Eugene Goh asked:


There is a book by Dr Ray Strand titled: “What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Nutritional Medicine May Be Killing You”, where it is stated in the book that an average 15 percent of the strokes and heart attacks happening right now in the world today is caused by an elevated level of homocysteine in the blood.

What Is Homocysteine?

An intermediate by product produced when we are breaking down a type of essential amino acid, methionine.  Methionine is found in big amount in the normal food that we eat every day like meat, canned foods, flour, fresh milk, processed foods and eggs.

We need Methionine in our body to survive and it is actually derived by converting homocysteine into cysteine or back to methionine.  Now, cysteine and methionine not harmful to our body in any way but the problem is that we need certain type of enzymes to break down the by-product homocysteine into cysteine or convert it back to methionine.

If the needed enzymes to break down homocysteine are not sufficient, the levels of the homocysteine in the blood will start to go up. 

Homocysteine is very different from cholesterol because cholesterol is needed by our own body to produce hormones and certain cell parts but homocysteine does not provide any benefits to our health at all.  If the levels of homocysteine is high, then there will be a great risk of getting heart attacks and strokes but if the level of the homocysteine is low, the better it is for our body.

Do you know the levels of homocysteine in your blood?  Have you checked it?  Can I encourage you to check your homocysteine level since the cost of checking is less than $100 and have a peace of mind to know that you have a low level of homocysteine.

If you would like to know more about the nutrients that is needed to convert homocysteine into cysteine or methionine, you can find out more at http://www.howcanigethealthy.com/healthblog/heart-health/homocysteine-one-of-the-cause-of-heart-attacks/



April

Josephine L. asked:


My grandmother, my father, my grandfather had heart attacks…So what is the percentage of me getting a hear attack?

Tyrone

IC asked:


eases would you be most afraid of? — some people may say a stroke, others would say some sort of cancer and heart attacks are definitely within that range. According to recent studies it has been estimated that heart attack if the leading cause of death in the USA but alarmingly only 31% of women are aware of it, we refer to women because they are more to suffer from it that men.

Dental health and heart attacks

So what do these two things have to do with each other? — while it may not be very obvious there is a direct connection between oral health and cardiovascular complications, dentists at the University of Minnesota have found that bacteria does indeed move from the mouth to the heart through the bloodstream, some may say that the volume of bacteria found in a person’s mouth may not be enough cause a serious harm but the reality is completely different.

Then this at the University of Minnesota used rabbits in order to study the effects of bacteria in direct relation to cardiovascular conditions, the studies revealed a very shocking fact, the two yet doesn’t have to take years upon years in order to build up a clot the arteries, after just 30 minutes of observing the activity of oral bacteria in these animals it was very clear that they acted fast and were able to produce clots in the arteries which will undoubtably cause cardiovascular problems.

Of course know what is really concerned about heart attacks in rabbits but the results of the studies can be directly applied to humans, the lack of care in regards to oral health may lead to more than just an ephemeral discomfort, everything within our bodies is linked together, in order for everything to function properly all of our organs must serve their purpose, if one happens to malfunction or cause troubles it affects the entire system and the consequences are most definitely not isolated.

According to these studies, and this highly recommend to use a dental floss on a daily basis, it is very well known that not many people like to floss but the consequences may indeed be dire if this hygiene procedure is neglected. Taking care of your oral health will prevent serious diseases and will also make you look good.

Allan

John Mark asked:


In matters of wealth it is accepted practice in society to make decisions early: to take advice from several, often opposing, sources of information and then to make financial decisions which are quite independent of either. It is also accepted practice to make provisions for the future, and to update one’s financial picture on a regular basis. Then too, the changing face of health care and the speed at which current health knowledge and techniques are being superseded means that no establishment, however worthy, can incorporate them into its structure quickly enough. It is both the strength and weakness of establishments, such as the medical establishment, that they are cautious in adopting new procedure.

One common problem in the intestinal tract that is confused by people who have “heart pain” is a disorder called hiatal hernia, or a diaphragmatic hernia. This is a condition in which a small part of the stomach is able to slide up into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm. The diaphragm is the muscular structure that separates the heart and lungs from the organs of the abdomen. The esophagus, the tube that carried food from the mouth to the stomach, passes through a hole in the diaphragm. When a person has a diaphragmatic hernia, this normal hole is larger than it is supposed to be, and when he lies down, part of the stomach slides up into his chest. This occurs only when the person is lying down, because when he is sitting or standing, gravity pulls the stomach down low in the abdomen. If a person has symptoms from this problem, one is usually a feeling of pressure or general discomfort in the upper abdomen or the lower chest. Sometimes this hernia can produce severe pain.

