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How to Prevent Beriberi in Pregnancy
How to Prevent Beriberi in Pregnancy: Beriberi is a disease that causes inflammation of the heart and nerves. B Vitamins is essential for a good pregnancy. The B vitamins are water-soluble vitamins that are needed during pregnancy. A deficiency of B vitamins is associated with pregnancy complications and adverse outcomes. The only way to prevent beriberi is to get adequate…
5 Best Curcumin Supplements
1. Curcumin Life Extension Super Bio-curcumin, Vegetarian Capsules, 60-Count The benefits of curcumin (turmeric) are enormous. Curcumin is native to the continent of Asia. it belongs to the ginger family: Zingiberaceae. Turmeric has been used for thousands of years in Asia. It is commonly used as a spice in ethnic dishes. However, recent studies have shown that turmeric has many medicinal properties….
Best Blood Pressure Machine in 2019
monitor blood pressure regularlyBest Blood Pressure Machine in 2019 Monitoring blood pressure is critical for a person who has fluctuating blood pressure levels. It is advisable to have a blood pressure machine at home, to monitor blood pressure regularly. There are a variety of blood pressure machines available in the market. Now, which one to buy is a big question?…
9 Causes of Altered Mental Status Changes in the Elderly
We all have elderly people in our families. We have elderly parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. As our loved ones get older, we tend to be more concerned about their health and welfare. Contrary to popular belief, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is not a “normal” part of the aging process. Therefore, when an elderly loved one starts to get confused, or they…
Beriberi and Heart Disease: Signs, Causes and Treatment
B vitamin deficiency contributes to heart disease. One of the many causes of heart disease is a deficiency of B vitamins. Vitamin B1, also called thiamine or thiamine, is one of eight B vitamins. All B vitamins help the body convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which the body uses to produce energy. Thiamine deficiency can cause heart such as…
Heart Disease and African American Women : February Heart Disease Month
Heart Disease and African American Women: The Silent Killer February is National Heart Disease month, and African American history month. I will be doing a series on heart disease since heart disease is the number one killer of African American women. This phenomenon is not new, it is just being diagnosed in increasing rates. There are many reasons for these disparities….
Atrial Fibrillation and What Causes It?
Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib or AF, is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. An arrhythmia is when the heart beats too slowly, too fast, or in an irregular way. When a person has AFib, the normal beating in the upper chambers of the heart (the two atria) is irregular, and…
Pre-eclampsia and High Blood Pressure Dangers
Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure Blood pressure is the blood pressure on the blood vessels walls each time your heart is compressed (compressed) to pump blood into your body. High blood pressure is also called hypertension. Pre-eclampsia is a medical emergency during pregnancy. Hypertension can lead to health problems. It can also lead to complications during pregnancy. Women with high…