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Only 13% of American women feel they are personally at risk for heart disease, although it continues to claim more lives than the next six causes of death combined.* Each year, millions of women die from causes that are at least partially preventable. Read on to learn about the biggest threats to your health, and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

1. Heart Disease

Heart disease is often thought of as primarily affecting men, although in the United States more women die of heart disease each year than men – nearly 500,000.*

Help protect yourself from heart disease by:

Not smoking, and limiting your exposure to secondhand smoke.

Getting tested regularly for high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, and keeping these conditions under control.

Eating a healthful diet (one that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables and limits saturated fats) and maintaining a healthy weight.

Getting adequate exercise – at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week.

Drinking alcohol in moderation, if at all.

Discussing your risk factors and your family’s medical history with your physician.

Knowing the often-subtle symptoms of a heart attack.

2. Cancer

The most common cause of cancer death for U.S. women is lung – not breast – cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, in 2005, about 73,000 women died of lung cancer, roughly 40,000 women died of breast cancer and approximately 28,000 American women died of colorectal cancer. An equal number of women and men die of colorectal cancer each year, yet it is another disease mistakenly believed to primarily afflict men.

To reduce your risk of cancer, follow the same tips for preventing heart disease. In addition, refrain from chewing tobacco, avoid excessive sun exposure and get regular preventive health screenings.

3. Stroke

Of the nearly 163,000 Americans who die of stroke each year, roughly 60% are women.** Stroke is more than just the third-leading cause of death of American women; it’s also one of the leading causes of disability.**

Some risk factors for the disease (such as family history; age; sex; race; and a history of migraines, autoimmune diseases and clotting disorders) can’t be controlled, but two major risk factors – smoking and high blood pressure – can be minimized by following the same steps that help prevent heart disease. Use of birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy may also increase the risk of stroke.** To minimize the damage caused by a stroke, know the warning signs so that you can get help immediately, if necessary.

4. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

The fourth most-common cause of death, COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, but not asthma or other obstructive diseases. The leading cause of COPD is smoking, so prevent the disease by not smoking and by limiting your exposure to secondhand smoke and air pollutants.

5. Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative brain disease that afflicts an estimated 4.5 million Americans and ultimately leads to death.*** Researchers have yet to unlock the mysteries of preventing Alzheimer’s. Some experts theorize, however, that preventing serious head injury and maintaining good cardiovascular health might reduce the risk of the disease.

For More Information

To learn more about preventing these and other common causes of death – such as diabetes, accidents, pneumonia and influenza – consult your health care provider.

* Source: American Heart Association, www.americanheart.org.

** Source: American Stroke Association, www.strokeassociation.org.

*** Source: Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org.

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A Checklist for Your Next Checkup

Without regular health care and screening tests, it’s possible to overlook the symptoms of a condition until the disease is advanced. Ask your physician if the following screenings and immunizations may be appropriate for you.

Blood pressure test

Cholesterol and triglyceride tests

Thyroid stimulating hormone test (TSH)

Blood sugar test

Mammogram

Pap test and pelvic exam

Body mass index (BMI) calculation

Sexually transmitted disease screening

Fecal occult blood test

Colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy

Digital rectal exam

Mole exam

Bone mineral density test

Influenza, pneumococcal and/or diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis booster vaccinations

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Know the Signs of Stroke

If you experience any of the following symptoms, even temporarily, get help immediately:

Numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body

Trouble seeing out of one or both eyes; blurred or double vision

Confusion; trouble speaking or understanding

Loss of balance or coordination, trouble walking or dizziness

A severe headache of unknown cause

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According to the American Heart Association (www.americanheart.org), in addition to the fact that one out of every two persons will die of heart disease, over 70 million Americans currently have some type of heart disease. (Note: This does not include the tens of millions of people who are in the process of developing heart disease in coming years). The cost of treating heart disease (also know as cardiovascular disease, or CVD), in both direct and indirect costs is estimated to be over $400 billion annually.

