Eat five to ten servings of fruits and vegetables
daily and eat more peas, beans, and nuts.
Increase intake of omega-3 fatty acids by eating more
fish, walnuts, flaxseed oil, and green leafy vegetables. An example of meeting
the recommended intake of omega-3 fats is to eat 2 salmon portions a week or 1
gram of omega-3-fatty acid supplement daily.
Drink water, tea, non-fat dairy and red wine (two
drinks or less daily for men, one drink or less daily for women).
Eat lean protein such as skinless poultry, fish, and
lean cuts of red meat.
Avoid trans-fats and limit intake of saturated fats.
This means avoiding fried foods, hard margarine, commercial baked goods, and
most packaged and processed snack foods, high fat dairy and processed meats
such as bacon, sausage, and deli meats.
Limit
glycemic foods. Glycemic foods are those made with sugar and white flour, which
increase blood sugar levels. Increased blood sugar levels stimulate the pancreas
to release insulin. Chronically high insulin
levels are believed to cause weight gain as well as atherosclerosis of the
arteries.
Exercise daily.
Learn more about Omega-3 Fatty Acid with evidence-based information on RxList.
Angina is chest pain that is due to an inadequate supply of oxygen to the heart muscle.
Angina can be caused by coronary artery disease or spasm of the coronary
arteries. EKG, exercise treadmill, stress echocardiography, stress thallium, and cardiac
catheterization are important tests used in the diagnosis of angina.
Heart attack happens when a blood clot completely obstructs a coronary
artery supplying blood to the heart muscle. A heart attack can cause chest pain, heart failure, and electrical
instability of the heart.
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) refers to diseases of the blood vessels (arteries and veins) located outside the heart and brain. While there are many causes of peripheral vascular disease, doctors commonly use the term peripheral vascular disease to refer to peripheral artery disease (peripheral arterial disease, PAD), a condition that develops when the arteries that supply blood to the internal organs, arms, and legs become completely or partially blocked as a result of atherosclerosis. Peripheral artery disease symptoms include: intermittent claudication, rest pain, numbness in the extremities, and more. Treatment for peripheral artery disease include: lifestyle measures, medication, angioplasty, and surgery.
Mercury is a naturally occurring element found in water, soil, and the air. Mercury is also contained in some fish, some of the products we use in the home, school, or dentist. Information about sources of mercury exposure, potential health effects, symptoms of exposure, fish that may contain mercury, consumer products that contain mercury, and ways to reduce your exposure to mercury is important for the health of you, and your family.
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a genetic condition that causes retinal degeneration and eventual vision loss. Symptoms include night blindness and tunnel vision. Visual field testing and electrophysiological testing are essential in diagnosing RP. Though there is no cure for RP, vitamin A therapy and an omega-3-rich diet may be recommended for patients to slow disease progression.
Heart attacks are the major causes of unexpected, sudden death among men and women. A heart attack is also a significant cause of heart failure. Learn the risk factors for heart attack such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and other heart conditions. Lowering your risk factor, lifestyle changes, and in some cases medication are the most effective way of preventing a heart attack.
Cholesterol occurs naturally in the body. High blood cholesterol levels increase a person's risk of developing heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, TIAs, and more. In addition to medication (fibrates, statins, bile acid sequestrants, and niacin), lifestyle changes can be made to lower blood cholesterol levels
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