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Heart disease is the narrowing or blockage of the arteries and vessels that provide oxygen and nutrient-richblood to the heart. It is caused by atherosclerosis, an accumulation of fatty materials on n....
While we don’t have control over our family history, age or sex, we are in charge of our activity levels and improving them can have a significant positive impact on your health and heart disease condition.
A heart attack is the death of, or damage to, part of the heart muscle because its blood supply is severely reduced or stopped.Heart attack is the leading cause of death in the United States. Approxi)....
A heart-healthy diet is a key factor in preventing coronary artery disease and reducing the progression of arteriosclerosis.
Lyme disease, which is also known as Lyme borreliosis, is an infection transmitted by the bite of ticks carrying the spiral-shaped bacterium (spirochete) (Bb). The disease was named for Old Lyme, Cos....
A daily meditation practice has been shown to reduce the thickening of coronary arteries in adults with coronary artery disease (CAD).
Ayurveda employs herbal supplementation and lifestyle changes to reduce the risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) and to help restore balance and health.
A variety of complementary and alternative medicine therapies can be combined with western treatments to provide effective Integrative Medicine management of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).
Biofeedback uses biofeedback instruments to enhance your awareness and control of rapidly-changing physiological responses. Respiratory and Heart Rate Variablility biofeedback can help you learn to breathe effortlessly and protect your heart.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) recognizes coronary artery disease as being symptomatic of a condition known as heart blood stasis, treatable with acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutrition.
Gum disease is also called periodontal disease. It is defined as the inflammation of the structures that surround and support the teeth. If left untreated, gum disease may progress to the point wheret....
Lou Gehrig's disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a neurodegenerative disease of unknown cause that breaks down tissues in the nervous system and affects the nerves responsible t....
Hodgkin's disease, also called Hodgkin's lymphoma, is a type of cancer involving tissues of the lymphatic system, or lymph nodes. Its cause is unknown, although some interaction betweend....
Ménière's disease is a condition characterized by recurrent vertigo (dizziness), hearing loss, and tinnitus (a roaring, buzzing, or ringing sound in the ears).Méniès....
Reflexology is an holistic healing art that is able to provide relief for a variety of health conditions. For any system of the body, reflexology is able to normalize its functioning and promote health. By familiarizing yourself with the various reflexes, you can learn to help treat many different conditions.
Those with pulmonary disease are among the most challenged when it comes to exercise because they are short of breath before they even finish the warm up and for some even before they begin exercising.
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a motor system disorder caused by the chronic, progressive degeneration of neurons (nerve cells) in regions of the brain that control movement. PD causes a decline s....
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the general name for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The disease is characterized by swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the intestines.Te....
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, a neurologic disease characterized by loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living, lag....
A helpful herbal support program can include heart tonics, herbs to clear 'heart heat' or 'heart fire' and immune-stimulating herbs.