HEART / CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
The heart is the main organ of the circulatory system, is the most delicate (it weighs only 300 g) but is also the most resistant because it is made from the fibers more resistant organism. The heart is a very efficient pump, beating 100,000 times each day to push 4000 liters of blood through nearly 100,000 km of blood vessels. More than a million Americans die annually of heart disease. The most common cause of congestive heart failure are coronary heart disease (causing blocks that kill muscle cells) and hypertension (which thickens the heart muscle). The research enabled us to gain a better understanding of coronary heart disease (see atherosclerosis, atherosclerosis, angina and coronary heart disease) and hypertension (see hypertension) and now we know how to prevent them. Exercise and nutrition are key to maintaining a healthy heart muscle.
The arteries that supply blood to the heart are placed around the heart like a crown, which is why they are called coronary arteries. These arteries supply blood and oxygen to small arteries connected to the heart. Angina is characterized by chest pain caused by a decrease in circulation in these small arteries that provides little oxygen to the heart. The silent ischemia differs dall'angina just because it does not cause pain and is considered more dangerous because it gives no warning of what could happen. The electrocardiogram will highlight any problems. Attacks can be triggered by a heavy meal, from excessive physical exertion, stress, emotional stress or cold. The frequency and duration of attacks varies, and can go for several attacks in a few days in attacks in several years.
The intensity of pain can range from a feeling of pressure up to an unbearable pain. Usually starts at the top of the chest or throat and radiates to the shoulder and left arm. The patient is pale, sweaty and very anxious. The symptoms are very similar to those of a heart attack, differentiated by the duration of pain, which lasts only a few minutes and nell'angina is alleviated by rest. We must consider, however, that if the blood supply is very inadequate as angina pectoris can become a heart attack.
When atherosclerosis has damaged the movement to the point of completely blocking a coronary artery and prevent the flow of oxygen to the heart, a part of the heart cells die and we have the emergence of what is technically called a myocardial infarction, or attack heart. Unlike dall'angina, stroke strikes suddenly, without warning. Infarction is usually caused by a rupture or a clot. The fatty deposits need years to build up on artery walls, but a blood clot that forms quickly in people with atherosclerosis (including children) can block an artery and stop the flow of oxygen immediately.
Each year 300,000 people die of heart attacks before reaching hospital, 10% died within 3 days, and among those surviving 1 to 5 will have another attack within 4 years. The symptoms are a very sharp pain that starts in the lower chest or upper abdomen. The pain often spreads to the neck and shoulders, down arms, especially on the left side and sometimes on the back. The intensity of pain increases and is not mitigated by the immobility or nitroglycerin, a drug often given to patients suffering from angina pectoris in mild form.
Other symptoms of a heart attack are pale and sweating, low blood pressure, pulse weak and rapid and sometimes nausea and vomiting. Fever, usually low, appears 24 to 48 hours after the start of the attack. 15% of heart attacks but not pain, just a feeling of restlessness and severe anxiety and panic, this kind of attack is called "silent coronary attack."
The patient should be immediately rescued by a doctor and taken to a hospital. The patient is usually subjected to an electrocardiogram, a test that detects changes of cardiac function and damage to the heart muscle. Often, however, this examination reveals the heart damage just a few hours or even days after the attack. Is also carried out a blood test to see if there was myocardial infarction.
During the first three weeks of treatment, the patient may have other heart irregularities, must observe a complete rest, to decrease the work of the heart. They are often administered painkillers and oxygen. Since the work of the heart increases after meals, nutrition during the first days after a heart attack will consist of six small meals. One should avoid cold liquids because they can cause irregularities in heart function. The protein intake should be plenty to replace those lost in the damaged heart cells. After six weeks, healing is almost complete and the patient may gradually resume exercise.
The heart muscle weakened or damaged by diseases such as rheumatic fever, heart attacks, hypothyroidism, atherosclerosis or beri-beri, is unable to properly circulate blood throughout the body. This movement is inefficient, causing a congestion of many organs with blood and other body fluids, is called congestive heart failure. The first symptoms of congestive heart failure are undue fatigue and shortness of breath due to work or exercise. Another symptom is the swelling, especially of feet and ankles. Congestion of abdominal organs causes nausea, loss of appetite and gas. The fluid in the lungs makes breathing difficult and can cause persistent cough.
