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- Lower Cholesterol with Plant Sterols - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Lisa NelsonElevated LDL cholesterol levels increase your risk for heart disease. Plant sterols may be an effective tool you can use to lower LDL cholesterol and heart disease risk. There are studies that show plant sterols can reduce LDL cholesterol levels 6-15%. What are plant sterols? Plant ...
Views: 1238(4 votes) - Low Cholesterol Diet: Cut The Fat, Save The Flavor! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonLet's say you are trying to lower high cholesterol, but resistant to giving up the treats you love. I want to give you some simple tips for modifying recipes and baked goods to make them more heart healthy without sacrificing the taste. Here is a short table with basic substitutions to reduce ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Enlarged Heart - Learn About the Underlying Conditions and Common Diagnostic Procedures - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanAn enlarged heart is a very common symptom of cardiac disease. It is not actually a disease condition but, as stated earlier, a symptom. The medical term for an enlarged heart is cardiomegaly. The causes for an enlarged heart are varied, and they will be discussed in the following ...
Views: 1233 - Best Herbs and Supplements for Heart Health - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2018 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=best-herbs-and-supplements-for-heart-health Happy Valentine’s Day! February is National Heart Health Month! Following are the best herbs for cardiovascular wellness. Cinnamon’s ...
Views: 1232 - Increase HDL Cholesterol to Lower Cancer Risk - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Lisa NelsonHDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol has long been referred to as the “good” cholesterol. This is due to the fact that HDL cholesterol carries cholesterol from tissues to the liver, where it is reprocessed and removed from the body. The study The Tufts Medical Center’s Molecular ...
Views: 1229(1 vote) - DHA Protects Circulation from Dietary Abuse - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Byron RichardsAmericans are progressing towards heart disease in alarming numbers, with significant signs of poor cardiovascular health occurring even in our overweight teenagers. Whether young or old, DHA from fish oil can help offset the stress of a poor diet and dietary indiscretions. While I’m all in ...
Views: 1228 - Lower Your Blood Pressure, Cut Sodium Intake - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonToo much sodium in your diet can contribute to high blood pressure and make your blood pressure treatment less effective. Sodium versus Table Salt First, let's clear up the confusion about the difference between sodium and table salt. Table salt is a combination of the two minerals sodium ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - The Great American Heart Hoax: Economic and Political Implications - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2009 from FSB AuthorsCardiovascular care in America is spiraling out of control. We are now spending more than one hundred billion dollars a year for treatment and management of cardiovascular catastrophes (heart attack, stroke and diseases of the vascular system). This extraordinary amount of money is spent on ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - Treating prostate cancer with effective methods - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Jackman SmithProstate cancer is the most common type of cancer after the non-melanoma skin cancer. This cancer is the second largest causes of death among men in Australia and United States of America. This life-threatening ailment occurs in the prostate gland of a man when cells start to divide irregularly ...
Views: 1223 - Go to the world-class cancer care hospital to treat the cancer disease - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from neha sharmaCancer has badly affected the worldwide populations. Today, patients seek the best healing techniques to get rid of this problem, as deaths from cancer diseases have suddenly increased in recent years. There are many Cancer Care clinics have been established around the globe that heal each ...
Views: 1222 - Heart Healthy Eating Through the Holidays - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonOne major holiday down, one to go! So, how did you do sticking with your plan to be heart healthy and lose weight? Not so good, well don't worry it's not too late to redeem yourself. Most people gain an average of 1 pound every holiday season. Now, what's one pound? Doesn't seem like that big ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - New Research Reveals How Women Can Save Themselves From A Heart Attack - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2015 from Michael RosenbaumWomen's risk for heart attacks continues to be high. And the heart attack is just the beginning . . . According to new data presented at the American College of Cardiology, women tend to die more often at the hospital following a heart attack.[1] And the American Heart Association reports ...
Views: 1221 - Should We Drink Coffee? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Peng Hock NgIs coffee really bad for our heart? This is a question that coffee lovers keep asking their doctors hoping to get an answer that can allow them to drink as much coffee as possible. This is also an issue that is continuously debated over the years. Unfortunately, there is still no conclusive ...
Views: 1221(3 votes) - Q10 Fish Oil - It Can Prevent Cancer And Heart Disease - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenThere are plenty of supplements on the market today, and there is a lot of hype around, but which ones are actually worth taking? In terms of preventing the two biggest causes of death, cancer and heart disease, there is no doubt that taking fish oil with natural coenzyme Q10 is one of the best ...
Views: 1213 - Surprising New Heart Healthy Diet Recommendations - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumThe beautiful – and vexing - thing about science and medicine, is that we’re always making new discoveries. And with each new discovery, our understanding of health changes. For years we’ve been told to ditch saturated fats and replace them with healthy vegetable oils. It spawned a big shift ...
Views: 1212 - 4 Heart Healthy Hacks That Take a Load off Your Heart - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2018 from Gaurav GautamHeart health is something that needs sustained effort to achieve. It is a culmination of number of factors, not just one. The cardiological system is an intricate one, which keeps your body doing whatever it does throughout the day, without fail. Having said that, there are certain simple things ...
