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Q: My blood pressure is under control with Lisinopril (10 mg), Resperate, and various herbs and teas. But I run a lot and salt is one of the electrolytes I lose in a big way through sweating. Is eliminating salt completely dangerous for long distance...
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Q: I am a 71 year old male with a resting heart rate of about 57. It goes up to about 100 when standing, 140 walking if I run up to 175. Also they change rapidly and sometimes my monitor reads zero. Are theses rates dangerous?
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Q: Has anyone ever given any feedback about the effects of using Resperate for someone with Atrial Fibrillation? I have recently developed it and wondered if use of the Resperate might have a favorable effect. I use it daily, sometimes twice a...
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Q: What is the best way to avoid a stroke or heart attack?
A: Having the good fortune to have good genetics and living a healthy lifestyle is the best protection against heart disease and stroke. You can’t change what you inherited but you certainly can...
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Q: I have lost over 30 pounds after making drastic improvements in my diet and have taken up distance running. My BP has dropped significantly to the 130/85 range. My MD says than a past EGK indicated some hardening of the arteries and wants to...
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Q: My total cholesterol was 132, bad cholesterol (LDL) was below 100, my HDL was 32. My doctor wants to put me on a statin to raise my HDL? Another doctor said that to lower the total was just as bad as it being too...
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Q: Do statins reduce vitamin D levels? I have been taking Vytorin for 2 years and suddenly my doctor asked to check vitamin D deficiency. What is going on?
A: Recent studies suggest that one of the reasons statins may be effective in lowering heart disease...
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Q: What are the side effects or problems with long term usage of coumadin?
A: Coumadin is a blood thinner. As a result, minor injuries can result in more serious bleeding than would be expected. Most people on Coumadin find they bruise much more easily. Also...
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Q: How can I lower high (137) LDL readings?
A: LDL is Low-Density Lipoprotein, which makes up 60%-70% of total cholesterol. It is considered the “bad” cholesterol because it causes the build up of plaque inside arteries.
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Q: I’ve had a high blood pressure problem for years and cannot keep it under control. I take Diovan 320 mg 1 time/ day, atenolol 50 mg 2 times a day and diazepam to help but it still goes up to 165 over 95 and...
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