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heart disease
Risk & Reward
August 31st, 2011Every 20 seconds, your blood completes a cycle through more than 60,000 miles of blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries), circulating through every tissue and organ in your body. At the center of this vital process beats the powerhouse that is your heart.
Win the battle with heart disease by knowing your risks and taking responsibility for your condition.What to Eat for Better Heart Health
February 1st, 2011Eat This:
>Wild-caught salmon and other cold-water fish
>Lean cuts of lamb or skinless poultry
>Free-range poultry, eggs
>Oatmeal
>Spinach, romaine lettuce
>Fresh, organic foods
>Raw, organic butter
>Blueberries
>Beans, brown rice, quinoa
>Organic
>Olive or coconut oilElectron Beam Tomography: The Safer Alternative to Angiograms
February 1st, 2011Picture this scenario: You doctor calls you to discuss the results of the blood tests he ran for you to screen for heart disease. She tells you that your test results indicate that you might be at risk for heart disease and she would like to schedule you for a follow up procedure just to be safe.
Your Heart: An Overview
February 1st, 2011Your heart is a hollow muscle, made of two pumps side by side. Each pump has two chambers: the atrium and the ventricle. Your heart is responsible for pumping blood (and oxygen and nutrients) to all parts of your body. Once the blood is ready to be re-oxygenated, it moves through your veins back to your heart, and then on to your lungs where it gets re-oxygenated.
Common Symptoms of Heart Disease
February 1st, 2011The following warning signs are typical for heart disease. If you experience any of them, consult your physician immediately.
Are You At Risk for Heart Disease?
February 1st, 2011If any of the following conditions apply to you, consult your physician as they can increase your risk of heart disease. You can also request various blood tests
to get a more accurate picture of your risk.
>You have a family history of heart disease
>You are a smokerTypes of Heart Disease
February 1st, 2011There are more than 50 different types of heart disease. The most common is coronary artery disease (CAD). Also known as coronary heart disease or ischemic heart disease, CAD is characterized by hardening and narrowing of the arteries, which cuts off blood flow to the heart and can cause heart attack. Other common types of heart disease include:
What Your Nails Know
May 1st, 2010If our eyes are the windows to our souls, our nails are the screen doors to our bodies. More than just cosmetic annoyances, brittle, ridged, or yellow fingernails and toenails can indicate nutrient deficiencies and health problems ranging from anemia to thyroid disease.
Health problems? Look to your fingernails.Does Your Diet Need A Makeover?
September 1st, 2009
Shopping ListWhether you want to drop a few pounds, lower your risk of heart disease, or decrease pain and inflammation in your body, certain foods can help you reach these goals. Here are the ones to add to your shopping list.
