Steps to Help Prevent Heart Disease

Posted on April 21, 2010

Heart disease can be prevented without medication. Sometimes it is unpreventable, but simple prevention techniques can be used to lessen your chances for this type of condition. Four of the more common techniques are maintaining a healthy weight, regular health screenings, getting active and also dieting. By taking these four simple actions you can help the silent killer.

What Are “Co-mobidities” and Why Are They Important in Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Posted on December 5, 2009

It's only recently that we've discovered that the same inflammatory processes that drive rheumatoid arthritis (RA) also are responsible for complications that affect other internal organs. For example, heart disease, which is a common complication in patients with rheumatoid arthritis is caused by inflammation.

Couple that with the fact that many patients with rheumatoid arthritis have other heart “unhealthy” risk factors such as corticosteroid use, diabetes, and high blood pressure. It's no wonder the incidence of heart disease manifested by heart attacks and strokes are a significant cause of both morbidity as well as mortality.

We know that inflammation starts in the lining of an artery and sets up conditions favorable for the development of a plaque that eventually leads to narrowing of that artery.

Why Our Body’s Need Antioxidants!

Posted on December 1, 2009

In this world with the big amount of increase in pollution and harmful exposures coming at us from almost all angels in our daily lives, damaging our body inside and on the outside ruining or skin, we can use all the extra help we can get.

What are free radicals? Why are they damaging to the human body? And how doe's vitamins and the other antioxidant nutrients help protect the body against free radicals? Cells are composed of many different types of molecules. Molecules consist of one or more atoms of one or more elements joined by chemical bonds. Electrons are involved in chemicals reactions and are the substance that bonds atoms together to form molecules.

Don’t Take it Sitting Down - Standing and Health

Posted on November 22, 2009

Maybe you're a fire jumper, riding helicopters into the heart of blazing infernos, where you run around putting your life on the line to put the blaze out. Or a professional marathon runner, exercising day in and day out, racking up the miles and the awards. Or a cop, working your beat, or a nurse, on your feet through the graveyard shift. But, most likely, you're not. You're an office worker, reading this on your office computer, in your chair where you spend eight hours a day. No judgment! I too work in an office all day long. However, you and I should look outrecent studies show that spending your day seated has a high correlation with a radically increased chance of heart disease. So, unless you actually are a fire jumper, read on and learn what you can do about it!

Weight Loss - Effortlessly Strip Away Inches From Your Waist & Stomach

Posted on July 31, 2009

You know you need to lose weight. As if your home scale isn't pointing out that fact every day, your doctor exclaims it bluntly every time you see him. But it's so much work - changing your diet, giving up the foods you love, getting up early to exercise . . . You've tried every defense known to man. How can you stir up the burning desire to do the work necessary to achieve the weight loss you desire?

Before you can generate the energy to lose the weight, you need to get motivated! You need to consider all the positive benefits your weight loss will bring you. Need a really good reason to get started? How about five!

