Cardiovascular Conditions

Latest Edit: Hector 2013-08-02 (EDT)

Over half of the deaths in North American can be contributed to heart and blood-vessel diseases. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is often associated with an unhealthy lifestyle factors and chronic stress, yet the contributing factors are complex and varied. Prevention is the primary goal.

Cardiovascular Conditions

Cardiovascular Conditions
Causes	Food Reactions, Smoking, Allergies, Infections
See Also	General Conditions, Respiratory Conditions
Books	Books on Cardiovascular Conditions such as Naturopathic Treatment of Blood Pressure and others.
Articles	Articles on Cardiovascular Conditions

Article	CVD Screening Tips, NDNR; 2012 November

Article	Can Testosterone Therapy Benefit Hypogonadal Men with Cardiovascular Disease?, NDNR; 2012 November

Article	A Whole-Foods Diet for Cardiovascular Disease, NDNR; 2012 October

Article	A Long-Term Approach to Cardiovascular Disease, NDNR [1], 2011 October

Article	Vascular compliance: An important cardiovascular disease risk factor, IHP, Feb/Mar 2011

Categories of Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) can be grouped into four categories: generalized cardiovascular disorders, diseases of the heart, peripheral vascular disorders and blood disorders.

Generalized Cardiovascular Disorders

• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
• Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure)

Diseases of the Heart

• Congestive Heart Failure
• Angina pectoris
• Myocardial infarction (Heart Attack)
• Arrythmia

Peripheral Vascular Disorders

• Arteriosclerosis
• Atherosclerosis
• Hemorrhoids
• Intermittent Claudication
• Raynaud's Syndrome / Disease
• Stroke
• Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
• Varicose Veins

Blood Disorders

Article	Orthomolecular Medicine and Heart Health: Unmasking the Magnesium Link to Multiple Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease, J Orthomolecular Med; 2013; Vol28(1)

Article	Fish Oil and Cardiovascular Disease, NMJ, [2], 2012 July

Article	Chocolate and Cardiovascular Disease , NDNR; 2010 October

Article	Daily Dried Apples Improve Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Women , NMJ, ; February 2013[3]

• Anemia
• Hemorrhage
• Polycythemia