Does Gum Disease Cause Heart Disease?
This is a big question that has been discussed for years. I was even told recently by my own dentist that the two are linked. My father died of a heart attack at the age of 47 and as a child growing up I remember him using products to care for his gums and to prevent them from bleeding…definite signs of gum disease. It raised questions in my mind and since then I have read many articles about it. Does Gum Disease Cause Heart Disease? Is There... [Read Article...]
Do You Know Your Cholesterol Ratio?
Cholesterol Levels: Understanding The Ratios When you have a cholesterol test, there are actually four tests that are performed to determine four different levels. The low density lipoproteins (LDL), the high density lipoproteins (HDL), the triglycerides and the total blood cholesterol level. Most people don’t even get to see these values and are therefore unaware of what their cholesterol ratio is. Quite often a patient will just wait for the... [Read Article...]
Low and High Blood Pressure Chart Readings
Interpreting Your Blood Pressure Readings Many people realize how important it is to get a reading of their blood pressure from time to time, but few actually know how to interpret their low or high blood pressure chart readings themselves. Most just rely on what their doctor says. Some patients don’t even bother to ask what their number is – they just take whatever medication the doctor gives them and hope that their blood pressure drops... [Read Article...]
Low Blood Pressure Causes
What Are The Causes of Low Blood Pressure? There are a number of possible low blood pressure causes. Every minute of everyday, your heart pumps blood throughout your whole body. As the blood flows through your arteries, it exerts a force that needs to be a certain pressure. High blood pressure is a common cause of concern but few people realize that low blood pressure can be just as dangerous. Fortunately, there are also many remedies that you can... [Read Article...]
Natural High Blood Pressure Treatment
Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure Treatment High blood pressure is a very common health problem, which is why you may like to take control and use a natural high blood pressure treatment. Contrary to popular belief that it only happens to people who are overweight and don’t watch what they are eating, high blood pressure can actually happen to anyone. When left untreated, it can lead to much more serious medical complications, even a massive... [Read Article...]
