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Dec 23rd, 2011 |
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Atrial fibrillation can be defined as a medical condition marked by unusually fast and irregular heartbeats. Healthy individuals have resting heart rates ranging between 60 and 100 beats per minute. However, the ones with atrial fibrillation have heart rates of over 140 beats per minute. This condition can lead to life threatening symptoms like severe breathing difficulties and dizziness.
Patients with atrial fibrillation are at higher risk of experiencing heart attacks compared to the ones not affected by the condition. There are medications that are administered for regulating the heartbeat and normalizing the heart rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation. Magnesium supplements are also often recommended as a secondary treatment option for this heart disorder. However, there are very [...]
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Dec 16th, 2011 |
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Below, we have discussed about some herbs and spices that can be effective in opening up the clogged arteries.
Cayenne: This spice is used for adding peppery flavors to foods. The spice is known for its ability of eliminating the bad cholesterol deposits from our arteries. Cayenne is a rich source of a group of water-soluble compounds, which are together referred to as polyphenols. The polyphenols helps in reducing the lipid levels in human blood, which in turn improved blood circulations. This makes cayenne an effective remedy for individuals suffering from cardiovascular diseases.
Ginkgo biloba: This herb is used for treating circulatory diseases since the ancient times. In a recently conducted medical study it has been proved that ginkgo biloba works [...]
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Dec 9th, 2011 |
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Angina pectoris or stable angina is a medical condition characterized by chest pains manifesting when one is under extreme stress or while performing a physical activity. This condition is equally common among both men and women; however, women develop the disease much later in life compared to the men. Angina pectoris is marked by signs like pain around the patient’s left arm, chest discomfort, pain in the left shoulder, jaw and back, breathing problems, nausea, sweating, vomiting, dizziness and heartburn. A person might become victim of the condition due to factors like having big meals, physical exertion, emotional distress and cold weather. When detected with angina pectoris, a patient is [...]
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Nov 25th, 2011 |
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When an individual’s heart get damaged due to rheumatic fever, he is likely to develop a condition called rheumatic heart disease. In this article, we have discussed how chronic rheumatic heart disease is treated.
Rest: In spite of receiving proper treatment for rheumatic fever many develops rheumatic heart disease; this happens when an individual is not responsive towards the antibiotics prescribed to him as remedy for rheumatic fever. In such cases, [...]
Statistics show that every year over 1 million US citizens die due to heart diseases. Clearing heart blockages can help us in avoiding heart attacks. In this article we have discussed about two herbs that can help us in clearing heart blockages.
Hawthorn: This herb can improve our heart functions in many ways. The medicinal use of this herb was common during the ancient Roman and Greek civilizations. The herb again became popular for its medicinal benefits during the 17th century. Although during the previous eras the herb was used to kill several maladies, currently hawthorn is only known for being used as a remedy for heart [...]
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