Monthly Archives: January 2010

The main dietary source of sodium is common table salt (sodium chloride), which consists of 40% sodium and 60% chloride. Unprocessed foods, like meat, fish, poultry and eggs, contain natural sodium as well but only in very small amounts. By […] Read more »

For too long, stress has been treated as a mental or psychological concern, without much understanding of its physical implications. But even the ancient Greeks thought of stress as a disorder of both body and mind, which could potentially lead […] Read more »

Many heart disease patients are confused and uncertain about their dietary requirements. In truth, heart healthy eating does not have to be complicated. In fact, meal plans for heart patients can be easy and quick to make, and they don’t […] Read more »

Folate, a.k.a. folic acid or folacin, is a water-soluble B vitamin. Dietary sources include green leafy vegetables, meat, organ meats, poultry, seafood, legumes, seeds and whole grains. A sufficient supply of folate is especially important for women of child-bearing age […] Read more »

There are many myths and false assumptions about sex after a heart attack or stroke. In truth, most survivors can safely resume a normal sex life after a reasonable period of recovery. While it is not advisable to have intercourse […] Read more »

Vitamin B12 is found almost exclusively in animal products. Dietary sources include meat, organ meats, poultry, eggs, fish and dairy products. Unlike other water-soluble vitamins, B12 is stored in the liver. B12 is an important component for metabolic functions, the […] Read more »

Dietary sources of B6 include meat, poultry, fish, whole grain, legumes, potatoes and bananas. Like with most water-soluble vitamins, excess intake of B6 is excreted and not stored in the body B6 is an important component for metabolic functions, the formation […] Read more »

In more severe cases of heart disease, surgical procedures may be required to reestablish an adequate flow of blood to the heart muscle. There are a number of surgical techniques that can be applied for revascularization. Different Stages of Heart […] Read more »

Ongoing clinical care is imperative for the successful treatment of heart disease. Regular follow-up examinations and tests are strongly recommended, based on risk profile and medical history. Along with continuing monitoring and therapeutic measures, dietary- and lifestyle counseling may be […] Read more »