Research reveals that over 50% of heart attack patients have normal cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is not the culprit behind heart disease, Inflammation of blood vessels is. Guess what significantly reduces or eliminates inflammation of blood vessels entirely? you got it Nutritional supplements.
Rather than concentrating on lowering your cholesterol you need to understand the necessary steps in reducing inflammation in your arteries.
In the late 70's there was a study done in Framingham, Ma called the Framingham studies. It followed a large population of patients who lived in Framingham. Scientists noted in these studies that as the cholesterol levels increased, so did the frequency of heart attacks. Following this research cholesterol levels greater than 200 were considered abnormal and a cholesterol level greater than 240 placed a patient at HIGH risk for developing a heart attack. Before this a cholesterol level of 320 was considered normal.
It was in the early 80's that physicians learned that not all cholesterol was bad. God didn't make a mistake when he created it. The cholesterol the body makes is good. In fact it is essential for building good cell membranes, other cell parts and many different hormones that our bodies need. We could not live without it, So when we do not get enough from our diet our bodies create it.
Problems begin to occur when free radicals change or oxidize cholesterol making it "BAD".
In a 1989 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, Dr Daniel Steinberg stated that if patients had adequate antioxidant intake it would stop the oxidation and the cholesterol would not become "BAD".
Since this claim hundreds of studies have been done to prove or disprove this theory.
In 1997 researcher Dr Marco Diaz made an impressive review of all the studies. Diaz concluded that patients with the highest levels of antioxidants in their bodies had the least amount of coronary artery disease. Animal studies done at this time also concluded that "Antioxidants and their supporting nutrients have become the New hope in the war against the number 1 killer: Heart Disease.
LDL cholesterol isn't the only instigator behind inflammation of blood vessels. Other main causes include something called, Homocysteine and the free radicals that cigarette smoking, hypertension, fatty foods and diabetes cause.
The important this is that antioxidants and their supporting nutrients can eliminate or at least significantly reduce ALL of the causes of inflammation in the arteries. Let's take a look at each.
Vitamin E is the most important when it comes to hindering the process of hardening of the arteries.
Vitamin C has been proven effective in protecting the LDL cholesterol from becoming oxidized. Another benefit of Vitamin C is its ability to regenerate Vitamin E and intracellular glutathione so they can be used again and again.
Glutathione: Patients with known coronary artery disease have lower levels of glutathione within their cells than people with healthy arteries. When you take the nutrients needed for the cell to make more glutathione(selenium, B2, niacin, and N-acetyl-L-cysteine), you are improving the body's overall antioxidant defense system.
Bioflavanoids exist within our fruits and vegetables. These extremely potent antioxidants have some antiallergen and anti-inflammatory properties. Red wine and grape juice have a product called polyphenols which have been shown to decrease the formation of oxidized LDL cholesterol.
It is important to note that ALL these nutrients work together to either eliminate or decrease the inflammation of the arteries. Don't decide to just drink wine or grape juice. You need all of these nutrients at optimal levels not RDA levels. This is why Cellular Nutrition is so important. It's not enough to take one or the other we need a combination of vitamins and minerals working together to keep us healthy.
Maintaining a healthy weight, proper diet, and exercise are all important to prevent Heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and some forms of cancer. In fact many chronic illness and diseases can be prevented with a healthy diet. My goal is to help you stay healthy as you age by giving your body good nutrition. If you are struggling with health issues I hope you find something here that will help.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Friday, November 30, 2012
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Worried about your Cholesterol?
Some people take supplements along with statins, or -- if their cholesterol isn't too high -- instead of them. There's good evidence that some supplements can help with cholesterol levels.
For good Heart Healthy supplements go to www.HerbalVermont.com
- Fish oil can lower triglycerides by up to 50% and improve HDL levels, the “good” cholesterol. People in most studies showing a benefit have taken 1 to 4 grams of fish oil a day. While usually well-tolerated, fish oil supplements can cause a fishy aftertaste, heartburn, or upset stomach.
- Sterols and stanols are available in supplements and are also added to foods such as some margarines, orange juice, or yogurt. These can lower LDL, the “bad” cholesterol, by up to 15%. Cholesterol experts recommend 2 grams per day.
Potential Side Effects of taking a Statin medication
Like any medicine, statins can interact with other medicines you take, and they can have side effects:- More common: Headache, GI problems, muscle and joint aches, or rash
- Less common: Memory loss, mental confusion, high blood sugar, and type 2 diabetes
- Very rarely: Muscle or liver damage
Can Exercise and Diet Lower Your Cholesterol Enough?
There’s no doubt that a healthy lifestyle helps lower cholesterol. The question is whether it can lower your levels enough – and that depends on how high your levels are and what your doctor has set as your goal.- Eating a heart-healthy diet can lower LDL cholesterol at least 10%.
- If you lose 5% to 10% of your body weight, you can cut LDL cholesterol 15%, and reduce triglycerides 20%.
- If you exercise at a moderate intensity -- meaning you have enough breath to talk but not sing -- for at least 2 ½ hours a week, you can further cut triglycerides 20% to 30%. (Exercise can also increase your HDL, the “good” cholesterol.)
For good Heart Healthy supplements go to www.HerbalVermont.com
Friday, September 14, 2012
How Much is a Serving of Vegetables?
It is essential to get a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables into your diet every day! Why? Because colorful fruits and vegetables provide a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals your body uses to stay healthy and energetic, help maintain a healthy weight, protect against the effects of aging (how many of us are aging faster than we want to? LOL), and reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
The USDA Food guide Pyramid recommends 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Doing so is easier than you think. Making healthy lifestyle changes takes time but it is worth it. Next time you shop browse the produce section a little longer and don't forget to think colorful.
some examples Yellow/Orange- a banana, summer squash, oranges, peaches, sweet potatoes, pineapple, cantaloupe
White- Mushrooms, onions, cauliflower, garlic, cucumbers, etc.
Green- pears, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, celery, peas, spinach, beans, etc.
Blue/Purple blackberries, blueberries, grapes, plums, raisins, purple cabbage, etc
Red- Apples, cherries, cranberries, grapes, strawberries, watermelon, tomatoes, radishes, beets, red peppers, red onions, etc.
Try to pick up at least one thing from each different color. I love making a salad using fresh spinach, cranberries, cucumbers, tomatoes, apple, cheese, and chicken. You'd be surprised how great fresh spinach is in a salad or sandwich. It has more vitamins in it than iceberg lettuce and makes the salad so much more colorful. Spinach is great for smokers.
So HOW MUCH is a SERVING? Remember the goal is 5-9 daily.
A serving is:
The USDA Food guide Pyramid recommends 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Doing so is easier than you think. Making healthy lifestyle changes takes time but it is worth it. Next time you shop browse the produce section a little longer and don't forget to think colorful.
some examples Yellow/Orange- a banana, summer squash, oranges, peaches, sweet potatoes, pineapple, cantaloupe
White- Mushrooms, onions, cauliflower, garlic, cucumbers, etc.
Green- pears, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, celery, peas, spinach, beans, etc.
Blue/Purple blackberries, blueberries, grapes, plums, raisins, purple cabbage, etc
Red- Apples, cherries, cranberries, grapes, strawberries, watermelon, tomatoes, radishes, beets, red peppers, red onions, etc.
Try to pick up at least one thing from each different color. I love making a salad using fresh spinach, cranberries, cucumbers, tomatoes, apple, cheese, and chicken. You'd be surprised how great fresh spinach is in a salad or sandwich. It has more vitamins in it than iceberg lettuce and makes the salad so much more colorful. Spinach is great for smokers.
