Health Guidance

Mesothelioma is a cancer associated with asbestos exposure. Fortunately, it is very rare compared to other forms of cancer in the general population. Unfortunately, it has a very high mortality rate. In this article, we take a look at some common questions and answers regarding it.

Q: Why have some a difficult name?

As if being diagnosed with cancer isn’t bad enough, most people are more than a little frustrated that they can’t even pronounce the name of it. “Me..so..thee..lee..ohma” is not a name just conjured from the air. Instead, it gets its name from the part of the body where the cancer tends to manifest – the mesothelium. The mesothelium is a lining found in the chest cavity and abdomen. It surrounds most organs including the heart and lungs. The lining consists of two layers with a lubricant between them. When the heart beats or the lungs take in air, the mesothelium lets them move without damaging one another. Continue reading ‘Mesothelioma: Common Questions and Answers’ »

“Can Elderberry supplements lower triglycerides?” Everyone searching for treatments to reduce triglyceride levels must have come across the possibility of Elderberry having an impact, directly or indirectly, on heart health.

Researching about Elderberry would tell you that this particular plant has been used for many years in alternative medicine. Exactly what does Elderberry have that makes it a preferred choice of many in the treatment of a wide range of diseases? Eldeberry boasts of intense antioxidant, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties. The small shrub, with its flowers and berries, is rich in bioflavonoids, too, boosting one’s immunity against certain diseases, ranging from the simple flu and colds to cancer.

Elderberry is not very common. Native to North America, only those in Asia, Europe and North Africa are able to enjoy its flowers and berries. Thankfully it now comes in supplement form, available worldwide. As such, you can be anywhere in the world and still be able to benefit from the healthy goodness of Elderberry.

It is not been made certain how can Elderberry supplements lower triglycerides and affect the condition of the heart. There are testimonies and studies linking Elderberry to cholesterol levels, though the effects are rather minimal, almost insignificant. Still its wide range of health-giving properties must contribute somehow to the overall health of the heart, making it a good choice when you have to deal with high cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Continue reading ‘Can Elderberry Supplements Lower Triglycerides – Discover the Truth Revealed’ »

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Alcohol is capable of causing birth defects. Causing a child to suffer from fetal alcohol syndrome is really nothing short of child abuse and it lasts for life.
Fetal Alcohol syndrom is an invisible avalanche crashing down and overwhelming public resources. Patients with fetal alcohol syndrome typically have multiple handicaps and require special medical, educational, familial and community assistance. A baby born with FAS may be seriously handicapped and require a lifetime of special care. In the United States, about 1,200 children are born each year with fetal alcohol syndrome. It is the leading cause of mental retardation in this country. When a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy, she risks giving birth to a child who will pay the price- in mental and physical deficiencies- for his or her entire life. It is a pattern of mental and physical defects which develops in some unborn babies when the mother drinks too much alcohol during pregnancy. People with FAS might have problems with learning, memory, attention span, communication, vision, hearing, or a combination of these. These problems often lead to difficulties in school and problems getting along with others.
Continue reading ‘Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods’ »

In 2002 I began to experience heart palpitations. I was driving my vehicle down the road to have coffee with a buddy. I felt relaxed and I was not aware of any stress in my life. As I pulled up to a light that was just changing to red, my heart took off. I felt as though I was going to pass out. I could see things going black. I quickly slammed the vehicle into ‘park’ just in case I blacked out.

I remember coughing a couple of times and thinking “what the hell’s going on?”. Fortunately, by the time the light when green, I was coming out of it enough to chance proceeding. It passed in minutes and I put it behind me. But it scared me like nothing else has ever done!

Two hours later, while having coffee with my friend, the rapid heart rate returned. I could not continue. I told my friend I had to go to the hospital and I got up and left. I drove myself to the emergency ward, which was only two miles a way. I had a heart rate of 220 beats per minute and felt like I was about to die. Continue reading ‘Heart Palpitations – How to Prevent Them’ »

Lifestyle factors are important. For example, studies have shown reduced cognitive decline amongst older people who walk regularly. By exercising for a fit body, you also benefit from improved blood flow and oxygen supply to the brain, which improves mental acuity, balance and motor skills as well. Exercise also causes the release of “feel good hormones” or endorphins.  Some depressed people benefit so much from exercise that they are able to forgo their antidepressants, which are sometimes the cause of memory problems. Another benefit of exercise was seen in a study where it  was found that the brain produced significantly more of an important brain cell protein growth factor after exercise, increasing mental acuity and memory.

