Avoid Heart Attacks

 

For  those who like to drink cold water, this article is  applicable to you. It is    very Harmful to have Cold Drink/Water during a meal. because, the cold water will solidify the oily  stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the  digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will  break down and be absorbed by  the  intestine  faster  than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon,  this will turn into fats and lead  to  cancer .  It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a  meal.
 
French fries and Burgers are the biggest enemy of heart health. A coke after that gives more power to this demon. Avoid them for your Heart's Health.

Common  Symptoms Of Heart Attack...  

A  serious note about heart attacks - You should know that not  every heart attack symptom is going to be the  left  arm hurting   .  Be aware of intense  pain  in the  jaw line .  

You  may never have the first  chest  pain  during  the course of a heart attack.  Nausea  and  intense  sweating  are  also common symptoms. 60% of people who have a heart attack  while they are asleep do not wake up.  Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware.  The more we know, the better chance we could survive.  

A  cardiologist  says  if everyone who reads this message sends it to 10 people,  you can be sure that we'll save at least one life. Read this  & Send to a friend. It could save a life... So, please  be a true friend and send this article to all your friends  you care about. 

Swine flu shots must for cardiac patients 

As swine flu cases shoot up across India with the onset of the monsoon, experts are suggesting vaccines for those with chronic illness like heart diseases.

'A swine flu shot is a must especially for those with heart problems because flu infection can cause a heart attack,' Praveer Agarwal, cardiologist in the Escorts Heart Institute here, told IANS. 

The H1N1 virus, which has so far claimed nearly 1,600 lives across the country since its outbreak last year, is again spreading in most southern states where the monsoon has set in. 

'When a person is sick, the requirement of blood in the body goes up. This results in increased pressure on heart which is already weak. Due to the persisting ailment, this may also lead to a heart attack,' said Balbir Singh, eminent cardiologist in the Medanta Medicity hospital in Gurgaon. 

But Delhi's chemists say they have no stock of the suggested vaccines. 

'Swine flu vaccines are not available in shops as yet. There is no demand for it either,' Kailash Gupta of the All Delhi Chemist Association told IANS. 

Delhi has so far recorded the highest number of 9,700 cases of swine flu since its outbreak in May 2009. A total of 95 deaths were reported last year. 

This year the virus has not shown much impact so far, but experts feel that the monsoon may worsen the problems. 

A total of three cases were reported from Delhi in the last two months while one death was reported from neighbouring Ghaziabad last week. 

Doctors say that while this flu is dangerous for all, patients of chronic illness are at higher risk as their immune system and other body functions are already weak. 

'Flu produces significant stress on the cardiovascular system. It causes breathing difficulty, changes in blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and even direct effects on the heart which make this illness particularly difficult, even dangerous, for someone who has heart disease,' says Singh. 

The vaccine is also recommended for patients with other chronic illnesses like cancer and respiratory disorders. 

'So far we have been using the usual pneumonia vaccines for these patients; now that we have an indigenous vaccine, it should be easier,' Singh said. 

India's first indigenous swine flu vaccine manufactured by Zydus Cadila was launched last month. These vaccines are, however, not recommended for pregnant women and children. 

'For pregnant women and children, precautions like washing hands regularly and maintaining distance from infected people is recommended,' Singh added. 

A total of 345 new cases of swine flu and 17 deaths were reported in India last week. 

Kerala remains the most severely affected state with 266 cases and seven deaths. Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are other seriously affected states. 

Bee sting can help treat arthritis 

London: Venom from bee stings can help treat and even prevent arthritis, a study has revealed.

The research team from University of Sao Paulo in Brazil has found that bee venom can control the harmful inflammation in joints that leads to rheumatoid arthritis. The venom contains molecules that cause an increase in natural hormones in the body that regulate inflammation. 

The experts believe the bee venom can be used to develop new treatments that can help bring relief from the pain of arthritis and even prevent it from developing in the first place. 

Lead researcher Suzana Beatriz Ver�ssimo de Mello, who teaches rheumatology at the University of S?�o Paulo, said bee venom causes increased levels of anti-inflammatory hormones called glucocorticoids. 

'Bee venom is a complex mixture of substances that are known to induce immune and allergic responses in humans,' telegraph.co.uk quoted de Mello as saying. 

'Nevertheless, bee venom has been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis for centuries. However, the placebo effect has been described in studies investigating bee venom anti-inflammatory properties in arthritic patients. 

'Our data shows that bee venom prevents the development of induced arthritis in rabbits through the action of glucocorticoids,' de Mello added. 

Bee sting therapy, in which patients endure hundreds of stings by bees in the hope of getting better, is often used as a form of alternative medicine to treat a range of conditions such as asthma and multiple sclerosis.