Consuming the recommended 7-9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day is difficult. Just one Garden 7® tablet three times a day helps fill the nutritional gaps in your diet by providing your body with the vital nutrition needed for optimal health
A serving is:
- One medium sized Fruit
- 1/2 cup raw, cooked, frozen vegetables
- 3/4 cup (6 oz) 100% fruit or vegetable juice
- 1/2 cup cooked, canned, or frozen legumes ( beans and peas)
- 1 cup raw leafy vegetables
- 1/4 cup of dried fruit
Monday, July 9, 2012
Vital Signs
A normal resting pulse rate (the number of times the heart beats per minute) is between 65 and 75.
An article in the 2003 issue of the Journal of American Medical Association (AMA) redefined that a normal blood pressure is considered to be approximately 115/75 (Research shows that arterial damage can start at this blood pressure level)
An article in the 2003 issue of the Journal of American Medical Association (AMA) redefined that a normal blood pressure is considered to be approximately 115/75 (Research shows that arterial damage can start at this blood pressure level)
Good Fat Bad Fat
Healthy Fats include Canoala oil, corn oil, Olive oil (pure and virgin), Safflower oil, Sesame Oil (light and dark) as well as vegetable oil.
Say NO to Saturated Fats, Trans Fats and Dietary Cholesterol.
If your diet consists of a lot of animal products--particularly such fatty meats as beef, pork, lamb, veal, and poultry skin, and such dairy foods as whole milk, cheese, ice cream--you are probably relying to heavily on saturated fats which can ravage your arteries.
Trans fats raise LDL to dangerous levels are the result of hydrogenation-- a manufactured food process in whcih hydrogen is added to vegetable oil to lengthen the shelf life. The following foods are high in trans fats so be sure to avoid them regardless of how good they taste. They are NOT worth it: packaged cakes, cookies, crackers, pastry, bread, butter or margarine; such snack foods as potato chips, taco chips, and popcorn; fried potatoes, and commercial salad dressings.
Dietary Cholesterol: Steer clear of organ meats like liver, hot dogs, salami, fatty red meats like rib steak, egg yolks, cream cheese, rich cheeses like cheddar and triple cremes, full-fat dairy products and ice cream.
You can improve you good cholesterol by eating foods higher in Omega-3 fatty acids such as: Anchovy, canola oil, cod liver oil, flaxseed oil, Herring, Mackeral, pumpkin seeds, and Salmon.
It is important to eat more Omega 3's than 6's. Many people are unable to eat this kind of diet and need to supplement. If your looking for some good heart healthy supplements go to www.HerbalVermont.com. Be Heart Smart today. Ask me about how you can receive the book "NO More Heart Disease" FREE.
Say NO to Saturated Fats, Trans Fats and Dietary Cholesterol.
If your diet consists of a lot of animal products--particularly such fatty meats as beef, pork, lamb, veal, and poultry skin, and such dairy foods as whole milk, cheese, ice cream--you are probably relying to heavily on saturated fats which can ravage your arteries.
Trans fats raise LDL to dangerous levels are the result of hydrogenation-- a manufactured food process in whcih hydrogen is added to vegetable oil to lengthen the shelf life. The following foods are high in trans fats so be sure to avoid them regardless of how good they taste. They are NOT worth it: packaged cakes, cookies, crackers, pastry, bread, butter or margarine; such snack foods as potato chips, taco chips, and popcorn; fried potatoes, and commercial salad dressings.
Dietary Cholesterol: Steer clear of organ meats like liver, hot dogs, salami, fatty red meats like rib steak, egg yolks, cream cheese, rich cheeses like cheddar and triple cremes, full-fat dairy products and ice cream.
You can improve you good cholesterol by eating foods higher in Omega-3 fatty acids such as: Anchovy, canola oil, cod liver oil, flaxseed oil, Herring, Mackeral, pumpkin seeds, and Salmon.
It is important to eat more Omega 3's than 6's. Many people are unable to eat this kind of diet and need to supplement. If your looking for some good heart healthy supplements go to www.HerbalVermont.com. Be Heart Smart today. Ask me about how you can receive the book "NO More Heart Disease" FREE.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Sugar Blockers
Use these 7 tips to tap into the power of foods that can Naturally slow sugar absorption so you can continue eating the foods you love and lose weight.
Sugar Blocker Tip #1
Have a fatty snack
10-30 minutes before your meal. That is right a fatty snack. Fat triggers a reflex that constricts the valve and slows digestion. As little as a teaspoon of fat--easily provided by a handful of nuts or a piece of cheese as long as you eat it before your meal.
Sugar Blocker Tip #2
Start your meal with a Salad.
Soluble fiber from the pulp of plants, such as beans carrots, apples, and oranges swells like a sponge in your intestines and traps starch and sugar. A good way to get soluble fiber is to have a salad before your meal.
I love adding apples and cranberries to my salad and I use spinach instead of iceberg lettuce. For dressing I often use the packets of Good Seasons Italian dressing. I mix the water and vinegar as directed but instead of vegetable oil as called for on the packet instructions I use Olive Oil or Applesauce instead.
Sugar Blocker #3
Include Vinegar in your Meal
Vinegar increases the bodies sensitivity to insulin. You should consume vinegar at the start of your meal. Put a little in your salad dressing or sprinkle a couple of tablespoons on meat or vegetables. Vinegar brings out the flavor in food as salt does.
Sugar Blocker #4
Protein
Including lean sources of protein with your meal reduces the amount of insulin your body needs to handle a meal. Protein helps prevent your blood sugar from rising later.
Sugar Blocker #5
Eat Lightly Cooked Vegetables
Both fruits and vegetables contain soluble fiber. As a rule though vegetables make better sugar blockers because they have more fiber and less sugar. By not overcooking your vegetables your body will digest them more slowly and help you feel fuller longer. If your vegetables are limp and soggy they will not absorb the starch and sugar the way you need it to.
Sugar Blocker #6
Have a glass of Wine with dinner
Alcohol has unique sugar blocking properties. A serving of any alcohol-beer, red or white wine, or a shot of hard liquor- will reduce the blood sugar load from starches.
Sugar Blocker #7
Eat Sweets for Dessert Only
If you eat sweets on an empty stomach there is nothing to stop the sugar from racing into your blood stream. If you want to keep your blood sugar on an even keep you will want to avoid sweets between meals at all costs. When you do indulge do not eat more than what you can hold in the palm of your hand.
Sugar Blocker Tip #1
Have a fatty snack
10-30 minutes before your meal. That is right a fatty snack. Fat triggers a reflex that constricts the valve and slows digestion. As little as a teaspoon of fat--easily provided by a handful of nuts or a piece of cheese as long as you eat it before your meal.
Sugar Blocker Tip #2
Start your meal with a Salad.
Soluble fiber from the pulp of plants, such as beans carrots, apples, and oranges swells like a sponge in your intestines and traps starch and sugar. A good way to get soluble fiber is to have a salad before your meal.
I love adding apples and cranberries to my salad and I use spinach instead of iceberg lettuce. For dressing I often use the packets of Good Seasons Italian dressing. I mix the water and vinegar as directed but instead of vegetable oil as called for on the packet instructions I use Olive Oil or Applesauce instead.
