likely to happen. Ischemic strokes Ischaemic strokes‚ the most common type of stroke‚ occur when blood clots block the flow of blood to the brain. Blood clots typically form in areas where the arteries have been narrowed or blocked by fatty cholesterol-containing deposits known as plaques. Haemorrhagic strokes Haemorrhagic strokes (also known as cerebral haemorrhages or intracranial haemorrhages) usually occur when a blood vessel in the brain bursts and bleeds into the brain (intracerebral
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through hydrogenation of the 11-keto-group‚ and cortisol is‚ thus‚ sometimes referred to as hydrocortisone.[citation needed]Cortisone is one of several end-products of a process called steroidogenesis. This process starts with the synthesis of cholesterol‚ which then proceeds through a series of modifications in the adrenal gland (suprarenal) to become any one of many steroid hormones. One
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also explains modern food (industrial food) and why it needs to be avoided. She describes industrial food as Trans fat‚ sugars‚ and refined carbohydrates. This book covers real meat‚ fish‚ fruits and vegetables‚ mild‚ real and industrial fats‚ cholesterol‚ and other real foods. Nina Planck was born in Buffalo‚ New York in 1971. Her father taught political science at the State University. In 1973 her father quit his job teaching job and moved the family to Virginia to become a farmer. With seventy
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Survival of the Sickest Notes Introduction : Hemochromatosis (hereditary) most common genetic disorder disrupts body metabolizing iron disorder that causes iron to build up in the body. effects: can damage organs like pancreas and liver “iron overload” descended from Western Europe (30% carried) ((give blood regularly and modify [make partial changes to] your diet) Neuro genetics in the development and function of the nervous system Natural Selection the stronger the gene/trait
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ABSTRACT Coronary artery disease (CAD)‚ also known as coronary heart disease (CHD) or coronary atherosclerosis‚ involves the progressive narrowing of the arteries that nourish the heart muscle. Often there are no symptoms‚ but if one or more of these arteries become severely narrowed‚ angina may develop during exercise‚ stress‚ or other times when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. Your coronary arteries are the major blood vessels that supply your heart with blood‚ oxygen and nutrients
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2000 calorie diet. Total count may be a little high but not too much to consume but making sure this limit is low considering the link between fat and heart disease. Cholesterol number is ok but the sodium count is high this could be a concern down the road for high sodium count could lead to high blood pressure and unstable cholesterol levels. Carbs being at 70 grams is not to much and 5 grams of fiber is the amount. 51 grams of sugar is to high but considering other choices this is lowest possible
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They also improve blood glucose regulation. A deficiency of carbohydrates can lead to hypoglycemia‚ ketosis‚ and weight gain. Honey‚ potatoes‚ white rice‚ raisins Dietary Fiber (g) 12.42 35.84 35% Dietary fiber slows gastric emptying‚ reducing cholesterol. It also increases the bulk of stool‚ preventing constipation. A deficiency in fiber can lead to diverticulitis and constipation. Almonds‚ dried pears‚ split peas Vitamin B1 - Thiamin (mg) 0.65 1.10 59% Vitamin B1 is a
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Low-carb diets have been hugely popular for a number of decades now‚ with many people believing that a certain Dr Atkins‚ to be responsible for our understanding of how and why these diets are so effective when it comes to burning fat. Losing weight‚ or rather‚ losing fat‚ is most certainly not an easy task‚ and it is definitely not something that happens overnight. If we’re truly serious about losing fat and getting into shape‚ we need to find a diet plan that not only works‚ but one that is also
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CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE “Prevention is the better then cure” we all have heard this as children and we even preach it to our children‚ but are we really respecting our bodies or abusing it. Does being regular at the gym and having a attractive body be the benchmark for good health… We have often read & heard that someone died after returning from workout‚ on the football field‚ while at work and majority of the times while asleep. These are some of the classic cases of death by what we term
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Coconut oil contains a large proportion of lauric acid‚ a saturated fat that raises blood cholesterol levels by increasing the amount of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol[29] that is also found in significant amounts in laurel oil‚ palm kernel oil (not to be confused with palm oil)‚ human and animal breast milk and sebaceous gland secretions.[30][31] This may create a more favourable blood cholesterol profile‚ though it is unclear if coconut oil may promote atherosclerosis through other pathways
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