Views: 1211 - Weight Problems, Obesity And How Social Networking Can Help You - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Michael DornanPeople who know they are overweight, are at risk of developing serious health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. However, with the right support and encouragement found in online communities like Social-medicine.org, you could reach and maintain a healthy weight, and live a ...
Views: 1210 - Lower Cholesterol with a Daily Apple - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Lisa NelsonApples are low in calories and nutrient dense. They make a great option to curb hunger as a simple, portable snack. . .especially if you are trying to lose weight. Here are some of the health benefits linked to apples: Pectin in apples promotes a steady blood sugar Maintain healthy lung ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Sprouts Curry - A Delicious Low Salt Recipe for Hypertension Patients! - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Harshad JethraHigh Blood Pressure Low Salt Recipes SPROUTS KADHI Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 15 minutes Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 cup mixed sprouts (moong, chana, makai), cooked 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) 1/4 tsp mustard seeds (rai/sarson) 2 bayleaves (tejpatta) 2 ...
Views: 1209 - What Causes High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from i-Supplements comIn 2008, according to The World Health Organization (WHO), heart disease was the leading cause of death in the entire world (number one in the U.S. as well), accounting for 30% of total deaths worldwide! That means roughly one out of every three people in the world died of some sort of heart ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Smoking After A Heart Attack – What Are The Consequences? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Paul JohnsonIf you are a smoker, one of the first things that your doctor would advise you to do after you have a heart attack is to stop smoking. Do not take this advice lightly. This is one recommendation that would save your life if you follow it; or kill you if you do not. There are plenty of reports ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - Avoid the Phobia of Heart Attack by Consulting a Cardiologist - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Cherilyn HaanToday majority of people are found having issues related to their heart. If the situation is too severe it’s better to consult a cardiologist in order to know the preventive measure for heart attacks. People around the world are facing cardiac disease. It is a serious ailment that has made ...
Views: 1204 - Identifying Mesothelioma and Getting Help - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandIf you are interested in filing an asbestos litigation case, you have a long road to travel. However, a mesothelioma attorney can help make the task less difficult. If you have mesothelioma and believe you were exposed to asbestos through the negligence of a manufacturer, you will want to talk ...
Views: 1203 - Possible treatments for the prostate cancer - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Jackman SmithEvery year, around one lakh of people around the world are diagnosed with prostate cancer disease, this indicates that this is the most common cancer that occurs in men in the world. When cells in the prostate gland grow abnormally and irregularly, then this leads to cancer disease. The severity ...
Views: 1203 - Supplements That Prevent Heart Disease - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2010 from John PhillipMillions are at risk from developing and dying from the most pervasive killer, heart disease. While more than 750,000 Americans die each year from one of the many types of this often silent disease, the most common form, known as coronary artery disease frequently results in narrowed arteries ...
Views: 1202 - Information On Heart Disease - Symptoms And Causes - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Peter HutchHeart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, includes a number of conditions affecting the heart: congestive heart failure, congenital heart disease, and heart attack, among others. If you don’t know the symptoms, you could be at risk and not even know it. Heart disease is the ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - How to Treat Cancer with Surgery - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Harold SimpsonDeveloping the right treatment plan for cancer patients typically requires a team of medical professionals. This may include general physicians, surgeons, radiation therapists, social workers, nurses, and more. The only way to answer the question of how to treat cancer is to first examine ...
Views: 1200 - Common Heart Issues in Young Adults - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2018 from Rahul TyagiThere are a lot of misconceptions and myths that are usually associated with heart disease. Many people may assume that children and young adults do not have anything to worry about when it comes to heart disease because they are too young to develop these issues, which is simply not true as ...
Views: 1199 - Lifestyle Changes for a Happy Healthy Heart - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Bonnie GillerEvery February the American Heart Association runs its American Heart Month campaign to raise awareness of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Cardiovascular disease describes a range of conditions affecting your heart, including coronary artery disease, hypertension ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Your Checklist To Lower Cholesterol - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonHere's a checklist of the top 8 things you must do if you want to successfully lower your cholesterol and keep it low. ✓ Know your numbers Have you had a lipid profile? Do you understand the numbers? If you are going to successfully lower cholesterol you need to know your ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, childhood infections, heart disease, and stroke - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2016 from Victor MarchioneThis past week marked the annual Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, raising awareness and educating the general public about congenital heart defects (CHDs), childhood infections, heart disease, and stroke. Any condition or defect that is “congenital” is a condition or defect existing at ...
Views: 1197 - Mesothelioma Attorneys Resolve Asbestos Issues - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Vicki SutherlandMesothelioma, one of the rarest forms of Cancer, is one of the most deadly or fatal types of Cancer. It is a Cancer that affects the inner, protective lining of internal organs, like the heart, lungs, or abdominal cavity. When a person is exposed to asbestos for any period of time, or an ...
