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April 19, 2010

Top 10 Risk Factors of Heart Disease

Filed under: age,Diabetes,exercise,heart disease,high blood pressure,high cholesterol,obesity,quit smoking,risk factors,Uncategorized — Tanveen @ 10:41 am

Age and Gender

Males over the age of 40 and females over the age of 50 are at an increased risk of getting cardiovascular disease.

Family History

If someone in your family, for example your father, had a heart attack at an early age you are at a greater risk.

Smoking

Smokers have a higher risk of getting cardiovascular disease as compared to non-smokers. It is recommended that you stop smoking. There are many ways in which you could do this including counseling and participating in “Stop Smoking” programs.

High Cholesterol

This is a very common risk factor associated with heart disease. In order to reduce your cholesterol, eat foods low in saturated and trans fat. You should also exercise daily.

High Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure less than 140/90 is recommended. You may need to take medicine to control blood pressure or if possible do this via your diet and exercise regime.

Diabetes

Having diabetes puts you at a greater risk for cardiovascular disease than someone without diabetes. It is important to control blood sugar levels. This can be done by a proper diet, exercise regime, and medication.

Obesity

Body Mass Index (BMI) measures total body fat based on height and weight. A normal BMI is that between 19 and 25. If BMI is greater than 27 you are at risk. It is recommended that you lose weight if your BMI is such.

Stress

Stress is something that people face every day, it’s realistically just a part of our every day lives. It is however important to learn how to deal with it. There are numerous ways in which this can be done which include: exercise, no procrastination, and a good night’s sleep.

Alcohol Intake

Alcoholic beverages should be limited to 2 drinks for men, and 1 for women per day.

Exercise

As you may have noticed exercise is an underlying factor mentioned in almost all of the risk factors. It is very important to create an exercise regime that can be accomplished every day. The less active you are the higher chance of heart disease.

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March 26, 2010

Stress Relievers

Filed under: heart attack,high blood pressure,hypertension,stress,stroke,Uncategorized,weight gain — Candace @ 6:00 pm

Stress is a silent killer. It eats away at you and makes you feel like your life is full of unfix-able, pressing problems. 99 percent of all illnesses are related to stress. Stress is also related to high blood pressure, hair loss, depression, memory loss, heart attack, stroke, weight gain, heart disease, cancer and many other conditions. When you become stressed, your body reacts in different ways. Your nervous system releases hormones which increase your heart rate, raise your blood pressure, and increase the sugar levels in your bloodstream. Stress can cause you to eat more or less food than you usually eat; this may result in heartburn, acid reflux, nausea, stomachache, or diarrhea. In men high levels of stress can impair sperm production and cause impotence. In women stress can decrease sexual desire or cause irregular menstrual cycles.
To reduce stress levels, try these tips!

Stop procrastinating! – Most often procrastination is the epicenter of the cause for stress. How many times have you realized the day of a big project, meeting, test (or other activity requiring preparation) that you are completely unprepared and spend the minutes leading up to the activity cramming and freaking out. Breaking procrastination is extremely difficult but can be done. Set an alarm each night and put aside 20 minutes (or any amount of time) to work on a task instead of having to complete it in one go. Do not look at your task as one huge assignment, rather break it into small portions to be easier dealt with.

Music therapy – Listening to soft music can be therapeutic and help relieve stress. Listening to “black music” can increase your stress levels rather than help them. Black music includes metal, rap, hard rock, etc. Blues, jazz, pop, country, and classical music are more positive choices of music to relax to.

Write a to-do list – Writing a to-do list will help you to see that you do not actually have as much on your plate as it seems. It may also help that you can plan and organize when you have free time and how you can arrange every task into your schedule. Seeing things in writing generally helps organize the mumbo-jumbo in your head into understandable terms.

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January 11, 2010

7 Health Benefits of Cheese

Filed under: bone strength,calcium,Cancer prevention,heart disease,high blood pressure,hypertension,lack of calcium,nutrition,osteoporosis,Uncategorized,vitamin B,vitamins,weight gain,zinc — Amanda @ 4:53 pm

No matter what type of cheese you eat (cheese in a can and cheese whiz don’t count) you are doing your body good. Cheese doesn’t get enough credit for it’s health benefits which include things like cancer prevention, bone strengthening, and cavity fighting – but the best part is that is also tastes great!

