Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), also known simply as heart disease, is a broad term used to describe disease of the vascular (blood vessel) system. CVD includes diseases such as congestive heart failure, mistral valve prolapse, enervated blood lipids (fats) such as cholesterol and triglycerides. CVD is regenerative and is the biggest killer of both men and women in Westernized society. it is caused by many factors including genetic, poor lifestyle habits, and uncontrolled stress. much research has been reported on this major killer, and the experts agreed that heart disease may be avoided by change in lifestyle. This is especially important early in life if there is a genetic tendency toward CVD.
We cannot change our ancestors, but we can change what we do and don’t do every single day to minimize the risk factors we have inherited. Anyone with heart disease in the family, especially if it was diagnosed at an early age, should report this to his or her health care professionals for appropriate medical testing and follow-up examinations on a regular basis.
The biggest contributor to CVD today is atherosclerosis, the narrowing of arteries caused by the buildup of plaque. The result of this narrowing is that the heart and other organs at deprived of blood, which carries oxygen and nutrients to tissues for normal functioning. If the blood flowed in restricted enough that the heart tissues is deprived of oxygen, the resulting pain is called angina. Angina is a discomfort or pressure felt in the chest or throat and is the symptom of CVD.
Any chest pain should be reported to of the physician immediately. You don’t get a second chance into your heart stops beating
In addition to testing your blood pressure, there are several other tests commonly performed that indicate your risk of CVD. they are Tortal Cholesterol, High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL), Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL), and Triglycerides. What are these things? Cholesterol is a waxy, oily substance made in the body for the maintenance of body cell. The body produces, utilizes, store and discards cholesterol based on many factors. When your body doesn’t eliminate enough cholesterol, it builds up in your bloodstream and contribute to atherosclerosis. LDL is the type of cholesterol that deposits the plaque that can build up in the arterial walls. HDL is the good cholesterol that takes the fatty deposits from the arterial walls and removes them from the bloodstream. Triglycerides refer to the fat transport mechanism found in the body. Triglycerides in the bloodstream are affected by the foods we eat and by exercise. Poor lifestyle choices can result in excess triglycerides, which contribute to the manufacture of cholesterol.
CVD can be controlled through regular checkups and a healthy lifestyle. Of course, checkups aren’t fun and changing your lifestyle is difficult. But when considering the alternative-heart surgery, transplantation, or death-that “ounce of prevention” doesn’t look too bad.
Lifestyle Suggestions
- Get regular medical checkups which include blood cholesterol (Total, HDL and LDL) and triglycerides test and any other tests recommended by your doctor.
- Know your family history and report this history to your healthcare professional.
- Eat cold-water fish such as salmon for healthier arteries.
- Limit the amounts of refined foods, junk foods, high-sugar and high-fat foods, including fried food - they can boost the wrong types of cholesterol and triglycerides.
- Substitute monounsaturated fat subject olive oil, avocado oil, or canola oil in place of margarine, butter, or lard.
- Do not smoke! smoking harms circulation.
Daily Supplementation Plan
- Vitamin B complex: 25-50 mg, use natural and/or phosphorylated B complex.
- Vitamin C with bioflavonoids: 500 - 2000 mg, product should contain equal amounts of vitamin C and mixed bioflavonoids.
- Vitamin E: 400-800 IU
- selenium: 100-1200 mcg
- Calcium: 800-1200 mg,synergistic with magnesium 400-700 mg
- Hawthorn: 5-50 mg, begin with 5 mg per day, raising amount to 10-50 mg over 30 days.
- Co-Q10: 90-300 mg, antioxidant; improve cellular energy.
- L-carnitine: 500-1500 mg, for muscle contraction and energy production
- Omega-3 fatty acids: fish oil 2-3 g; flaxseed oil one tablespoon, one that’s are a good source of alphs-linolenic acid and another good omega-3.
May 12 2008 06:02 pm | Health