Obesity Handouts and Weight Management Handouts

Posted on June 25, 2009

Aim for a Healthy Weight (44 pgs) - Why Is a Healthy Weight Important? eaching and maintaining a healthy weight is good for your overall health and will help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions. We know that an increase in weight also increases a persons risk for heart disease, high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, gallbladder disease, gynecologic disorders, arthritis, some types of cancer, and even some lung problems (see Box 1). Maintaining a healthy weight has many benefits, including feeling good about yourself and having more energy to enjoy life. Stay Active and Feel Better (Bilingual) - Physical activity is good for your whole family. Do any of these situations sound like your life? I always feel so tired and worn out. My whole family is putting on weight. I know we better do something soon. Walking up two flights of stairs leaves me out of breath. When my husband and I were first married, we would take long walks every day and go dancing. Now all we do is sit in front of the television. I dont have an extra half hour every day to exercise…but I know it is good for my health. Watch Your Weight (Bilingual) - Here are some of the changes Juan and Lupe made. These tips can work for you, too! Plan ahead… 1. Get up 15 minutes early in the morning. Eat breakfast at home. Include fruit, bread, and skim milk. 2. Prepare a healthy lunch the night before. Include grains, fruits, vegetables, and small portions of leftovers. 3. Take a piece of fruit to snack on in between jobs. Drink water instead of soda. 4. Eat smaller portions at dinner. Add a salad with low fat dressing and add vegetables. 5. Get active at work, at home, and in your spare time. Walk or use the stairs instead of the elevator. Active at any Size (24 pgs) - for very large people who T HERE may be special challenges are physically active. You may not be able to bend or move in the same way that other people can. It may be hard to find clothes and equipment for exercising. You may feel self-conscious being physically active around other people.Facing these challenges is hard"but it can be done! The information in this booklet may help you start being more active and healthier"no matter what your size! Binge Eating Disorder - How do I know if I have binge eating disorder? Most of us overeat from time to time, and some of us often feel we have eaten more than we should have. Eating a lot of food does not necessarily mean that you have binge eating disorder. Experts generally agree that most people with serious binge eating problems often eat an unusually large amount of food and feel their eating is out of control. People with binge eating disorder also may: ? eat much more quickly than usual during binge episodes ? eat until they are uncomfortably full ? eat large amounts of food even when they are not really hungry ? eat alone because they are embarrassed about the amount of food they eat ? feel disgusted, depressed, or guilty after overeating. Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight Loss Program - Choosing a weight-loss program may be a difficult task. You may not know what to look for in a weight-loss program or what questions to ask. This fact sheet can help you talk to your health care professional about weight loss and get the best information before choosing a program. Do You Know the Risks of Being Overweight? - Body mass index (BMI) is a tool that is often used to determine whether a persons health is at risk due to his or her weight. BMI is a ratio of your weight to your height. A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered healthy; a BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight; and a BMI of 30 or more is considered obese. You can use the table on the following page to determine your BMI. Find your height in the left-hand column labeled Height. Move across to your weight. The number at the top of the column is the BMI for that height and weight. Pounds have been rounded off. Tips for Adults - Better Health and You - A balanced eating plan and regular physical activity are the building blocks of good health. Poor eating habits and physical inactivity may lead to overweight and related health problems. By eating right and being active, you may reach or maintain a healthy weight. You may also improve your physical health, mental well-being, and set an example for others. Weight Loss For Life - There are many ways to lose weight, but it is not always easy to keep the weight off. The key to successful weight loss is making changes in your eating and physical activity habits that you can keep up for the rest of your life. The information presented here may help put you on the road to healthy habits. Weight Loss and Nutrition Myths - Fact: Fad diets are not the best way to lose weight and keep it off. Fad diets often promise quick weight loss or tell you to cut certain foods out of your diet. You may lose weight at first on one of these diets. But diets that strictly limit calories or food choices are hard to follow. Most people quickly get tired of them and regain any lost weight. Physical Activity and Weight Control - Physical Activity and Weight ControlPhysical activity is important for physical health, emotional well-being, and achieving a healthy weight. Physical activity may help you control your weight by using excess calories that would otherwise be stored as fat. Most foods and many beverages you eat and drink contain calories, and everything you do uses calories. This includes sleeping, breathing, digesting food, and of course, moving around. Balancing the calories you eat with the calories you use through physical activity may help you maintain your current weight. Body Composition - What is it? Body composition refers to the constituents of your body - lean mass, fat mass, and water. Scales weigh total body mass. What the scale does not tell you is whether that weight is fat, lean (which includes bone, ligaments, and muscle) or water. Your body composition is more important than your weight in determining fitness and health. Eating Disorders - An eating disorder is an illness that affects ones ability to realistically judge his/her own appearance and moderate his/her behavior around food and exercise. It is estimated that 10% of our population are actively eating disordered. Eating disorders are not about food or exercise: these are just the focus points of the disorder. People with extremely high expectations, compulsive personalities, need for control, or fearful of growing up are characteristically more likely to develop eating disorders. About the Author:

John Bates, Wellness In The Workplace and wellness plan, tells you all about loosing wieght. This obesity handout is helpful for all who wants free assessment of the health coach.

Dealing With Stress

Posted on May 11, 2009

Managing stress will help you lead a healthy and productive life.

Everyone faces stressful situations.  It is just one of those unpleasant things in life that is often out of our control.  Your goal should be to minimize the chances of stress getting the better of you.  Stress can inevitably lead to a variety of ailments such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and it ruins general mental health as well. Depression, anxiety, irritability, and other emotional problems can all be triggered by it.  Your daily life can be affected negatively in so many ways if you don’t learn to manage life’s curveballs and stay calm and focused. 

Cholesterol Medicine How they Work

Posted on March 31, 2009

Cholesterol medicine is used to lower your bad cholesterol (LDH) which in turn lowers your risk of having heart disease or a stroke. Often a change in diet and exercise, as well as quitting smoking are the first plan of action; if making these changes do not work after about 6 months then it is time to consider medications.

Cholesterol medicine lowers bad cholesterol (LDH) which can effectively lower your risk of getting heart disease or a stroke. Changes in diet and starting cardio exercises, as well as quitting smoking and other bad habits should be the first option that is used to lower cholesterol, but when that does not work it is time to consider medications.

How Flaxseeds Can Help With Heart Disease

Posted on January 8, 2009

Heart disease occurs when there is any type of reduction in the function of the heart muscles. This reduction of function can come in many forms such as arrhythmia or actual heart attacks. Heart disease can be something that occurs over a long period of time or something that appears quite suddenly. Heart disease, while not always lethal, is responsible for many deaths throughout the world. Due to its prevalence, many people look for alternative ways to help cure or prevent heart disease. One of the methods that is currently popular is the use of flaxseeds.

How Can Flaxseeds Help Heart Disease?

Mediterranean Diet: Why You Should Make Extra Virgin Olive Oil Part Of Your Diet

Posted on December 27, 2008

The abundant use of olives and extra virgin olive oil truly defines the traditional Mediterranean Diet. In fact it is the principal fat source and the culinary foundation for Mediterranean cuisine.

Why?

For centuries, olive oil has been a major player in the low incidence of heart disease among Mediterranean populations. Extensive research has shown that olive oil not only prevents damage to your arteries, but it also reverses high levels of cholesterol in your blood and lowers blood pressure.

Here’s the proof…

Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an Irreplaceable Source of Fat When It Comes to Your Heart

In a study conducted by Montoya and associates, participants followed four types of diets for a five-week period: