Showing posts with label heart. Show all posts
Showing posts with label heart. Show all posts
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Angina What it is and How it differs from a Heart Attack
Angina What it is and How it differs from a Heart Attack
Angina, according to Merriam-Webster, is a heart disease that causes brief periods of intense chest pain.
The symptoms of angina as enumerated in A Year of Health Hints are:
- Squeezing pressure or heaviness or mild ache in the chest.
- A feeling that you’re choking or shortness of breath.
- A feeling of aching in the chest muscles, jaw, one or both arms, neck and/or back.
- A sensation of heaviness, tingling, or numbness (most commonly in the left arm).
- A feeling of gas in the upper abdomen and lower chest.
The following are the similarities between angina and a heart attack:
- Both can be caused by a build-up of fatty plaque (atherosclerosis) in the heart arteries, blocking or slowing delivery of blood to the heart.
- In both, the pain can be felt in the chest, arms, shoulders, and/or neck.
- Both may be brought on by extreme physical exertion.
- Both are most prevalent in men who are 50 and older and women who are past menopause.
But there is a key difference: A heart attack leaves damaged or injured heart muscle in its wake; angina does not. Rather, anginal pain is a warning sign of a potential heart attack. The discomfort indicates that the heart isn’t getting enough blood.
A doctor, the article continues, can diagnose angina as stable or unstable. Unstable angina, a symptom of coronary artery disease, requires immediate attention. High blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, or a family history of atherosclerotic heart diseaseincrease the odds of angina.
If you’ve experienced angina, the following steps can head off further attacks:
- Consult your doctor or cardiologist. He or she will probably prescribe a medication to temporarily dilate, or widen, the coronary arteries.
- Don’t smoke. Nicotine in cigarettes constricts the arteries and prevents proper blood flow.
- Avoid large, heavy meals; eat lighter meals throughout the day.
- After eating, rest or engage in some quiet activity.
- Minimize exposure to cold, windy weather.
- Lower your cholesterol level, if high.
- Follow a low-fat, low-saturated fat diet.
- Take lipid-lowering medicines if prescribed.
- Avoid sudden physical exertion, such as running to catch a bus.”
Used with permission from A Year of Health Hints by Don R Powell, PHD and the American Institute for Preventive Medicine, copyright 2010. www.healthylife.com
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Thursday, February 2, 2017
Alkaline Foods That Fight Cancer Pain Gout Diabetes And Heart Disease
Alkaline Foods That Fight Cancer Pain Gout Diabetes And Heart Disease
Trying to go alkaline?
It’s easier when you know which foods help your get to and stay in an alkaline state. A general rule of thumb is that you can eat these foods without worrying about any acidic effect they’ll have, although some are more alkaline than others.
IT ISN’T NECESSARY TO EAT ONLY ALKALINE FOODS IN ORDER TO GET BODY’S PH LEVELS TO BE ALKALINE, AND A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF FOODS CAN BE ACIDIC, BUT IT’S BEST IF THEY’RE NATURAL, WHOLE FOODS LIKE FRUITS.
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#1 ALMONDS
Almonds consistently rank on the list of healthiest foods to eat, so it’s no wonder that they’re also an alkaline food.
MOST NUTS AND SEEDS ARE CONSIDERED ACID UNLESS THEY’RE SPROUTED; HOWEVER THERE ARE SOME THAT ARE NEUTRAL OR JUST SLIGHTLY ALKALINE SUCH AS ALMOND
— Raw Foods Diet Center
Top stats (per 100g):
Calcium – 27%
Iron – 25%
Protein – 44%
Calcium – 27%
Iron – 25%
Protein – 44%
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#2 AMARANTH
This is a grain that not many people are familiar with, but that makes a great addition to any alkaline-focused diet plan.
TODAY AMARANTH IS VALUED WORLDWIDE. THE UNITED NATIONS FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION HAS FOSTERED AMARANTH’S USE SINCE 1967 BECAUSE WHEREVER IT IS CONSUMED THERE IS NO MALNUTRITION. AMARANTH HAS MORE PROTEIN THAN WHEAT AND HIGHER IN THE AMINO ACID LYSINE THAN OTHER GRAIN SOURCES OF PROTEIN.
BOTANISTS NOTE THAT AMARANTH BELONGS TO A REMARKABLE GROUP OF PHOTOSYNTHETIC SUPER PERFORMERS CALLED THE C4 GROUP, MEANING IT IS SUPER EFFICIENT IN CONVERTING SOIL, SUNLIGHT, AND WATER INTO PLANT TISSUE.
— Eden Foods
Top stats (per 100g):
Calcium – 16%
Iron – 42%
Protein – 14g
Calcium – 16%
Iron – 42%
Protein – 14g
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#4 ARTICHOKES
Artichokes are often seen on top of salads, or used in a dip, but there are a number of reasons why you can bring them to the forefront of your diet.
ARTICHOKES HAVE THE HIGHEST ANTIOXIDANT LEVELS OUT OF ALL VEGETABLES, ACCORDING TO A STUDY DONE BY THE USDA, AND OUT OF 1,000 PLANTS DIFFERENT TYPES OF FOODS, THEY RANKED #7 IN ANTIOXIDANT CONTENT. ANTIOXIDANTS ARE ONE OF THE PRIMARY MEANS OF DEFENSE FOR THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF FREE RADICALS, NATURAL BYPRODUCTS OF CELL METABOLISM THAT CAN LEAD TO A NUMBER OF DANGEROUS CONDITIONS AND DISEASES IN THE BODY, INCLUDING CANCER AND HEART DISEASE, AMONG OTHERS.
Top stats (per 100g):
Vitamin C – 20%
Vitamin K – 12%
Folates – 17%
Vitamin C – 20%
Vitamin K – 12%
Folates – 17%
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#5 ARUGULA
Here’s a leafy green that’s worth getting to know. Arugula is often used as part of a detox diet plan, and the fact that it’s an alkaline food is a big part of that.
ARUGULA ALSO PROVIDES HIGH LEVELS OF PROTEIN, THIAMIN, RIBOFLAVIN, VITAMIN B6, ZINC, COPPER, AND PANTOTHENIC ACID (VITAMIN B5) FOR RAISING GOOD CHOLESTEROL LEVELS AND LOWERING THE BAD. ITS FLAVONOID CONTENT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFITS: TO PREVENT CHOLESTEROL FROM STICKING TO ARTERIES,LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE, INCREASE BLOOD FLOW, LOWER INFLAMMATION, AND IMPROVE BLOOD VESSEL FUNCTION.
— Dr. Mercola
Top stats (per 100g):
Calcium – 16%
Vitamin A – 47%
Iron – 8%
Calcium – 16%
Vitamin A – 47%
Iron – 8%
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#6 ASPARAGUS
Asparagus has an alkaline effect on the body, and it just so happens that it’s one of the strongest foods you can eat in terms of alkalinity.
EACH FOOD IS RANKED ACCORDING TO HOW ALKALINE IT IS, AND ASPARAGUS IS ONE OF THE “BIG DOGS”. BUT IT BRINGS A LOT MORE THAN THAT TO THE TABLE, INCLUDING ANTIOXIDANTS, NUTRIENTS, AND PLENTY OF DETOXIFYING QUALITIES. IT’S EVEN BEEN NOTED THAT ASPARAGUS HAS ANTI-AGING BENEFITS, WHICH IS ENOUGH FOR MOST PEOPLE TO START ADDING MORE OF IT TO THEIR MENU.
— Bembu
Top stats (per 100g):
Vitamin A – 15%
Vitamin C – 9%
Iron – 12%
Vitamin A – 15%
Vitamin C – 9%
Iron – 12%
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#7 AVOCADOS
It’s no surprise that avocado is on our list of alkaline foods. It’s managed to make it onto our list of superfoods as well, so you know it’s packing a nutritional punch.
