Heart Health - Speciality at Greenlife Direct

Speciality » Heart Health

Heart disease is now a leading cause of death. Diseases such as Angina, Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), Cardiac Arrhythmia, Cardiomyopathy, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Attack, Hypertension, Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Mitral Valve Prolapse and Stroke are all now common place, along with High Cholesterol, High Homocysteine and High Triglycerides. People with cardiovascular disease may not have any symptoms, or they may experience difficulty in breathing during exertion or when lying down, fatigue, lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, depression, memory problems, confusion, frequent waking during sleep, chest pain, an awareness of the heartbeat, sensations of fluttering or pounding in the chest, swelling around the ankles, or a large abdomen. A high intake of carotenoids from dietary sources has been shown to be protective against heart disease. A diet high in fruits and vegetables, fibre, and possibly fish, fish oils, evening primrose oil, vitamin E and cod liver oil appears protective against heart disease, while a high intake of saturated fat (found in meat and dairy fat) and trans fatty acids (in margarine and processed foods containing hydrogenated vegetable oils) may contribute to heart disease.

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