Entries from December 2009 ↓

Most people know the word “cholesterol”. Many of us know that it is a waxy substance among the fats found in the arteries. Cholesterol is crucial in the formation of cell membranes and other tissues. But if the cholesterol level is high, it might lead to a stroke. A high cholesterol level is one of the main risk factors of heart diseases. Sustaining a healthy diet and enough exercise can lower the cholesterol level. Eating cholesterol free foods leads to a healthy life.

On the other hand, it doesn’t mean that you can eat all you want because you are eating cholesterol free foods. It means that you got to be conscious of what you intake. Eating at least three to five servings of fruit or vegetables each day is good. Fruits and vegetables are cholesterol free foods. If you want your diet to be all cholesterol free foods, fruits and vegetables are great substitutes. When shopping for fruits and vegetables, buy them as snacks, salads, side dishes, desserts and main dishes. Add a variety of vegetables to meat or make a vegetarian main dish. Wash and cut up raw vegetables before storing them.  Always serve fresh fruits on desserts.

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Before you eat that delicious dish on your favorite restaurant, be sure to ask the server how it was prepared. How about eggs, cheese and bacon? Hmmm… they sure are good at breakfast. What about steaks, cakes ice cream? Better think twice before putting them in your mouth. One of life’s ironies is that the better it tastes the higher the chance it has high cholesterol content.

If you have high blood cholesterol level it doesn’t mean you should be a vegetarian. It means that you have got to control yourself from eating cholesterol high foods. Cholesterol high foods have two major nutrients; saturated fat and cholesterol.

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Malignant Hypertension and accelerated high blood pressure are two emergency conditions which should be treated promptly. Both conditions have same outcome and therapy. However Malignant hypertension is a complication of high blood pressure characterized by very elevated high blood pressure, and organ damage in the eyes, brain, lung and/or kidneys. It differs from other complications of hypertension in that it is accompanied by papilledema. (Edema of optic disc of eye) Systolic and diastolic blood pressures are usually greater than 240 and 120, respectively.  While Accelerated high blood pressure is condition with high blood pressure, target organ damage, on fundoscopy we have flame shaped hemorrhages, or soft exudates, but without papilledema.

There are two things. Hypertensive Urgency and Hypertensive emergency. In hypertensive urgency we don’t see any target organ damage while in emergency we see target organ damage along with high blood pressure greater than systolic >220. Now depending upon target organ damage you will decide whether you have hypertensive emergency or urgency. It is essential to bring down high blood pressure in hypertensive emergency immediately, while in urgency, bring down blood pressure very rapidly is not required.

Pathogenesis of malignant hypertension is fibrinoid necrosis of arterioles and small arteries. Red blood cells are damaged as they flow through vessels obstructed by fibrin deposition, resulting in microangiopathic hemolytic anemia. Another pathologic process is the dilatation of cerebral arteries resulting in increased blood flow to brain which leads to clinical manifestations of hypertensive encephalopathy. Common age is above 40 years and it is more frequent in man rather than women. Black people are at higher risk of developing hypertensive emergencies than the general population.

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Nowadays people’s life is very complicated. We work a lot, have money problems to solve, the rhythm of our life is very fast. Accodring to Jacob Bogatin all these factors need huge amount of power and energy. That’s why we should think about how and what we eat. Luckily, we may not worry where we’ll get our food but it doesn’t mean that we have not any problems.

I guess all people know that we need to follow the regime and eating three times a day at the same time would be a good idea but Jacob Bogtin thinks it is impossible because of the lack of time. It is one of the main reasons why people suffer from overweight have problems with health.

You may not be a dietition to know what you should do to prevent such problems. Jacob Bogatin says that first of all you need to eat regularly and don’t eat at night. The best time to eat is at the morning because you can eat everything. Secondly don’t drink sparkling water and eat more fruit and vegetables. Try to eat mainly at home but not to snack on the five minutes’ break. And, of course, do some sports. If you have no time, do some exercises at home. You need only two hours a week to keep fit. Finally, I want to say that it’s not hard to follow this simple rules to be healthy, slim and to be always in a good mood. And if skincare is also on you mind – take a look at products from Husain Shahnaz.

Many of the vitamins like Vitamin B complex, Thiamine or Vitamin B1 and Pyridoxine or Vitamin B6 are great controller of diabetes. Other vitamins like vitamin C and vitamin E also works great in controlling diabetes. Have a look on the benefits how they can help you controlling your diabetes.

Vitamin C – Vitamin C is considered highly beneficial in treating diabetes. Because of stress, urinary losses and destruction by artificial sweeteners, the vitamin C requirement is usually high in diabetics. Large amounts of this vitamin sometimes bring very good results. Dr. George V Mann in Perspective in Biology and Medicine recommended extra vitamin C for diabetics. Natural insulin output increases in diabetics with supplementary doses of vitamin C.

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What does cholesterol management entail? Will this make me more heart-healthy? How does it work?

Several clinical trials have cholesterol management programs put up basically for patients with cholesterol level problems. Likewise, in May 2001, the National Institutes of Health has issued procedures for the detection, evaluation and management of high blood cholesterol in adults. This was done to decrease the mortality rate associated with coronary heart disease (CHD), America’s leading cause of death.

Cholesterol management is deliberately intended to assist patients in managing their own cholesterol treatment plans. The first step in any cholesterol management program though is for the patient to understand his risk. Risk assessment will help one be able to adapt to the program more sincerely.

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Bad cholesterol or a bad diet is something we all experience at some point in time. It’s impossible to eat healthy our whole lives, even though we may try hard to do it. Eating healthy for your heart is something everyone should try to do, especially when it comes to restoring health and reducing heart attacks.

Your heart and food
We know these things for sure – a diet high in saturated fats will help raise your cholesterol, which is a risk factor for heart disease. People that are obese are more prone to heart disease. A diet high in sodium may elevate your blood pressure, leading to inflammation and even heart disease.

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As you know, there is a direct connection between stress and blood pressure. A stressful lifestyle is generally accepted to be a major cause of hypertension and a host of other illnesses.

In fact, people are often not very surprised when they learn that someone in a high-profile, high-stress job or business also suffers from high blood pressure. It is practically expected that he or she will have the condition.

Stress-induced hypertension can lead to cardiac problems which may compromise your health for the rest of your life.

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If you’re a senior or love someone who is, take heart. A new study is shedding light on ways to help older Americans keep healthier longer. According to the study, thousands of heart attacks, strokes and deaths could be prevented if patients used prescription blood-pressure medicine.

The study, “Reducing the Human Impact of High Blood Pressure,” looked at the number of strokes, heart attacks, deaths and nursing facility placements that could be avoided every year if all seniors were to actively treat their high blood pressure. For instance, it was discovered that proper treatment of high blood pressure could prevent almost 7,000 deaths in Los Angeles alone.

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Many individuals who experience signs of a heart attack allow them to go unnoticed. Ignoring the tale-tell signs of a heart attack can cause the problem to be much more serious than necessary, potentially leading to heart failure and even death.

If you think you are experiencing a heart attack, seek medical attention immediately. This is especially true for individuals who have previously had a heart attack or at a greater risk for a heart attack due to medical conditions or current prescriptions.

Remember the old adage, “better safe than sorry” and immediately seek medical help if you can identify a single sign that the pain or discomfort you are experiencing may be a heart attack.

There are a great many myths when it comes to dealing with heart attacks and the symptoms of individuals who are having a heart attack. Many people believe the pain has to be extreme or intense before they should seek medical attention. This is a common myth and completely false, as some sufferers say their heart attack was simply discomforting or mildly painful.

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