1. Nutrition - There is a very high concentration of essential nutrients in cheese including high quality proteins and calcium. There are also other elements in cheese such as phosphorous, zinc, vitamin A, riboflavin, and vitamin B12.

2. Cavity Prevention - Cheese is extremely high in its calcium content. This is the most important thing when it comes to strong teeth. In addition, cheese has a very low content of Lactose. Lactose is a substance that comes from food and can harm teeth (The older the cheese, the lower the Lactose levels). Eating certain varieties of cheese such as aged Cheddar, Swiss, Blue, Monterey Jack, Brie, Gouda, and processed American cheese immediately after a meal or as a snack has been proven to prevent tooth decay.

3. Cancer Prevention - Cheese contains substances called Conjugated Linoleic Acid and Sphingolipids that help prevent cancer. In addition the vitamin B in cheese is good for maintaining body functions and protecting the body from disease.

4. Weight Gain - Be careful if you are trying to loose weight – cheese contains a lot of natural fats which may cause weight gain. There are cheese which have a low-fat content that can be very healthy for you to eat and perfect for keeping your weight balanced. However, if you are trying to gain weight, whether its muscle weight, fat, or bone density, cheese is the healthy way to go. Cheese is full of protein, fat, calcium, and vitamins and minerals that keep muscles and bones strong and healthy. The vitamins and minerals are better for a balanced metabolism.

5. Bone Strength - Cheese is high in calcium content and rich in vitamin B. This is especially good for the bones of children, elderly people, and pregnant and lactating women for strengthening bones and cartilages. the vitamin B in cheese helps the body absorb and distribute calcium.

6. Osteoporosis - Since Osteoporosis is a deficiency diseased caused due to a lack of calcium, cheese is a perfect way to help the bone density of those suffering from Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis can be treated with protein, calcium, and a high intake of vitamins and minerals. All three of these things are found abundantly in cheese.

7. High Blood Pressure - Sodium and cholesterol are the elements that are considered harmful in people with high blood pressure, and hypertensive people are told to avoid them. Cheese in this situation must be considered critically. The fat in cheese depends on the quality of the milk it was made with. Full fat or cream milk, or low fat or fat free milk will determine how high the fat content of the cheese is. Typically, high fat cheese are more popular because they taste better, but many low-fat cheese are being introduced to shelves. Make sure to look for the fat content in the cheese before you buy it. The sodium content in cheese depends on the amount of salt added to the milk before it was turned into cheese. There are low-sodium cheese that are helpful in reducing agents which are associated with heart disease. The content of vitamin B in cheese is also helpful for those with high blood pressure.

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November 16, 2009

5 Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Filed under: anti-depression,cholesterol,depression,healthy diets,healthy living,heart disease,high blood pressure,high cholesterol,stress,Uncategorized — Amanda @ 5:13 pm

You’ve probably already heard of chocolate improving the mood, but there are more health benefits to chocolate that you may be unaware of. Before you go raiding the candy jar, keep in mind that these health benefits pertain to DARK CHOCOLATE only. That is anything with a cocoa content over 65%. Milk chocolate is probably what you are used to, but if you are interested in eating healthy it might be a good idea to give dark chocolate a try.

1. Good for the Heart - Due to the presence of antioxidants in dark chocolate, studies have found that in individuals with high blood pressure, a stick of dark chocolate a day can lower blood pressure levels. In addition, dark chocolate has been known to lower cholesterol levels by up to 10%.

2. Improves Mood – Dark chocolate stimulates endorphin production which in turn provides the brain with feelings of pleasure. A substance called theobromine which provides you with caffeine-like stimulation is also present in dark chocolate. Dark chocolate contains serotonin which is known to act as an anti-depressant.

3. Low fat - Unlike milk chocolate or white chocolate, dark chocolate contains very little fat that will affect your cholesterol. Of the small amount of fat in dark chocolate, 1/3 of the fats are actually good fats which are healthy for the body. The remaining 2/3rds are made up of a neutral fat, and a saturated fat.

