Hypertension is a common condition that has little to no symptoms, which means that many people that have high blood pressure don’t even know that they have it. Having high blood pressure is also a strong indicator of increased risk for heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. That’s why it’s important to have your blood pressure checked at least annually
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Heart palpitations are heartbeat sensations that you suddenly become aware of because they feel like your heart is “pounding” or “racing feelings..
Palpitations Symptoms – Skipping beats, Beating too fast, Pumping harder than usual. Palpitations Causes – Emotions, medications, medical conditions, food products.
Palpitations Treatment Using Home Remedies, Yoga, And Diet – Foods to be taken: Fruits and vegetables, whole grains and low to no-fat dairy products
, Eat plenty of fish. Salmon and mackerel in particular contain high levels of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
, Yogurt may also help to ease heart palpitations
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Palpitations Prevention – Avoid stress, tobacco, Proper diet, Exercise regularly.
Pulmonary Embolism – Prevention – Exercise regularly and maintain proper weight , Drink plenty of fluids, Exercise while you sit, Do not smoke.
Pulmonary embolism is the sudden blockage of a major blood vessel (pulmonary artery) which is the blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lungs usually by a blood clot..
Pulmonary Embolism – Symptoms – Sudden shortness of breath , Unexplained sharp pain in your chest, arm, shoulder, neck or jaw. , Irregular heartbeat (pulse) , Cough, Wheezing. Pulmonary Embolism – Causes – Any condition that makes your blood sticky or slows down circulation in the veins of your legs may lead to pulmonary embolism..
Pulmonary Embolism – Treatment Using Home Remedies, Yoga, And Diet – A variety foods such as lean proteins like chicken, fatty fish, whole grains such as oats, fruits such as apples and a variety of vegetables to ensure proper nutrition.
, Cranberry products such as juice can increase the potency of warfarin (a drug commonly prescribed to treat pulmonary embolism), which can lead to bleeding problems. If you have a pulmonary embolism and are prescribed warfarin you should avoid eating cranberries and drinking cranberry juice.
, Alcohol and liquorice also decrease the effectiveness of warfarin.
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Smoking Prevention – Promote compliance and support adequate enforcement of federal, state and local tobacco laws..