Sugar Blocker #3
Include Vinegar in your Meal
Vinegar increases the bodies sensitivity to insulin. You should consume vinegar at the start of your meal. Put a little in your salad dressing or sprinkle a couple of tablespoons on meat or vegetables. Vinegar brings out the flavor in food as salt does.
Sugar Blocker #4
Protein
Including lean sources of protein with your meal reduces the amount of insulin your body needs to handle a meal. Protein helps prevent your blood sugar from rising later.
Sugar Blocker #5
Eat Lightly Cooked Vegetables
Both fruits and vegetables contain soluble fiber. As a rule though vegetables make better sugar blockers because they have more fiber and less sugar. By not overcooking your vegetables your body will digest them more slowly and help you feel fuller longer. If your vegetables are limp and soggy they will not absorb the starch and sugar the way you need it to.
Sugar Blocker #6
Have a glass of Wine with dinner
Alcohol has unique sugar blocking properties. A serving of any alcohol-beer, red or white wine, or a shot of hard liquor- will reduce the blood sugar load from starches.
Sugar Blocker #7
Eat Sweets for Dessert Only
If you eat sweets on an empty stomach there is nothing to stop the sugar from racing into your blood stream. If you want to keep your blood sugar on an even keep you will want to avoid sweets between meals at all costs. When you do indulge do not eat more than what you can hold in the palm of your hand.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Is it a Pyramid Scheme?
I hate it when I read and hear things like pyramid scheme, scam, etc. then do not see any facts to back the claims up.
I am an Herbalife Independent Distributor. I have been with Herbalife for 3 years and I love helping people. People get results with the products and people see improved health. Good nutrition is key to health and wellness.
The link above shows that Herbalife Int'l is a memeber of the DSA. If you are thinking about working from home with a company look for them in the DSA..
The DSA code of ethics and rules as far as approving members is that they must not be a PYRAMID SCHEME. Therefore Herbalife Int'l is not a pyramid scheme. They have been in business for over 30 yrs are publically traded on the NYSE and have products sold in over 72 countries. Herbalife is a company you can trust for safety and satisfaction. They offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all their products. Including the business kit. To get started in the business the business kit is $57.75. What do you get? The sampler version of the start-up kit for new Distributors includes the forms, applications and collateral you need including IBO Manuals (4"). It also includes a handy Herbalife tote and samples of a variety of Herbalife products.
Click on the link below to see for yourself about the DSA.
Member Directory | Direct Selling 411
If you would like more information about being a distributor or about the products visit my website at http://www.goherbalife.com/vermont
I offer free wellness evaluations, free coaching and access to my Free Online Nutrition Club at http://www.ichange.com/user/Good4Life all from the comfort of your home.
I am an Herbalife Independent Distributor. I have been with Herbalife for 3 years and I love helping people. People get results with the products and people see improved health. Good nutrition is key to health and wellness.
The link above shows that Herbalife Int'l is a memeber of the DSA. If you are thinking about working from home with a company look for them in the DSA..
The DSA code of ethics and rules as far as approving members is that they must not be a PYRAMID SCHEME. Therefore Herbalife Int'l is not a pyramid scheme. They have been in business for over 30 yrs are publically traded on the NYSE and have products sold in over 72 countries. Herbalife is a company you can trust for safety and satisfaction. They offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all their products. Including the business kit. To get started in the business the business kit is $57.75. What do you get? The sampler version of the start-up kit for new Distributors includes the forms, applications and collateral you need including IBO Manuals (4"). It also includes a handy Herbalife tote and samples of a variety of Herbalife products.
Click on the link below to see for yourself about the DSA.
Member Directory | Direct Selling 411
If you would like more information about being a distributor or about the products visit my website at http://www.goherbalife.com/vermont
I offer free wellness evaluations, free coaching and access to my Free Online Nutrition Club at http://www.ichange.com/user/Good4Life all from the comfort of your home.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Neuropathy and Alpha-Lipoic Acid
What is alpha-lipoic acid and what does it do?
Alpha-lipoic acid (also called lipoic acid or, in its natural form,
R-alpha-lipoic acid) is an antioxidant that assists the body in the
conversion of glucose to energy. It seems to reduce symptoms of
peripheral neuropathy in people with diabetes, and may help control
blood sugar. It has other potential benefits, including improving skin
appearance, but the evidence for many of these uses is only preliminary
or mixed.
For more information and a good source of alpha-lipoic acid CLICK HERE
Nitric Oxide is also important to diabetic because even if you follow doctor's recommendations regarding blood glucose measurements, medications, and diet you are not immune from serious complications and NO can help. I recommend the book "NO More Heart Disease" by Dr Lou Ignarro to learn more. In the book he provides a proven program for boosting the production of the body's own wonder drug (nitric oxide (NO))
interested in learning more about neuropathy here are a few links
http://peripheralneuropathycenter.uchicago.edu/learnaboutpn/aboutpn/whatispn/index.shtml
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes/DS01121/TAB=indepth
Click here to contact me about a promotional offer to get this book FREE
For more information and a good source of alpha-lipoic acid CLICK HERE
Nitric Oxide is also important to diabetic because even if you follow doctor's recommendations regarding blood glucose measurements, medications, and diet you are not immune from serious complications and NO can help. I recommend the book "NO More Heart Disease" by Dr Lou Ignarro to learn more. In the book he provides a proven program for boosting the production of the body's own wonder drug (nitric oxide (NO))
interested in learning more about neuropathy here are a few links
http://peripheralneuropathycenter.uchicago.edu/learnaboutpn/aboutpn/whatispn/index.shtml
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes/DS01121/TAB=indepth
Click here to contact me about a promotional offer to get this book FREESaturday, March 24, 2012
Heart Healthy Fats
Following is a list of heart healthy fats recommended by the American Heart Association:
Canola Oil: It has approximately 60% less saturated fats than any other oil.
Corn oil: Excellent for cooking because it can tolerate high temperatures without smoking.
Safflower oil: Good for salads because it will not solidify in the refrigerator.
Light an dark sesame oil: The dark version, made from toasted sesame seeds, is too intense for cookings and is considered a flavoring element; the light, made from untoasted sesame seeds, is extremely good for cooking.
Vegetable Oil: Most vegetable oils are made from soybeans, making them especially healthy--high in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat but low in saturated fat.
Last but NOT Least
Pure and Virgin Olive oil: Entirely monounsaturated. Pure olive oil is heated when it is processed, while virgin is "cold pressed" and has a milder flavor.
Since olive oil seems to be of special value to your cardiovascular system, strongly consider it when you are opting for "good" fats in your diet.
Canola Oil: It has approximately 60% less saturated fats than any other oil.
Corn oil: Excellent for cooking because it can tolerate high temperatures without smoking.
Safflower oil: Good for salads because it will not solidify in the refrigerator.
Light an dark sesame oil: The dark version, made from toasted sesame seeds, is too intense for cookings and is considered a flavoring element; the light, made from untoasted sesame seeds, is extremely good for cooking.
Vegetable Oil: Most vegetable oils are made from soybeans, making them especially healthy--high in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat but low in saturated fat.
Last but NOT Least
Pure and Virgin Olive oil: Entirely monounsaturated. Pure olive oil is heated when it is processed, while virgin is "cold pressed" and has a milder flavor.
Since olive oil seems to be of special value to your cardiovascular system, strongly consider it when you are opting for "good" fats in your diet.