4. Stress Reducer – A study found that eating an ounce of dark chocolate a day for two weeks drastically reduced stress levels in the bodies of people who were feeling highly stressed.

5. Stabilizer – Not only does dark chocolate regulate and stabilize the mood, but it’s also been found to help regulate the body’s metabolism

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November 5, 2009

Do you have Vitamin D Deficiency?

Filed under: breast cancer,headaches,high blood pressure,omega-3,Uncategorized,vitamin D,vitamin d deficient,vitamins — Amanda @ 5:03 pm

All vitamins are essential in order to maintain our bodies balance. Vitamin D in particular is important because it helps maintain bone density which allows healthy bone growth. Calcium is useless without vitamin D. Vitamin D allows calcium to be absorbed into the body. Studies have found that a lack of vitamin D in the body can lead to osteoporosis. Moreover if you have a high vitamin D intake, you can lower your risk of developing breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer.

Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms

If you are vitamin D deficient you may experience some of the following symptoms:

Muscle pain and weakness, Muscle cramps, joint pain, fatigue, chronic pain, weight gain, high blood pressure, sleeplessness, trouble concentrating, headaches, bladder problems, constipation or diarrhea.

Not everyone who is vitamin D deficient suffers from the same symptoms. Sometimes their deficiency can even go unnoticed.

How to incorporate more Vitamin D in your life

1. Spend time outdoors – the sun is the best source for vitamin D.

2. Eat more fatty fish (salmon and herring), shrimp and oysters, shitake mushrooms, beef, and liver. These foods are rich in vitamin D

3. Use supplements. Take vitamin D supplements or multivitamins to ensure that you are getting all of the vitamins and minerals your body needs.

If you think you may have a vitamin D deficiency, visit your doctor and ask for a 25-hydroxyl-Vitamin D test. This is the only test that will test for a vitamin D deficiency.

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September 14, 2009

5 Benefits of Epsom Salt

Filed under: blood clots,blood pressure,Diabetes,epsom salt,headaches,heart disease,high blood pressure,magnesium,migraine,skin care,stress,sulphate,Uncategorized — Amanda @ 4:44 pm

Exfoliates dead skin

The magnesium and sulphate in Epsom salt nourish and exfoliate your skin leaving it healthy and smooth. Try making rubbing Epsom salt and bath oil onto your skin while bathing.

Relaxation and stress relief

A hot bubble bath is always relaxing and a good way to reduce your stress levels. Epsom salt has always been considered a natural stress reliever. Stress lowers the magnesium levels in the body, so adding a cup of Epsom salt to your bath will restore the magnesium in your body.

Prevents blood clots

It is believed that Epsom salt has the ability to prevent heart disease and stroke by lowering blood pressure, maintaining the elasticity of arteries, and preventing blood clots from forming.

Keeps plants healthy

Magnesium is an essential mineral for plant life. It provides the rich green colour to a plants leaves and when Magnesium sulphate crystals are added to a plants soil they provide other vital nutrients to the plant.

Prevents headaches and migraines

It has been found that when magnesium supplements are taken, headaches and migraines have proved to reduce in frequency.

Prevents Diabetes

Epsom salt has been found to help insulin do its job more efficiently, therefore has the ability to lower the risk of severe diabetes.

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August 6, 2009

5 Easy Ways to Lower Blood Pressure

Filed under: alcohol,blood pressure,exercise,high blood pressure,hypertension,natural weight loss,salt,sodium,stress,Uncategorized — Amanda @ 1:57 pm

1. Exercise

Regular exercise has been known to lower blood pressure in some people. It’s good for many other things including weight management, lowering cholesterol, and reducing stress. Make an exercise schedule for yourself and spend at least 30 minutes a day 5 times a week by running, walking, cycling, or doing Pilates. There are also special yoga classes which help lower blood pressure.

2. Monitor your Weight

Those who are overweight may have more problems with blood pressure than those who are of normal weight. If you are overweight, try to lose a few pounds in order to improve blood flow by exercising and eating better.