Views: 1197 - STEVIA: The New Generation Natural Sweetener - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Harshad JethraOver the previous few years, we have all come across innumerable news reports and television features which talk about sugar, excessive consumption of sugar, and the ill effects that it could have on our health. And in effect, the entire buzz has a background attached with it. In the past ...
Views: 1197 - Have a heart! Protect yours naturally! - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Stacy WishnerMany of the requests for health advice I get from my patients involve taking care of their heart – what can they do to prevent or improve heart ailments? I’m always pleased when a patient wants to take a pro-active role in their heart health as it is one of the most important things you can ...
Views: 1196(5 votes) - The Ozner 10-Step Heart Disease Prevention Program - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from CS LewisOver the past three decades, I have helped thousands of heart patients halt their disease and avoid costly and risky heart surgery. The beauty of my approach is that it helps prevent a host of other diseases as well--including many forms of cancer, diabetes, obesity, Alzheimer's, and arthritis. ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Can Illness Break a Heart? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Kirk LamanHearts can be broken. We all know this. Most of us have had our heart broken by a relationship that has fallen apart. We know the incredible feeling of despondency, that feeling of being lost, that comes when our heart has been shattered. Yet, relationships aren’t the only thing that ...
Views: 1194 - How The Modern Heart Disease Treatment Is Transforming Today - by Submitted on May 27, 2018 from Nancy LeeFor years, heart disease has been the number one killer in the world. It is no longer a rich man’s problem. The disease affects people of all ages and social status. Both men and women have been dying from heart-related conditions. However, the latest developments in the medical industry seem to ...
Views: 1194 - About the Mesothelioma Lawsuit - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Vicki SutherlandThe deadliest and most dreaded disease of all, in the present day, is Cancer. Sadly, Cancer has been taking its toll for many ages. The most unfortunate part of it this disease is that there is still no treatment that will completely eliminate this ultimately fatal disease. Although there are no ...
Views: 1190 - Ideal Foods and Good health are helps to prevention of Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from ajay kumar singhBreast cancer are those type of cancer which is affected the tissues of or cells in breasts, sometimes the male is also affected with breast cancer. Now most of the people can affected from this type of cancer. Complete treatments and complete awareness of this to give cure of this cancer. In ...
Views: 1190 - The Good and Bad in Blood Cholesterol - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Michael TibusA subliminal health risk can surface without us even know it. This risk revolves around our diet and if we aren't careful it could cost us our life. A major factor in what we eat centers around cholesterol, which can play a major factor in getting heart disease. What exactly is cholesterol? Is ...
Views: 1190 - ***Are You Stressed, Anxious and at Risk for Heart Disease? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Dr. Jim ManganielloDid you know that in the 1920’s heart disease accounted for only 10% of deaths a year in America, but today heart disease is America’s #1 killer? Up ahead we’ll see exactly why, but for now consider this. Heart disease sneaks up on people, it doesn’t knock first—it just breaks down the door. ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - Major Blood Pressure Discovery Offers Immediate Solutions - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Byron RichardsBritish researchers using state-of-the-art x-ray technology have identified the primary reason blood pressure elevates in the first place. A key regulatory protein that regulates blood pressure, angiotensinogen, is damaged or oxidized by free radicals. This leads to a chain of events that are ...
Views: 1185 - Lower Blood Pressure - Tips to Bring Your Numbers Down - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonKeeping your blood pressure in control is very important for your overall health. When your blood pressure rises you can be on your way to several health conditions. In this article you will find tips on how to lower your blood pressure, reasons you should lower your blood pressure and causes of ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - Monitor Your Blood Pressure Anywhere Anytime - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2018 from Jessica RoggersIf you are focussed to manage your health, you must not think twice before investing in a use-at-home blood pressure monitor.These days, there are many portable electronic devices available that you can carry along with yourself where ever you go and see how your BP changes throughout the day. ...
Views: 1184(3 votes) - Weight Loss Diet to Effectively Reduce High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIn order to control high blood pressure, you have to control your weight. This is based on statistics that almost 30 percent of people with high blood pressure can be cured by losing weight. An additional fat will need blood capillaries measuring a length of about 5 miles longer, hence, ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - By Reducing Cholesterol improves health - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Devin SmithIncrease of cholesterol level in a body alarm people about many fatal diseases in future. However it is responsible for causing many diseases. Obesity is one of the prime causes of excess cholesterol content in the body and it can be very annoying in times. However every year people die of ...
Views: 1183 - Chocolate Effectively Lowers Risk from High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from John PhillipHigh blood pressure is a significant concern as it significantly raises the incidence of vascular disease and stroke. As a result of stress, poor diet and lifestyle, enzymes in our body produce a substance known as angiotensin II that causes blood vessels to narrow and blood pressure to ...
Views: 1182(1 vote) - Learn About Safe Fish to Eat - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from i-Supplements comIs today’s fish safe to eat? The question shouldn’t be if you should eat fish, the question should be how much? Seafood is a key source of heart-healthy, lean protein, of which everyone should consume two servings a week. Not only is most seafood low in fat, it is high in protein. The ...
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