Dr Pete's Health Secrets

                 Most  of us live in dread of a heart attack, and the scary part is some victims of heart attack are symptomless until the day they have their first heart attack. In this article, I will examine what goes on in a heart attack and easy tips to reduce the chances of one occuring by 90%. The medical term of a heart atteck is myocardial infarction - MI and happens when a small portion of the heart is deprived of blood supply and therefore oxygen. Although a heart attack can occur at any adult age it is more common in men aged above 45yrs and women over 55yrs. In those aged below 40 the incidence is 18%. This increases with age and starts falling above 80yrs.  In women of African descent it can occur earlier than their caucasian counterparts. A common misconception is that eve ry person having a heart attack requires CPR and an automated external defibrillator (AED).  However, CPR and AED should only be used on cardi...

      If you are overweight or just have a pot belly you are not alone. Many middle aged men and women from all races struggle to get rid of fat around the middle and have a healthy waistline, or abdominal girth.  In this article we shall discuss simple methods of getting rid of that stubborn fat around the belly. Abdominal girth measurement is more important than BMI in determining heart disease, CVD and diabetes mellitus, DM risk. Abdominal girth measurement, has the added advantage of being a user friendly DIY. All you need is a simple tailors tape measure calibrated in inches. Max healthy values are; 35 inches ladies 40 inches gents . Abdominal circumference measurements are taken while standing, at the level of the umbilicus and at the end of normal exhalation. A diet high in protein, the right fats, vegetables, fruits, nuts and minerals but low in carbohydrates is recommended. It is important to strike the right balance between calor...