3. Limit your salt intake

Reducing your intake of salt and other forms of sodium may help control your blood pressure. On the other hand, eating foods with more potassium, magnesium, and calcium can also lower your blood pressure.

4. Limit your alcohol intake

High amounts of alcoholic beverages will increase your blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, it’s a good idea to consider not drinking alcohol. If you choose to drink, monitor your intake.

If you are drinking, limit yourself to no more than 2 drinks a day, and 9 drinks a week.

5. Stress Less

High stress levels will increase your blood pressure. It’s important to relax and give yourself time to wind down before bed in order to reduce your stress, thus reducing your blood pressure. Try relaxation and meditation techniques like deep breathing or taking a hot bubble bath.

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July 28, 2009

Top 3 Foods That Lower Blood Pressure

Filed under: aneurysm,banana,blood pressure,chocolate,dark chocolate,heart attack,high blood pressure,Spinach,stroke,Uncategorized — John @ 10:59 am

These days everyone is looking for ways to stay as healthy as possible. However, high blood pressure is often overlooked until it becomes a significant problem. When a person has high blood pressure for too long it can lead to heart attacks, strokes and aneurysms. Though it is best to take steps to prevent high blood pressure in the first place, there are certain foods that you can eat to reduce your blood pressure if you think it may be getting to high.

Spinach- It seems on almost all “top foods to eat for ______” lists include spinach. They have good reason too! Spinach does wonderful things for the body. Spinach contains magnesium which protects the heart from disease and is known to lower blood pressure. Additionally, spinach will help protect against things like strokes and heart attacks.

Bananas- Bananas offer a quick boost of energy and a lot more. Along with being rich in potassium and a high fiber content, which help prevent cardiovascular disease, a banana a day is said to fight high blood pressure.

Dark Chocolate- That’s right, chocolate! The flavonoids found in dark chocolate are known to lower blood pressure by stimulating nitric oxide production. Nitric oxide tells the muscle around blood vessels to relax, promoting an increase in blood flow and a decrease in blood pressure. Also dark chocolate is know to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol, and even just a small amount of chocolate is needed for the health benefits.

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December 5, 2008

Using Apresoline to Treat High Blood Pressure.

Filed under: apresoline,high blood pressure,hypertension,Uncategorized,vasodilator — Paul @ 10:05 am

Apresoline is a vasodilator that is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Apresoline, which is available to purchase at our online Canadian pharmacy, is also used to control high blood pressure in a mother during pregnancy or in emergency situations.

It works by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels to help them dilate (widen). Apresoline allows blood to flow more easily through your veins and arteries and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload.

What Are Some Lifestyle Changes I Can Make To Prevent High Blood Pressure?

1. Reducing stress can help a person’s blood pressure as well as employing relaxation techniques.

2. Try to maintain a diet that is high in potassium, magnesium, and calcium.

3. Frequent exercising of moderate intensity. Thirty to sixty minutes, for four or more days a week will greatly help your blood pressure.

4. Reduce your sodium intake. Foods that are high in salt can raise your blood pressure quickly.

5. Avoid smoking. If you are already smoking, try to quit as soon as possible.

6. Reduce your alcohol consumption as it negatively affects a person’s blood pressure.

7. Weight is a factor, try to lose weight if you consider yourself overweight.

8. Adjust your diet so that you can reduce your cholesterol and fat intake.

Before using Apresoline, tell your doctor if you are allergic to Apresoline or any other medicine, if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment or are breast feeding. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs you are using.

What important information do I need to know before taking Apresoline?

Do not use Apresoline if you have these medical problems:

Coronary artery disease
Rheumatic heart disease affecting the mistral valve
Kidney disease
Lupus
Angina pectoris (chest pain)
Have ever had stroke

Precaution, while using Apresoline:

Your blood pressure and blood test has to be checked on regular basis.
Do not take it in large amounts or for a prolonged time.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
Take caution when driving, using heavy machinery, or doing anything that requires mental alertness as Apresoline may result in headaches and dizziness.
Do not take other medications (I.E. appetite control, asthma, colds, cough, hay fever, or sinus problem) without asking your doctor.

What are the side effects?

