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Atrial Fibrillation: What Does that Quiver Mean?

…dreaded complication of AF: stroke. That's why it's so important to be aware of AF and understand what it is. So, what exactly is AF? It's a type of arrhythmia, or irregularity of the heartbeat—it’s one of the most common cardiovascular problems. It originates in the left or right atria, the two upper…

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Arrhythmia Prevention

…individuals may learn of an arrhythmia at a doctor’s office visit when it shows upon an electrocardiogram. Arrhythmias are very common and affect both genders and all ages. About 20 or 25 percent of patients with arrhythmias are not in any danger. To prevent arrhythmias, you’ll need to minimize caffeine…

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What Cardiologists Should Be Telling Patients about Their Phones

…one developed atrial fibrillation (AF) That was 1970. Then, in 2010 Canadian Magda Havas confirmed that 20% of healthy subjects developed cardiac arrhythmias when provoked by a cell phone base—some within seconds. Yet, when you purchase a cell or cordless phone, no one asks you if you have a device in…

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Could Your Home Be Giving You High Blood Pressure?

…cell tower? Now it’s your turn: Are you living in a toxic field? You May Also Be Interested In: * How Cordless Phones Can Also Provoke Cardiac Arrhythmias * What Doctors Should Be Telling Patients about Their Phones

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Cardiology Terminology: Arrhythmia

…asymptomatic individuals may learn of an arrhythmia at a doctor’s office visit when it shows upon an electrocardiogram. How common are arrhythmias? Very common. Cardiac arrhythmias can affect both genders and all ages. About 20 or 25 percent of patients with arrhythmias are not in any danger. What causes…

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Arrhythmia Diagnosis

…lots of questions about a variety of heart conditions. And one of the most common I receive is about arrhythmias. Specifically, I am often asked how to determine if, in fact, you have an arrhythmia. One of the first things you need to do is see a cardiologist so they can determine a baseline electrocardiogram…

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On the Road with Dr. Sinatra: Choosing the Right Magnesium

…chest pain, high blood pressure levels, cardiac arrhythmias, heart muscle disease, heart attack, and even sudden cardiac death. In fact, intravenous magnesium treatment has long been a mainstay for many cardiac emergency situations, from runaway arrhythmias and high blood pressure levels to acute heart…

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With Beta Blockers, Conventional Medicine Wins!

…diabetic, with low-doses of the propranolol beta blockers to help control her symptomatic angina and arrhythmias. So it can be used, if necessary, but with caution, for a diabetic who develops arrhythmia after a heart attack, or who has angina. In cases like this the medication saves and prolongs lives…

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Relax, Relax, Relax

…great stress-buster, and you can practice it the very instant you feel any tension escalating. Breathing right is especially important if you have arrhythmia because of its impact on heart rate variability—the imperceptible variations in the heart’s beat-to-beat interval that result from the basic…

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Cordless Phones and Arrhythmia

…again validated, this time by a 2010 provocation study suggesting there may very well be a real connection between our cordless phones and cardiac arrhythmias. Irregular and rapid heartbeats are one of the symptoms reported by people—even kids—when they are in areas heavily laced with routers, cordless…

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Cardiovascular Problems Eased With D-Ribose

…function. Similar to its cohorts CoQ10 and L-carnitine, D-ribose can be instrumental in treating a myriad of cardiovascular problems including arrhythmia, angina, heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, statin-induced myalgia, and the rescue of any muscle tissue that is starving for oxygen. It…

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The Great Vitamin Controversy--Debunked!

…they’re some of the best weapons we have to treat cardiac conditions like angina, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, and cardiac arrhythmias. In fact, I’ve seen the lab work for thousands of people documenting their nutrient deficiencies. As those deficiencies were corrected—with vitamins—I’ve…

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Fish Oil: The Perfect Nutraceutical

…and make it less susceptible to rupture. Fish oil also has a soothing and nurturing action on heart rate variability, meaning it can fight off arrhythmia. For these reasons, I include fish oil in my daily regimen. More good news is that if you take aspirin, you don’t need to worry about using these…

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The Truth About Beta Blockers

…help prevent damage to the heart when oxygen flow is reduced. Research shows that taking beta blockers following a heart attack protects against arrhythmias that can develop as a result of scar tissue in the heart muscle, and thus reduces risk of subsequent cardiac events and sudden cardiac death. The…

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Improve Heart Rate Variability with HeartMath

…uncomfortable test, a doctor, or a family member, I watched as emotions definitely affect cardio-dynamics. And I observed as emotions even affected cardiac arrhythmias. Luckily, more recent scientific investigation into the relationship between the autonomic nervous system and mortality from cardiovascular disease…

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Preventing Arrhythmia

There are many lifestyle choices you can make to help prevent arrhythmia. A few basic ones include: * Avoiding exposure to triggers like caffeine, sugar, and alcohol intake. * Taking bio-identical hormone replacement therapy if you are a menopausal or perimenopausal. * Limiting time spent on wireless…

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How Dangerous is Your Bathroom?

…creams can trigger asthma and other lung issues for those who are environmentally sensitive. Dr. Sinatra and I have even seen cases where a cardiac arrhythmia was provoked by a toxic agent. On a positive note, I like their solution of finding “green chemists” who will safeguard our products. As is pointed…

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Cardiology Terminology: Sinus Arrhythmia and PACs

…heartbeats, I’d like to start at the beginning with the SA node. First of all, we all have a "sinus arrhythmia," which is a bit of a misnomer when one considers that it is quite normal, and the word arrhythmia can conjure up the thought that things are out of synch. Luckily, the heart’s conduction system…

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Magnesium: An Unsung Hero

…depleted in patients with cardiovascular problems, specifically those with congestive heart failure, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmias, heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy), and heart attack. Like CoQ10, magnesium is crucial to produce the high-energy bonds that drive the energy…

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Watermelon Does Everything Right for Your Health

…and possibly prevent strokes. * B vitamins: B1 and B6, important for energy production. * Magnesium: which works to lower blood pressure, assuage arrhythmia, and so much more. * Potassium: a cardinal mineral for the cardiovascular system. Watermelon does everything right for your health. Plus, it quenches…

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Why Yoga Is Powerful

…trial—and yoga beat other forms of exercise, cutting episodes of A-fib by 50%. Yoga had a significant impact in helping to control heartbeat and arrhythmia episodes. What’s even more interesting is that the participants found that yoga drastically improved their quality of life, and significantly reduced…

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Fish Oil: Once Again the Headlines Aren’t Telling the Whole Story

…They also noted that studies have found that omega-3s can help to lower triglycerides, reduce platelet clumping, lower blood pressure, and prevent arrhythmias. Plus, there are other serious issues with this research: * The researchers looked at a mere 20 studies, out of thousands which have shown fish oil’s…

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On the Road with Dr. Sinatra

…etc. They also wanted to inform people about the health hazards radio frequencies present to current and future generations, including: * cardiac arrhythmias, * disturbed heart rate variability, * insomnia, * learning disabilities, * prematurity, and * sterility. They also made sure to include safe solutions…

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12 Foods that Can Save Your Heart

…tempeh, miso and other soy products) and sea vegetables (seaweed) contain magnesium and linolenic acid. Magnesium helps protect against cardiac arrhythmia, and linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid necessary for cardiovascular health. Linolenic acid also helps lower cholesterol. 7. Eggs are a readily…

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