Cardiovascular disease results in reduced quality of life, and an enormous cost to both society and taxpayers is avoidable, if only individuals would begin to take more responsibility to prevent heart disease through healthy eating and better lifestyle habits and regular doctor approved exercise. In addition you should consider including the proper use of nutritional supplements such as taking a high quality daily multi-vitamin and getting enough daily Essential Fatty Acids from eating healthy wild Salmon fish (non farmed raised), at least 2 to 3 times weekly and or taking quality fish oil supplements. There are also high quality nutritional supplements and natural enzymes that can help support better circulatory health. (see below)

About Cholesterol

Although, inflammation occurring in the body and high Homocysteine and C-Reactive Protein levels are still your most important tests to determine if you are a likely candidate for a heart attack, (see next week’s blog on those two issues), if your cholesterol is exceedingly high, usually being listed as over 240 mg, then generally those levels should be reduced to a more moderate 200 mg or less level. Remember, cholesterol is necessary for the body and brain to function well and studies have shown that reducing your cholesterol levels too low (less than 160 mg), can actually help shorten your life.

When you visit your doctor for your annual exam, he or she will most likely do a simple blood test to check your cholesterol levels. Do you know what the numbers mean?

First, it must be generally be understood that cholesterol usually can’t be dissolved in the blood, however, certain supplements and natural digestive enzymes: (nattokinase, bromelain), fish oiI, garlic and lecithin may help. (Also, a product called Circulatory Support mentioned at the end may be of aid). Cholesterol generally has to be transported to and from the cells by carriers called lipoproteins. Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, is known as “bad” cholesterol. High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is known as “good” cholesterol. These two types of lipids, along with triglycerides, make up your total cholesterol count.

LDL (Bad) Cholesterol

When too much LDL cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain. Together with other substances, it can form plaque, a thick, hard deposit that can narrow the arteries and make them less flexible. This condition is known as atherosclerosis. If a clot forms and blocks a narrowed artery, heart attack or stroke can result.

HDL (good) Cholesterol

About one-fourth to one-third of blood cholesterol is carried by high-density lipoprotein (HDL). HDL cholesterol is known as “good” cholesterol, because high levels of HDL seem to protect against heart attack. Low levels of HDL (less than 40 mg/dL) also increase the risk of heart disease.

Triglycerides

Triglyceride is a form of fat made in the body. Many people with heart disease and/or diabetes also have high triglyceride levels.

Here are some guidelines from the American Heart Association:

Your Total Blood (or Serum) Cholesterol Level

Less than 200 mg/dL: Desirable

If your LDL, HDL, and triglyceride levels are also at desirable levels and you have no other risk factors for heart disease, total blood cholesterol below 200 mg/dL puts you at relatively low risk of coronary heart disease. Even with a low risk, however, it’s still smart to eat a heart-healthy diet, get regular physical activity and avoid tobacco smoke.

200-239 mg/dL: Borderline-High Risk

If your total cholesterol falls between 200 and 239 mg/dL, your doctor will evaluate your levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, and triglycerides. It’s possible to have borderline-high total cholesterol numbers with normal levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol balanced by high HDL (good) cholesterol.

240 mg/dL and over: High Risk

People who have a total cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL or more typically have twice the risk of coronary heart disease as people whose cholesterol level is desirable (200 mg/dL).

Your LDL (Bad) Cholesterol Level

The lower your LDL cholesterol, the lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. In fact, it’s a better gauge of risk than total blood cholesterol. In general, LDL levels fall into these categories:

LDL Cholesterol Levels

Less than 100 mg/dL Optimal

100 to 129 mg/dL Near Optimal/ Above Optimal

130 to 159 mg/dL Borderline High

160 to 189 mg/dL High

190 mg/dL and above Very High

Your HDL (Good) Cholesterol Level

With HDL (good) cholesterol, higher levels are better. Low HDL cholesterol (less than 40 mg/dL for men, less than 50 mg/dL for women) puts you at higher risk for heart disease.

