What is the Effect of Marijuana Use on Heart Transplant Recipients?
Posted by admin on Oct 22, 2009
I am under the impression that any smoking and any herbal supplements can be detrimental to the health of a recovering heart transplant recipient, both because of chemical shocks to the new heart and also because of possible complications with medications being taken. What effects can marijuana use have on a recipient (taken post-discharge from hospital after receiving the heart)?
As per the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a study has indicated that an abuser’s risk of heart attack more than quadruples in the first hour after smoking marijuana. The researchers suggest that such an effect might occur from marijuana’s effects on blood pressure and heart rate and reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of blood.
Within a few minutes after inhaling marijuana smoke, an individual’s heart begins beating more rapidly, the bronchial passages relax and become enlarged, and blood vessels in the eyes expand, making the eyes look red. The heart rate, normally 70 to 80 beats per minute, may increase by 20 to 50 beats per minute or, in some cases, even double. This effect can be greater if other drugs are taken with marijuana.
Some adverse health effects caused by marijuana may occur because THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) impairs the immune system’s ability to fight off infectious diseases and cancer. In laboratory experiments that exposed animal and human cells to THC or other marijuana ingredients, the normal disease-preventing reactions of many of the key types of immune cells were inhibited. In other studies, mice exposed to THC or related substances were more likely than unexposed mice to develop bacterial infections and tumors.
Based on these facts, it is easy to conclude that if marijuana use causes these adverse effects in normal healthy humans, it will cause equal amount of harm (if not more) in heart transplant patients.
For a heart transplant patient, any stress on the heart is ill-advised. In addition, a transplant patient needs to take immunosuppressants. Marijuana impairs the immune system’s ability to fight off infectious diseases and cancer. Hence the chances of infection and/ or cancer increases with marijuana use in case of transplant patients.
As per the Publication of Drug Watch Oregon, Volume 3, No. 4, January 1997, a 48 year old successful kidney transplant patient who heavily used marijuana immediately following his transplant developed invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA), a fungus transmitted in the smoke of marijuana. Marks et al reported on their use of an experimental antifungal drug to effectively treat this life threatening condition (Transplantation, Vol. 61, 1771-1773, No. 12, June 27, 1996), and noted that IPA "is a devastating complication in the immuno-compromised patient" such as patients with AIDS, chronic granulomatous disease, bone marrow transplants and those receiving chemotherapy for small cell lung cancer. Aspergillosis has up to a 90% fatality rate if contracted by transplant patients.
In my case, my transplant clinic has strictly recommended that I should not smoke, drink or do drugs after my transplant. (I never smoked, drank or did drugs in my life – Thank God!). The reason being that these interfere with the immunosuppressants and cause more harm in transplant patients than in normal people.
In my opinion, the priority of a heart transplant patient is taking care of the new heart and not smoking marijuana. If pain is a problem, the patient should contact his transplant clinic and get a prescription for pain medication.
can I take a colon cleansing product while taking a weight loss supplement?
Posted by admin on Oct 20, 2009
I am currently taking a weight loss supplement called "Nuphedrine". So far Its great, no jitters or racing heart and I’m losing weight! I would like to also do a colon cleanse for additional weight loss and overall health. Is that safe to do and if so what is a recommended product that works?
If you know correct weight loss information you can lose weight. I did the program here this site and I lost 9 pounds in 30 days. It is very easy to lose weight. You can find my weight loss program that lost me 18 pounds in 7 weeks here http://bit.ly/iebgei4
Coral Calcium — Supplement Under The Sea
Posted by admin on Oct 17, 2009
Discovery and development of coral calcium is considered to be a major turning point in dynamic health merely because scientists and researchers already know how this natural supplement can be used by the body. We used to take various calcium supplements but unfortunately, our human body can not easily absorbed sufficient nutrients into the bloodstream. Thus, we are just spending our hard-earned money on these stuffs that can not do their task which is to provide us the necessary vitamins and minerals in order to safeguard us from various illnesses.