The clue to the diagnosis of the hernia is that usually the pain starts sometime after the person has gone to bed after a large meal. The sooner he goes to bed after a meal, the more likely he is to experience discomfort. Furthermore, most patients find that they get relief from the pain if they sit up in bed, or better yet, if they get up and walk around. On assuming a more upright position, the stomach returns to its normal position and the pain disappears. The diagnosis of this condition is confirmed by an x-ray of the upper intestinal tract.



Jonathan

Hector Milla asked:


Maurizio Trevisan, professor of social and preventive medicine and dean of the “School of Public Health Professions” conducted a research that showed people with high levels of Glycated LDL have twice the risk of having a heart attack.

Glycated LDL is a form of lipoprotein - a molecule that is a combination of protein and lipid; lipoproteins are the transporters of cholesterol in the bloodstream - with a sugar molecule attached. This blood component is known as the “bad” cholesterol. High LDL is linked to coronary heart disease.

LDL is a plasma protein containing more cholesterol and triglycerides than protein. Eating too much saturated fat and / or trans fat can elevate LDL blood cholesterol levels.

Tryglyceride is the major form of fat. A triglyceride consists of three molecules of fatty acid combined with a molecule of the alcohol glycerol. Triglycerides serve as the backbone of many types of lipids (fats). Triglycerides come from the food we eat as well as from being produced by the body. Triglyceride levels are influenced by recent fat and alcohol intake, and should be measured after fasting for at least 12 hours. A period of abstinence from alcohol is advised before testing for triglycerides.

A trans fatty acid (commonly shortened to trans fat) is an unsaturated fatty acid whose molecules contain trans double bonds between carbon atoms, which makes the molecules less kinked compared to those of “cis fat”. Research suggests a correlation between diets high in trans fats and diseases like atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease.

Trevisan’s study results showed that diabetic people and nondiabetics have double risk of having heart attack with highest levels of LDL.

The association of Glycated LDL with myocardial infarction might explain why diabetes is a risk factor for heart attack. In fact, Glycated LDL is oxidized easier than normal LDL and more easily metabolized by macrophages, the precursors of foam cells of the atherosclerosis plaque.

Glycated LDL is linked to heart attack and no matter if you are diabetic or not. For instance, of 4.252 study’s participants who had not had a heart attack when the study began, 104 people developed a heart attack within five years; 35 of those were diabetic at the start and 70 were not.

Trevisan noted that, while the findings provide interesting information, they cannot be applied to the population at large and these ones need to be confirmed.

However, diabetic people and those who are not can lower the risk of coronary heart disease taking a blood sample and checking specifically for

- Levels of fasting glucose

- Insulin

- Cholesterol

- Triglycerides

- HDL; the good cholesterol

- LDL and

- Glycated LDL.

Your doctor should review results and take needed measures if there are higher levels of Glycated LDL.

Other contributor on the study was Giancarlo Logroscino from Harvard University’s School of Public Health and results appeared in the December 2006 online edition of “Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases”.



Norman

Tippy_68956 asked:


I have always heard all of those terms describe a heart attack, but have never known if there was any specific difference. Does it relate to the area of the heart damaged? My father had a massive coronary, but had several mild heart attacks before hand. Please help.

June

Jennifer Jolan asked:


Do ADHD stimulant drugs such as Ritalin cause heart attacks? Yes, they can–in a small number of children. Children who have a pre-existing heart condition. Since 1999 thirty kids have died from sudden death attributed to stimulant drugs. And more have suffered heart-related problems. Again, all of these children had a pre-existing heart condition. The drugs didn’t cause the heart condition!

I’m not crazy about giving drugs to kids for ADHD. Lots of strategies help enormously with ADHD that don’t involve Ritalin. However, I don’t want to be part of the over-reaction and scare tactics running amok on the Web. Most children will not have a cardiovascular problem with ADHD stimulant drugs.

But the American Heart Association’s (AHA) doing the right thing! They’re recommending that every child have an electrocardiogram (EKG) before a prescription for a stimulant drug is written. Some people think this is extreme and way too expensive.

Total cost could be as high as $250 million–that’s assuming 250 million kids have EKGs at the cost of about $100 per child. Hmm. Am I missing something here? A hundred bucks per kid sure doesn’t sound all that expensive to me–given that it could save a child’s life! One of my grandchildren. Your child. A child in your classroom.

Keep in mind that a child can have a heart “problem” that your pediatrician isn’t aware of. Exactly the reason the AHA’s saying “get an ECG” first before taking an ADHD drug. And, yes, there’s a strong possibility of a false positive since children’s EKG’s are hard to read. So have a second EKG, a second opinion, more cardiac screening. But don’t skip this important evaluation.

