Normally the heart beats at a rate of between 50 and 100 beats a minute, depending on what we are doing. We all experience variations in heart rhythm as we go about our everyday lives, our heart beats faster, for example, when we exercise, if we are excited or under stress, and slows down when we are relaxed or sleeping.... Read more...
One of the simplest and modest form treatments of Heartburn is water. Health experts often call this as water therapy. Hard to believe, but true, regular and moderate amount of water intake can always combat every possibilities of Heartburn. No, medication, no chemicals, no alternate therapies, only wise usage of water with time to time can make your body completely resistant to Heartburn.... Read more...
Myocardial infarction (or MI) is known as heart attack and characterized by the interruption of blood supply to certain part of the heart. This may lead to dying of the cells.... Read more...
Heart disease is one of the major killers in the United States. So it is clear that there are no easy ways to prevent it. Even though researchers have already found the factors leading to the disease, it is hard to create motivation that would make people change their lifestyle and keep their hearts healthy. It turns out that prevention of heart disease depends mainly on a person himself.... Read more...
A sound diet and a good physical exercising will prove to be a successful combination for reducing your tummy fat to a great extent.... Read more...
Numerous studies have shown that people in countries with a plentiful intake of fruit and vegetables experience less heart disease. Fruit and vegetable intake in the UK averages about 200g a day compared to the Mediterranean average of 600-700g a day. Studies suggest that simply eating at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day could reduce the number of deaths from heart disease by as much as 20-30 per cent.... Read more...
Milk allergy refers to one of the most widely spread food allergies in children. Despite the fact that the allergy is usually caused by cow’s milk, it can also be a reaction to milk from sheep, goats and buffalo. Moreover, there are some cases when children allergic to cow’s milk are allergic to soy milk as well.... Read more...
It has been proven that fish and fish oils contain Omega-3 fatty acids and improve greatly your defenses against heart diseases. Fatty fish such as mackerel, sardines, herring, and salmon contain a lot of omega-3, and it is good to eat them two to three times a week. Aside from being high in omega-3 they also contain a lot of protein and other minerals.... Read more...
Yoga is very beneficial to our health and fitness. So if you don’t want yourself staring at the hospital ceiling for days, this is what I advise. It enhances flow of blood in the vessels and brings about relaxation that everyone could dream of. Yoga inversions have several health benefits. Citing examples of these, we have salamba sarvangasana, the shoulder stand, salamba shirshasana, the head stand and viparita karani, the half shoulder stand. Regulation of fluids in the body is very vital. Oedema can result if fluids accumulate in the lymphatic system. Though the blood vessels have muscles which assist in its movement, the lymphatics have no such advantage. In order to avoid accumulation of such, one should practice yoga. It helps in distribution of the latter to all parts of the body and since the lymphatic fluid contains high levels of white blood cells which are important when it comes to fighting diseases and bacteria, an even circulation leads to better health through improved immunity.... Read more...
Researchers found that working women require additional nutrition and care than a home sit women. But in most cases it was ignored and it cause different diseases like anemia, osteoporosis, anxiety depression etc in them. In some cases it was found that working women who have family or living in joint family have to look after both home and job. In this case it was found that due to their busy schedule health takes a back seat.... Read more...
When you’ve got your asthma under control, you’ll breathe better and feel better. Your next goal is simple: to stay this way. As you’ve learned, asthma doesn’t just go away. Even with medication and a (mostly) trigger-free environment, an asthma attack is always possible.... Read more...
Corticosteroids require a doctor’s prescription. They can be used two ways: by spray inhalation or by mouth. Injectable forms are also available, but require prescription and the presence of a doctor or nurse to administer them. Injections of steroid medicines are usually given at the start of treatment in the doctor’s office, or they are given when the patient is seen in an emergency room or admitted to the hospital. Judicious early use of steroids by inhalation and by mouth will reduce inflammation in the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and thereby prevent most hospital admissions.... Read more...
The information contained in this brochure may not be up to date and are currently being reviewed. They are not intended to answer specific medical questions but are given for general information purposes only. Talk to your family physician if you have any concerns about your health. ... Read more...
There are two main types of diabetes, type I and type II diabetes type. R is characterized by the pancreas makes too little or no insulin. An individual with the type of diabetes have to inject insulin throughout the day to monitor glucose levels. The type II diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes, is characterized by the pancreas not producing enough insulin to control glucose levels or the cells do not respond to insulin. When a cell does not respond to insulin, called insulin resistance. When a subject is diagnosed with type II diabetes, exercise and control weight is prescribed as measures to help with insulin resistance. If this does not control glucose levels, then medication is prescribed. Risk factors for type II diabetes include: inactivity, rich in cholesterol, obesity, and hypertension. Inactivity alone is a strong risk factor that has been shown to lead to the exercise type II diabetes. will have a positive effect on diabetes type II while improving insulin sensitivity while type I can not be controlled be an exercise program. About 90% of individuals with diabetes have type II. ... Read more...
Nowadays, anxiety and stress have become a part and parcel of our daily lives. Even our ancestors and forefathers have experienced stress during their lifetimes. The stress in those days gave them the courage and strength to withstand and overcome their causes of stress. Their stress brought out the physical changes to their bodies and aided in their overcoming those problems. The hormones which were in action during our forefather’s and ancestor’s time are the ones that are functioning today in our bodies too. However, the stress of our ancestors was less frequent and the stress that affects us today is almost on a daily basis. Thus today’s stress leads to numerous life and ageing issues such as cancer, heart attacks, widespread accidents.... Read more...
Walk and lose weight, and also ensure that your heart muscles get their required exercise. Walking does not need you to spend any money on expensive gear or memberships. It is something that can be done anywhere, anytime and could help you to feel well and healthy. The convenience and effectiveness of walking has made it into the current fashion that everyone believes in. The mere exercise of walking will help your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing without fail. In addition you could lose weight, reduce your chances of a heart attack or stroke and generally allow you to maintain a mental equilibrium. Your physical condition may not be the best, but choose the alternative of walking to improve it. The exercise of
walking improves your blood circulation and increases energy levels. It also reduces the risk to you, of cancer, and other heart problems like a stroke or others caused by cholesterol. It is a safe exercise and does not leave you prone to injury. It may not be as intense an exercise like running, but it still brings benefits to your heart by lowering the blood pressure and increasing the metabolic rate.... Read more...