Smoking, being overweight, and being sedentary can all result in lower HDL cholesterol. To raise your HDL level, avoid tobacco smoke, maintain a healthy weight and get at least 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity more days than not.

People with high blood triglycerides usually also have lower HDL cholesterol and a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.

Your Triglyceride Level

Triglyceride is a form of fat. People with high triglycerides often have a high total cholesterol level, including high LDL (bad) cholesterol and low HDL (good) cholesterol levels.

Your triglyceride level will fall into one of these categories:

• Normal: less than 150 mg/dL

• Borderline-High: 150-199 mg/dL

• High: 200-499 mg/dL

• Very High: 500 mg/dL

Many people have high triglyceride levels due to being overweight/obese, physical inactivity, cigarette smoking, excess alcohol consumption, and/or a diet very high in carbohydrates (60 percent of more of calories).

To help lower cholesterol: eat and live a healthy lifestyle, get regular exercise and work with a knowledgeable nutritionally informed doctor. Also, consider taking a daily quality multi-vitamin and fish oil supplement. Additionally, I have discovered that two excellent circulatory support products are: Circulatory Support and CoQ10 Supreme which are also all part of a 4 product comprehensive Cardio Health Support Package available at http://www.doctorgreens.com Here’s to your better health, Hal Decker

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Are you drinking too much coffee? We seem to need it to wake up in the morning, to stay alert when we drive, and even our work breaks are now referred to as “coffee breaks.” A sign that may indicate that we’re getting a little too carried away is when we have a mug, with a picture of our favorite mug on it. But don’t put your favorite cup away just yet. There’s new evidence suggesting that coffee in moderation can actually be good for you!

New evidence shows that antioxidants are not only in green tea, but are also in coffee. Surprisingly, there’s four times the amount of antioxidants in coffee as what there is in green tea. Of course this doesn’t substitute for the amount of antioxidants that you find in fruits and vegetables. But one to two cups of coffee per day lowers your chances of having cancer and chronic diseases.

Harvard University School of Public Health shows that the risk of Type II diabetes is lower among regular coffee drinkers. Why? It boosts the liver’s ability to break down sugar. Too much sugar that stays in our bodies not only causes us to gain weight, but also weakens muscle strength. And who wants saggy muscles?

Did you know that almonds lower your cholesterol and help to increase your memory? That’s right, a few of those delicious nuts with coffee, and it’s even more of a super memory booster! You actually have an 80% less chance of getting Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s drugs are now being developed with caffeine derivatives for this very reason.

In medicine, caffeine is used as a diuretic (to increase urine) and as a cardiac stimulant. It boosts energy and triggers alertness.

After a large cup of coffee, our muscles tighten up, our heart beats fast and our hands get cold. Coffee stimulates the brain like cocaine and heroin. That’s why it’s so addictive and for the same reason why most of us need it first thing in the morning, to start our day. Once you get into the coffee cycle, you can’t stop. If you try, you get a wicked headache and you start squirming like a snake.

But recent studies reveal that regular coffee drinkers are less likely to contract heart disease. “Until now, we have attributed the cardiovascular effects of coffee to caffeine, but we found non-coffee drinkers given decaffeinated coffee also display these effects,” says Roberto Corti, M.D., a cardiologist at University Hospital in Zurich. Then could there be other ingredients in coffee that are causing the “jitters”? If there is less elevation in blood pressure, could this mean that we are increasing our tolerance to caffeine? Should hypertensive people still drink coffee?

The American Heart Association agrees that there’s a lot of contradiction about caffeine and regular coffee drinkers and the link with cardiovascular disease. If you sit down and calculate how much caffeine you consume in one day, you might be surprised. But could only one or two cups of coffee be harmful for you?

