Entries from February 2010 ↓
Cinnamon, Diabetes, and the Effect of Cinnamon Extract on Stomach Fat
February 28th, 2010 — diabetes
When most people think of cinnamon, they think of the tasty stuff on top of their morning latte. But cinnamon is so much more than just something you sprinkle on your coffee or add to your cookies. In fact, recent studies into the effect of cinnamon extract on stomach fat have shown that if you consistently add cinnamon to your daily diet, you can not only gain better mental clarity, but you will also lose more belly fat. Read more [...]
How to Achieve Cardiovascular Fitness
February 27th, 2010 — exercise
A recent 2009 study by Trust for America's Health (TFAH) concluded that America does not have the aggressive, coordinated nationally and state strategies needed to address the obesity crisis, and threatens to make the epidemic worse. 49 states have obesity levels over 20%. The national goal for all states to reduce the proportion of adults who are obese to 15% or lower by 2010 was not met. Read more [...]
Sugar Diabetes – How Sugar Diabetes Can Destroy Your Body and Health
February 26th, 2010 — diabetes
The lungs of a diabetic is being attacked by the glucose in the blood. A diabetic may start having trouble breathing as the poison glucose spreads. Read more [...]
Diabetes Statistics – The Big Picture is Alarming
February 25th, 2010 — diabetes
As per the diabetes statistics recorded and consistently updated by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), an estimated 18.2 million people in the United States (men, women and children) have been diagnosed with diabetes, accounting for almost 6.3% of the total population. What makes these figures more alarming is that in excess of 6 million people in the US now have diabetes but don't know it. Read more [...]
The Dark Side of Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
February 24th, 2010 — cholesterol
With the current health care debate currently in the news, I keep hearing that the United States of America unquestionably has the best health care system in the world. Traditional medicine is replete with revolutionary advances that continue to stimulate the imagination of medical professional all over the planet. Read more [...]
How to Prepare For the Atrial Maze Procedure
February 23rd, 2010 — Heart Disease
Atrial maze (AM) surgery is used to treat a heart rhythm irregularity known as atrial fibrillation (alternatively called AF or AFib). Normally, a group of cells (called the sinus node) within your heart's right atrium generates electrical impulses that travel through your atria and ventricles in a methodical fashion. This causes contractions within the four chambers. With AFib, the electrical signals disperse and travel in different directions. Read more [...]
Making Healthy Food Choices
February 22nd, 2010 — cholesterol, Healthy Food
Vegetables, fruits, and grains are normally low in fat and have no cholesterol. Most are great sources of dietary fiber, complex carbs, and vitamins. The American Heart Association recommends that you eat foods that are high in complex carbs and fiber. Below are some tips for making healthy food choices: Read more [...]
Hypercholesterolaemia – Classification of Types and Their Role in Coronary Heart Disease
February 21st, 2010 — cholesterol, Heart Disease
This article discusses the types of cholesterol sub-types and the role they play in Coronary Heart Disease. Also discussed is who should get screened for hypercholesterolaemia. Read more [...]
Can Vitamin D Cut Your Risk of a Heart Attack?
February 20th, 2010 — heart attack
When you think of vitamin D, you probably think about strong bones. It's true, D is the vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorous to keep bones healthy. But you may be surprised to know that this hard-working vitamin packs a mighty punch for other health concerns as well. Read more [...]
How Women Can Map a Plan to Protect Their Heart
February 19th, 2010 — Heart Disease
Heart disease is not limited to the men in our world. Actually, heart disease is the number one health threat for women. Women need to take charge of their heart care. We offer some suggestions on how to get started. Read more [...]
