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Heart disease and heart attacks are rising in middle aged women as notated by a recent study through the University of Southern California. The increase in heart problems is being linked to obesity as those rates are increasing as well. Where once a women was less likely to have a heart attack before menopause due to hormones levels, times have changed. The rate of men with heart attacks is decreasing, where women’s rates are increasing.

“Middle-aged men still have higher rates of heart attacks and heart disease than middle-aged women, but those gender differences appear to be narrowing, according to a study published Monday.

The findings follow earlier research, published in a 2007 issue of the journal Neurology, establishing that stroke prevalence among women ages 45 to 54 was double that of men of the same age. Together, the findings suggest “an ominous trend in cardiovascular health among midlife women,” said the lead author of both studies, Dr. Amytis Towfighi, an assistant professor of neurology at the University of Southern California.”
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It is so important to know the signs of potential heart disease and to be tested yearly for problems. Symptoms tend to be less defined in women so it’s more difficult to determine when they arise than it is for men. More women than men die of cardiovascular disease due to the ignoring of symptoms. Symptoms can include shortness of breath, pressure in the shoulders and between the shoulder blades, nausea and pain or tension in the chest.

Just 40 years ago, medical professionals believed that women were immune to heart attacks. Now, they know that younger women, aged 45-50, who have heart attacks have the highest likelihood of dying due to preconceived notions of pre-menopausal women being less likely to even have major heart issues. It’s better to be safe than sorry so take care of any symptoms, eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly and don’t smoke at all. Smoking creates even more heart problems for women than for men though either way, it’s bad for you.

For more ways to ward off potential heart problems, try Cardio Renew. This is a 6 week oral chelation program designed to reduce the heavy metals and toxicities from your blood. Oral Chelation opens and cleans out the arteries freeing blood flow in your body. Increased blood flow brings oxygen and rich nutrients to your heart and other vital organs, decreasing your potential for heart problems.

With winter coming along quickly, it’s important to stay healthy. The cold weather brings along a slough of problems including colds and influenza. But what many people don’t think about is that cold weather can deplete your immune system making other problems more noticeable. It’s important to exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet to ward off potential immune deficiencies that are a direct result of the cold winter months.

Curling up in front of the fireplace with a good book is especially comforting during the cold months. Family game and movie nights become a weekly occurrence in many households during the winter. These are all great winter activities that relieve stress. However, it is still just as important to exercise now as it is during the warm weather months. The problem is that exercising daily becomes a chore in the winter as the cold weather sets in whereas it’s easy in the summer. The below freezing temperatures make it difficult to do a lot of exercising outdoors which means you have to go to a gym or fitness center. However, there are a few simple and fun ways to get your winter exercise outdoors.

1. Sledding—Coasting down the hill is easy and exhilarating and climbing back up the hill is great exercise, especially when bundled up and wearing boots. Grab your friends or family and enjoy an evening of sledding once a week if possible.
2. Boot Hockey—Playing hockey in your boots on the ice is a blast and is a fun family activity that requires very little skill. Wear plenty of layers to cushion against falls. It also provides plenty of exercise through running and moving across the ice. Skating is also great exercise but does require a bit of skill.
3. Downhill or Cross Country Skiing—The movement required for skiing involves muscles throughout your entire body. Cross country skiing tends to provide a stronger core workout. Snowboarding is also a great winter exercise that grooves your body.
4. Build a Snowman—Just getting outside and building a snowman or fort makes your body move constantly and is a fun family activity. Having a good-natured snowball fight is also a really enjoyable way to reconnect with friends and involves running, ducking and moving around.
5. Winter Walking—Grab a friend and go for a brisk winter walk. When dressed properly, walking in the winter gets your heart pumping and the blood flowing throughout your body. It’s important to be outdoors in the sunlight for at least ten minutes a day without sunscreen to absorb the vitamin D your body needs.

Another great way to keep your health during winter months is to start an oral chelation six week therapy program. Cardio Renew flushes toxicities from your system, resulting in increased blood flow, making your heart healthier and encouraging your body to work the way it is supposed to. For more information regarding this amazing alternative cleansing program, contact us! Our service representatives are available to answer all your questions.