Can Extra Virgin Olive Oil Reduce Blood Pressure
At the University of Naples in Italy, researchers evaluated the blood-pressure lowering effects of extra virgin olive oil compared to sunflower oil, in hypertensive patients over a 6 month period. As the scientists reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine in 2000, diets enriched with olive oil produced blood pressure readings significantly lower than those in the sunflower oil group. Just as impressively, those taking olive oil were able to reduce their dosage of anti-hypertensive prescription medications by 48% compared to 4% when sunflower oil was consumed.
Friday, March 23, 2012
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Saturday, March 17, 2012
Losing Weight can SAVE you Money
Check out this document from the Vermont Dept. of Health.
When you get started with a weight loss program you save on groceries, laundry, medical expenses, etc. You miss less time from work meaning bigger pay checks. You gain increased energy, feel better about yourself and enjoy life more.
Contact me for a free wellness evaluation and I can make recommendations on things to help.
When you get started with a weight loss program you save on groceries, laundry, medical expenses, etc. You miss less time from work meaning bigger pay checks. You gain increased energy, feel better about yourself and enjoy life more.
Contact me for a free wellness evaluation and I can make recommendations on things to help.
Friday, March 16, 2012
When I had my Heart Attack
I was really hot, pain in right shoulder, upper back and my ears and throat hurt really bad. Collapsed and taken to er 100% blockage and received stent
It's so scary and sad to read these stories. I have heart palpitations sometimes. And sometimes (not at the same time) I have chest pain. Not major. It feels like a muscle cramp or sprain sometimes. And sometimes it feels like a shooting pain. I have had EKGs and they're always fine. One nurse said she didn't think the heart palps were anything to worry about. I can't seem to find (or afford) any doctor or hospital that will give me a halter monitor or any other tests other than an EKG. I've looked. So until I get rich, I guess I just have to hope for the best.
Felt sick. I thought I had the flu coming on. Plus "heartburn" (which was not what it was, obviously). Then my arm started to hurt a lot. Ended up with two stents.
I thought it was my normal anxiety and that I was very tired. Legs and arms very heavy...thought I needed a new bra!! I had this slight discomfort below my right breast. I was 49 and that Monday I called my mother at work and said I didn't feel any better and was going to the doctor....I ended up going to the ER since the doctor wasn't open yet. I ended up calling my mother from the ER to come to the hospital. Nothing like watching you mother (79 yrs) from the window of an ambulance and her standing in that garage. I ended up with a 99% blockage and one stent. That was 5yrs ago this April.
Felt like, heartburn, indigestion. Felt like a big rock going thru a small straw.
Pressure right shoulder area broke out in sweats and vomiting 100% blockage and 1 stent going on 3yrs ago and im 44 now
My mother has had 3, the 1st one was a charley hoarse in the right arm and she had an emergency bypass that night, the 2nd one she thought she had the stomach bug and got tired of throwing so went to the er and had stents, the 3rd one she actually had chest pain and got more stents, then started having more chest pain while she was still in the cath lab so they went back in and restented her 1st stent she had gotten. She's lucky to still be with us!!
Scary!!! I feel pretty much screwed! I m a cardiac pt diagnosed with IHSS I see the Dr regularly I do get chest pain along with arm pain on my left side neck pain, jaw pain ,stomach pain I go to the dr a lot I'm always thinking I'm having a heart attack but when I go and have test done they tell me what I already know about my heart and they say tell me I haven't had a heart attack which is Good but tired of these dr visits and emergency visits. I even have muscle spasm right now on my shoulders and neck had to get injections to relax my muscles they say its stress but I don't think I'm stressing.
Stewart Sutton I never saw this coming! I had a heart attack at the age of 52 while suffering from a severe case of the flu. I remember the night very well but attributed all of my symptoms to the flu. I called the doctor the next morning and was given a stronger antibiotic. After a couple of days I actually started to feel better. I was set to return to work on Monday morning but had developed a strange case of “blinking.” My eye lids were like a shutter on a camera so I went to the ER instead. The doctor decided to do an EKG and from there an Echo cardiogram. The test results were showing some indication of a heart attack. I was not aware of ever having a heart attack but once we started talking about different things, the previous week’s episode that occurred while suffering from the flu started to take a different direction. I was then told that I would be admitted for an overnight observation but they needed to perform a CT scan first. The next thing I remembered was someone telling me that I need to calm down before they put me in the helicopter or I wasn’t going to make it. Talk about a wake up call. Apparently while in the CT scan machine I went into cardiac arrest. The doctors had their hands full considering I went into cardiac arrest a total of four times. A few days later I underwent a quadruple bypass, along with mitral and aortic value repairs. Eight days after surgery I went into cardiac arrest again and had a defibrillator/pacemaker implanted in my chest. Four years later I am doing well but have had to have angioplasty with stenting twice during this period to open arteries in my legs.
wow, all of these stories are great and help alot. My father died at 38 y.o. of a massive heart attack. That evening he had some heartburn and thought it was from the Hot Italian Sausages he had at the picnic. He went to bed early but only hours later was rushed to the hospital. Two acute heart attacks and then a massive one while in the ER. It's been 17 years since and I worry all the time about my heart health but have never taken the first most important step to help. My first step starts now! after reading these stories, I'm not smoking another cigarette!
had first one on the OR table second one was silent pain in between shoulder blades headache dizziness
heart burn and sweating
My husband had the suddenly, no warning, no symptoms type. He died, he was only 35 :(
My husband had a case of heavy sweating, but no pain, I pleaded with him to let me call 911 and he kept insisting he was fine. He died at home shortly after in his recliner at home. He was 52.
I have had for over a year now a very sharp pain 9/10 PS right over my Heart. Only on the LT side of Chest. It feels like I have been carrying a fat Knitting Needle stuck through my Heart. I can not afford to go get it checked out. So, I have completely resigned myself that when I do finally go into Sudden Cardiac Death I hope I am not driving, or doing CPR on one of my Patients. Not a good way to go. I hope it's in my sleep. Just would be nice to have a full Cardiac Workup. Stress Echo, 72 Hour Holter Event Monitor, etc. What with no $$$$ can't afford to get er' dun........
Felt like severe heart burn or acid reflux for several weeks. Severe jaw pain the day of. Wanted to take a knife and put a hole in my throat to relieve it. Cold and clammy. Started passing out when I stood up. Called 911, had stent and double bypass. Was 47 years old. No chest pain, no arm pain, no shortness of breath. Had actually worked out for 45 minutes an hour before.
I went to work driving a tractor trailer. I drove 499 miles that day!! I had pain in my shoulder blade intermittently. It then wouldn't go away. I drove myself to the ER to find out I was having a heart attack.
I had a dull aching pain in my left shoulder and neck. I was a hairstylist so I thought I pulled a muscle or something after being busy at work. Worked right through a MI I didn't realize I had, which led to double bypass surgery two years ago! I was 37. Women's symptoms are so much different from a man's.
Didn't have a heart attack but, paid attention to the warning signs i.e. shortness of breath when doing yard work or climbing stairs. Ended up having a triple bypass. Had 90% blockage in main artery. If you suspect something is wrong please get it checked out. It's been 2 years since my surgery and I feel great.
