http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/heart-health-blog.html The Optimal-Heart-Health Blog keeps you informed of all the changes that occur at optimal-heart-health.com website. Please subscribe here. en-us Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:43:39 GMT Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:43:39 GMT optimal-heart-health.com http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/aneurism.html Having an aneurism can be frightening. Ruptured aneurisms are responsible for many thousands of deaths each year. Know the risks, causes, detection methods, treatments and preventive steps. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:22:18 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/roboticheartsurgery.html Robotic heart surgery is defining new limits for minimally invasive surgery. Robotic systems are making it possible to operate with greater precision through incisions the size of a pencil hole. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:17:22 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/cholesterol.html Cholesterol management involves risk assessment and various approaches to treatment. Be informed on your risk and what your options are. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:34:13 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/howtoraisehdlcholesterol.html Until recently the question of how to raise HDL cholesterol was of little concern. Now researchers are becoming more interested in the importance of raising HDL. Learn what you should do to raise your Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:22:48 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/foodshighincholesterol.html Foods high in cholesterol can raise your total serum cholesterol. Find out how important it is to limit your intake of high cholesterol foods. Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:35:40 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/goodcholesterolfoods.html Low HDL levels promote heart disease. But are there good cholesterol foods that can raise HDL? Learn how to raise HDL cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:20:43 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/cholesterolreducingfoods.html Do you want to reduce your cholesterol? Then eat! Eat more cholesterol reducing foods. Eat more and be healthier. For better heart health eat more of the foods that lower cholesterol. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:07:51 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/causesofhightriglycerides.html The causes of high triglycerides are more controllable than you think. You can bring your triglycerides under control with a simple call to action. Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:25:16 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/triglycerides.html High triglycerides have been linked to chronic heart disease. The choices we make greatly affect our heart health. Are you doing all you can to lower your triglycerides? Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:03:29 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/foodtolowertriglyceride.html Why not use food to lower triglyceride levels? We love to eat. For most of us what we eat is the greatest enemy to lowering triglycerides. Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:56:49 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/bloodpressurechart.html A blood pressure chart is a great tool to help you keep your blood pressure in check. If you are concerned about your blood pressure and check it often then be sure to have a blood pressure chart hand Thu, 18 Oct 2007 22:03:12 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/highbloodpressure.html High blood pressure is the quiet killer. 25 of the people who have high blood pressure don't even know it. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 22:00:26 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/brain-aneurism-treatments.html Having a brain aneurism can be a frightening thing. But there are treatments. Learn what can be done. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:37:42 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/bvitamins.html The B vitamins provide far reaching health benefits supporting many important system functions. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:43:09 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/dietarysupplements.html Dietary supplements are just that; supplements. To get the most out of them use supplements from whole food sources. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:37:52 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/bestdietarysupplements.html The best dietary supplements don't just happen. They are the end result of meticulous farming and manufacturing practices. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:34:18 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/antioxidantbenefithealth.html How can an antioxidant benefit health? Discover which antioxidants benefit your health and what are their best sources. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:20:24 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/nuts.html Nuts are a healthy addition to a heart healthy diet. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:26:37 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/fruits.html Fruits are a heart healthy alternative to sugary desserts. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:23:35 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/grains.html Whole grains are an absolute must for a heart healthy lifestyle. Don't let a low carb diet steal your health. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:22:03 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/foodhighincholesterol.html A steady diet of food high in cholesterol is a potential time bomb waiting to explode. Low cholesterol diets are the heart healthy choice. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:20:32 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/omega_3.html Both Omega-3 and Omega-6 are essential to health. But can too much of a good thing be detrimental? Are you getting the right balance for your optimal heart health? Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:14:23 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/essentialfattyacids.html Essential fatty acids give us what we need to fight chronic disease. If we are deficient in essential fatty acids we simply cannot have the health we desire. Are you getting enough? Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:12:13 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/hydrogenatedoil.html Partially hydrogenated oil is found in a plethora of foods today. Yet many researchers believe that they may be responsible for the vast increase in heart disease in recent years. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:03:21 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/hightriglycerides.html High triglycerides promote coronary heart disease, the #1 killer of men and women in many countries. If your triglycerides are high get them down. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:52:56 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/framingham-heart-study.html Before the Framingham Heart Study cholesterol management was not what it is today. What we now know about the risks of heart disease we owe to this landmark study. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:48:23 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/normal-cholesterol-level-risk-assessment.html Assessing your risk for CHD is the first step in evaluating a normal cholesterol level. Will your doctor prescribe drug treatment to lower your cholesterol? That depends on your risk. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:46:09 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/cholesterollevels.html Your cholesterol levels are extremely important to your heart health. High cholesterol promotes heart disease. Do you know what your cholesterol levels are and what they mean? Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:37:44 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/totalcholesterol.html The good, the bad and the ugly: What you should know about total cholesterol. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:32:53 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/loweringbloodpressure.html Lowering blood pressure is a critical concern for many people. Chronic high blood pressure often leads to other serious health conditions. Try lowering blood pressure natural way. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:17:52 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/lowerbloodpressure.html Hypertension is a serious threat to heart health. Sometimes medications are necessary to lower blood pressure. Learn about the most common blood pressure lowering medications and how they work. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:12:42 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/causesofhighbloodpressure.html In most cases the causes of high blood pressure are not known. However, even in these cases there are many secondary factors that influence blood pressure that we have identified. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:09:43 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/normalbloodpressure.html In 2003 normal blood pressure was reclassified. What is normal blood pressure now and how important is it that we keep our blood pressure low? Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:02:42 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/bloodpressurereadings.html Blood pressure readings can indicate what you should do to maintain good heart health. Know what your blood pressure readings mean. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:57:35 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/atherosclerosis.html Atherosclerosis is the epidemic most of us ignore. Learn about its causes, preventions and reversals. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:43:29 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/angina.html Angina is a wakeup call. Angina pectoris is a term used to describe chest pains caused by coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is the #1 killer of men and women in the US. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:41:28 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/coronaryheartdisease.html Coronary heart disease: You may be able to prevent it. CHD is the # 1 killer of men and women in the US and other developed countries. Yet in many cases CHD is preventable. Eliminate the risk factors Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:40:51 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/Nutrilite_Omega3.html Populations that consume high levels of Omega-3 have lower incidence of heart disease. Taking Omega-3 supplements is a simple investment that can help improve your heart health. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:31:10 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/omega3fattyacids.html Dont risk your health. Omega 3 fatty acids can lower your heart rate and help prevent sudden cardiac death. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:36:09 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/alphalinolenicacid.html A diet rich in alpha linolenic acid may lower the risk of sudden cardiac arrest in women. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:11:28 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/heartfailure.html Heart failure in men is a familiar topic. However, heart disease is a major killer among women. Learn about the risks associated with sudden cardiac death in women and some preventive steps. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:01:45 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/triggers.html Both men and women die from sudden cardiac arrest. But the stress triggers that can lead to cardiac arrest are not the same. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 19:56:27 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/cardiacarrest.html Cardiac arrest is a sudden loss of heart function often resulting in quick death. Learn about sudden cardiac death, its causes, risks and some preventive steps you can take. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 19:54:05 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/reversingcongestiveheartfailure.html Reversing congestive heart failure begins with an understanding of the various causes of the condition. Breakthroughs in medical science and common sense preventive measures provide hope. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:50:41 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/congestiveheartfailuretreatments.html Congestive heart failure treatments are diverse precisely because there is a plethora of causes behind the condition. Natural treatments can be helpful in prevention and reversal. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:44:30 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/congestiveheartfailuretreatment.html Congestive heart failure treatment options are diverse precisely because there is a plethora of causes behind the condition. Learn about the conventional treatments for reversing this serious disease. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:30:14 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/congestiveheartfailuresymptoms.html Congestive heart failure symptoms are even more diverse than its causes. They may include swelling of legs, ankles and abdomen, shortness of breath during rest or exercise and a persistent cough. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:20:22 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/congestiveheartfailurecauses.html Congestive heart failure causes are varied, resulting in different forms of the disease. Often the bodys attempts to repair heart damage actually exacerbate the problem. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:16:55 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/enlargedheart.html An enlarged heart is most often caused by overworking the heart. Coronary heart disease is a major contributor to an enlarged heart. The most common result is congestive heart failure. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:04:57 GMT http://www.optimal-heart-health.com/congestiveheartfailuresurvival.html Congestive heart failure survival will become an increasingly important topic as the senior population grows. Survival rates will depend on our diligence in prevention, diagnosis and treatment efforts Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:59:35 GMT