So what is this with coral calcium that makes it a good vitamin supplement for our body? Believe it or not, it is a salt that is sourced out from fossilized coral reefs. Since these coral reefs need to be protected to keep equilibrium within the marine ecosystem, the product is not made from the live coral reef. It is harvested by means of grinding up above ground limestone deposits which were once part of the coral reef.
Many believe that coral calcium is an excellent supplement due to the similarity of mineral composition in many ways of the coral and the human skeleton.
Coral calcium has the calcium carbonate composition as well as small quantities of magnesium and other essential trace minerals. Calcium carbonate that is sourced out from corals is similar from other sources of calcium. Moreover, with the inclusion of trace minerals, it made coral calcium more refined calcium supplement than its contemporaries.
Although a well-fed individual can not be deficient with these trace minerals, dietary data shows that an average American diet is relatively abundant in calories, fats, salts, and preservatives, thus resulting to low nutrition. Intake of coral calcium supplements can give you all the necessary nutrients which include calcium.
There are various benefits that can be derived from coral calcium supplements. Some of these are as follows:
• It helps your body maintain strong teeth and bone structure.
• It aids in proper functioning of your muscles, heart, and nerves.
• It helps in blood clotting
Since the sources of coral calcium are from the nature itself, you can definitely conclude that it is all-natural supplement, without any synthetic additives. There are several dietary supplements that contain these synthetic additives which gives your body hard time absorbing the necessary nutrients, thus leading to a weakened position.
Truly, coral calcium is really a good additional supplement for a healthy diet.
Low Jeremy
http://www.articlesbase.com/advice-articles/coral-calcium-supplement-under-the-sea-60217.html
is it okay for people who have heart disease to take calcium supplement? i heard there are side effects..?
Posted by admin on Oct 16, 2009
I have looked this up on Internet and here is what was said:" ….maintain adequate dietary intake of potassium, CALCIUM and magnesium…." so I imagine it is alright going by that data. I see calcium also helps with preventing heart disease. I looked up by typing in search "Heart disease and calcium" OK hope this helped….check it out for further info.
heart supplements?
Posted by admin on Oct 12, 2009
what are the top 3 supplements one can take to keep a healthy heart
Don’t know if the below is exactly the TOP 3, but have been recommended by my doctors.
Folic Acid
http://www.webmd.com/news/20000530/folic-acid-fights-heart-disease
Cardio Edge
http://www.naturalgreens.com/ProdDetail.asp/ProdID/273__Cardio_Edge
Heart Synergy
http://www.naturalgreens.com/ProdDetail.asp/ProdID/293__Heart_Synergy
But as I was told by my physicians, don’t take anything without discussing with them first especially if you have heart conditions, (as I do).
Click this link also for many other Heart Supplements that you can read about.
http://www.naturalgreens.com/ProdList.asp/LstType/6/LstCat/5__Cardiovascular_Support_Formulas
what are the odds of me developing a heart attack or stroke?
Posted by admin on Oct 12, 2009
I am a vegetarian that doesn’t eat dairy, smoke, drink, or use drugs (prescription or illegal). BMI is 19.4. I don’t have a high-stress job. I supplement whatever minerals and vitamins I may ordinarily lack from my diet. I workout typically 5 days a week. what are the odds of me developing a heart attack or stroke?
My only health conditions are occasionally asthma and Gilbert’s Syndrome.
Obviously you are at lower risk for those type of health issues than someone who has a terrible diet, smokes a pack a day and constantly is frazzled. However that’s not to say it cannot happen. Sometimes due to genetic background even the healthiest of people can and do have heart attacks and strokes. I think though that you have more of a chance of some other tragedy happening than a heart attack or stroke, so I wouldn’t worry.
If you are concerned because of certain symptoms then I would see your doctor and talk to him about it.
Chewable Vitamin & Supplement Manufacturers Help Make Pill Regimens Easier to Swallow
Posted by admin on Oct 11, 2009
Good nutrition, good health, good learning. These three are inter-related and depend on each other especially when it comes to children. Good nutrition helps to build good growth and health, and good growth and health increases aptitude for learning. Educationists, too, believe that nutrition and learning are an inseparable team.