My heart attack was actually a kind of a crazy experience. I was expecting my family for dinner that night so I had been cleaning on my house, I had felt a little sluggish that whole day but no pain or anything.I decided to go ahead and take my shower and get dinner going, that's when things started going wrong.Got out of the shower and started sweating profusely and felt so weak and just did not feel right, thought my blood sugar might have been low had only been snacking because of my feast that i was going to prepare that evening.so i went and laid on the bed and just knew something was not right so I called 911 and within a few minutes I was on my way to my local ER.On the way I was given 2 aspirins, still having no pain just weakness.ER test showed nothing bad, EKG , cardiac enzymes were all good.Doc sent me to x-ray and I guess that's when the HA decided to happen when I got back to my room in the ER ny sister was there and I told her that I was going and I did.I started having a seizure and went into V-Fib and had to have my heart shocked back.Happy to say my life was spared that day had I not called 911 the ER docs said I prob would not be here today to tell my story.Please if anyone that reads this has the slightest idea that something is wrong and your internal self says somethings just not right by all means call 911 or get help immediately.Life is precious so handle with care.
Mine started out with shortness of breath with no activity, loss of appetite and overall fatigue, went to my primary doctor on Friday, sent to cardiologist for Monday, showed enlarged heart then, sent home to come back next day for stress test, had heart attack Monday night, I thought I was just having a panic attack from the stress of the day. Ended up with 3 blocked arteries and had triple bypass surgery. Still recovering, has only been 4 weeks since I left the hospital. I am only 37, I had no previous warning signs except my family history and diabetes.
Some of my mom's last words were simply, "I don't feel good."
I suffered my heart attack four months ago tomorrow. Didn't recognize it for what it was, with resulting heart damage. Started slow with only mild discomfort. Then severe back pain and halted breathing. A 9-1-1 call and an ambulance ride to the hospital made all the difference in helping to save my life. If you can say to yourself "Something's really wrong here" don't hesitate to make the decision to call 9-1-1, to see your doctor, to go to a hospital to get checked out. Whatever. Don't wait until it's too late. I nearly did.
I wish more people could see these and pay attention, I wish my mom and I had known it could present as heartburn.
Had my HA while home alone but thought it was extreme acid reflux with severe chest pain, skyrocketing blood pressure. Lay on bed doing deep breathing for 3 hrs.until felt better. Attributed pain in left arm to chronic neck spondylosis and tingling in jaw to clenched teeth. Looking back, realized I was in denial. Went zydeco dancing following Sunday & became concerned at shortness of breath so went to ER on Monday.
I've had a stent for a year now plus medication & low sodium-fat-cholesteral diet.......doing great!
Do not stay in denial!! Had i called 911 in the beginning, perhaps i would not have a damaged heart!!
I GOT OUT OF BREATH when i went up and downstairs, mild discomfort in chest that radiated to the back, sweating profusely, and felt like i was going to vomit:( ended up that i had a heart attack and then had a double bypass.
I`ve had 5 and all were different . 1st 2 were more indigestion and the others had left jaw pain and feeling of extreme weakness . Never really had chest pain .
My first HA happen during the night. Woke up really not feeling good, I started rolling on the floor for about a hour got up and went back to bed. Got up and went to work ( I worked for a doctor ) I told the dr I wasn't feeling well, only symptom I had was shortness of breath but I has asthma. He told me to see my dr in a day or two. Kept working and still felt bad, when I got off I drove to the er. Told the nurse everything I told you and they just put me in a room. Than they took my blood and did a chest X-ray. I was alone in the room for a hour or so when all of a sudden my room was full of people starting I've putting me on 02 and nitro, I then ask what was going on. Than a cardiologist came in and said I'm having a HA and I'm going to surgery. I was only 39, and had three daughters. I told them I wasn't going to surgery until my daughters were there. After they came I kissed them and told a few jokes and off I went. No stents cause the blockage was to low for the dr to get. Was In the hospital for two weeks. A month later had my 2nd HA and my third I 2006. I never had the typical signs. So go get seen no matter what.
I was overwhelming tired that day and had tightness across my back, nausea and I couldn't swallow or take in a deep breath. I had someone take me right to the hospital and they were able to stop the heart attack in its tracks and therefore I suffered no heart damage. I was a healthy 45 year old at the time that walked and bicycled everywhere (still do). While I didn't prevent mine hopefully I can help prevent another woman from having one if she reads this.
I had my heart attack almost 2 years ago while mountain biking with a buddy. I just started throwing up after a couple of miles in. Thought it was food poisoning so I tried to tough it out for a day. I realized my symptoms were not getting better after some 36 hours so I had my girlfriend drive me to the ER. Doctor told me I was lucky. Had I fallen asleep that night, I would not have gotten up. I was 38 when that happened.
I am only 38 and have no family history of heart problems, so it was a complete shock to me when I had my heart attack last October. The only signs I had which were easily chalked up to other things were shortness of breath and pain in my chest, which I attributed to gas or my gall stones. Turns out it was much worse than that. The pain got so intense my family (against my will) called 911, when the paramedics arrived my bp was 220/180, they did an ekg and said I was having a heart attack. They found I had 2 arteries 98% blocked and it was too dangerous for a stint so I was sent to another hospital for a double bypass. I have been told that I am lucky to be alive. My advice to anyone having any type of chest pain or shortness of breath is to do what you have to and have it checked out ASAP!
Sept 8, 2008 I was taking heavy antibiotics for an infection to have a root canal done. I woke up vomiting and thought it was from the antibiotics so laid back down then got a sharp pain in shoulder blade that I knew wasn't from work as I do manual labor then the heavy sweating started like I was on fire. I didn't know it was a HA but googled my symptoms and found out it was a possibility. Called 911 and went to the ER. 7 hours later 2 stents.
I was 15 when I had mine. I'm almost 26 now and in good shape. It was scary though, considering I was home alone. I was in so much pain. I collapsed. It came on so fast, I didn't have any warning. I had open heart surgery not even a week prior.
My father's left arm was hurting for couple of days, went to the doctor EkG was done. He was sent to the ER, the following day he had open heart surgery. That was over ten years. Thank God we caught it in time.
I wish I'd known 15 months ago that stomach pain was indicative of a heart attack or heart failure (I'm not sure what the difference is). Had I (we) known, my husband might still be with us. :>(
The hospital let me go home saw my primary he wanted to give me a anti depressant haha i was getting married in 2 weeks i demanded to see a cardio dr if not i wold have been dead well 4 stents later and 100 percent blockage in 4 arteries can u believe it i should have died
I was taking a shower, and I all of a sudden felt like someone shot me in the chest and punched me in the jaw and then my left arm was weak and kind of tingly. Luckily, I have a shower bench, so I sat down for a couple minutes waiting to see if it would pass, but I was in TEARS!
It didn't pass, and I could feel my heart absolutely RACING and it wasn't beating right either...it was skipping a bunch of beats. It was racing, and then it would stop for a couple of seconds and then start back up again
So, I literally crawled naked to my bed, which is in my living room, and called 911. When the ambulance crew finally arrived, they assessed me, and my pulse was 211 and my O2 sats were only 84. They wrapped me in my bathrobe and CARRIED me out of the house and out into the ambulance and put me on the stretcher. There wasn't enough time to bring the stretcher into the house and get me on it and bring me out on it. They started 4 i.v.'s and hooked me up to a bunch of machines IN the ambulance before we even got to the hospital. They had to incubate me because I couldn't get enough oxygen on my own. And they couldn't knock me out completely because they didn't have the right medications, so they just gave me a bunch of morphine to sedate me while they incubated me. So I was awake while they put the tube down my throat and breathed for me.It was SO scary. I was in the Cardiac ICU for 6 days. All of my blood levels were completely messed up, and they couldn't figure out why. But while I was in the ER, they put me on a ventilator for only about 2 hours until I could breathe on my own and get enough oxygen on my own with just a regular oxygen face mask But my heart rate was so high that they had to give me nitro twice. The first one lowered my blood pressure pretty bad, so they had to give me medications to get it back up then they gave me the second nitro, and it lowered it so bad that they put me into cardiac arrest. They thought that it might, so instead of defribulating me, they restarted my heart with Adenazine and that medication is a BASTARD! IT HURTS!!!!!!