According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, there is more risk for a heart attack if a regular coffee drinker carries a gene called cytochrome P450 1A2*1F. This gene metabolizes caffeine slowly. They have decided however, that more research still needs to be done before they can make this conclusion.

Dr. Florian Koppelstatter of the Medical University Innsbruck, in Austria, claims that caffeine boosts brain activity. Vanderbilt University also found coffee to increase blood flow to the brain thereby, preventing degenerative brain diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.

Again, maybe there are some good benefits as long as we consume this beverage in moderation. Apparently, adding an extra paper filter in your coffee machine when brewing your coffee, even if you have a plastic filter, helps to lower cholesterol and your blood pressure.

We all know that coffee sometimes prevents constipation. Nothing like that morning brew to get things moving! Some practitioners in alternative health medicine actually suggest doing coffee enemas for bowel cleansing. Myself, I prefer bottoms up to be my cup!

Are we addicted to the coffee or to the lifestyle and habit that we’ve grown into over time? Well at least now we know that there are some healthy benefits.

But can having too much coffee and drinking the brew too late in the day cause insomnia? Without a good night’s sleep, our body can’t replenish itself. Let’s not forget the increased risk of osteoporosis for menopausal women. I think I’ll stick to my martinis and use the coffee grounds for something else.

I heard coffee grounds make good fertilizer in the gardens because they’re high in nitrogen. Use them to fertilize your evergreens, azaleas and rosebushes. Also coffee grounds mixed with orange peels placed around your plants in the garden will keep the cats away. You can even mix some carrot seeds with ground coffee when you sow and pests will stay away. Placing a small container or dish of coffee grounds in the freezer, rids your freezer of spoiled food smells. For you fishermen, coffee grounds mixed with earth will keep your worms wiggly.

Meeting new people and socializing with coffee is one of America’s favorite pastimes. From espressos to café lattes or ice cappuccinos, we keep thinking of new delightful ways to enjoy our quick fix. And now with convenient drive-thru coffee shops, it’s even easier to grab a mug on the go. The coffee places make fabulous meeting places for a quick chat, to play games, or to read the newspaper. Some go alone and others gather in groups. Ironically, we all go out of our way to have something that we can make fast and effortlessly at home.

A man and woman were in the kitchen having a discussion on who should brew the coffee in the morning. She suggested that he do it because he was the first to get up in the morning. “This way you won’t have to wait,” she said. He quickly replied, “You should do it. You usually do the cooking around here.” The wife walked out of the room for a moment and reached for the Bible and opened the New Testament. She pointed to the top of the pages and showed him that indeed it said, “Hebrews. “

So coffee lovers, as long as you drink your coffee in moderation, it doesn’t seem like it will hurt you. It’s apparent that it could benefit you. Studies have shown that coffee has amazing antioxidants, helps persons with bronchial asthma, increases the speed of rapid information, counteracts driver sleepiness, reduces the risk of stone formation and colon cancer, and is even a great source of potassium. Again the key word is moderation, like with everything. Too much of anything is not good.

So java junkies go ahead and drink up! Your coffee fits right in with its cousins tea and cocoa.

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If you are diabetic, in theory there is nothing that stops you from doing everything you used to do before you had diabetes. But in practice, you will have to make some lifestyle adjustments to manage your disease well such as controlling diabetes with a good diet.

In controlling diabetes with diet, one should keep in mind that there is more to treatment success than whipping the pantry into shape. The first is keeping a consistent watch on where your glucose levels are. Next is to find some ways to come up with a good diet and eventually help you control your diabetes.

Start at Home

Even though you are the one with the diabetes diagnosis, your whole family needs to make some adjustments to living with the disease. A healthful lifestyle matched with a good diet that promotes good blood glucose control is the best defense against diabetic complications. And the good news is that it is a great prescription for everyone around you as well.

Do not try to go it alone. The changes that diabetes brings to the dinner table can be positive ones for the entire family, particularly if your diet before now has been less than stellar.

