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Posts Tagged ‘heart health’
Heart Healthy Ubiquinol
by Paula Gallagher | May 5, 2011
Ubiquinol is the active form of coenzyme Q10. It is an antioxidant found mostly in the heart and is responsible for generating energy. It prevents and may reverse symptoms of congestive heart failure. Your heart can’t survive without CoQ10. Unfortunately, many medications like statins and drug pressure meds can rob your body of this important nutrient.
There are hundreds of studies to support the benefit of CoQ10 on heart muscle function and its ability to improve heart failure symptoms.
Dr. Peter Langsjoen, a pioneer in the field of cardiac research and CoQ10, found that 51% of patients were able to stop one to three antihypertensive medications after 4-1/2 months of starting CoQ10 therapy. The dosage of CoQ10 varies widely, so consult with a health care professional for the dose that is right for you.
Pathway Ubiquinol offers improved bioavailability, especially to individuals who have difficulty achieving the levels of this nutrient necessary for effective antioxidant support and cellular energy production.
Look Younger Now: Avoid These 5 Aging Habits
by Paula Gallagher | April 27, 2011
Recently, on a popular morning news program, the topic of aging was discussed. I wasn’t surprised that smoking and lying in the sun can make you look years older, but some other habits were a bit more unexpected. For many people, most of these habits can be changed relatively easily and will also help you feel more energized, in general.
1. Not getting enough sleep. Juggling work, kids and a personal life can take a toll on your sleep, but getting enough sleep is important. Research links lack of sleep to high blood pressure, diabetes, weight gain, and even just looking tired and older. Aiming for 7 to 8 hours sleep per night is about right for most people.
2. Eating too much sugar. Not only can a diet packed with sugar affect your waistline, but now experts also believe it can make your skin dull and wrinkled, too. (more…)
Protecting Your Heart
by Paula Gallagher | November 16, 2010
According to the American Heart Association, each year over 1.2 million Americans suffer a heart attack. A heart attack happens when the blood supply to a portion of the heart is suddenly cut off. This usually occurs from atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), where blood flow to the heart is blocked by cholesterol and calcium-based plaques. High blood pressure and inactivity can also increase your risk of a heart attack.
Qualified health care practitioners can help you set and achieve health goals, to reduce your risk. Here are some tips to start protecting your heart.
Eat Right: Research shows that making the right diet choices can make a big difference. Include soluble whole fibers such as oats and barley. Soluble fiber helps keep cholesterol in check. Magnesium-filled leafy greens, beans and nuts can lower blood pressure and most importantly, reducing sodium in all forms (especially processed foods) helps some people lower blood pressure.
A diet packed with colorful fruits and veggies provides heart-helping antioxidants and essential nutrients. (more…)
Heart Health
by Scott O'Dell | February 26, 2010
Other than fat loss, it seems the most popular reason to perform cardio routines is for heart health. Helgurud, et al (2004) found high intensity aerobic exercise is superior to moderate exercise as well when studying stable patients with coronary artery disease. Dr. Al Sears, author of the book “The Doctor’s Heart Cure,” is quoted as saying : “Heart attacks aren’t caused by a lack of endurance. Heart attacks typically occur at rest or at periods of very high cardiac output. Often there is a sudden increase in demand. A person lifts a heavy object or receives an unexpected emotional blow. The sudden demand for cardiac output exceeds the heart’s capacity to adapt. What you really need is a faster cardiac output. By exercising for long periods, you actually induce the opposite response. When you exercise continuously for more than about 10 minutes, your heart has to become more efficient. Greater efficiency comes from downsizing. (more…)
Vitamin D and Your Health: Why you want to pay attention to this vital nutrient
by Ellen Kittredge | February 23, 2010
The headline article in my recent edition of Ellen’s Healthy Bites, an email newsletter I send out once per month that is full of the most relevant health/nutrition topic of the day, was “Vitamin D: A Public Service Announcement”. I felt so strongly that it was imperative to educate my readership about the important issue of Vitamin D deficiency, that it should be a Public Service Announcement (PSA).
The PSA is simple. It reads:
***Schedule an appointment with your doctor. Ask to get your Vitamin D levels tested. Do the same for your children, your elderly parents, and anyone else you care about. ***
Why is Vitamin D Deficiency such a big deal?