Living With Stroke
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Stroke I had a question the other day about stroke. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in your brain is blocked or bursts. Without blood and the oxygen it carries, part of your brain starts to die. The part of your body controlled by the damaged area…
Living With Atherosclerosis
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Atherosclerosis I had a question the other day about atherosclerosis. You know it better as hardening of the arteries. It’s a progressive process silently and slowly blocking your arteries. Atherosclerosis is the usual cause of heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral vascular disease – together called “cardiovascular disease.” Arteries…
Living With Atrial Fibrillation
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Atrial Fibrillation I had a question the other day about atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that starts in the upper parts (atria) of your heart. Atrial fibrillation is common in people older than age 60. Normally, your heart beats in a strong, steady…
Living With Angina
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Angina I had a question the other day about angina. Angina is a type of chest pain or discomfort that happens when there’s not enough blood flow to your heart. Angina can be dangerous. So it’s important to pay attention to your symptoms, know what’s typical for you,…
Living With Phlebitis
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Phlebitis I had a question the other day about phlebitis. Phlebitis means inflammation of a vein. It’s due to a blood clot in a vein. It usually happens in leg veins, but it can happen in your arm. The clot in the vein causes pain and irritation and…
Living With Raynaud's Disease
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Raynaud’s Disease I had a question the other day about Raynaud’s disease. Raynaud’s is a problem with blood flow. Your body doesn’t send enough blood to your hands and feet, so they feel very cold and numb. Usually, this lasts for a short time when your body overreacts…
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