Dietary Tips to help Lower High Blood Pressure
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: September 14, 2021
How is your blood pressure? It is an unfortunate fact that many prescription blood pressure medications do have side effects or other potential adverse reactions. Because of this, many people try to control their high blood pressure naturally by changing and monitoring their diet and lifestyle. While exercising and losing weight frequently can have a
Is It Just Anxiety? – Heart Palpitations and What They Could Mean for Your Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: September 1, 2021
Heart palpitations are easy to interoperate when we are nervous about something. They are understandable in these times. Stressful situations can cause us to get the butterflies. But what if you begin to feel heart flutters, palpitations, and can’t seem to calm yourself when there is literally nothing going on? Our bodies react to stressors
Love, Joy, Sorrow and Other Emotions Have an Effect on Heart Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: August 9, 2021
How are YOU feeling? We all experience stress in our daily lives but when “stressed out” becomes your new normal its time to put your foot down and do something about it. Stress, unlike something such as genetics, is a controllable and manageable factor. Life in 2021 is a roller coaster. There is so much
Fainting Spell Causes
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 14, 2021
If you have ever watched someone faint it can be alarming. They look a little pale, slightly off, and often their eyes will roll back in their heads just before going limp. While fainting has been portrayed in movies as a sign of stress or someone who is over dramatic, the truth is that it
Do You Know Your Numbers? – Your Health May Depend on It
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: June 1, 2021
Protect your heart and your body by getting blood work done as recommended by your physician. According to the American Heart Association doctors agree there are some vital numbers you should know and watch for to keep your heart and your body healthy. There are 4 lab range numbers that are very important to monitor regularly
PVC’s What They Are and How They Can Affect Your Health
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 19, 2021
Premature ventricular contractions, otherwise known as PVC’s, are extra heart beats that don’t fit into the normal rhythm. They begin in the lower ventricles. They disrupt the normal beat and can make you feel a fluttering in your chest. They can be disturbing, but the question is, are they dangerous? Though they can feel scary,
Heart Health Statistics for 2020
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: April 2, 2021
Heart disease is still the #1 killer in the United States despite the pandemic. While you may not be hearing a lot about heart disease in the news right now, it unfortunately has not gone anywhere. Death due to ischemic heart disease has risen 11% across the nation from 2019. Deaths due to high blood
Hypertension – How High is Too High? When to Talk to Your Doctor
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 22, 2021
High blood pressure has long been known as the Silent Killer. The reason being you can have high blood pressure for quiet some time and not know it. A constantly elevated pressure in your cardiovascular system leads to weakening of the blood vessels, arteries, and the heart muscle itself. It puts you at risk for
Energy Drinks Warning: Some Energy Drinks are Potentially Harmful to Your Heart
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: March 1, 2021
Energy Drinks Warning: Some Energy Drinks are Potentially Harmful to Your Heart It used to be that stimulants were popular among dieters and athletes, but today energy supplements are drinks are sold in every grocery and convenience store. They are widely available and even marketed to teens and kids. There is no regulation on where
How Dangerous is Sugar to Your Health, Really?
Posted by: Tampa Cardio
On: February 10, 2021
We don’t often think a lot about sugar unless we are on a diet or restricted way of eating. Sugar, however, in recent years has been compared to cigarettes in the way they purposefully target the area of the brain that controls pleasure. Both cigarettes and sugar are highly addictive. Not much was known about
