Valentine's days, thanksgivings, birthdays, anniversaries... they come along only once a year. What if you don't live to see another one of these cherished occasions with your family and loved ones ever again? According to the American Heart Association, one out of every three of us in the United States is suffering from what they label as 'the silent killer' or hypertension, without even knowing it.
High blood pressure pushes against the walls of arteries and veins and can cause strokes, heart attacks, aortic aneurysms and even death without any warning whatsoever. Unfortunately most Americans don't even have any symptoms before it is already too late.If you are ready to take the first step towards ensuring a long healthy life for you and your loved ones, then give us a call at 949-922-3465 today, for a FREE blood pressure screening and risk factor consultation.
Truth About High Blood Pressure Medication
It is important to understand that hypertension medications will NOT change, modify, or address the underlying cause of high blood pressure. They synthetically lower your blood pressure by either dilating your blood vessels, slowing down your heart, or thinning out your blood. You may be able to lower your blood pressure on paper, but this 'silent killer' has not been treated - not to mention the adverse side effects of all the chemicals you will be taking.
3 Secrets to Beating the 'Silent Killer' Naturally and Effectively
New research is now showing some natural remedies are just as effective as their medical counterpart, without any further damage to your health.
1. Chiropractic Care
Many of us consider chiropractic care a vital path to excellent health, but did you know that it has also been shown to significantly improve high blood pressure? New and exciting research performed by medical doctors last year shows that chiropractic care can be as effective as high blood pressure medications - with no side effects!
Correct positioning of your neck vertebra is vital in optimal functioning of your neck and entire body. A misaligned neck however, puts pressure on your nerves and contributes to accelerated aging, migraine headaches, body aches, fatigue and last but not least - hypertension. For a one-on-one complimentary consultation contact our office for an appointment 949-922-3465.
2. Evaluate your Nutrition
As you may already know, a low salt diet can improve your blood pressure, but research has shown that garlic, green tea, apple cider vinegar, and olive leaf extracts are miracle foods that can effectively combat this deadly condition. As far as minerals and supplements, calcium, magnesium, potassium, as well as fish oil and CoQ10 should also be added to your supplement list. There are multiple other herbal and nutritional supplements that can regulate your blood pressure and put you on the road to a long and healthy life. For a detailed assessment of your diet or supplemental intake give us a call at 949-922-3465.
3. Watch Your Weight
Its been shown that a 10% weight loss can normalize your blood pressure. A regular and effective exercise program specifically to regulate your weight, insulin levels, and high blood pressure is the way to go.
The only side effect to this one is a fit and healthy body! Continue to make memories and live a healthy life for years to come. You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to be around for a long time and enjoy life.
Taking the first step is as easy as calling 949-922-3465 for your FREE blood pressure screening and risk factor assessment. Your loved ones will thank you for it.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Chiropractic and High Blood Pressure...
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Heart of a woman...
Heart disease now has a new face - it’s young, fit and female. Journal of American College of Cardiology reports that deaths caused by heart disease in women under 45 years old have been increasing by 1.3 percent each year since 1997.
The typical cardiac patient has historically been a middle-aged or older male; females have been left out of heart disease research studies, which have led to the perception that it does not pertain to women. Female-oriented vascular conditions such as microvascular disease and pregnancy-related heart troubles are less understood than coronary-artery disease which triggers heart attacks in men. Meanwhile 4 in 10 women do not recognize heart disease’s most life threatening sign until it is too late – a heart attack!
The number of young women (under 45) who die from coronary heart disease each year is roughly comparable to the number of women who die of breast cancer, yet there are numerous breast cancer awareness organizations and little in the way of heart disease education. Thus this month’s article will investigate and educate women on risk factors and screening steps.
Doctors are not making the connection between suspicious symptoms and a significant cardiac event in female patients. A recent study presented 800 physicians with patient profiles in which the heart risk levels were identical, but the genders differed. Even when a woman’s risk was the same as a man’s, doctors were more likely to classify her case as low risk.
