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((****************"FD}gtttttttti[dy, the Veterans Administration compared the use of invasive heart procedures including catherization, bypass surgery and angioplasty with conservative therapy. They found no difference in outcomes for patients in either group. What that means is that there was no improvement in quality or length of life in those who had $5,000 vs. $60,0000 worth of care. And the four latest studies on the subject showed that routine angiography and revascularization (opening up the arteries) does not decrease re-clogging of the arteries or death.

The only patients who showed a positive outcome from the invasive procedures were those with damage to the muscle on the left side of their heart. On the other side, 15,000 patients were injured, 1,680 patients were killed and 1,120 had to have their chests cut open with emergency surgery as a result of invasive procedures.

What are our concerns when it comes to the kind of treatment we receive for any ailment?

1. 6iHow much does the treatment help?
2. How much does it hurt?
3. How much does it cost?

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If it doesn't help significantly, if it hurts us, and if it costs more than procedures that work just as well or better, why are we using those procedures? Why aren't we using procedures that are more effective, less damaging and less expensive? Please draw your own conclusions.

On to the good news! A $10 shot of magnesium decreases mortality by 50% in one month. What would happen if you took a high quality, absorbable form of magnesium in a program of balanced nutritional support before you had a heart attack? Exercise programs decrease the incidence of a second heart attack by 78%. What if you engaged in an exercise program right now? Might it prevent a first heart attack? And finally, moderate aerobic activity will decrease death by 60% regardless of the severity of the heart condition. Why not get more active now?

What else will keep your heart healthy?

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• Exercise
• Eating fatty fish at least twice a week
• Garlic
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• Olive oil
• Vegetables and fruits
• Nuts and seeds
• Adequate good sleep
• Decreasing commercial animal fats
• Eliminating processed oils (e.g.hydrogenated)
• Having fun
• Deep breathing
• Beneficial relationships
• Participating in community
• Taking care of something (like a plant or a pet) or someone outside of yourself

Are you doing any or all of those things? Do you want/need to do more of them? Times a wastin'! We only get one body after all. Please call me if I can support you in creating an effective program to improve your heart health. I have the time, resources, knowledge, skills and the desire to help get you where you want to go.