Heart health/cholesterol blood pressure and other nasties.

[Stav]

Well I just wanted to share with you guys something a little more important than the car. Living to enjoy it.

Firstly I never thought I would be facing death at 37 while not being obese,no blood pressure problems and playing sport.

So what can I offer you?? Experience,knowledge to maybe ring those warning bells so that you will be aware that you may be headed for trouble.

The first symptoms in myself was actually doing the lawns.I would have to stop and catch my breath.My dad who has had open heart surgery also had this problem before his operation. If you have to stop and catch your breath while doing lawns then I can 99% guarantee you have a blockage.Dont leave it ..get yourself to a doctor and insist on getting checked out.A stress test is a good preliminary test.If you get the all clear dont trust the stress test.If the symptoms continue you will need an angioplasty.This is where they stick a camera into your groin artery then into your heart.This will definately confirm any problems.
After having my heart attack in January no one could give me a straight answer why it happened.It seemed hand in hand that high cholesterol was definatelty the culprit.But I had my doubts on that seeing my dad never had high levels.It appears that there are some factors which draw cholesterol and calcium into the artery walls and as a result they lose elasticity.After much research I am beleving that the ratios of potassium,magnesium ,sodium and calcium are more to blame for blockages than cholesterol itself. Even so lower cholesterol levels do seem to help in many.
Logicol margarine....why it works.Well we have seen ads for these types of margarines for controlling cholesterol.These products contain plant sterols. Plant sterols have a molecullar structure very similar to cholesterol.The best way to use this product is have a slice of bread withthe margarine on it 1 hour before meals.This allows it to be absorbed and literally blocks cholesterol from being taken into thebloodstream ,yet the harmless plant sterols take its place.

Alcohol...1/4to half a cup of alcohol will reduce blood pressure and improve circulation. When I had my heart attack there was a high probability that part would never work again due to damage.I imediately researched and discovered that white blood cells attach themselves to the damaged tissue and surrounding tissue ,therefore causing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.Alcohol prevents the white cells sticking to healthy tissue and therefore make a better recovery.

Blood pressure..it seems that statistically most people have heart attacks on Mondays. The main problem is work. Stress levels rise on Monday after a weekend.Its seems that we can live a longer life by looking at things different than reacting with a stressing attitude. You have to step back and ask yourself is this worth killing myself over,then backoff a little..could save your life.