Women develop different type of heart disease than men and the symptoms and complexity is yet to be researched. Heart disease in women strikes multiple smaller arteries while men more commonly develop a single large plaque that clearly blocks a single artery.
Another reason women with heart disease are being inadequately examined and tested may have to do with the under-recognized connection between the reproductive organs and heart health. Irregular menstrual cycle and hormonal imbalances play a role in coronary vessels tightening and thus making you more susceptible to heart disease and heart attacks.
Pregnancy and pregnancy-related complications such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia and gestational diabetes can trigger heart disease by increasing blood clotting and risks of high blood pressure. New moms are often told that these conditions are pregnancy-specific and are resolved after birth of their child. New research now shows that they can have an impact years after the pregnancy.
1. Know your numbers
By age 30 get your blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar levels checked annually.
2. Know your risks
Abnormal cholesterol levels
High blood pressure
Drug or tobacco use
Diabetes
Family history
Obesity
Pregnancy
Birth control pills
Poor diet
Lack of exercise
3. Get Checked
Based on your numbers, many doctors will use online tools to assess your risk level and determine what tests you need. Ask your doctor about female-focused Reynalds Risk Score (reynoldsriskscore.org) which accounts for all the risks as well as factors that can be particularly troubling in women, such as certain cholesterol types and inflammatory markers specific to females.
Signs, symptoms, and risk factors for heart disease can be subtle or seemingly harmless and prevention is extremely valuable. Educate yourself on risks, take care of your body, and ask your doctor for a checkup. Call me if you have any questions 949.922.3465 or if you'd like to get more information
The typical cardiac patient has historically been a middle-aged or older male; females have been left out of heart disease research studies, which have led to the perception that it does not pertain to women. Female-oriented vascular conditions such as microvascular disease and pregnancy-related heart troubles are less understood than coronary-artery disease which triggers heart attacks in men. Meanwhile 4 in 10 women do not recognize heart disease’s most life threatening sign until it is too late – a heart attack!
The number of young women (under 45) who die from coronary heart disease each year is roughly comparable to the number of women who die of breast cancer, yet there are numerous breast cancer awareness organizations and little in the way of heart disease education. Thus this month’s article will investigate and educate women on risk factors and screening steps.
Doctors are not making the connection between suspicious symptoms and a significant cardiac event in female patients. A recent study presented 800 physicians with patient profiles in which the heart risk levels were identical, but the genders differed. Even when a woman’s risk was the same as a man’s, doctors were more likely to classify her case as low risk.
Women develop different type of heart disease than men and the symptoms and complexity is yet to be researched. Heart disease in women strikes multiple smaller arteries while men more commonly develop a single large plaque that clearly blocks a single artery.
Another reason women with heart disease are being inadequately examined and tested may have to do with the under-recognized connection between the reproductive organs and heart health. Irregular menstrual cycle and hormonal imbalances play a role in coronary vessels tightening and thus making you more susceptible to heart disease and heart attacks.
Pregnancy and pregnancy-related complications such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia and gestational diabetes can trigger heart disease by increasing blood clotting and risks of high blood pressure. New moms are often told that these conditions are pregnancy-specific and are resolved after birth of their child. New research now shows that they can have an impact years after the pregnancy.
1. Know your numbers
By age 30 get your blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar levels checked annually.
2. Know your risks
Abnormal cholesterol levels
High blood pressure
Drug or tobacco use
Diabetes
Family history
Obesity
Pregnancy
Birth control pills
Poor diet
Lack of exercise
3. Get Checked
Based on your numbers, many doctors will use online tools to assess your risk level and determine what tests you need. Ask your doctor about female-focused Reynalds Risk Score (reynoldsriskscore.org) which accounts for all the risks as well as factors that can be particularly troubling in women, such as certain cholesterol types and inflammatory markers specific to females.
Signs, symptoms, and risk factors for heart disease can be subtle or seemingly harmless and prevention is extremely valuable. Educate yourself on risks, take care of your body, and ask your doctor for a checkup. Call me if you have any questions 949.922.3465 or if you'd like to get more information
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