risk of heart disease. Besides, the same antioxidants can be found in many fruits and vegetables.
You should weigh the proposed benefits of alcohol consumption against the negative effects, such as raising your risk of breast cancer, stroke, diabetes complications, and alcohol addiction, the AHA warns. Until alcohol’s protective effect can actually be proven, you would be wiser to place an emphasis on maintaining proper body weight, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure, and not smoking.
Sources: American Heart Association
Love Your Heart!
Heart is the one most important part of our body....we must love it and take care of it...
we can care our heart with:
- eat good meal
- sport
- healthy live
- etc...
Love your Heart!
we can care our heart with:
- eat good meal
- sport
- healthy live
- etc...
Love your Heart!
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