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Every year millions of people develop chest pain, ranging from the common cold, flu, coughs, allergies to more serious illnesses such as pneumonia, asthma and emphysema. Chest pain affects the lungs, either in the smaller air sacs or larger airways. The airways become swollen and constricted by a build-up of pus and mucus, and this causes breathing difficulties as well as a tight chest. It affects people of all ages, but young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems and smokers are mostly at risk. Babies and young children tend to be prone to croup and chest infections, and it is estimated that they will develop at six to eight colds or other respiratory problems a year.
An iron deficiency is a condition that develops when the body does not have sufficient iron. Iron is an essential dietary mineral responsible for the transport of oxygen in the blood from the lungs to the rest of the body in the form of hemoglobin (an iron-rich protein that gives blood its red color).
Raynaud's Disease is most commonly associated with cold temperatures and stress and sufferers of this condition will find their toes and fingers feel very cold or may even lose sensation in response to a stressful situation or exposure to cold. During a Raynaud's attack, the arteries and blood capillaries narrow, reducing blood circulation to affected areas, usually the extremities such as toes, fingers, ears and the tip of your nose.
While many people seem to believe heart disease is an illusive ailment, it has become increasingly common. Statistics from 2007 have revealed that heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States.
High blood pressure (also commonly known as Hypertension) is often called the “silent killer”, as many people can live for years with this dangerous condition without ever experiencing a single symptom. High blood pressure is estimated to affect 1 in 3 American adults. Once the condition arises, it is usually a life-long problem that needs to be treated and managed carefully.
Years of research have shown that the usual causes of leg ulcers are not a problem with the skin itself, but rather with the underlying blood supply to the skin. Therefore successful prevention for leg ulcers and successful treatment for leg ulcers must be directed at correcting the underlying cause, not the ulcer itself.
Blood pressure is defined as the force that the blood exerts on the veins and arteries while it circulates around the body. If this force is greater than it should be, it is often referred to as high blood pressure or hypertension. Blood pressure is controlled by a variety of organs and body systems, including the heart, blood vessels, the kidneys, the brain and the adrenal glands, as well as the complex interaction between the body systems.
Varicose veins are enlarged, flesh-colored, blue or purple veins often found on the calf or on the leg. They often appear twisted and bulging, may be swollen and raised above the surface of the skin, and can become quite painful. Veins most commonly affected are those in your legs and feet, since standing and walking upright increases the pressure in the veins in your lower body. Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but they are just smaller and usually found on the legs and face (and are harmless).
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that either causes a weakening of the heart muscle or a change in its structure. While there are different types of cardiomyopathy, they all affect the heart’s ability to pump blood throughout the body and can thus have serious consequences.
Heart failure describes the condition where the heart is not pumping at full efficiency and cannot keep up with the blood flow demand from the body’s organs. When the heart no longer pumps as it should, the organs in the body become deprived of oxygen and nutrients, and symptoms soon arise.
In alignment with keeping a healthy emotional heart, it is important not to neglect the physical functioning of this vital organ. With heart disease the number one cause of death in the U.S., making a vigilant effort to screen, prevent disease, and support heart health becomes a necessary part of everyone’s daily health routine. Begin by learning your family’s health history and assessing your own state of fitness.
Controlling stress, blood pressure, cholesterol and other factors are vital keys to reducing the risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke. You can reduce this risk by managing your blood pressure, controlling cholesterol, making healthy lifestyle changes and, if needed, taking natural and effective herbal and homeopathic medications.
Capillaries are tiny blood vessels (about 10 micrometers in diameter) that form part of the circulatory system. These tiny structures are located within the tissues of the body and transfer blood from the arteries, through the tissues, and back to the veins. Capillary blood vessel walls are thin and narrow, and the red blood cells can only travel through them in a single file. Substances such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients and wastes are passed through the walls of the capillaries. This makes the capillaries the main area of exchange between the fluid (called lymph) bathing the body tissues and the blood.
Chilblains are also referred to as pernio or perniosis. They are small, itchy, painful swellings that generally appear on the skin after several hours of exposure to cold temperatures. Thus, they tend to develop during the winter months. They are more likely to occur on the extremities such as the toes, fingers, nose and earlobes, which are the first areas to become cold. Other areas of the skin such as the heels, thighs and lower legs can also be affected in extreme temperatures.