Raynaud’s Disease causes your arteries to narrow, causing low blood circulation. It usually affects your extremities, most often the fingers. The resulting effects are numbness or extreme coldness. Raynaud’s syndrome most often occurs in women and those who live in cold environments. Doctors do not have a definite reason that Raynaud’s occurs, but they do know that the blood vessels in the affected person’s hands and feet tend to contract in cold weather or stress-related situations.

There are many ideas of how to care for Raynaud’s symptoms, as they can be painful. Cutting back on caffeine and quitting nicotine habits tends to be the most agreed upon among doctors and those suffering from the disease. Medications can also be taken but do not always tend to be a surefire thing. Doctors recommend avoiding decongestants, beta blockers and birth control pills.

Other alternative methods you can try to protect yourself from painful Raynaud’s disease attacks are fish oil and ginkgo biloba. Reducing the amount of wheat you consume and beginning a gluten free diet seems to help many sufferers of Raynaud’s Disease. Reducing daily stress and getting more sleep is also very beneficial. Keeping your core warm and layering gloves and socks may help but cannot be counted on alone.

Another way to reduce the symptoms of Raynaud’s Disease is to partake in a 6 week oral chelation therapy program. Cardio Renew helps cleanse the body of toxicities and heavy metals, resulting in freeing blood flow. The increased circulation can help reduce the narrowing of the arteries in your hands and feet, resulting in reduced symptoms caused by Raynaud’s disease. For more information regarding Cardio Renew and its benefits, contact us!

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness or vision loss in people 65 years of age and older. Diagnosed in two forms, wet or dry, AMD can lead to legal blindness. Wet AMD occurs in only about 15% of all cases and is the form most likely to cause blindness or other severe vision loss. Eating a healthy diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, antioxidants and high fiber can greatly reduce your risk of AMD. Also, exercising for 30 minutes five times a week improves your overall health, lessening the risk of obesity which leads to macular degeneration. One of the most important things you can do to prevent or manage AMD is getting yearly eye exams. If you notice any of AMD’s symptoms—e.g. visual distortion and blind or blurry spots—set up an appointment with your doctor right away. Common AMD risks involve age, family history, cardiovascular disease, obesity and sex/ethnicity.

Studies also show that smoking cigarettes doubles your risk levels for AMD and some studies show it increasing your odds to as much as four times greater. It is the most preventable cause of AMD. If you smoke, quitting greatly reduces your risk exposure. “Smoking’s toxic effects can cause the retina to degenerate prematurely, Dr Sanjay explained. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. The macula is the central portion of the retina which is important for the quality of our vision.” Read full article here. Smoking can potentially lead to lung cancer, heart disease, and numerous other health related risks. Knowing it can also cause blindness adds to its devastation.

For additional help in increasing your odds against AMD, try oral chelation therapy from Cardio Renew. The six week program cleanses your body of toxicities and heavy metals and increases blood flow throughout your body. Chelation therapy also helps with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and heart failure. For more information on how Cardio Renew can help AMD related symptoms, contact us today!

For information on quitting smoking, visit http://www.smokefree.gov.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, every 70 seconds someone will develop Alzheimer’s. Memory Walk 2009 is striving for 30,000 teams to help raise money for the awareness and research of Alzheimer’s. It is estimated that 5.3 million Americans are living with this deteriorating and fatal brain disease. In fact, Alzheimer’s is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States.

With Memory Walk 2009 in full stride, it’s important to focus on the 10 warning signs according to the Alzheimer’s Association.

1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life
2. Challenges in planning or solving problems
3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, work or leisure
4. Confusion with time or place
5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
6. New problems with words in speaking or writing
7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
8. Decreased or poor judgment
9. Withdrawal from work or social activities
10. Changes in mood or personality

The most important thing to remember is that not a one of these warning signs signify that Alzheimer’s is a sure thing. Each one of these signs could be the effect of typical age-related changes. Whether these are cause for concern is largely determinant upon the severity of the warning signs. For more information regarding these signs, visit the Alzheimer’s Association.

Oral Chelation Therapy is a safe way to increase energy and alertness. By cleansing the blood of heavy metals and toxicities, Cardio Renew increases blood flow throughout the body. Increased blood flow guarantees rich nutrients and oxygen are able to travel throughout the entire body, including the brain’s arteries. For more information on how Cardio Renew can help increase your energy and alertness, contact us!