Serious side effects:

Fast or pounding heartbeats
Swelling in your face, stomach, hands, or feet
Numbness, burning, pain, or tingly feeling
Feeling like you might pass out
Confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior
Pale skin, easy bruising
Painful or difficult urination
Dark-colored urine
Urinating less than usual or not at all
Joint pain or swelling with fever, chest pain, weakness or feeling tired

Less serious side effects:

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
Diarrhea, constipation
Headache
Dizziness
Anxiety
Muscle or joint pain
Runny or stuffy nose
Mild itching or skin rash

This information is advisory only. It does not contain a
ll information about this drug. If you have any questions about Apresoline, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

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September 11, 2007

High Blood Pressure Signs You Should Be Aware Of

Filed under: high blood pressure,Uncategorized — Ashlynn @ 11:32 am

There are high blood pressure signs you should be aware of, regardless if you are taking birth control pills or not. However, for most high blood pressure sufferers, recognizing signs can be easier said than done. The reason is because high blood pressure generally has no symptoms due to the fact that the basic warning signs associated with it are extremely vague.

Nevertheless, the following are the basic warning high blood pressure signs you should be aware of:

Headaches
Dizziness
Nosebleeds
Flushed face
Fatigue.

As you can see, from the above list of symptoms, it is easy for someone to ignore or mistaken these symptoms as another problem. This is why high blood pressure is commonly known as “the silent killer”, because for those who don’t receive regular blood pressure checkups, it usually isn’t until one experiences the more extreme symptoms that he/she seeks medical attention.

The following extreme high blood pressure signs occur if high blood pressure (blood pressure is equal to or greater than 140/90 mmHg.) has been persistent, severe and left untreated for a long time. The symptoms are usually the result of damage that has been done to the brain, eyes, kidney and heart.

They include:

Severe unexplained headache
Fatigue
Restlessness
Nausea
Vomiting
Shortness of breath
Blurred vision
Chest pain or shortness of breath after slight exertion

More extreme signs include:

Eye damage and loss of vision
Organ failure – kidneys and/or heart fail
Heart attack
Stroke or a transient ischemic attack (better known as a mini-stroke)
Aneurysm
Peripheral arterial disease
Brain swelling – this is rare but can cause drowsiness and coma.

Note: if you are experiencing any of the above extreme signs visit your hospital emergency department immediately.

How can high blood pressure be treated?

First of all, regardless if you have high blood pressure signs or not, always have your blood pressure checked annually, and inform you doctor if you have a family history of hypertension, kidney failure, heart attack or stroke, as this increases your risk.

That being said, high blood pressure can be managed thorough lifestyle changes, but depending on the severity of the condition, some individuals may benefit from a combination of lifestyle changes and medical treatment.

Lifestyle changes

Food – Limit and eliminate food products that encourage high blood pressure including, table salt, cooking salt, salty and processed foods, foods high in saturated fat, sugary foods and drinks, caffeine and alcohol.

Quit smoking – Nicotine in cigarettes causes the blood vessels to constrict, and increases blood pressure.

Exercise – Physical activity actually works to reduce blood pressure while inactivity increases blood pressure. Exercise is a great way to keep your body healthy and strong, and is a fantastic way to lose and maintain a good weight.

Lose weight – If you are exceptionally overweight or obese you are putting excess pressure on your heart. You must reduce your weight by incorporating regular exercise and healthy eating habits in your lifestyle. Avoid crash diets as these can only make your condition worse.

Medication – If your doctor feels you require medication to help control your high blood pressure signs, you may be prescribed medication to help relieve the stress that is being placed on your heart, organs and blood vessels including: diuretics (water pills), beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), angiotensin–converting enzyme(ACE) inhibitors, Alpha–blockers, etc.

Remember although medications can help, lifestyle changes are essential for controlling high blood pressure.

It is vital that you realize high blood pressure can go undetected for years and cause no symptoms while still damaging the blood vessels, heart and other organs. Therefore, if you suspect you have high blood pressure signs, are unsure if you do, or even if you don’t, always visit your health care provider annually to have your blood pressure checked. Monitoring your blood pressure, and taking action to control it when it’s high, is the only way you can protect yourself from the silent killer.

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