It's so scary and sad to read these stories. I have heart palpitations sometimes. And sometimes (not at the same time) I have chest pain. Not major. It feels like a muscle cramp or sprain sometimes. And sometimes it feels like a shooting pain. I have had EKGs and they're always fine. One nurse said she didn't think the heart palps were anything to worry about. I can't seem to find (or afford) any doctor or hospital that will give me a halter monitor or any other tests other than an EKG. I've looked. So until I get rich, I guess I just have to hope for the best.
Felt sick. I thought I had the flu coming on. Plus "heartburn" (which was not what it was, obviously). Then my arm started to hurt a lot. Ended up with two stents.
I thought it was my normal anxiety and that I was very tired. Legs and arms very heavy...thought I needed a new bra!! I had this slight discomfort below my right breast. I was 49 and that Monday I called my mother at work and said I didn't feel any better and was going to the doctor....I ended up going to the ER since the doctor wasn't open yet. I ended up calling my mother from the ER to come to the hospital. Nothing like watching you mother (79 yrs) from the window of an ambulance and her standing in that garage. I ended up with a 99% blockage and one stent. That was 5yrs ago this April.
Felt like, heartburn, indigestion. Felt like a big rock going thru a small straw.
Pressure right shoulder area broke out in sweats and vomiting 100% blockage and 1 stent going on 3yrs ago and im 44 now
My mother has had 3, the 1st one was a charley hoarse in the right arm and she had an emergency bypass that night, the 2nd one she thought she had the stomach bug and got tired of throwing so went to the er and had stents, the 3rd one she actually had chest pain and got more stents, then started having more chest pain while she was still in the cath lab so they went back in and restented her 1st stent she had gotten. She's lucky to still be with us!!
Scary!!! I feel pretty much screwed! I m a cardiac pt diagnosed with IHSS I see the Dr regularly I do get chest pain along with arm pain on my left side neck pain, jaw pain ,stomach pain I go to the dr a lot I'm always thinking I'm having a heart attack but when I go and have test done they tell me what I already know about my heart and they say tell me I haven't had a heart attack which is Good but tired of these dr visits and emergency visits. I even have muscle spasm right now on my shoulders and neck had to get injections to relax my muscles they say its stress but I don't think I'm stressing.
Stewart Sutton I never saw this coming! I had a heart attack at the age of 52 while suffering from a severe case of the flu. I remember the night very well but attributed all of my symptoms to the flu. I called the doctor the next morning and was given a stronger antibiotic. After a couple of days I actually started to feel better. I was set to return to work on Monday morning but had developed a strange case of “blinking.” My eye lids were like a shutter on a camera so I went to the ER instead. The doctor decided to do an EKG and from there an Echo cardiogram. The test results were showing some indication of a heart attack. I was not aware of ever having a heart attack but once we started talking about different things, the previous week’s episode that occurred while suffering from the flu started to take a different direction. I was then told that I would be admitted for an overnight observation but they needed to perform a CT scan first. The next thing I remembered was someone telling me that I need to calm down before they put me in the helicopter or I wasn’t going to make it. Talk about a wake up call. Apparently while in the CT scan machine I went into cardiac arrest. The doctors had their hands full considering I went into cardiac arrest a total of four times. A few days later I underwent a quadruple bypass, along with mitral and aortic value repairs. Eight days after surgery I went into cardiac arrest again and had a defibrillator/pacemaker implanted in my chest. Four years later I am doing well but have had to have angioplasty with stenting twice during this period to open arteries in my legs.
wow, all of these stories are great and help alot. My father died at 38 y.o. of a massive heart attack. That evening he had some heartburn and thought it was from the Hot Italian Sausages he had at the picnic. He went to bed early but only hours later was rushed to the hospital. Two acute heart attacks and then a massive one while in the ER. It's been 17 years since and I worry all the time about my heart health but have never taken the first most important step to help. My first step starts now! after reading these stories, I'm not smoking another cigarette!
had first one on the OR table second one was silent pain in between shoulder blades headache dizziness
heart burn and sweating
My husband had the suddenly, no warning, no symptoms type. He died, he was only 35 :(
My husband had a case of heavy sweating, but no pain, I pleaded with him to let me call 911 and he kept insisting he was fine. He died at home shortly after in his recliner at home. He was 52.
I have had for over a year now a very sharp pain 9/10 PS right over my Heart. Only on the LT side of Chest. It feels like I have been carrying a fat Knitting Needle stuck through my Heart. I can not afford to go get it checked out. So, I have completely resigned myself that when I do finally go into Sudden Cardiac Death I hope I am not driving, or doing CPR on one of my Patients. Not a good way to go. I hope it's in my sleep. Just would be nice to have a full Cardiac Workup. Stress Echo, 72 Hour Holter Event Monitor, etc. What with no $$$$ can't afford to get er' dun........
Felt like severe heart burn or acid reflux for several weeks. Severe jaw pain the day of. Wanted to take a knife and put a hole in my throat to relieve it. Cold and clammy. Started passing out when I stood up. Called 911, had stent and double bypass. Was 47 years old. No chest pain, no arm pain, no shortness of breath. Had actually worked out for 45 minutes an hour before.
I went to work driving a tractor trailer. I drove 499 miles that day!! I had pain in my shoulder blade intermittently. It then wouldn't go away. I drove myself to the ER to find out I was having a heart attack.
I had a dull aching pain in my left shoulder and neck. I was a hairstylist so I thought I pulled a muscle or something after being busy at work. Worked right through a MI I didn't realize I had, which led to double bypass surgery two years ago! I was 37. Women's symptoms are so much different from a man's.
Didn't have a heart attack but, paid attention to the warning signs i.e. shortness of breath when doing yard work or climbing stairs. Ended up having a triple bypass. Had 90% blockage in main artery. If you suspect something is wrong please get it checked out. It's been 2 years since my surgery and I feel great.
My heart attack was actually a kind of a crazy experience. I was expecting my family for dinner that night so I had been cleaning on my house, I had felt a little sluggish that whole day but no pain or anything.I decided to go ahead and take my shower and get dinner going, that's when things started going wrong.Got out of the shower and started sweating profusely and felt so weak and just did not feel right, thought my blood sugar might have been low had only been snacking because of my feast that i was going to prepare that evening.so i went and laid on the bed and just knew something was not right so I called 911 and within a few minutes I was on my way to my local ER.On the way I was given 2 aspirins, still having no pain just weakness.ER test showed nothing bad, EKG , cardiac enzymes were all good.Doc sent me to x-ray and I guess that's when the HA decided to happen when I got back to my room in the ER ny sister was there and I told her that I was going and I did.I started having a seizure and went into V-Fib and had to have my heart shocked back.Happy to say my life was spared that day had I not called 911 the ER docs said I prob would not be here today to tell my story.Please if anyone that reads this has the slightest idea that something is wrong and your internal self says somethings just not right by all means call 911 or get help immediately.Life is precious so handle with care.
