Sunday, January 20, 2013
Stopping Heart Disease
Everything the admin of this blog has done in the past few months to stop Heart Disease is in this video. We invite you to check it out and leave your comments below.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Acquiring the Brochure
The brochure created is now currently being distributed at a family doctor's office in Erin Mills, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. If you are unable to acquire the brochure, but wish to receive a hard copy contact us and we will gladly mail a copy to you. (Contact Information is under the Contact Us Column.) You may also print out the preview posted a few days ago as it is extremely similar to the brochure being distributed.
Friday, January 4, 2013
An Informative Brochure
Here is the preview of a brochure that we will be distributing locally. We recommend that you read as we have included tons of useful information inside. The location of distribution will be posted soon.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
How Preventable Is Heart Disease?
Heart Disease may be a monstrous illness, however surprisingly it is extremely simple to prevent. Aprroximately 90% of all Heart Disease cases could have been prevented. Who would have thought?! A few preventable risk factors include:
- Smoking
- Stress
- Alcohol abuse
- Obesity
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Heart Attack Story
Here is the story of Carol Allred ; somebody who experienced a heart Attack, but is now doing alright. If you would like to read more stories here is the link for the website: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/heart/articles/2009/02/03/faces-of-heart-disease-3-womens-personal-stories
Carol Allred
Carol Allred awoke five years ago to a strange feeling: she was overly tired and had severe pain across her back and shoulders. Then 60, Allred attributed her symptoms to the previous day's activities, which involved traveling and celebrating her grandson's birthday. As the day progressed, Allred experienced shortness of breath, but assumed it was triggered by allergies. Eventually, she visited the emergency room where she was told she was having a heart attack. "Because I hadn't understood what was happening quickly enough I had some pretty serious damage," she recalls. Allred suffered damage to her left ventricle and spent six months in and out of the hospital. She underwent surgeries to implant a defibrillator and a stent, a mesh tube designed to prop open an artery. One day, she received a newsletter from the defibrillator manufacturer and discovered a link to WomenHeart. "I read the site and said, ‘This is what I've been looking for.'" Today, despite taking 10 medicines, Allred is doing well. "I know I will always have impairment, but my overall health is good and I think the good Lord knows I have a mission here." Allred describes WomenHeart as her passion and the women she has met through the Science and Leadership Symposium as "sisters." She is president of the organization's board of directors and speaks regularly to women with heart disease, both in her home state of Texas and beyond. "Numerous times someone has contacted me after I've spoken and said, ‘Thank you for saving my life.'"
Carol Allred
Carol Allred awoke five years ago to a strange feeling: she was overly tired and had severe pain across her back and shoulders. Then 60, Allred attributed her symptoms to the previous day's activities, which involved traveling and celebrating her grandson's birthday. As the day progressed, Allred experienced shortness of breath, but assumed it was triggered by allergies. Eventually, she visited the emergency room where she was told she was having a heart attack. "Because I hadn't understood what was happening quickly enough I had some pretty serious damage," she recalls. Allred suffered damage to her left ventricle and spent six months in and out of the hospital. She underwent surgeries to implant a defibrillator and a stent, a mesh tube designed to prop open an artery. One day, she received a newsletter from the defibrillator manufacturer and discovered a link to WomenHeart. "I read the site and said, ‘This is what I've been looking for.'" Today, despite taking 10 medicines, Allred is doing well. "I know I will always have impairment, but my overall health is good and I think the good Lord knows I have a mission here." Allred describes WomenHeart as her passion and the women she has met through the Science and Leadership Symposium as "sisters." She is president of the organization's board of directors and speaks regularly to women with heart disease, both in her home state of Texas and beyond. "Numerous times someone has contacted me after I've spoken and said, ‘Thank you for saving my life.'"
Saturday, December 1, 2012
What To Do In A Heart Attack Situation
The Heart and Stroke Foundation created a very nice video on what to do if you encounter someone experiencing a heart attack. It is a very instructional video and we encourage you to watch it. You never know when it may come in handy:
Thursday, November 29, 2012
An Article About Stress and Heart Disease
Here is the link to an article we found that shows how stress can increase your risk of Heart Disease.
http://www.naturalnews.com/037282_job_stress_heart_disease_risk.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/037282_job_stress_heart_disease_risk.html
The Definition of heart Disease
Many people do not know the actual meaning of heart disease as it is commonly misused with other terms. Here is the definition of Heart Disease according to Mayo Clinic:
Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart. The various diseases that fall under the umbrella of heart disease include diseases of your blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias); heart infections; and heart defects you're born with (congenital heart defects).
The term "Heart Disease" is often used interchangeably with "cardiovascular disease." Cardiovascular disease generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain(angina) or stroke. Other heart conditions, such as infections and conditions that affect your heart's muscle, valves or beating rhythm, also are considered forms of heart disease.
Many forms of heart disease can be prevented or treated with healthy lifestyle choices.
Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart. The various diseases that fall under the umbrella of heart disease include diseases of your blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias); heart infections; and heart defects you're born with (congenital heart defects).
The term "Heart Disease" is often used interchangeably with "cardiovascular disease." Cardiovascular disease generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain(angina) or stroke. Other heart conditions, such as infections and conditions that affect your heart's muscle, valves or beating rhythm, also are considered forms of heart disease.
Many forms of heart disease can be prevented or treated with healthy lifestyle choices.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
DID YOU KNOW?
- By 2020, heart disease will be the leading cause of death throughout the world.
- Negative emotions and depression are risk factors for heart attack and stroke. Conversely, happier people are less likely to develop heart disease.
- Approximately 30% of the people who die from heart disease each year are smokers.
- Worldwide, nearly one third (8.6 million) of all deaths in women are from heart disease.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
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About This Page
This Page was created in hopes that one day Heart Disease may be abolished. As big as this dream sounds it can be accomplished. Heart Disease is not just a disease, but a nightmare. Many people face this reality as they witness friends or family members live with heart disease. Together we can abolish this nuisance. All it takes is people willing enough to sacrifice time and efforts. On this blog I will be posting articles, upcoming events and updates. My goal is to raise awareness for the people around me, around you and everywhere in hopes that one day, together, we can stop this plague.
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