Entries from September 2010 ↓
Tips for Treating Hypoglycemia
September 19th, 2010 — diabetes
As noted in the American Diabetes Association (ADA) scientific sessions in June 2010, severe hypoglycemia is associated with an increased risk of macrovascular (cardiac) events and death. This was documented in the large trial studies called ACCORD and ADVANCE. What is Hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia is also known as low blood sugar. Any blood sugar under 70 mg/dl when testing with a meter is considered low blood sugar. Remember not to use alternate site testing if you think you are experiencing a low Read more [...]
Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure – Ever Tried Apple Cider Or Garlic?
September 18th, 2010 — high blood pressure
As with any other health problem, a number of natural remedies for high blood pressure have been proposed which might not be clinically approved but have helped many patients. A very popular natural solution is to use apple cider vinegar. Some patients have claimed that this magical substance has the ability to decrease pressure levels within minutes and that instead of taking their daily medication, they have started taking daily doses of this and it works just as effectively. Then there's also Read more [...]
A Way Through Depression
September 17th, 2010 — depression
Depression is a truly horrible state - if you've never experienced it you may not be able to understand the sheer weight of it, the way it drags you down and saps your energy, leaving you exhausted for no apparent reason. Nothing makes you happy. Everything seems impossibly difficult and just out of reach. You may be anxious, irritable, raging at the world and yourself (especially yourself). You may have suicidal thoughts - because, after all, at least that would be a way out. You probably feel Read more [...]
A Drug Free Means To Bring Down Cholesterol
September 16th, 2010 — cholesterol
There may be a major increase located in people featuring increased cholesterol degrees. there have been confirmed in numerous trials that an unfit boost in body cholesterol levels could guide or perhaps be tied in with the progression of heart disease. Increased plague levels can also raise the chance of strokes and cardiac arrest. Heart disease certainly is the foremost cause of fatality involving individuals located in developed communities for example the US. The growing occurrence of increased Read more [...]
Angina – A Health Awareness Campaign for Nigerians
September 15th, 2010 — Angina
Introduction Chest pain is a very common complaint in most out-patient clinics around Nigeria. There are many possible causes of chest pain, some requiring urgent medical attention, others not so. Amongst those that require urgent attention is Angina. What is Angina? Angina, short for Angina Pectoris, is derived from the Latin word "angina" meaning "infection of the throat", the Greek word "ankhone" meaning "strangling" and the Latin word "pectus" Read more [...]
New American Heart Association 2010 CPR Guidelines Update For New CPR AED Rules
September 14th, 2010 — heart attack
Looking for the new CPR Guidelines? You'll be finding out soon. Learn about the new American Heart 2010 CPR Guidelines in the fall of 2010! Every few years the American Heart Association gets together with other members of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) to evaluate the latest research surrounding CPR and emergency cardiac care (ECC). This includes: American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) and others emergency Read more [...]
Pro Wrestling Information to Avoid a Heart Attack During a Match Or at Any Other Time in Your Life
September 13th, 2010 — heart attack
By Phillip Emerson If you are a professional wrestler you may have noticed your fellow workers are prone to fall over dead from a heart attack even in the prime of life. Being more physically fit than wimpy football and basketball players this shouldn't happen but it appears to be an actuality. Too many chair shots to the head, suplexes on concrete or some green guy dropping you on your head could have something to do with it but on the other hand it could be steroids you've never used or pain Read more [...]
Save Your Heart, Save Your Life – Preventing Heart Disease
September 12th, 2010 — Heart Disease
Today, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, especially black women. But, that does not mean you have to accept it as your fate. It is true, there are risk factors we all have, family history or age, that we can not change, ( but, the factors that weight more heavily, are within our management. Here are the key heart disease prevention steps we can control. 1. Don't smoke or use tobacco products Smoking, and exposure to secondhand smoke, increases one's risk significantly for Read more [...]
Why Does Blockage of the Arteries Occur?
September 11th, 2010 — coronary heart disease
Blockage of the arteries is one of the most common health problems around. Blockage of the arteries is responsible for many serious conditions such as heart attack or stroke and plays a role in a myriad of minor ones such as fatigue, shortness of breath, edema, and poor memory. The cause If is obvious that in order for there to be an blockage, or partial blockage, there must be an obstruction. In the case of blockage of the arteries that obstruction comes in the form of arterial plaque. Generally Read more [...]
Antioxidants For Your Heart
September 10th, 2010 — Vitamin and Supplement
In the United States today, heart disease is the number one cause of death, accounting for over twenty five percent of them. Over one million people each year have heart attacks in America. And just about half of these people don't survive. Now if your like most Americans, you probably know that you should be taking better care of your heart. When most people consult their doctor about their heart health, they are usually advised to "simply" change their diet and exercise more. However, Read more [...]