Mine started out with shortness of breath with no activity, loss of appetite and overall fatigue, went to my primary doctor on Friday, sent to cardiologist for Monday, showed enlarged heart then, sent home to come back next day for stress test, had heart attack Monday night, I thought I was just having a panic attack from the stress of the day. Ended up with 3 blocked arteries and had triple bypass surgery. Still recovering, has only been 4 weeks since I left the hospital. I am only 37, I had no previous warning signs except my family history and diabetes.
Some of my mom's last words were simply, "I don't feel good."
I suffered my heart attack four months ago tomorrow. Didn't recognize it for what it was, with resulting heart damage. Started slow with only mild discomfort. Then severe back pain and halted breathing. A 9-1-1 call and an ambulance ride to the hospital made all the difference in helping to save my life. If you can say to yourself "Something's really wrong here" don't hesitate to make the decision to call 9-1-1, to see your doctor, to go to a hospital to get checked out. Whatever. Don't wait until it's too late. I nearly did.
I wish more people could see these and pay attention, I wish my mom and I had known it could present as heartburn.
Had my HA while home alone but thought it was extreme acid reflux with severe chest pain, skyrocketing blood pressure. Lay on bed doing deep breathing for 3 hrs.until felt better. Attributed pain in left arm to chronic neck spondylosis and tingling in jaw to clenched teeth. Looking back, realized I was in denial. Went zydeco dancing following Sunday & became concerned at shortness of breath so went to ER on Monday.
I've had a stent for a year now plus medication & low sodium-fat-cholesteral diet.......doing great!
Do not stay in denial!! Had i called 911 in the beginning, perhaps i would not have a damaged heart!!
I GOT OUT OF BREATH when i went up and downstairs, mild discomfort in chest that radiated to the back, sweating profusely, and felt like i was going to vomit:( ended up that i had a heart attack and then had a double bypass.
I`ve had 5 and all were different . 1st 2 were more indigestion and the others had left jaw pain and feeling of extreme weakness . Never really had chest pain .
My first HA happen during the night. Woke up really not feeling good, I started rolling on the floor for about a hour got up and went back to bed. Got up and went to work ( I worked for a doctor ) I told the dr I wasn't feeling well, only symptom I had was shortness of breath but I has asthma. He told me to see my dr in a day or two. Kept working and still felt bad, when I got off I drove to the er. Told the nurse everything I told you and they just put me in a room. Than they took my blood and did a chest X-ray. I was alone in the room for a hour or so when all of a sudden my room was full of people starting I've putting me on 02 and nitro, I then ask what was going on. Than a cardiologist came in and said I'm having a HA and I'm going to surgery. I was only 39, and had three daughters. I told them I wasn't going to surgery until my daughters were there. After they came I kissed them and told a few jokes and off I went. No stents cause the blockage was to low for the dr to get. Was In the hospital for two weeks. A month later had my 2nd HA and my third I 2006. I never had the typical signs. So go get seen no matter what.
I was overwhelming tired that day and had tightness across my back, nausea and I couldn't swallow or take in a deep breath. I had someone take me right to the hospital and they were able to stop the heart attack in its tracks and therefore I suffered no heart damage. I was a healthy 45 year old at the time that walked and bicycled everywhere (still do). While I didn't prevent mine hopefully I can help prevent another woman from having one if she reads this.
I had my heart attack almost 2 years ago while mountain biking with a buddy. I just started throwing up after a couple of miles in. Thought it was food poisoning so I tried to tough it out for a day. I realized my symptoms were not getting better after some 36 hours so I had my girlfriend drive me to the ER. Doctor told me I was lucky. Had I fallen asleep that night, I would not have gotten up. I was 38 when that happened.
I am only 38 and have no family history of heart problems, so it was a complete shock to me when I had my heart attack last October. The only signs I had which were easily chalked up to other things were shortness of breath and pain in my chest, which I attributed to gas or my gall stones. Turns out it was much worse than that. The pain got so intense my family (against my will) called 911, when the paramedics arrived my bp was 220/180, they did an ekg and said I was having a heart attack. They found I had 2 arteries 98% blocked and it was too dangerous for a stint so I was sent to another hospital for a double bypass. I have been told that I am lucky to be alive. My advice to anyone having any type of chest pain or shortness of breath is to do what you have to and have it checked out ASAP!
Sept 8, 2008 I was taking heavy antibiotics for an infection to have a root canal done. I woke up vomiting and thought it was from the antibiotics so laid back down then got a sharp pain in shoulder blade that I knew wasn't from work as I do manual labor then the heavy sweating started like I was on fire. I didn't know it was a HA but googled my symptoms and found out it was a possibility. Called 911 and went to the ER. 7 hours later 2 stents.
I was 15 when I had mine. I'm almost 26 now and in good shape. It was scary though, considering I was home alone. I was in so much pain. I collapsed. It came on so fast, I didn't have any warning. I had open heart surgery not even a week prior.
My father's left arm was hurting for couple of days, went to the doctor EkG was done. He was sent to the ER, the following day he had open heart surgery. That was over ten years. Thank God we caught it in time.
I wish I'd known 15 months ago that stomach pain was indicative of a heart attack or heart failure (I'm not sure what the difference is). Had I (we) known, my husband might still be with us. :>(
The hospital let me go home saw my primary he wanted to give me a anti depressant haha i was getting married in 2 weeks i demanded to see a cardio dr if not i wold have been dead well 4 stents later and 100 percent blockage in 4 arteries can u believe it i should have died
I was taking a shower, and I all of a sudden felt like someone shot me in the chest and punched me in the jaw and then my left arm was weak and kind of tingly. Luckily, I have a shower bench, so I sat down for a couple minutes waiting to see if it would pass, but I was in TEARS!
It didn't pass, and I could feel my heart absolutely RACING and it wasn't beating right either...it was skipping a bunch of beats. It was racing, and then it would stop for a couple of seconds and then start back up again
So, I literally crawled naked to my bed, which is in my living room, and called 911. When the ambulance crew finally arrived, they assessed me, and my pulse was 211 and my O2 sats were only 84. They wrapped me in my bathrobe and CARRIED me out of the house and out into the ambulance and put me on the stretcher. There wasn't enough time to bring the stretcher into the house and get me on it and bring me out on it. They started 4 i.v.'s and hooked me up to a bunch of machines IN the ambulance before we even got to the hospital. They had to incubate me because I couldn't get enough oxygen on my own. And they couldn't knock me out completely because they didn't have the right medications, so they just gave me a bunch of morphine to sedate me while they incubated me. So I was awake while they put the tube down my throat and breathed for me.It was SO scary. I was in the Cardiac ICU for 6 days. All of my blood levels were completely messed up, and they couldn't figure out why. But while I was in the ER, they put me on a ventilator for only about 2 hours until I could breathe on my own and get enough oxygen on my own with just a regular oxygen face mask But my heart rate was so high that they had to give me nitro twice. The first one lowered my blood pressure pretty bad, so they had to give me medications to get it back up then they gave me the second nitro, and it lowered it so bad that they put me into cardiac arrest. They thought that it might, so instead of defribulating me, they restarted my heart with Adenazine and that medication is a BASTARD! IT HURTS!!!!!!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
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Saturday, February 18, 2012
Heart Disease Facts
More than 2500 Americans die every day from Heart Disease.
Out of 100,000 people 106 will die from heart disease.
Every 20 seconds someone in the US has a heart attack.
250,000 die each year before they reach the hospital.
7 out of 10 adults and 1/4 or 25% of children are overweight and at risk for developing heart disease.
