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Topic: Health & Fitness » Heart Disease

High Blood Pressure Meds - Three Basic Classes

There are a number of high blood pressure meds that your doctor may prescribe for you. However, for the most part, they all fall into one of the three areas that we cover in this article. Read more »

Choosing Food to Eat to Lower Cholesterol

There are two types of cholesterol that circulate through the body's blood stream; LDL or low density lipoproteins and HDL or high density lipoproteins. LDL is considered bad and HDL is considered good because of the way they work in the body. Read more »

Foods For Lower Blood Pressure

Many people wonder if there are specific foods with the ability to lower blood pressure. The answer to this question is, at best, a qualified yes, there are. But don't get too excited until you know all the upsides and downsides to this issue. More important than individual foods is the overall diet. Read more »

Coronary Disease Diet - By Using Holistic Chinese Diet

Most coronary artery diseases are caused by improper eating or eating too much fat or sugar, so proper diet is necessary whether or not you are in medicinal treatment. According to Yin, Yang, Qi, Blood theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, people with coronary heart disease show different syndromes. It's more efficient to choose treatment by differentiating syndrome. Chinese holistic diet arranges diet by differentiating syndrome. Read more »

7 Ways to Improve Your Heart

The heart is the most important organ in our body. Though it is a powerhouse, it is delicate as well and needs proper caring. You need to look after your heart and constantly look forward to its improvement. Read more »

Tips For Lowering Cholesterol Naturally

Part of any healthy lifestyle is maintaining normal cholesterol levels. Far to many people suffer from high levels because dietary standards across much of the western world have slipped into more of a "fast food" lifestyle. This has had a profound effect on many peoples health including an increased risk for heart disease and stroke brought about by cholesterol produced plaques in the arterial walls. Read more »

High Cholesterol - Cholesterol and International Cuisines

It seems as though everyone has high cholesterol these days. Some medical experts attribute high cholesterol levels to specific diets high in fat and little or no fruits or vegetables. This article will examine the different international cuisines, and how they fare with regards to cholesterol. Read more »

Natural Remedies For High Blood Pressure - Herbs, Foods & Other Natural Cures

Natural remedies for high blood pressure DO work - even better than prescription drugs. This may surprise you, but it's true. If you are trying to decide if natural methods are right for you, here is some information you need to make an informed decision. Read more »

You Can Sort Out Your Health and Avoid a Heart Attack

Having not really been in touch with my family for over a decade I found it a bit worrying when I talked to a cousin of mine that I found on the internet and he informed me that my fathers brother had had triple bypass surgery and his sister had a pace maker fitted. The fact that both of them had heart attacks instantly put me on high alert for any possible symptoms that might indicate a possible heart attack. I didn't instantly go out and buy a defibrillator just in case my heart went into fibrillation but I did get a bit paranoid. Read more »

Should Everybody Be Taking Statins For High Cholesterol? Maybe Not

The latest blockbuster study of statin drugs for heart health finds that taking a pricey medication lowers your risk of heart attack. But you have to read the fine print to notice that it seems to raise the risk of heart attacks being fatal. Read more »