Posts Tagged ‘home remedies’

• Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) – A Heart Condition

  Date: 2007.05.13 | Category: Heart Tips | Response: 0

  Mitral Valve allows blood to flow in one direction from the atrium (upper chamber) to the ventricle (lower chamber). It is one of the four valves separating different chambers of the heart. Mitral valve causes problem if it doesnt open and close as per its functionality.

  It causes blood to leak backwards into the upper chamber of the heart, leading to a ‘heart murmur’. This is called as Mitral Valve Prolapse. The functioning of your heart is normal at this point of time. This does not worsen over a period of time, but is one of the main reasons for cardiac problems.

  Mitral valve prolapse is very common among women although men are targeted too. It can strike in early adulthood. It is considered to be a hereditary problem. Mitral Valve Prolapse syndrome is also called as dysautonomia.

  One of the main reasons which cause an increase in mitral valve prolapse syndrome is stress. The cause of stress can be due to childbirth, drastic events, and life turning experiences and day to day stress in life. Nearly 60% of the patients with MVP do not show symptoms. The other 40% does show some sign, which you should be aware of.

  Some Signs and Symptoms of Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome

  -Irregular Heartbeat
  -Fatigue
  -Chest Pain
  -Racing Heart
  -Dizziness
  -Headaches
  -Shortness of Breath
  -Palpitation
  -Anxiety

  Causes of Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome

  -Hereditary
  -Stress
  -Caffeine
  -Stimulants
  -Sweets
  -Alcohol
  -Smoking
  -Menopause
  -Skipping Meals
  -Dehydration

  Measures to be taken

  Complications in this condition are very less. Attributable to the fact, that it does not affect much of your health. But people who suffer from this condition have to take extreme care. You may have to cut down on your physical activity, have a surgery and may be put you on medications – beta blockers.

  You may have to follow a strict diet routine. Do not have any stimulants in your diet like coffee, tea, colas and even chocolates. Intake of sugar should come down. Have high-protein snack for afternoons. Drink as much water as you want. Fresh fruit juice is also good.

  Regular exercise is good to maintain good health. Do not exert yourself. You should consult your doctor before doing any physical activity. Being aware about your condition would help you from any bacterial infection from any kind of surgery. Inform your doctors in advance about your condition, to avoid complication.

  Home Care

  Cinnamon helps in reducing high cholesterol and triglycerides. These can be used in your daily diet.

  Flax seed oil contributes with good amounts of omega 3 fatty acids. This helps your cardiovascular system by reducing bad cholesterol including lowering blood pressure.

  Hawthorn Berries helps with a clean and clear cardiovascular system. It is very good for your heart.

  About the Author:

  Sharon Hopkins can guide you through the importance about home remedies through his website. Natural Care for Mitral Valve Prolapse . With simple measures you can easily avoid such kind of heart condition.

  Written By: Sharon Hopkins

• We Are Not Immune: Women and Heart Attacks

  Date: 2006.10.15 | Category: Heart Tips | Response: 0

  Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in America. Approximately 1 in 3 women die each year due to heart attack or stroke. Nearly twice as many women die of heart disease or stroke, than they do of any form of cancer, including breast cancer. Women are less likely than men to seek medical attention when having a heart attack. For this reason it is important to know the warning signs and symptoms and what to do in the event you feel you are having a heart attack.

  Signs and symptoms of a heart attack:

  Shortness of breath, often without any chest pain

  Flu-like symptoms such as nausea, clamminess or cold sweats

  Unexplained fatigue, weakness or dizziness

  Pain in the chest, upper back, shoulders, neck, or jaw

  Feelings of anxiety, loss of appetite, discomfort.

  If you notice one or more of these warning signs, don’t wait more than a few minutes. Do not wait longer than 5 minutes. Call 911 right away!! If you are driving in your car at the time, it is imperative that you pull the car over as soon as possible. You could lose consciousness at any moment. If you have any available and you have no known allergies to aspirin, chew 1 regular tablet of aspirin while you wait for medical help to arrive.

  Here are some tips on how you can avoid having a heart attack.

  Quit smoking

  Eat a healthy diet and cut back on foods high in saturated fats and sodium.

  Control your blood sugar if you have diabetes.

  Exercise regularly. This may sound difficult if you’re not one who exercises but start out slowly. A brisk walk 30 minutes a day can reduce your risk of a heart attack.

  Lose weight if you are overweight.

  Control your blood pressure if you have hypertension.

  A healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and eating right could help decrease your risk of heart disease and heart attack and increase your longevity.

  About the author:

  Harmoni-Ankle Inc is a created by 2 sisters with one common goal..targeting women. We feature articles relating to health,fitness,home remedies,weddings,holidays,recipes,pets,family vacations,household cleaning tricks,money saving ideas and more.

  Written By: Harmoni-Ankle Inc

• Heart Disease Is More Than A Chest Pain

  Date: 2006.10.10 | Category: Heart Tips | Response: 0

  There are many reasons by which people can be affected by heart disease. By knowing these reasons one can start taking precaution before reaching such dire state. Reasons for having heart disease may be very common but the repercussions of the same are very bad for your health.

  Age can be a major factor for you to suffer from heart disease. If statistics is anything to go by then it has come to notice that more than 83% of people who suffer from heart disease or any ailments relating to heart is either 65 or older. Being of male gender also causes heart problems as they are prone to die of heart attack in an early age. After menopause the women chances of having heart attacks increases but this is not the same with men.

  Heredity plays a very important in determining your chances of having a heart problem. Children’s whose parents suffer from heart disease is more likely to be affected by this disease if proper care is not taken. The different races that are around this world among them African American suffers the most due to high blood pressure than Caucasians with higher risk of heart disease. As obesity also causes heart disease, major Americans suffer from it which causes the problem.

  Smoking is not good for your health as it causes problems which can lead in a cardiac arrest. Passive smoking is also unhealthy as you are inhaling the fumes from the cigarette which are root cause of the problem. Cholesterol is also an important culprit in causing heart diseases as it gets affected with age, sex, heredity and your diet too.

  Blood pressure and lack of physical activity also causes problems. High blood pressure leads to over loading of work to the heart which leads to thickening of heart and chance for stroke, heart attack and heart failure is expected. Stress, diabetes, alcohol are all part in causing the heart problems to you.

  About the author:

  Kevin Pederson has been managing a number of natural home remedies websites which have information on the some of reasons for having heart problems and how to avoid it .

  Written By: Kevin Pederson