Smoking triples the risk of dieing from heart disease for middle aged men and women.
Eating an extra 1/2 cup of fruit per day reduces your risk for heart disease by 7%.
People who have gum disease are twice as likely to have coronary artery disease (CAD).
Half of all people who die from heart disease have normal cholesterol levels.
Heart Disease is an inflammatory disease. ( processed foods have additives the contribute to inflammation )
High blood pressure danger zone is 140/90. Ideal blood pressure is 90/60.
Daily consumption of a small amount of dark chocolate may help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
A woman's risk for heart disease increases as she nears menopause.
A woman's LDL or bad cholesterol can rise as much as 10 percent in the years before and after menopause begins. This combination increases the risk for heart disease and hypertension.
Indigestion, neck pain, and anxiety are all symptoms of a heart attack. However, they are not the only ones. In addition to the traditional symptoms and signs such as chest pain, trouble breathing, and a pounding heart woman often experience symptoms not often seen in men- trouble sleeping, sweating, and nausea.
Red meat is a significant source of saturated fat. Women who eat large amounts of red meat more than once a week have a 50% chance of dieing from heart disease. It is important to eat leaner cuts of meat and reduce your intake of saturated fats.
Having a glass of red wine at night lowers your risk of heart disease.
Excess fat in the abdominal area puts you at higher risk for heart disease. Abdominal fat is a sign of metabolic syndrome.
Sleeping more than 9 hours a night or less than 5 increases your risk for developing heart disease.
The American Heart Association recommends eating less than 1500mg of sodium daily.
3/4 of the sodium we eat is not added but already in the food we buy. Anything that comes in a bottle, box, or can you should check the ingredient label for sodium and see what serving size it is based on. Unseen salt increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Eating fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and anchovies at least 2x a week is recommended to reduce your risk for heart disease.
Stroke and Heart Attacks kill twice as many woman as all cancers combined.
Improve your health today learn to make healthy lifestyle changes. Contact me at www.1TimeDiet.com for a Free Wellness Evaluation. Reduce your risk for heart disease.
A healthy diet and exercise will allow you to regain control over your blood pressure.
Heart Disease and Stroke are the 1st and 3rd leading causes of death.
Out of 100,000 people 106 will die from heart disease.
Every 20 seconds someone in the US has a heart attack.
250,000 die each year before they reach the hospital.
7 out of 10 adults and 1/4 or 25% of children are overweight and at risk for developing heart disease.
Smoking triples the risk of dieing from heart disease for middle aged men and women.
Eating an extra 1/2 cup of fruit per day reduces your risk for heart disease by 7%.
People who have gum disease are twice as likely to have coronary artery disease (CAD).
Half of all people who die from heart disease have normal cholesterol levels.
Heart Disease is an inflammatory disease. ( processed foods have additives the contribute to inflammation )
High blood pressure danger zone is 140/90. Ideal blood pressure is 90/60.
Daily consumption of a small amount of dark chocolate may help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
A woman's risk for heart disease increases as she nears menopause.
A woman's LDL or bad cholesterol can rise as much as 10 percent in the years before and after menopause begins. This combination increases the risk for heart disease and hypertension.
Indigestion, neck pain, and anxiety are all symptoms of a heart attack. However, they are not the only ones. In addition to the traditional symptoms and signs such as chest pain, trouble breathing, and a pounding heart woman often experience symptoms not often seen in men- trouble sleeping, sweating, and nausea.
Red meat is a significant source of saturated fat. Women who eat large amounts of red meat more than once a week have a 50% chance of dieing from heart disease. It is important to eat leaner cuts of meat and reduce your intake of saturated fats.
Having a glass of red wine at night lowers your risk of heart disease.
Excess fat in the abdominal area puts you at higher risk for heart disease. Abdominal fat is a sign of metabolic syndrome.
Sleeping more than 9 hours a night or less than 5 increases your risk for developing heart disease.
The American Heart Association recommends eating less than 1500mg of sodium daily.
3/4 of the sodium we eat is not added but already in the food we buy. Anything that comes in a bottle, box, or can you should check the ingredient label for sodium and see what serving size it is based on. Unseen salt increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Eating fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and anchovies at least 2x a week is recommended to reduce your risk for heart disease.
Stroke and Heart Attacks kill twice as many woman as all cancers combined.
Improve your health today learn to make healthy lifestyle changes. Contact me at www.1TimeDiet.com for a Free Wellness Evaluation. Reduce your risk for heart disease.
A healthy diet and exercise will allow you to regain control over your blood pressure.
Heart Disease and Stroke are the 1st and 3rd leading causes of death.
Benefits of NO
NO relaxes and enlarges the blood vessels, prevents blood clots that trigger strokes and heart attacks, it regulates blood pressure and stops the accumulation in the arteries.
NO is like teflon--nothing sticks.
According to Dr Lou Ignarro, Nobel Laureate in medicine for his research done on Nitric Oxide (NO) " More than any other single factor, Nitric Oxide may be the key to living a longer healthier life"
( for heart healthy supplements endorsed by Dr Lou Ignarro shop at www.HerbalVermont.com)
NO is like teflon--nothing sticks.
According to Dr Lou Ignarro, Nobel Laureate in medicine for his research done on Nitric Oxide (NO) " More than any other single factor, Nitric Oxide may be the key to living a longer healthier life"
( for heart healthy supplements endorsed by Dr Lou Ignarro shop at www.HerbalVermont.com)
Friday, January 6, 2012
Low Sodium Diets and High Blood Pressure
We have all heard that a low sodium diet is important when it comes to blood pressure. What you also need is Pottassium.
One of the major causes of High blood pressure is a diet that is HIGH in Sodium and LOW in Pottassium, magnesium and calcium.
Pottassium is a mineral for the heart, kidneys, and other organs to work normally.
Some great food sources of Pottasium include: Bananas, Potatoes, Nuts, cooked Spinach, Sweet Potato, Yogurt, cantaloupe, cooked broccoli,milk, avacados, beans or fish.
Calcium rich foods include: skim milk, low fat cheese,almonds, yogurt, and sardines.
It's important to cut soda's from your daily intake as the phosphorus in soda depletes the calcium from your body.
If you have arthritis you it is important to get enough Vitamin D and magnesium as well. These help drive the calcium to your bones.
When taking a supplement its best to take one that doesn't give you too much all at once as your body can only absorb so much. It's also best to get a supplement where you can get Vitamin D, Calcium and Magnesium all in one tablet.
For an quality nutritional supplements go to www.HerbalVermont.com.
Magnesium
food sources include green leafy vegetables, brazil nuts,almonds, soybeans, quinoa, and halibut.
Tip: try Endammame soybeans. They are delicous. You can find them in the freezer section. I got them at Walmart. A box of 6 packages for under $3.
High Blood Pressure and Celery
I read an article recently where the claim is that celery may help in reducing blood pressure.
Celery is a good source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A.
I like my celery with a little egg salad or peanut butter on top. It makes a great satisying snack.
Celery can actually help in preventin your teeth from staining too. So when your out and about an you don't have the toothbrush handy. Munching on some celery can help to clean your teeth.
If you have high blood pressure and your overweight the best thing you can do is lose weight. If your having trouble losing weight with diet alone you may need a nutritional program that helps to increase the amount of protein, vitamins, and nutrients in your diet. You do not have to give up the foods you love to lose weight. Sign up for a free wellness evaluation at www.1TimeDiet.com.
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