A heart attack is a life or death situation. When someone has a heart attack, oxygen is deprived to the heart cells, and the blood supply is restricted or completely cut off. Every second counts in getting medical attention, and it is important that we all understand the symptoms.
Chest Pain - Heart attacks do not always come with a severe pain in the chest that happens all of the sudden. Most often, they start with a mild discomfort. It usually feels like pressure on the chest or a squeezing sensation. This discomfort can also be present in the arms,
Supplements and Heart Health
by Kimberly Hays September 6th, 2012 | Heart Health
Everyone should include measures to ward off heart disease. Along with diet and exercise, supplements can be very effective in maintaining a strong, healthy heart. Most can be taken without any side effects, but it is always best to speak with your doctor before starting any new regimen, especially if you are taking prescription medications.
Garlic – Aside from using garlic in cooking, taking garlic oil will keep your blood vessels supple, avoiding hardening of the arteries. It also helps in lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. The recommended daily dose is 600-1200 mg. per day.
Fish Oil – Fish oil provides
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Garlic – Aside from using garlic in cooking, taking garlic oil will keep your blood vessels supple, avoiding hardening of the arteries. It also helps in lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. The recommended daily dose is 600-1200 mg. per day.
Fish Oil – Fish oil provides
Alternative Heart Therapies
by Kimberly Hays August 7th, 2012 | Heart Health
There are many heart conditions that can be caused by genetics, poor diet, and poor lifestyle choices. Because each person is treated on an individual basis for their heart issues, they can be prescribed a combination of medications for treatment.
Doctors are now recognizing that alternative medicines and therapies, such as herbs, vitamins, and meditation can be beneficial to heart health. While not all doctors are on board, most will still agree to the use of alternative medicines as a complementary addition to traditional Western treatments.
Be sure to speak with your heart doctor about whether these alternative treatments are
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Doctors are now recognizing that alternative medicines and therapies, such as herbs, vitamins, and meditation can be beneficial to heart health. While not all doctors are on board, most will still agree to the use of alternative medicines as a complementary addition to traditional Western treatments.
Be sure to speak with your heart doctor about whether these alternative treatments are
Hotel Tips for a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
by R. Carnavale July 10th, 2012 | Heart Health, Prevention
Maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle is important, especially when you’re traveling. Your choice of hotels is a key factor in having healthy heart. Before you book a hotel room, consider if any or all of these three heart-healthy amenities will be provided:
Healthy Meals
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Healthy Meals
- Does the hotel provide nutritious, tasty meal choice options for its guests? Consider brands like Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, which offers Lifestyle Cuisine Plus, a new menu available upon request that caters to guests with heart and other health issues. The menu includes a selection of appetizers, entrees, and desserts for heart-healthy diets, and it is designed to contribute to
Are You Prepared?
by Editorial Team June 7th, 2012 | Heart Health
According to the American Heart Association, there are 350,000 deaths annually that are caused by sudden cardiac arrest. If someone were to collapse in cardiac arrest in your presence, would you know what to do? If you have received certification in CPR and have kept your skills current, then you are ready. However, if you are like the majority of Americans, you probably are not certified in CPR or have taken the course so far in the past that you no longer remember how to properly administer CPR.
Many people may rely on the hope that there will be an
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Many people may rely on the hope that there will be an