Heart disease prevention
By stonehr
@stonehr (818)
Croatia (Hrvatska)
January 23, 2007 7:39am CST
You need to drink tea but without milk. Consumption of tea has positive effect in preventing risk of heart disease. Tea positively react to circulation and relaxation of blood veins, but milk nullify this effect. Since milk is changing biological activity useful ingredients of tea, it's possible that are positively effects of tea nullified and in case of some others diseases. I'm drinking a lot tea without milk every day and You should too ..
7 responses
@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
28 Jan 07
Thank you for sharing that with us. Isn't it the green tea that is the best of the teas to drink though? Have a blessed day and stay healthy my friend.
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@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
12 Mar 07
You are right my friend. And, thank you very much for the best response. I really do appreciate it.
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@symontimea (842)
• Romania
23 Jan 07
i don't like tea with milk, so i am not drinking it...but i like milk separately...it is ok, but only cold milk or cocoa milk
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@anjuscor (1266)
• India
26 Jan 07
avoid heart disease by taking these steps:
* Know your blood pressure. Your heart moves blood through your body. If it is hard for your heart to do this, your heart works harder, and your blood pressure will rise. People with high blood pressure often have no symptoms, so have your blood pressure checked every 1 to 2 years. If you have high blood pressure , your doctor may suggest you make some lifestyle changes, such as eating less salt (DASH Eating Plan) and exercising more. Your doctor may also prescribe medicine to help lower your blood pressure.
* Don't smoke. If you smoke, try to quit. If you're having trouble quitting, there are products and programs that can help:
o Ni*otine patches and gums
o Support groups
o Programs to help you stop smoking
Ask your doctor or nurse for help. For more information on quitting, visit Quitting Smoking.
* Get tested for diabetes . People with diabetes have high blood glucose (often called blood sugar). People with high blood sugar often have no symptoms, so have your blood sugar checked regularly. Having diabetes raises your chances of getting heart disease. If you have diabetes, your doctor will decide if you need diabetes pills or insulin shots. Your doctor can also help you make a healthy eating and exercise plan.
* Get your chol*sterol and triglyceride levels tested. High blood cholesterol can clog your arteries and keep your heart from getting the blood it needs. This can cause a heart attack. Trig*ycerides are a form of fat in your blood stream. High levels of triglycerides are linked to heart disease in some people. People with high blood cholesterol or high blood trig*ycerides often have no symptoms, so have your blood cholesterol and trig*yceride levels checked regularly. If your cholesterol or trig*yceride levels are high, talk to your doctor about what you can do to lower them. You may be able to lower your cholesterol and trig*yceride levels by eating better and exercising more. Your doctor may prescribe medication to help lower your cholesterol.
* Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight raises your risk for heart disease. Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) to see if you are at a healthy weight. Eat a healthy diet and exercise at a moderate intensity for at least 30 minutes most days of the week. Start by adding more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to your diet. Take a brisk walk on your lunch break or take the stairs instead of the elevator.
* If you drink al*ohol, limit it to no more than one drink (one 12 ounce b*er, one 5 ounce glass of wi*e, or one 1.5 ounce shot of hard li*uor) a day.
* Find healthy ways to cope with stress. Lower your stress level by talking to your friends, exercising, or writing in a journal.
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@anjuscor (1266)
• India
26 Jan 07
Heart disease is a number of abnormal conditions affecting the heart and the blood vessels in the heart. Types of heart disease include:
* Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type and is the leading cause of heart attacks. When you have CAD, your arteries become hard and narrow. Blood has a hard time getting to the heart, so the heart does not get all the blood it needs. CAD can lead to:
o Angina. Angina is chest pain or discomfort that happens when the heart does not get enough blood. It may feel like a pressing or squeezing pain, often in the chest, but sometimes the pain is in the shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. It can also feel like indigestion (upset stomach). Angina is not a heart attack, but having angina means you are more likely to have a heart attack.
o Heart attack. A heart attack occurs when an artery is severely or completely blocked, and the heart does not get the blood it needs for more than 20 minutes.
* Heart failure occurs when the heart is not able to pump blood through the body as well as it should. This means that other organs, which normally get blood from the heart, do not get enough blood. It does NOT mean that the heart stops. Signs of heart failure include:
o Shortness of breath (feeling like you can't get enough air)
o Swelling in feet, ankles, and legs
o Extreme tiredness
* Heart arrhythmias are changes in the beat of the heart. Most people have felt dizzy, faint, out of breath or had chest pains at one time. These changes in heartbeat are, for most people, harmless. As you get older, you are more likely to have arrhythmias. Don't panic if you have a few flutters or if your heart races once in a while.
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@sankum (88)
• India
24 Jan 07
Oh!! thats a nice information buddy. Let me add what ever I know. You should always take balck tea. Taking green after heavy meal would serve as a catalyst for digestion. But avoid taking lot of tea. It is good for heart I agree, too much of anything is injurious to health :-).
@RxONE1 (495)
• United States
23 Jan 07
i like drinking ice tea (peach tea) :D
it's one of my fav drink , and some times i drink it with milk (hot tea , i wont ever put milk in ICETEA!) its nice and but i don't drink it too much
However i like to have my tea sweet so i like having alots of sugar in it :D
@hariharbhat (1312)
• India
26 Jan 07
I don't believe that drinking any kind of tea or coffee is the method to avoid heart related diseases.
Always try to maintain good health. That is the only way to avoid the diseases. Keep the habit of regular walk and exercises.
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