A few years ago I had a total cholesterol level of around 230 and I was 25 pounds overweight. My doctor told me that if I couldn’t get my cholesterol level down I had to go on medication. The reason was because it could eventually affect my blood pressure. This alarmed me because my father […]
Posts with the Heart Conditions tag
CoQ10 And Diabetes – Using Dietary Supplements For Treatment
CoQ10 stands for Coenzyme Q10, which is also known as ubiquinone or ubiquinol. This substance, a compound that is similar to vitamins, plays a vital role in several biological processes such as protein production and muscle contraction. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free radicals by destroying compounds that cause damage to the body’s cells. […]
Low Blood Pressure and Hypertension
I have spoken to people both suffering from both high pressure and low pressure. The point in this is most of the time these persons are from the same family. Not all the persons achieve lower pressure of this kind. Moreover, If person is in a high physical condition low blood pressure is viewed with […]
The Hawthorn Berry in History and Today
Hawthorn berry extract is an old herbal remedy for heart conditions. Today, Hawthorne berries are used in some natural products designed to promote heart health. Legends, historical evidence and scientific evaluation surround hawthorn berry extract. One Christian legend holds that the “Crown of Thorns” was made from the hawthorn berry tree or bush, which originally […]
Portable Blood Pressure Monitor
Thousands of people in the United States suffer from high blood pressure, which can lead to various heart conditions, some severe if not watched closely on a daily basis. One of the best ways to keep an eye on a person’s pressure is by using a portable monitor. These monitors can help save a person’s […]