Angina is probably the most common of all of the cardiovascular symptoms. It occurs when the heart muscle experiences a shortage in blood flow and oxygen which can be brought about by physical activity with the oxygen supply being limited by narrowing of one or more of the coronary arteries. This condition is normally not experienced until an artery is a least 75 percent narrowed. Angina is one of the complications of coronary heart disease (CHD). CHD is best described as a narrowing of the coronary arteries that restrict blood flow to the heart. The pain and discomfort in the chest area, which is the most common cardiovascular symptoms of angina can be triggered by moderate exercise activities such as walking or pool aerobics. The amount of physical activity needed to product pain and dis ...Read More

If you have suffered a heart attack, you know how difficult it can be to get back on your feet. Not only do you have to make lifestyle changes to prevent the risk of another heart attack, there are emotional as well as physical demands on your body. It’s not just a matter of surviving a heart attack; it’s the effects a heart attack has on your life that can be just as big a problem. Depending on the severity of a heart attack, the options open to someone will be very different. A major heart attack will mean some huge changes to your current day-to-day routine, while a milder heart attack will offer a bit more leeway. However, any kind of heart attack is a serious warning about your overall health, and the need to make life changes to prevent one from happening again. Medical A ...Read More

There was a lot of buzz a couple of years ago about coral calcium as opposed to ‘normal’ calcium. This was because in Okinawa, Japan, people were living much longer than average and it was thought that this was possible because they drink coral calcium enriched water. This organic form of calcium (from coral under the sea) is apparently more easily absorbed into our body. This helps neutralize toxic acidity in our bodies which is a wonderful thing as disease finds it hard to ‘hold on’ to bodies that are alkaline or PH neutral. However, in the western world, hamburgers, coffee and sugary snacks make our bodies over acidic so welcoming disease easier. Acktiva Coral Calcium will help you bring your body back into alkaline balance as well as giving your body more oxygen ...Read More