What to Eat When You Have Heart Failure (HF)
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: December 9, 2019
These days “heart-healthy eating” has become a major catchphrase. While it’s a great idea for everyone to eat foods that benefit the body, especially the heart, those with heart disease and heart failure really need to pay close attention and change the way they configure their daily meals. Learn the Heart Health Rules if you
Can Adrenal Fatigue Affect The Heart?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: September 23, 2019
Can Adrenal Fatigue Affect The Heart? When your heart starts to feel strange sometimes the cause isn’t the heart itself. It can be a scary feeling to have heart palpitations, mood swings, or feel shaky or weak. If your adrenal glands are overworked they may end up unable to create cortisol and you may overreact
PCS Pelvic Congestion Syndrome – Ladies, Listen Up
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 28, 2019
PCS is a little known chronic medical condition that presents in women. Pelvic congestion syndrome is caused by damaged veins inside of the lower abdominal area. These damaged veins, also known as varicose veins, happen when the valves inside of the veins won’t close properly. This blockage allows blood to flow backward and create pooling
When To Seek Medical Attention for Chest Pain
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 1, 2019
When To Seek Medical Attention for Chest Pain Chest pain often comes out of seemingly nowhere. It begins suddenly and is alarming. Your heart is the very center of your being and to think something could be wrong with it is a very scary experience. It is very easy to assume the worst-case scenario and
The Connection Between Air Pollution and High Blood Pressure
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: July 16, 2019
High blood pressure for many can be a mystery. If you don’t seem to fit the criteria for risk which would include carrying extra weight, smoking, being stressed out on a regular basis, or having a family history of high blood pressure, you may wonder, what gives? Surprisingly we are coming to find that the
Summer is Here – It’s Important To Know How To Spot an Electrolyte Imbalance
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 10, 2019
Summer brings hot temperatures which can dehydrate you in short time if you aren’t drinking enough water and taking in the right nutrients. You may have heard that electrolytes are important – But what are they? Electrolytes are minerals found in the body that are essential to proper nerve, muscle, and brain function. These minerals
Cardiovascular Disease – What Does It Really Encompass?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: May 29, 2019
While heading the words “you have cardiovascular disease” may sound terrifying, the truth is that the blanket term of cardiovascular disease covers a pretty wide range of ailments from easily treated and manageable to potentially life ending. Let’s take a look at the most common types of the disease and what they entail. Congenital heart
Drop the Sugar, Boost Your Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 18, 2019
When it comes to health, refined sugar seems to be the new “cigarette”. We all thought it was just fine for us for years to consume a moderate level of refined sugar, just as, back in the ’40s and 50’s advertising had us believe that smoking was non-health threatening. The truth is sugar is just
Controlling High Blood Pressure with Dietary Changes
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 10, 2019
No one likes to hear the words “You have high blood pressure”. It is usually followed by, “I am going to write you a prescription for a medication to help lower it.” Though, yes you do need to get your numbers down as it is detrimental to your health to have ongoing high blood pressure
Could You Have An Electrolyte Imbalance?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 2, 2019
If you just aren’t feeling “quite right” it could be an electrolyte imbalance. Thankfully if that is the issue it’s an easy fix. Let’s Start with the Basics – What Are Electrolytes? Electrolytes are body contained minerals essential to nerve, brain, and muscle function. Too little or too much can be detrimental to your health.
