Health and Fitness Blog

Heart attacks and strokes from two leading global cause of death and disability. Clearly, not enough people know about the risks surrounding these two medical emergency and factors. For example, many believe that as long as they do not smoke, consume alcohol, and usually have a number of training them from this fatal disease is immune. However, many individuals do not watch their diet, from the greasy food and fast food orders are sometimes formed. These facts should not be rightly so. Read to find ways to protect themselves and loved ones from this fear of the disease.

Development of a heart attack, when the arteries become blocked, the delivery of oxygen and thus prevent the heart from the basic nutrients to reach the blood. Insufficient oxygen supply, or permanent damage to the heart of the region. Some heart attacks are sudden and severe, but the majority of cases, slowly, often developed with minor pain or discomfort. Affected individuals may not be sure of the symptoms and they are looking for treatment, when it ’s been Queen Mother. Read more…

The following article covers a topic – herbal remedies for stress and anxiety- that has recently moved to center stage–at least it seems that way. If you’ve been thinking you need to know more about it, here’s your opportunity.

Rhodiola Rosea is the latest natural remedy to join the arsenal of natural anxiety and stress reducers.

Rhodiola Rosea, also known as Golden Root, is a native plant of arctic Siberia. For centuries it has been used by eastern European and Asian cultures for physical endurance, work productivity, longevity, resistance to high altitude sickness, and to treat fatigue, depression, anemia, impotence, gastrointestinal ailments, infections, and nervous system disorders.

The first recorded medicinal applications of rodia riza (renamed Rhodiola Rosea) was made by the Greek physician, Dioscorides, in 77 C.E. in ‘De Materia Medica’. Rhodiola Rosea has been included in official Russian medicine since 1969.

Despite its long history, the Western world has only recently become aware of the health benefits of Rhodiola Rosea. It has come to the attention of many natural health practitioners because of studies which tested its affects on combating anxiety and stress.

Rhodiola Rosea is considered an adaptogen. This means it has an overall stabilizing effect on the body without disrupting other functions. Its ability to normalize hormones may be effective for treating depression and anxiety.

Studies of Rhodiola Rosea show that it stimulates neurotransmitters and enhances their effects on the brain. This includes the ability for the brain to process serotonin which helps the body to adapt to stress.

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Fact:

* heart disease claims about ½ million lives in America per year
* high cholesterol levels play a ignificant role in heart disease
* studies show if you lower cholesterol levels, the risk of heart disease is reduced by up-to 40%

What is Cholesterol?
Before we go into how to reduce your cholesterol, let’s take a look at what exactly cholesterol is.

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is produced by the liver and its job is to:-

* produce bile acids to help with the digestion of fat
* build and repair cells and
* produce estrogen and testosterone hormones

Therefore cholesterol is an important function of the body, but too much cholesterol in the body becomes a risk
as it can clog up arteries and this can be the cause of heart attacks and strokes.

Cholesterol Symptoms

It is surprising to learn that there are virtually no symptoms to diagnose if you have high cholesterol. High cholesterol is normally identified by a blood test.

However, if you are having health issues such as coronary disease, vascular disease or stroke, then this could be the end result of high cholesterol levels in your body.

Symptoms of:

Coronary Disease
* Angina
* Chest pains
* Nausea
* Shortness of breath Read more…