Exercise is also a healthy choice for the whole family, both physically and on a psychological level – the family that plays together stays together.

Also, while kids should be able to enjoy the occasional treat that is not regularly on your meal plan, such as cookies or jellybeans, stocking up on junk food is not healthy for you or them. You do not need the temptation and they will be better off with more balanced fare. Limit treats to special occasions like birthdays or Halloween.

Start Out Slowly

Try limiting restaurant food to once a week and encouraging healthier menu choices. Instead of mandating “no junk food” off the bat, allow one selection of their choosing to be kept in a cabinet you do not frequent. Above all, work to provide lots of healthy, fresh, and good-tasting alternatives so the change is perceived as a positive one.

If your family members have a favorite food that is a no-no for you, only keep it on hand if you are sure it would not be calling you from the cupboard. Remember, you are not an ogre for requesting that Lucky Charms, Moon Pies, and potato chips be kept out of the pantry. No matter what degree of pouting and resistance you face from your spouse or children, stand firm. Bypassing these treats would not harm their health; having them could very well hurt yours.

Menu Planning

A meeting with a registered dietitian is an absolute must for anyone with diabetes. A good health expert will explain the mysteries of exchanges and carbohydrate counting to you and will work with you to create a meal plan that works with your lifestyle.

Parents cooking for a child with type 1 diabetes will have a whole different set of concerns and dietary issues than, for example, an adult with type 2 who wants to learn how to eat for better control when he is out on the road.

Whether you are using carbohydrate counting or exchanges, your doctor will try to spread out your carbohydrate intake more or less evenly throughout the day to promote blood glucose balance. Again, your dietitian will work with you to come up with an appropriate amount of exchanges or carbohydrate grams, protein, and fat intake. He may also suggest other dietary guidelines based on your health history, such as low sodium if you have hypertension.

Diabetes Food Pyramid

Controlling diabetes will be a lot easier if you have a good diet to follow. And the most important guide you need to facilitate this is to know the diabetes food pyramid.

It is important to include a variety of vegetables, grains, fruits, and other nutrient-dense foods in your diet. Health experts suggest a slightly modified version of the recommended food pyramid as guideline for daily servings. The only difference is that starchy vegetables are moved out of the vegetable portion and down into the breads at the base of the pyramid with the rest of the starchy-heavy foods.

The general guideline should be:

1. Breads, legumes, grains, and starchy foods intake should be 6 to 11 servings

2. Nonstarchy vegetables: 3 to 5 servings

3. Fruits: 2 to 4 servings

4. Milk and yogurt: 2 to 3 servings

5. Meat and meat substitutes (proteins): 2 to 3 servings

6. Fats and sweets: Use sparingly

So the next time you plan your diet, keep in mind that your goal is not to eliminate the disease. As you go along, you will learn how to control diabetes with a good diet. It is more of keeping the culprits away from your kitchen so you can stay healthy and live longer.

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I am 16 years old and i was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and celiac disease about a week ago. I am having trouble keeping my blood sugar within the guidelines and i am also having trouble finding foods to eat. Please, I need help finding filling foods i can eat, and also foods i can snack on, I love snacking and i always use to prior to my diagnosis. I cannot eat foods with too much sugar or carbohydrates, and for the celiac disease i cannot eat any foods with gluten or made from wheat. Also please tell me anything else thats very vital or important to being diabetic or having celiac disease, health wise. I work out alot and i play many sports, but i want to know what i have to do to stay healthy and live a normal prosperous life. Thank you

In diabetes the way in which the human body uses the food we eat for expansion and energy becomes incompetent, one way or another either with none of the hormone known as insulin is being produced, not enough being produced, or the body incorrectly responds to it. When the body has digested the food glucose is the form made as the major source of energy for the body. The hormone triggers the glucose to move from the blood stream into the body’s cell. This is a hormone produced by the pancreas a massive gland close to the stomach. When a person eats the pancreas is triggered to provide a specific amount of the hormone to move the glucose from the blood vessels into the cells. When an individual has this condition the pancreas doesn’t work as it should so glucose builds up in the blood. Important diabetes information concerns the different sorts of diabetes.

