Heartburn Information
The term “heartburn” refers to the pain in the esophagus or chest that occurs when stomach acid is refluxed up into the throat (see reflux). The medical term for heartburn is “reflux esophagitis”. Occasional heartburn is common and not necessarily serious.
Tags: heartburn heartburn information heartburn symptoms symptoms of heartburn

• 0 Comments

The heart is like any other muscle, requiring blood to supply oxygen and nutrients for it to function. The heart’s needs are provided by the coronary arteries, which begin at the base of the aorta and spread across the surface of the heart, branching out to all areas of the heart muscle. The coronary arteries […]

• 0 Comments

What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fatty wax lipid that can be found in the cell membranes of humans and animals.
Cholesterol is a tricky little devil, because if it gets out of hand you could have a serious health risk, including heart attack and other potentially fatal conditions. That is why it is so important to […]

• 0 Comments

Busy lives = Fast foods
Busy lives have made arduous to find the time to eat right. Most of us just grab the nearest thing on the way, and do not even stop to think about the utility of the stuff we are eating. Trying to eat low cholesterol foods is an important part of your […]

• 0 Comments

The Heart Disease that Matters
Your heart, other than your brain, is the center of many body processes especially that it pumps the river of your life, your blood. When not taken care properly, you may contact or acquire a heart disease that could be a threat to your life.
Tags: causes of heart disease heart […]

• 0 Comments

First, I encourage you to learn about why our bodies produce cholesterol. We have learned that cholesterol is not the best indicator for heart disease. You are much better off knowing if your arteries are inflamed (C-reactive-protein test), and knowing their elasticity (Cardiovascular Profile test). In my other articles, I go over these tests and […]

• 0 Comments

Cholesterol and Your Health
When you hear the word cholesterol, what is your immediate reaction, or what comes first in your mind? Many people worry when they hear the word cholesterol. They perceive it as something that is always bad for the health. It is always associated with heart problems like hypertension and heart attack. But […]

• 7 Comments

Genetic factors and diet are the two most common reasons for high cholesterol levels in your body. Though, you may not do anything about what you inherited genetically, you can always control your diet to keep the cholesterol level low, as required by your body. A high cholesterol level leads to building up of a […]

• 0 Comments