Drop that Salt Shaker! Sodium and Heart Disease
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 3, 2016
Sodium is a nutrient that our bodies need, but if consumed in access, it is harmful. The overabundance of sodium surprisingly does not come from your table’s salt shaker. The majority is consumed from fast foods and processed foods. So, with our culture of “eating on the run”, you can see how easily sodium amounts
PAD: What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 29, 2016
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a serious condition concerning the narrowing of the arteries leading to your extremities (peripheral areas of the body). Most of the time PAD affects the legs, but it can also affect the arms, head, and stomach. PAD is caused by atherosclerosis, a blocking of the arteries to major areas of
3 Simple Exercises for Heart Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 19, 2016
If you have heart disease, you know the importance of taking every precaution to avoid exacerbating the problem. This is the time to take charge of your health and be an active participant in managing your heart condition. Your doctor can advise you and prescribe you medications, but the rest is up to you. There
Methods to Rid You of Varicose Veins
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 7, 2016
Let’s get rid of those unsightly varicose veins! Everyone likes to look their best and having those blue or red squiggly, ropy veins snaking up your leg is not attractive. It is a sign of illness and no one likes to give the appearance that they are sickly. It is an indication that something is
Why is Blood Pressure Important to Check?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 29, 2016
Every time that your heart beats, it pushes your blood throughout your entire body. The blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as it rushes to supply your body with oxygen and nourishing nutrients. This pressure against the walls is referred to as your blood pressure. If your blood pressure is too high, it
Reasons Why Yoga is Good for Your Heart
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 15, 2016
Yoga is an ancient practice that strengthens the body, focuses the mind, and reduces stress through a series of postures, or asana. Physically, yoga boosts your lung capacity, decreases blood pressure, increases flexibility, improves your balance, improves your circulation and it improves your respiratory function. Mentally, it creates a sense of well-being and decreases stress.
Smoking is Killing Your Heart
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 3, 2016
We all know that smoking is not healthy. Even the tobacco companies post warnings on their cigarette packaging. But, do you know how it hurts your heart and the risks that you take every time that you light a cigarette? Cigarettes contain an addictive substance called nicotine. In addition, they also contain many other
Are You at Risk for Heart Failure?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 23, 2016
Heart failure, even in the name alone, is scary. That your heart can fail, or give out, is something to be taken very seriously. Everyone’s heart will weaken a bit as they age, but lifestyle factors are indicative of how severe and quickly this weakening can manifest. Heart failure is usually associated with other conditions
How a Nutritionist Can Help Your Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 16, 2016
The choices of foods are plentiful. But, that can sometimes be a problem. All of the choices we need to make! You can opt for the healthy green broccoli for a side dish or the yummy French fries. Making these decisions daily, you are bound to select the latter eventually even though you know the
Patent Foramen Ovale: What is it?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 2, 2016
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is a heart condition that you would not know unless either you had it or you are a physician that studies the heart. PFO is a condition where the two chambers of the heart are not completely separated. In essence there is a hole in the heart. It creates a small