People who eat a lot of leafy green vegetables and eat fish at least once a week have also been found to show reduced cognitive decline with aging. Another important finding is that sugar can be a cause of memory decline. Studies have shown reduced blood supply to the dentate gyrus in the hippocampus, an area involved in memory formation, after a high sugar meal resulting in a blood sugar spike. This is a finding that has been seen in diabetics. It is therefore very important to watch your diet and to control diabetes. Continue reading ‘How Can We Protect Our Brains from Declining as We Move into Old Age?’ »

Congestive heart failure patient, Douglas Rice from the U.S., ought to be dead. Instead he is leading a crusade to raise public awareness of the benefits of adult stem cell therapy.

From having three months to live in January of last year to being an outspoken and dedicated activist of the benefits of adult stem cell therapy, Douglas Rice, aged 61, is not to be trifled with. His mission is to reach the 500,000 American heart patients who will die in the next twelve months and tell them they can get their life back.

Continue reading ‘Saved Heart Failure Patient Outraged at the Ignorance Surrounding Adult Stem’ »

Ten years ago a Surfers Paradise manss life was dominated by heart disease and time was running out. Now he has been granted a new wife and baby son better health total happiness.

Peter Irwin from Surfers Paradise in Queensland, Australia, has much to be thankful for. Ten years ago he was depressed, ill and deeply unhappy. He suffered from both Dilated Cardiomyopathy and some Ischemic Heart Disease that was slowly but surely killing him. Told there was nothing more that could be done for him and with no hope of living beyond another two years he started to seek for someone or something that could give him better odds.

Continue reading ‘New Heart, New Love, New Son Courtesy of Adult Stem Cells’ »

She ought to be dead, but adult stem cell therapy has ensured a California woman with Cardiomyopathy continues to live an active life without any further deterioration to her damaged heart.

Clara Chestnut from California has just become one of only a handful patients who have received her second treatment with adult stem cells for her failing heart. “I’ve been going downhill since 2000, with every year more of my heart being dead,” she said. “But after my first treatment in April 2006 my cardiologists have done a huge attitude shift and now recognize that ‘No change’ is a certificate of my wellbeing. Staying the same is terrific, so if it takes coming back every year I will do that.”

Continue reading ‘One Year of No Change of Condition is a Triumph for a Heart Patient’ »

Heart rate monitors have gotten quite a bit of attention within the world of health and exercise since they first became popular back in the mid 1990’s. And now these relatively simple devices that monitor and track each beat of the heart have been integrated into all sorts of exercise equipment like stationery bicycles and treadmills as well as being sold on their own.

Today there are a variety of heart rate monitors to choose from, many of which are rather trendy looking and serve dual purposes, making them the “must-have” gadget among many of the health conscious. Some models are worn with a wireless receiver portion on the wrist with the transmitter strapped around the chest while others are completely strapless and resemble a small wristwatch.

A heart monitor functions by receiving the electrical signal that is emitted by the heart as it beats. Every time the heart, which is a large muscle, expands and contracts the electrical signal is picked up by the monitor’s electrodes which are then transmitted to the receiver. For the ultimate in accuracy, the electrodes must be kept firmly against the skin at all times. Continue reading ‘Using Heart Rate Monitors While Exercising’ »

Heart Transplant

A heart transplant is an open-heart surgery in which a severely diseased or damaged heart is replaced with another heart from a recently deceased person. It may be a treatment option for heart failure due to conditions such as coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, congenital heart disease or valve disease…..

About heart transplants

A heart transplant is an open-heart surgery in which a severely diseased or damaged heart is replaced with a healthy heart from a recently deceased person. Heart transplants have been successfully performed since 1967. Continue reading ‘Heart transplant surgery in India at affordable cost’ »