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There are 3 main types of diabetes, which are Type one diabetes, Type two diabetes, and gestational diabetes. These conditions affect folk in other ways are treated differently. In the case of autoimmune diseases the body’s system for combating infection turns against the body itself. The immune system starts attacking the pancreas as it is producing beta cells destroying them so little is produced if any.
The commonest form of this condition is Type 2 diabetes. Most people with this condition have a family history of the disease, obesity, are older than forty five years of age, have a history of gestational diabetes, physical inactivity, and ethnicity. Close to 80% of those with this condition are overweight. With this form of the condition, the pancreas is producing the hormone, but the body’s reply is ineffective. A vital piece of diabetes info is that after years of this resistance the body might stop manufacturing the hormone with the same result as Type 1 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes most often develops gradually over time . Symptoms might include fatigue, urinating more frequently, thirst, weight reduction, vision problems, infections, and slow healing.
Gestational diabetes develops only during pregnancy. More African, native and Hispanic USA citizens will develop both gestational or Type two.

A doctor can work with a patient regarding whichever type of the diabetes they have and give them diabetes information that may prove useful.
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Understanding Diabetes might be difficult for others. It has too many signs and symptoms and some of these signs and symptoms are almost alike with any other disease. Another thing is that it has three different types that you need to fully know that way you may be able to identify which type of diabetes are you experiencing and which treatment plan is best for you.

It is best that people will be guided and be taught with what diabetes is all about. It is believed that proper education about a certain disease enables an individual to become aware of what he needs to avoid and what he needs and take. To have a better understanding about Diabetes, this article will take you closer to knowing Diabetes and what it is all about.

The main definition of Diabetes Mellitus in the simplest form is excessive blood glucose in an individual’s body. In short, it means that the person has too much sugar in his blood and too much sugar in our blood can be very life threatening. If this is left untreated, it can lead to several complications and thus will disable an individual to effectively do his activities of daily living.

Signs and symptoms of diabetes include that of having excessive thirst, excessive urination, fatigue, light headedness, unexpected weight loss, extreme hunger and disorientation. You can have one or more of these symptoms but it is much more likely that you will have all of them. If you will experience any of the above mentioned signs and symptoms, it is vital that you consult your doctor for proper evaluation.

The types of diabetes are just easy to understand. There is type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. To understand the three types the easy way, all you need to remember is that the type 1 diabetes is the insulin dependent type which means that insulin is needed to sustain the deficiency of sugar in the body. Type 2 diabetes is the opposite of type 1. It is non-insulin dependent which means the treatment plan focuses mainly on a client’s diet and exercise. And lastly, the gestational type of diabetes occurs during pregnancy. Pregnant women must always be aware of what they eat and they should always do daily exercise in order for the calories to be burned up.

Moreover, following a strict diabetic diet will prevent the progress of the disease. This diabetic diet comprises of high fiber, low fat, and as much as possible, eating the right amount of carbohydrates. However, when a client experiences hypoglycemia, they need to take in food that can help raise the blood sugar instantly such as bread. Clients having diabetes should be aware of the dietary guidelines on diabetes as taught by their physician or dietitian.

Diabetic diet partnered with daily exercise will minimize the progression of the disease. If a diabetic client will comply with the orders of his doctor, definitely he will be treated well with his disease. Another things is that diabetes can be managed well when the client will learn to discipline himself and will learn to live a healthy lifestyle.

Having enough knowledge about the disease diabetes enables an individual to become aware of the signs and symptoms of the disease and its components. And following the right and proper diabetic guidelines will help the diabetic client to properly manage his disease. There are more to learn about this type of disease when you will visit http://www.DiabetesGuidelines.org.