A damaged heart muscle needs a particular weight-loss program. The lack of appetite, indigestion and excessive loss of nutrients from the body after a heart attack causing a state of malnutrition. A balanced diet from a nutritional point of view, it is important because the heart to recover its functionality. Protein-rich foods, fruits, vegetables and whole grains in your diet should replace the large quantities of refined starch, sweet, hydrogenated fats and cholesterol. Excessive intake of fat is considered harmful because it can weaken the arteries, reducing the elasticity or obstruct with cholesterol. We recommend the consumption of oils, like olive and rapeseed oils, which increase the level of HDL cholesterol (see High Cholesterol). The fibers are very important and the protein is essential to strengthen all muscles, including the heart.
The nutrients can be helpful. An additional intake of vitamin E is necessary to keep the oxygen in the blood. Vitamin E strengthens the heart muscle, sometimes acts as a diuretic to rid the body of excess fluids, reduces blood pressure too high and can be as effective as an anticoagulant to prevent clots. (Vitamin E temporarily increases blood pressure, heart disease for which should start with lower doses such as 100 IU per day. Use of this vitamin can be dangerous for patients with rheumatic heart disease). Vitamin E in combination with unsaturated fatty acids makes it possible to reduce cholesterol by preventing the metabolic imbalance that causes the accumulation of cholesterol in the arteries. (The increase in consumption of oils rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6, should be followed by an increase in vitamin E).
Hypothyroidism can be bad in some cases responsible for the metabolism of fats. Vitamins A (beta-carotene), B complex (especially niacin), vitamin C and minerals zinc and selenium are needed to keep arteries healthy and protect them dall'aterosclerosi. Chromium helps the metabolism of blood fats and it is believed that the superoxide dismutase (SOD) promotes the reconstruction of the heart tissue. We have found extremely low levels of copper in people who have been leading to the rupture of an aneurysm and death. Copper is important for the strength and elasticity of blood vessels. Aspirin helps the blood to remain fluid.
Excess weight can be a factor that causes rapid heartbeat and hypertension. The extra pounds severely penalize the heart and circulatory system in general. A balanced diet will provide a reduction in weight without the undesirable symptoms that are found eating just one or two types of food as in the fad diets. Exercise is vital and should be practiced under medical supervision. Sedentary people have a higher risk of heart attack by 190%.
Stress can increase blood pressure as well as the heartbeat. The fluctuations in blood pressure against the artery walls and contribute to damage the arteries harden. Exercise is the best way to treat stress and increase muscle tone of the heart and entire body. Unless decided otherwise by your doctor, started to walk ten minutes a day and gradually build up to an hour. The pace should be lively but should be increased gradually. Heavy physical exercise (work or leisure) that are not used should be avoided because the heart may not be able to meet these demands unusual (see Aerobic Exercise in Part II).
Using the method explained in Part II we can calculate the ideal heart rate achieved during exercise. To slow the heart rate should be reduced foods, avoid emotional stress, limit the use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco. It should be remembered that those substances to which an individual is allergic to increase the pace of the wrist produced in this way further stress on the heart.
NUTRIENTS THAT MAY BE EFFECTIVE IN THE TREATMENT OF HEART AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE:
Organs Substance Quantity *
Heart / Blood / Circulatory System Vitamin A In the form of beta-carotene
B Complex 50 mg with meals
Vitamin B1 In addition, according to the prescribed doses
Vitamin B6 In addition, according to the prescribed doses
Choline
Folic Acid
Inositol
Niacin In addition, according to the prescribed doses
Pantothenic acid
Phosphatidyl-choline According to the prescribed doses
Vitamin C with bioflavonoids 1000 mg 3 times daily
Vitamin D
Vitamin E Start at 100-200 IU, 100 IU increase
up to a week at 800-1000 IU
a day, medical supervision is necessary
Calcium chelate 1500-2000 mg divided between meals and time
go to bed
Chrome
Phosphorus
Iodine
Magnesium 1000 mg per day
Manganese
Potassium 1000 mg per day
Copper According to the prescribed doses (by a doctor)
Selenium 200 mcg daily
Zinc
Protein
Unsaturated fatty acids Evening primrose oil or olive oil
L-carnitine 500 mg 2 times daily
Lecithin According to the prescribed doses
SOD
Kelp 3 tablets with meals
RNA
Digestive Enzymes With meals, according to the prescribed doses
Coenzyme Q10 50-100 mg 3 times daily
Garlic 2 capsules 3 times daily
Is not intended to use the knowledge contained in these pages for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes.
For any treatment or diagnosis of disease, ask a doctor.
The information is taken from "Nutrition Almanac"
Gayle J. Kirschmann and John D. Kirshmann
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