If you are having a heart attack, time is of the essence.  That is why it is so important to recognize the heart attack symptoms as soon as possible so that you can get emergency assistance quickly.  There are times when it is obvious that someone is having a heart attack, because the pain comes on so quickly and so strongly.  However, in a lot of instances, it is less obvious that you may be having one.  This is because the pain may be slight or just uncomfortable, and doesn’t come on quickly. Read more »

In an earlier post , I talked about Omega 3 fatty acids that are provided by fish oil supplements. Some people have told me that they also take Omega 6 fatty acids by supplement form, but I will provide information that shows you that Omega 3’s are what is really needed. Read more »

Heart disease is a very broad term covering a number of different types of heart conditions or diseases.  It can affect the heart or its circulatory system.   It is also the leading cause of death in Canada, the U.S., and England.  In the article, we will discuss different types of heart disease.  Although some forms of heart disease fall into more than one category listed below, I have tried to separate them into a few, easy-to-understand categories.  Read more »

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 does not get oxygen.  This can result in death of the heart muscle. Read more »

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 disease. Read more »

It is interesting to note that high blood cholesterol is considered one of the risk factors of heart disease that you can control. Yet, some of the causes of high cholesterol are not under your control while some are. Read more »

Heart disease risk increases with the more risk factors you have. You may recall from a previous post, that there are controllable and uncontrollable risk factors. Read more »

Before the advent of antibiotics and other prescription medications, people relied on the earth and its plants for healing powers.  More and more, people are discovering that there are ways to prevent illness, delay, or treat illness using natural supplements.  The same is true when it comes to heart supplements.  Read more »

In the last post, I mentioned how stress is mostly unavoidable in our daily lives.  It can be good for short periods of time, but when it becomes prolonged, is when we run into health problems that can affect our health (including our hearts). Read more »

I ABSOLUTELY  love this video below, and wanted to share it with you.  In another post, I have two more videos on Resveratrol.  Click here to watch these videos too. For years, I have heard of the French Paradox, and perhaps you have heard of this term as well.  What the French Paradox is is that although the French tend to eat foods higher in fat and cholesterol, smoke more, and have higher blood pressure and cholesterol levels, they still have about 1/3 less heart attacks than people who live in North America!  Read more »

Cardiovascular disease is another word for heart disease.  They mean the same thing, and they include disorders or diseases of the heart and/or blood vessels within the body.  Read more »

In the last couple of posts, I have provided you with information about high blood pressure (hypertension) and how it can be damaging to your heart resulting in heart disease of various kinds.   High blood pressure results in damage to blood vessels, and can increase the plaque build-up within them.  Your heart also has to work harder, resulting in making it weaker over time.  That is why it is so important to make sure you get your blood pressure checked regularly.

So if you do not have high blood pressure yet and want to keep it within the normal range, here are some suggestions on how to do this: Read more »

In the last post , I discussed fish oil vitamins, and what they are.  So why take fish oil as a heart  vitamin if you can simply eat fish?  What follows is some information to consider when deciding how you will get the required omega-3 fatty acids into your body in order to benefit your heart health. Read more »

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. Read more »

Heart attack, also known as myocardial infarction or MI for short, is a type of heart disease that falls under the category of coronary artery disease.  This is because it is the coronary arteries that become completely blocked during a heart attack.  Read more »

If blood tests confirm that you have high cholesterol, then you will undergo high cholesterol treatment.  Read more »

It is a well-known fact that people who regularly consume cold-water fish also have a lower incidence of heart disease in their populations. There is also a decreased mortality rate from heart-related problems in people who include fish in their diets. Read more »

As mentioned in previous posts, heart disease refers to a number of conditions or diseases that can affect the heart and its circulatory system.  In some cases, some people’s hearts become infected by bacteria or viruses and this causes heart disease.  For some others, they have problems with the internal structures of the heart (ex. the valves), and this can lead to heart disease.  But for a lot of us, heart disease is caused by our lifestyles.  What follows are some heart disease causes related to our everyday lifestyles and things that we can control: Read more »

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 than women.  Read more »

Here are the two other videos on Resveratrol that I promised you. This was broadcasted on the popular TV show, “60 Minutes.” Read more »

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.  Read more »

A heart disease diet is a diet that is appropriate for everyone, whether they are trying to prevent, delay, or already have heart disease. Read more »

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure.  So Hypertensive Heart Disease is heart disease that occurs due to high blood pressure that occurs when it has been uncontrolled or has been too high for a long time. Read more »

Your heart & hypertension are related.  Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure.  It is a serious condition that can result in damage to your heart, kidneys, and eyes over time or if left untreated.  It can also be responsible for heart attacks and strokes in people, therefore it is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly to ensure that it is within a normal range.  Read more »