Health Issues Linked to Heart Disease
Description:
Angina is related to coronary artery disease, and some people
experience angina because of it. Coronary artery disease is the buildup
of fatty materials in the arteries due to atherosclerosis. As the fatty
materials build up in the arteries, the blood flow to the heart is
limited.
Angina is chest pain or a sensation of pressure that occurs while
the heart muscle is not receiving enough oxygen. This can be due to
narrowing of the arteries because of fatty deposits, or due to another
abnormality that interferes with the body's ability to give the heart
blood and oxygen. This is a very common condition in the United States
and affects nearly 6.5 million people.
Angina is typically triggered by physical exertion, weather, and
sometimes emotional stress. In these instances, the heart has to work
hard and its need for oxygen is increased. Although unusual, if the
arteries are narrowed more than 70 percent, symptoms of angina can be
felt while at rest. Most people feel an ache or pressure under the
breastbone, and can also feel pain in the shoulder, arm, back, throat,
or jaw.
-- Causes of heart disease and angina --
Genes, gender and lifestyle factors (including smoking, lack of
exercise and stress.) Even when scientists eliminate all those things,
diet still pops out as vital to whether your arteries clog or your
heart gives out.
-- The Nutritional Approach --
Foods that have been proven to help with heart disease:
Fatty fish or flax oil (loaded with omega 3 fatty acids), fruits,
vegetables, nuts, whole grains, legumes, onions, garlic, olive oil,
foods high in Vitamin C and Vitamin E and Beta Carotene. Fermented
foods.
Avoid meat and dairy foods high in saturated fat and excessive alcohol.
Nutrients that have been proven to help with heart disease:
Probiotics, Plant Enzymes (lipase), Vitamin E, Vitamin C,
L-Carnitine, Magnesium, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Potassium, Selenium,
Vitamin B-Complex, Soy Isoflavones, Lycopene, Garlic, Proteolytic
enzymes, and Probiotics.
Excercises that have been proven to help with heart disease:
When you exercise regularly, your entire cardiovascular system
benefits. This is because exercise prevents the onset of high blood
pressure if you are at increased risk of developing it, lowers your
blood presure if you already have high blood pressure, increases the
concentration of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (the "good"
cholesterol) and decreases the concentration of low-density lipoprotein
(LDL) cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol) in your blood. It also
strengthens your heart so it can pump your blood more efficiently to
bring much-needed oxygen and nutrients to the rest of your body. |
