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3 Key takeaways on this topic: Is Coconut Sugar or Coconut Palm Sugar more nutritious than Regular Sugar? Yes, it is. But while Coconut Sugar is more full of nutrients, it also has the same amount of calories as regular sugar. Does it have a lower glycemic index than table sugar? While it has a lower glycemic index compared to glucose, it has not been tested against table sugar. Does it have less fructose than regular sugar? Coconut sugar supplies almost the same amount of fructose as…
If your acid reflux or GERD is under control, you may have no serious problems from it. But if you do not keep it in control, it can cause complications. If it is not treated, acid reflux can cause inflammation and bleeding in the esophagus, the tube that connects your throat to your stomach. Even cancer can happen, but it’s rare. The most important thing is to work with your doctor to manage the condition and avoid these problems.
Take all medications exactly as prescribed. Do not stop taking any prescription medication without first consulting your doctor. If you have any side effects, please discuss with your doctor. Make sure your doctor knows about all your other drugs and supplements, including over-the-counter medications and vitamins. Monitor your pulse especially if you have a pacemaker Put the second and third fingers of one hand on the inside of the wrist of the other hand, just below the thumb OR…
Rahul did not take his high cholesterol and high BP seriously and this is what happened. https://www.patientsengage.com/personal-voices/athlete-cardiac-patient-series-avoidable-events Another example of meditation and calming those nerves: https://www.patientsengage.com/personal-voices/medication-and-meditation How can you reduce blood pressure in the comfort of your home? We hand picked simple asanas for our members and put it together in this E-book. You can download it from here: …
Heart disease can be prevented if we control the risk factors associated with the disease. Quit smoking Maintain healthy weight Manage your blood pressure and diabetes Watch your diet Exercise regularly Manage stress Have regular check ups with your doctor Ask your doctor about taking aspirin (80-160mg once a day) for primary prevention
Cardiovascular Conditions need to managed at multiple levels: Treatment options: Please refer to http://www.patientsengage.com/conditions/cardiovascular-diseases/treatments Food and nutrition Heart disease patients are recommended the following diet: A heart-healthy diet is low in salt, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol and refined sugars. Avoid animal fats, butter, margarine. Foods containing monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat (olive oil, safflower oil, peanut oil) and omega 3…
Medication Anticoagulants [Dalteparin (Fragmin), Danaparoid (Orgaran)] help to prevent harmful clots from forming in the blood vessels. Antiplatelet agents (Aspirin) help prevent clotting in patients who have had a heart attack. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors [Benazepril (Lotensin)] are used to treat or improve symptoms of cardiovascular conditions including high blood pressure and heart failure. Beta blockers [Acebutolol (Sectral)] decrease the heart rate and cardiac…
Your doctor may recommend the following tests: ECG (electrocardiogram): This records electrical impulses of the heart and can help the doctor detect irregularities in your heart’s rhythm and structure. Chest X-ray: Reveals whether the heart is enlarged or not. Echocardiogram: To see images of the heart’s structure and function. Cardiac catheterisation (coronary angiogram): This involves running a slim catheter in to the heart. The doctor then uses this to diagnose the condition of the heart and…
Different types of heart disease Angina: This refers to chest pain that is caused by hardened plaque, which narrows the coronary artery and reduces the flow of oxygen- ich blood to heart. Congenital heart disease: This is present at birth. Examples include atrial septal defest, ventricular defect, patent ductus arteriosus, pulmonary valve stenosis, right ventricular hypertrophy. Congestive heart failure: This happens when the heart is not able to pump blood in the normal manner. This can happen…
The following are the typical symptoms: Anxiety: An impending heart attack may be preceded by feelings of anxiety. Angina or chest pain: Heart-related chest pain is often centred under the left breast bone. The pain has been described as “an elephant sitting on the chest”. It can also present as an uncomfortable sensation of pressure, squeezing or fullness, or burning sensation in the chest. Cough: Persistent coughing or wheezing as a result of fluid accumulation in the lungs. …
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How to maintain weight after bariatric gastric bypass surgery..I hv reduced 40 kg with d help of surgery..now excess skin is problem..skin flaps looks is acute problem now
There are people in communities without access to health facilities. Can someone with undetected hypertension have a "normal" life i.e. no sign of any illness, or is cardiovascular event a certainty?
My friend has had bypass surgery and to lose weight, he is following a high-protein, no-carbs diet. He has lost a lot of weight but is this bad for his heart in the longterm?
Is it safe to have a CT angiography in which a dye is injected in to the veins? Can it cause an allergic reaction? Should I get this done only in a hospital with a doctor on standby?
If you think you are having a heart attack, does it help to take an aspirin while waiting for the ambulance? I have heard that you should keep sorbitrate tablets at home and if you have chest pains, it helps to put one under the tongue. Is that true…
A question from one of my members:
My mother just found out that her triglyceride levels are more than 500. What should she do?
The Delhi High Court has asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to create regulations to curb sale of junk food in and near schools and implement them within three months.
The draft guidelines, which were submitted to the…
I read the news that DASH diet is best US diet. What is it ?
Fish is known to have immense benefits for people with Heart Diseases!(see link below) Are the vegetarians willing to consume Fish-oil supplements for the same benefits?
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/HealthyDie…
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