tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27661683893218911062024-10-02T00:53:15.098-07:00Provide information on health tips on how to stay healthy for many years to come.Building a healthier lifestyle means reexamining your priorities, and rethinking the way you approach nutrition and fitness. I hope you will find the information meaniningfull and actionable in your quest for optimal health.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766168389321891106.post-57967061404859009292008-07-18T18:19:00.001-07:002008-07-18T18:26:20.819-07:00

Once a stroke has occurred, there is no treatment that can completely reverse the damage caused by it. Therefore the best treatment is prevention. Primary prevention means preventing the first stoke from occurring.Primary Prevention1. Control high blood pressure2. Stop smoking3. Control diabetes mellitus and high blood cholesterol4. Treat abnormal heart rhythms, e.g. atrial fibrillation5. See a

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A stroke happens when:1. A blood clot forms in an artery in the brain that is already narrowed by cholesterol deposits. 2. An artery in the brain is blocked by a blood clot, piece of fat or air bubble traveling in the blood from another part of the body.3. An artery in the brain bursts and bleeds. This may be due to high blood pressure, head injury or a weak artery wall from birth.4. An artery in

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A stroke occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is cut off and the brain cells in that part cannot function. The affected person may have:1. Weakness or paralysis, usually on one side of the body, often with loss of feeling in the affected areas.2. Difficulty in speaking or understanding3. Difficulty in swallowing4. Loss of concentration and memory5. Loss of control of passing urine

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When emergency actions can you take if you are suffering a hearth attack and you are alone? Without immediate medical assistance, most people have very little time to react. If you find yourself in this situation and you have access to a telephone, immediately dial 911 and then try intentionally coughing deeply and vigorously. Before each cough, take a deep breath, and continue coughing about

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Health problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hardening of the arteries, heart attack and stroke are frequently caused or aggravated by:Too much salt, not enough potassiumToo much phosphorous, not enough calcium and magnesiumToo much sugar and refined starches, not enough fruits, vegetables, and nutsToo much sedentary activity, too little exerciseToo much coffee, tea, soda and

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Alkaline-Forming Fruits and Fruit JuicesApples, apricots, bananas (ripe), cherries, currants, dates, figs, grapes, grapefruit, guava, honeydew, kiwi, kumquats, lemons, limes, mangos, oranges, papaya, peaches, pears, pineapple, raisins, strawberries and watermelon.Alkaline-Forming Vegetables and Vegetables JuicesArtichokes, asparagus, bamboo shoots, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage,

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Keep your body’s chemistry alkaline. Alkaline-producing foods, which include most fruits and vegetables, leave a digested ash where most of the elements that are beneficial – calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium - are positively charged ions. The residual ash of acid-producing goods, such as diary products, grains (including wheat), meats and sweets, contains a greater number of negatively

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The factors in heart attack are numerous and include smoking and tobacco use, alcohol consumption, chronic dehydration, poor diet, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, lack of exercise, and stress. Beginning with food, a major step toward helping to prevent heart attacks, hardening of the arteries and a wide variety of other blood-vessel diseases is to cut out animal fats and

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High Cholesterol will lead to cardiovascular disease, affecting the heart and blood vessels, is the number-one killer in America today. By far, the major cause of hearth attack and stroke is inflammation and hardening of the arteries, which results in a buildup of hard, fatty plaque deposits on the inner lining of blood vessels that supply nutrients and oxygen to the heart and the brain. There

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If you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, there are many treatment options for you. At first, your health care practitioner may want to try lowering your cholesterol through modifying your life style. This would include exercising, eating healthier, smoking cessation, and weight loss. This may or may not work for you. If you are a diabetic or have some form of heart disease, your

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High cholesterol can be a warning to heart trouble but low cholesterol can be a warning sign to disease.People with low cholesterol are more likely to die from cancer and respiratory and digestive diseases – not diseases related to clogged arteries. One study found that people with low cholesterol also had low levels of antioxidants. Researchers believe low levels of antioxidants can put your

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Okay. Let’s change another health topic. The next health tips that I’m going to share with you is to reduce cholesterol level.A good way to start is by maintaining a healthy weight and eating less saturated fat. Below are some of the food that you can consider.Health tips 1: Take orange juiceA glass of orange juice at each meal can increase your good HDL. A recent study found that people who

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If you feel as if a vise is slowly squeezing your temples; if the muscles around your head, face, and neck are tense; if your whole head feels sore and pressurized, you’ve got a tension headache.The ancient Chinese art of acupressure treats many complaints caused by tension. The theory is you can press on specific points of your body to release energy blocks and relieve pain.The following

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Sinus headache can affect your health as it causes unbearable pain and pressure around your eyes and in your cheeks. If you need relief, try the following health tips.Use a vaporizer.The warm, moist air will help your sinuses drain.WaterDrink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day to thin the mucus and clear your nasal passages.Use PillowPut extra pillows under your head when you sleep so mucus won’t

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Migraines can be so painful that your only option is to close the curtains and stay in bed.Here are some things you can try to head off a migraine disaster naturally. Get rid of migraines today and lead a healthy lifestyle.GingerThis fragrant herb may be the root of relief for some migraine suffers. Herbalists generally recommend 2 to 4 grams of ginger a day, but for migraines, you might need

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1. Move MoreMake it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool, it's a stress buster. Think 'move' in small increments of time. It doesn't have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute

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