Heart Vitamins

Heart Disease Information

Admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:10:45 +0000

Heart disease is something that we hear about all the time. Most of us know someone who has been afflicted with heart disease, and we know the deadly consequences. But what exactly is heart disease? And what is cardiovascular disease? Is it the same as coronary artery disease? And where do strokes fit in? A [...]

Heart Herbs – Part 1

Admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:41:44 +0000

Before there were prescription medications, there were herbs and natural remedies. There are a number of herbs and alternatives available today for almost every ailment such as high blood pressure, improving memory and joint function, and one’s immune system, for example. I personally use vitamins and herbs on a daily basis. It is important to [...]

Heart Health Supplements – Where should I buy them from?

Admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:41:43 +0000

If you have been reading my blog, you have no doubt come across several references to heart health supplements throughout. But what you might be wondering is why you shouldn’t just go down to your local supermarket or “health” food store for example, and buy from there instead? After all, all supplements are the same, [...]

Ischemic Heart Disease – What is it?

Admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:50:34 +0000

Ischemic heart disease seems like a mouthful, but if you break down the words, it makes sense. The definition of ischemia is temporary lack of blood supply and oxygen to a body part due to obstruction. When it is the heart that is not getting adequate blood and oxygen supply, it is called ischemic heart [...]

Heart Health – How to have a healthy heart – Part 3 – See your doctor

Admin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:33:47 +0000

I am always amazed to hear of how many people do not visit their doctor at least once per year. It also amazes me to find out how many people don’t actually have a physician. If either of these scenarios describes you, then I hope that I can give you some information that will make [...]

Heart Disease in Women

Admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:23:10 +0000

As we already know, men and women are very different. It’s the same when it comes to heart disease. In particular, what I want to talk to you about today is how a woman’s chances of developing heart disease is less before menopause. That is why it can seem like more men have heart disease [...]

Heart Attacks – Or could it be Angina??

Admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:35:58 +0000

It is important to recognize the differences between heart attacks and angina episodes. However, if you are not sure, do not hesitate in seeking medical help immediately. First, with a heart attack, it involves one or more coronary (heart) arteries becoming totally obstructed. This results in no blood flow and oxygen getting to the heart [...]

Cholesterol Treatment

Admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:15:14 +0000

If you have found out that you have unhealthy or high levels of cholesterol, you will want to do something about it. Doing so will decrease the risk of heart disease including a heart attack, and stroke. Here are ways that you can get your cholesterol under control: Diet: Because your body already makes all [...]

Heart Attack – What is it?

Admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:59:13 +0000

Image via Wikipedia Heart attack, in the medical community, is known as a myocardial infarction (MI). It occurs because one or more of the coronary arteries, that provide blood supply and oxygen to the heart muscle, are completely blocked off. As a result, blood cannot get through the artery and part of the heart muscle [...]

CoQ10 (a.k.a. Coenzyme Q10) – What is this?

Admin — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:03:32 +0000

CoQ10 is the abbreviation for Coenzyme Q10 which is known by several different names, including ubiquinone and ubidecarenone and several others. CoQ10 is considered, by some, to be almost like a vitamin as it is something that our bodies need. Our bodies actually use a number of vitamins present in our bodies in order to [...]