When the heart muscle doesn’t get enough oxygen-rich blood, discomfort or chest pain occurs. This is pain called angina. Angina isn’t actually a disease; it is a primary symptom of a heart problem like coronary heart disease or coronary microvascular disease. (1) The pain or discomfort experienced can be a burning or fullness sensation or…
Have you ever experienced an upset stomach after eating? Maybe it was accompanied by excessive gas and bloating? There's actually a more scientific term for this common health problem: dyspepsia. What is dyspepsia? Well, aside from being a fancier word for upset stomach or indigestion, dyspepsia is defined as "any or all of the unpleasant…
It was only a few decades ago that people started paying attention to nitric oxide. Named molecule of the year in 1992, it previously had been a pretty undervalued aspect of human health. Several years later, in 1998, three scientists were given a Nobel Prize for their discovery that nitric oxide is a key molecule in…
Yohimbe (pronounced yoh-heem-buh) is an herbal supplement associated with anti-aging effects. It is used to naturally treat erectile dysfunction, low libido, hormonal imbalances and symptoms like low energy. Yohimbe has a long history of use in Western Africa, where the plant originates. It's still grown there today, especially for its apparent aphrodisiac abilities. According to a…
Different forms of arteriosclerosis are the primary causes of heart disease and strokes. It's a disease that progresses slowly and can start as early as childhood. Thanks to numerous studies and advancements in technology, we now have a clearer understanding of the complex molecular mechanisms that lead to arterial and coronary heart diseases. Strong evidence…
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morality in developed and developing countries. High LDL cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations along with low HDL cholesterol concentrations are associated with elevated cardiovascular disease risk. To ensure that you maintain heart health, it's important that you consume cholesterol-lowering foods and avoid high-cholesterol foods that lead to inflammation and weight…
Healthy adults — those with no recent history of heart damage, kidney disease or serious lung damage — normally do not have high enough levels of the protein called troponin in their bloodstreams to be detected. However, when someone has a heart attack or experiences another injury to the muscles of the heart, troponin levels…
Do you ask yourself, “Why am I so tired, and why am I always tired?” Do you feel like no matter how much sleep you get, you’re still tired all the time? Getting a good night’s sleep is important for having plenty of energy, but there’s more to the story than just sleeping well. If you’re…
L-arginine (or arginine) is a type of amino acid, and as we know, amino acids are the “building blocks” of proteins. We obtain arginine from our diets, especially animal sources of protein foods, including beef and other types of red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products. In addition to occurring naturally in “complete proteins” that…
Cardiovascular diseases, including coronary heart disease and heart attacks, are the leading cause of death in the United States and many other developed countries. Each year in the U.S. alone, nearly 700,000 people die from heart disease, split almost equally among men and women. What are the signs of an unhealthy heart? Many people don't realize that…