AVOCADOS ARE HIGH IN POTASSIUM AS WELL AS HEALTHY FAT, SO IN ADDITION TO HELPING YOU BE MORE ALKALINE, YOU’RE GETTING OTHER PERKS AS WELL. YOU CAN ALSO USE AVOCADO OIL IN FAVOR OF OTHER OILS THAT DON’T PROVIDE ANY ALKALINE BENEFIT, OR WORSE ARE ACID-FORMING IN THE BODY.
Top stats (per 100g):
Vitamin C – 17%
Vitamin A – 3%
Fiber – 27%
Vitamin C – 17%
Vitamin A – 3%
Fiber – 27%
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#8 BASIL
You might not have thought that the herbs and spices you use on your food have an effect on how alkaline or acidic your pH levels are.
BUT AS IT TURNS OUT THERE ARE GOOD SPICES AND BAD SPICES. BASIL HAPPENS TO BE ONE OF THE ONES THAT HELPS KEEP YOU ALKALINE, AND IT ALSO HAS PLENTY OF OTHER THINGS GOING FOR IT, SUCH AS THE FLAVONOIDS IT CONTAINS. THESE HELP THE BODY TO HEAL AND BASIL IN GENERAL CAN HELP WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE BODY.
Top stats (per 100g):
Vitamin A – 175%
Vitamin K – 345%
Calcium – 18%
Vitamin A – 175%
Vitamin K – 345%
Calcium – 18%
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#9 BEETROOT
Beetroot gets more attention now than ever before, and it’s one of the foods out there that will act to help raise your pH levels.
THE REASON IT’S AN IMPORTANT VEGETABLE TO INCLUDE IN YOUR ARSENAL IS BECAUSE IT’S ONE OF THE ONLY SOURCES OF THE PHYTONUTRIENT BETALAIN WHICH MAY HAVE ANTI-CANCER PROPERTIES. ADD THESE AS A SIDE, OR USE THEM AS A SALAD TOPPER. BE SURE TO BUY THIS ONE FRESH AND STEAM IT, AS THE PICKLED VARIETY HAS REDUCED NUTRITIONAL VALUE.
Top stats (per 100g):
Vitamin C – 8%
Vitamin K – 11%
Folate – 75%
Vitamin C – 8%
Vitamin K – 11%
Folate – 75%
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#10 BROCCOLI
This is a quintessential healthy food and it’s easy to understand that it’s an alkaline food.
BROCCOLI IS ONE OF THOSE VEGETABLES THAT HAS SO MUCH GOING ON YOU SIMPLY HAVE TO MAKE AN EXTRA EFFORT TO GET MORE OF IT INTO YOUR SYSTEM. SOME PEOPLE EAT BROCCOLI EVERY DAY AS A WAY TO MAINTAIN GOOD HEALTH AND MAKE SURE THEY’RE ON THE ALKALINE SIDE. YOU AT LEAST WANT TO EAT IT MULTIPLE TIMES A WEEK, WITH 3 OR 4 TIMES BEING A GOOD RULE OF THUMB.
Top stats (per 100g):
Vitamin C – 135%
Vitamin A – 11%
Calcium – 4%
Vitamin C – 135%
Vitamin A – 11%
Calcium – 4%
11. Free Cookbook
Over the past year, my friend Dave over at PaleoHacks has been working on a super secret cookbook project with our good friend Peter Servold a Le Cordon Bleu trained Chef and owner of Petes Paleo... And today, this new incredible Paleo Cookbook is finally available to be shipped right to your door for FREE! Thats right -- as a special launch promotion, were offering our brand new Paleo fat loss cookbook to you for free (Chef Pete lost 60 lbs using these recipes!) -- All you have to do is just cover a small shipping cost (international shipping is a bit more).
The cookbook is called Paleo Eats, and its filled with over 80 chef created, insanely tasty Paleo recipes which means they are free from gluten, soy, dairy, and refined sugar. But most importantly, they are EASY and FAST to make when you see how Pete simplifies gourmet cooking. Pete has well over 10,000 hours of experience cooking these gourmet meals refining his recipes over the past 10+ years for the absolute perfect taste. Inside, youll find recipes like:Pan-Roasted Pork Chops w/ RuAvailable link for download
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