In addition to an EKG, an ADHD cardiac checklist would also include -



Patient and family history with attention to fainting, palpitations, dizziness, difficulty with exercise

Physical exam including blood pressure and a check for abnormal heartbeats.

Consultation with a pediatric cardiologist if necessary.



For me, that a drug requires an ECG first is enough to consider non-drug alternatives for managing ADHD. Let drugs be the very last resort.

Get dopamine-increasing foods on the table, establish routines and schedules and boundaries. Eliminate foods with artificial color and flavoring. Cut back on refined carbs like candy, cookies, pie, cake, chips, and white bread. Increase protein. Look into programs for ADHD like Samonas or other sound therapy, Cog Med, neurofeedback, and Retrain the Brain. Turn off the TV. Get them moving everyday with games, sports, and vigorous exercise. Make sure they’re getting enough sleep.

Try a runner’s stretch: Hands against the wall, one leg forward with knee bent, other leg stretched out behind the body. Slowly lift your heel, coming up on your toes. Deep breath. Exhale while lowering your heel to the floor. Repeat a couple of times and switch sides. It’s the same as Calf Pump in Brain Gym. Do Calf Pump two or three times a day. Notice the change. Now that your kids are eating healthier, not watching so much TV, and getting plenty of exercise and sleep, they may not need an EKG or stimulant drugs. They may not have ADHD.

And have you ever wondered if your kids really have ADHD? Now you can get the FREE “Maybe They Don’t have ADHD” inventory and checklist. Lists 43 factors that contribute to ADHD-like behavior. Copy the checklist. Use it over and over. Give it to teachers and parents. Help stop the over-diagnosis of ADHD!

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Ricardo

Andrew Cocks asked:


This may be a bit tongue in cheek but it is a true story. I know this for a fact as I am the one who had the heart attack.

No, I did not use the book to break my fall when I was in the throws of the attack,or to rest my head on in the ambulance. I used it two months later as medication. Medication works on your brain to change your mood,thought patterns or act on the pain control centers.

I wanted to find a way to help myself. I thought that if I changed my attitude and mindset I could release the hold my heart attack was having on my well being. I felt stuck in one emotional and financial place.

After a heart attack there is a period of adjustment that takes place. Depending on your individual case you may need to stop working at your old job and find a new way to receive an income. I had to do this and found out how to write a book, start a blog and post articles at different sites to get my message out there.

I was always interested in psychology and I recognized that now I could turn that desire about the human mind into the study of anxiety, panic, depression and other disorders.

Until I had a reason to focus on my burning desire and the opportunity came along , I was not fulfilling my lifes interest. When there was a problem and I found a solution to it, this was the way I began to get my life back in order again.

On a personal level, I was thrust into a physical situation that I was having difficulty with. I was not able to be as active as I had been, therefore putting me at risk of gaining weight . This bothered me until I realized that I felt happy and grateful to be alive.

I learned from studying The New Think And Grow Rich philosophy that I had choices and began associating with people who had a like minded attitude. I used the time I had ,because I was now working from home, to read and gain knowledge about what options I now had and how I was going to use these options for a better, more productive life.

Before the heart attack I now realize that I was only using part of my personal potential. I felt more confident and positive once I allowed myself to open up my mind to the concept of a new way of thinking.

It is natural to slip back into the old patterns of thinking and acting but I work and live the teachings and philosophy of The New Think And Grow Rich each day.

At first I felt awkward about the changes going on inside of me, but with each passing day I saw the benefits that putting out good, brings back more good. I have many daily examples of this . I saw these benefits because I was looking for them and I believe that I will get what I want when I have done the work or sown the seeds that need to be sown.

Some desires will take longer than others to manifest themselves. It is not like pulling a rabbit out of a hat, events happen in their own time when you have followed the necessary steps required.

I have been saved by the opportunities I now recognize and the effort I am willing to put forth. This is why I can honestly say that The New Think And Grow Rich saved me after a heart attack. I got inspired and took action on my desire to do and be more.



Alfred

rajesh g asked:


Is there any significance between heart attack and morning.
As we get to hear of many cases where people have heart attack early morning or strange but true when person using the toilet in the morning. Is there any relation?

Brett

The Misses asked:


I am a vegetarian that doesn’t eat dairy, smoke, drink, or use drugs. BMI is 19.4. I don’t have a high-stress job. I workout typically 5 days a week. what are the odds of me developing a heart attack or stroke?

Phyllis