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Chest Pain – A Message from the Body

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010


Having trained and worked in the NHS for over thirteen years I have come across more than my fair share of illness. For several years I worked on an acute admissions ward and a Coronary Care Unit (CCU). During that time I have read and studied much around the subject of potential causes for heart [...]

Why does Panic Attack?

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010


A panic attack is a symptom of an anxiety disorder that has emotional and physical symptoms. Emotional symptoms associated with a panic attack include intense feelings of unreasonable and unexplainable fear. Physical symptoms associated with a panic attack include dizziness, a feeling of choking, feelings of faintness, clammy hands, racing heart, and severe shaking.
Millions of [...]

Ace Inhibitors – How They Work to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010


There are many different types of medications that are suitable for the treatment of high blood pressure and heart disease. Not all are effective and not all of them work in the same way.

An Ace inhibitor is a good medication that is used to treat hypertension by halting the production of angiotensin II, which is [...]

Superfoods: Superfoods for a Spiffy Circulatory System

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010


Circulation problems can be felt in a number of ways.  Some symptoms include fatigue due to poor circulatory function, which may bring on other symptoms such as dizziness and fainting. The inability to concentrate, coldness in the hands or feet, headaches, angina, and high blood pressure are also other signs there could be problems with [...]

Panic Attacks – What You Need to Know

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010


That is not only sad, it is dangerous because continually suffering with panic attacks can lead to anxiety disorder (the constant fear of having another anxiety attack). When this happens all life decisions are ruled by the fear of suffering yet another attack.
Needless to say, this can damage your lifestyle, friendships, love-life and even threaten [...]