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Heart Transplant

A heart transplant is an open-heart surgery in which a severely diseased or damaged heart is replaced with another heart from a recently deceased person. It may be a treatment option for heart failure due to conditions such as coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, congenital heart disease or valve disease…..

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A heart transplant is an open-heart surgery in which a severely diseased or damaged heart is replaced with a healthy heart from a recently deceased person. Heart transplants have been successfully performed since 1967. Continue reading ‘Heart transplant surgery in India at affordable cost’ »

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Have you ever asked yourself this question, why is it today we have more obese people? Up 67% of the population are overweight today. There were a great lot less many years ago.
A few, but in no way were they around as they are today, and believe me it will get worse. It will not get any better unless people educate themselves. Unless they know why this is happening, the problem will continue to grow.
Think of this; in the 1950? and 60’s we never had so many obese people as we have today. In fact, I believe people did not get fat, they just did not like to draw attention to themselves.
I guess there were one or two around, however lot too many.
Don’t tell me it was because some of us did not have enough to eat, because even then we had those who were financially comfortable but did look after themselves. Their health and well being was as it should be.
We did not see overweight people as we see today. I recall I went to Las Vegas and observed numerous ladies sitting next to slot machines pumping in their quarters These ladies definitely fitted what I refer to as obese.
Weight loss for good, is the goal of anyone unhappy with their current size or shape. The information on this web site is aimed at anyone who wants to lose weight and keep it off.
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Alcohol is capable of causing birth defects. Causing a child to suffer from fetal alcohol syndrome is really nothing short of child abuse and it lasts for life.
Fetal Alcohol syndrom is an invisible avalanche crashing down and overwhelming public resources. Patients with fetal alcohol syndrome typically have multiple handicaps and require special medical, educational, familial and community assistance. A baby born with FAS may be seriously handicapped and require a lifetime of special care. In the United States, about 1,200 children are born each year with fetal alcohol syndrome. It is the leading cause of mental retardation in this country. When a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy, she risks giving birth to a child who will pay the price- in mental and physical deficiencies- for his or her entire life. It is a pattern of mental and physical defects which develops in some unborn babies when the mother drinks too much alcohol during pregnancy. People with FAS might have problems with learning, memory, attention span, communication, vision, hearing, or a combination of these. These problems often lead to difficulties in school and problems getting along with others.
Continue reading ‘Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods’ »

Ten years ago a Surfers Paradise manss life was dominated by heart disease and time was running out. Now he has been granted a new wife and baby son better health total happiness.

Peter Irwin from Surfers Paradise in Queensland, Australia, has much to be thankful for. Ten years ago he was depressed, ill and deeply unhappy. He suffered from both Dilated Cardiomyopathy and some Ischemic Heart Disease that was slowly but surely killing him. Told there was nothing more that could be done for him and with no hope of living beyond another two years he started to seek for someone or something that could give him better odds.

Continue reading ‘New Heart, New Love, New Son Courtesy of Adult Stem Cells’ »

Heart rate monitors have gotten quite a bit of attention within the world of health and exercise since they first became popular back in the mid 1990’s. And now these relatively simple devices that monitor and track each beat of the heart have been integrated into all sorts of exercise equipment like stationery bicycles and treadmills as well as being sold on their own.

Today there are a variety of heart rate monitors to choose from, many of which are rather trendy looking and serve dual purposes, making them the “must-have” gadget among many of the health conscious. Some models are worn with a wireless receiver portion on the wrist with the transmitter strapped around the chest while others are completely strapless and resemble a small wristwatch.

A heart monitor functions by receiving the electrical signal that is emitted by the heart as it beats. Every time the heart, which is a large muscle, expands and contracts the electrical signal is picked up by the monitor’s electrodes which are then transmitted to the receiver. For the ultimate in accuracy, the electrodes must be kept firmly against the skin at all times. Continue reading ‘Using Heart Rate Monitors While Exercising’ »

Many people like to strengthen the bones and prevent osteoporosis by eating calcium tablets in daily life. However, according to the research in New Zealand, these tablets can not effectively improve the bones for the human body. They can even increase the risks of getting the heart disease for the aged.

According to the research, the risks of getting the heart disease among people of 40 years old can be increased by 30%. The various elements like sex and variety of tablets have been excluded. Thus, the positive functions of calcium tablets can be completely counteracted. Nowadays, more and more people like to take such tablets, so the harms can not be ignored.

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Mesothelioma is a cancer associated with asbestos exposure. Fortunately, it is very rare compared to other forms of cancer in the general population. Unfortunately, it has a very high mortality rate. In this article, we take a look at some common questions and answers regarding it.

Q: Why have some a difficult name?

As if being diagnosed with cancer isn’t bad enough, most people are more than a little frustrated that they can’t even pronounce the name of it. “Me..so..thee..lee..ohma” is not a name just conjured from the air. Instead, it gets its name from the part of the body where the cancer tends to manifest – the mesothelium. The mesothelium is a lining found in the chest cavity and abdomen. It surrounds most organs including the heart and lungs. The lining consists of two layers with a lubricant between them. When the heart beats or the lungs take in air, the mesothelium lets them move without damaging one another. Continue reading ‘Mesothelioma: Common Questions and Answers’ »

She ought to be dead, but adult stem cell therapy has ensured a California woman with Cardiomyopathy continues to live an active life without any further deterioration to her damaged heart.

Clara Chestnut from California has just become one of only a handful patients who have received her second treatment with adult stem cells for her failing heart. “I’ve been going downhill since 2000, with every year more of my heart being dead,” she said. “But after my first treatment in April 2006 my cardiologists have done a huge attitude shift and now recognize that ‘No change’ is a certificate of my wellbeing. Staying the same is terrific, so if it takes coming back every year I will do that.”

Continue reading ‘One Year of No Change of Condition is a Triumph for a Heart Patient’ »

Congestive heart failure patient, Douglas Rice from the U.S., ought to be dead. Instead he is leading a crusade to raise public awareness of the benefits of adult stem cell therapy.

From having three months to live in January of last year to being an outspoken and dedicated activist of the benefits of adult stem cell therapy, Douglas Rice, aged 61, is not to be trifled with. His mission is to reach the 500,000 American heart patients who will die in the next twelve months and tell them they can get their life back.

Continue reading ‘Saved Heart Failure Patient Outraged at the Ignorance Surrounding Adult Stem’ »

“Can Elderberry supplements lower triglycerides?” Everyone searching for treatments to reduce triglyceride levels must have come across the possibility of Elderberry having an impact, directly or indirectly, on heart health.

Researching about Elderberry would tell you that this particular plant has been used for many years in alternative medicine. Exactly what does Elderberry have that makes it a preferred choice of many in the treatment of a wide range of diseases? Eldeberry boasts of intense antioxidant, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties. The small shrub, with its flowers and berries, is rich in bioflavonoids, too, boosting one’s immunity against certain diseases, ranging from the simple flu and colds to cancer.

Elderberry is not very common. Native to North America, only those in Asia, Europe and North Africa are able to enjoy its flowers and berries. Thankfully it now comes in supplement form, available worldwide. As such, you can be anywhere in the world and still be able to benefit from the healthy goodness of Elderberry.

It is not been made certain how can Elderberry supplements lower triglycerides and affect the condition of the heart. There are testimonies and studies linking Elderberry to cholesterol levels, though the effects are rather minimal, almost insignificant. Still its wide range of health-giving properties must contribute somehow to the overall health of the heart, making it a good choice when you have to deal with high cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Continue reading ‘Can Elderberry Supplements Lower Triglycerides – Discover the Truth Revealed’ »