Chewable Vitamin and Chewable Supplement Manufacturers have a niche place in providing nutritional supplements for children’s growing nutritional needs. By providing a variety of chewable vitamin and chewable supplement formulas in delicious flavors and funny shapes, parents find giving a daily dose of vitamins to their kids, a piece of cake!
Chewable multi-vitamins are formulated in such a way that they must be masticated and swallowed in order for them to have maximum absorption in the body. Chewable vitamins offer increased absorption of vitamins as digestion begins as soon as enzymes in the mouth begin to act on the tablets.
Chewable Vitamins and Supplements for Children
There are a variety of multi-vitamins that can be produced for children’s specific health needs. Environmental pollution, poor nutrition, high-sugar snacks, chemicals in “junk” foods may result in nutrient deficiencies and weaken a child’s immune system. Chewable vitamins and chewable supplements can help to fill the nutritional gap children face in today’s world. Here are just a few products that can be manufactured in chewable form.
Chewable Omega 3 Supplements
Children need the omega 3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA to support healthy bones, enhance brain power, for the healthy growth of eye tissue, skin, hair and for supporting heart health.
Chewable Immune Support Supplements
These supplements may contain zinc, vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C along with other herbs such as Echinacea, eyebright, astragalus, golden root, elderberry, etc combined with natural fruit extracts that support immune health.
Chewable Multi-Vitamins and Minerals
A good formula for children’s chewable multi-vitamins tablets will be low in sugar content, low in calories, provide amino acids and antioxidant power along with essential vitamins and minerals. Essential vitamins include Vitamin B-complex such as biotin, pantothenic acid, niacin, folate, Vitamins, A, C, E and K as well as, Vitamin D to build healthy bones. Minerals should include iron, zinc, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, selenium and chromium.
Minerals like iron, copper and iodine do not taste good and will not appeal to children. A good manufacturer will mask the unpleasant taste with a base of natural fruit sweeteners to make the taste more appealing to children.
Chewable Herbal Tablets
In addition to the above, formulas using a combination of vitamins, minerals and herbs or a combination of herbs could be used to manufacture a unique blend of chewable tablets for addressing specific health needs such as digestive health, brain empowering, etc, or for overall optimal health. Parents tend to prefer to use herbal and natural ingredients for their children as they offer the least side effects and work to strengthen the body’s natural defense systems.
Chewable Vitamins and Supplements for the Elderly
Not only are chewable tablets a treat for children, the elderly enjoy these, too. A variety of special formulas specifically related to senior health issues can be manufactured in the form of chewable nutritional supplements.
The elderly often have trouble swallowing tablets and yet are stuck with a daily array of tablets that must be taken. Chewable vitamins and chewable supplements can make this daily task much easier for senior people. Because chewable tablets need not be swallowed they can be also contain more nutrients in one tablet, possibly dispensing the need to take several tablets. One chewable tablet for the elderly is able to provide a broad spectrum of supplemental needs.
Manufacturers Can Help Turn Daily Pill Regimens to Chewable Treats!
Chewable vitamins are an immediate hit with children. Parents, who have had trouble getting their kids to drink liquid vitamins or swallow tablets, find chewable vitamins to be the perfect solution. If a manufacturer makes them taste as good as candy, parents will have no problems getting their kids to take a nutritional supplement. The attraction for children is in the innumerable variety of funny shapes, colors and flavors. Chewable vitamins for children can take the shape of cartoons like Pokemon, or superheroes, or other fun shapes. They can be made to taste like chocolate or mixed with naturally flavored fruit concentrates.
Chewable Vitamin and Chewable Supplement Manufacturers that can formulate a good product, mix an assortment of flavors, colors and shapes in one multi-vitamin bottle have easily got the potential for a winning product!
Elderly people are often tired of swallowing a daily regimen of tablets and prefer a chewable form of medication. They can also be just as fussy as kids where medication is concerned! Delicious flavors in chewable forms can make medication time an agreeable encounter, even for the elderly.
Chewable Vitamin and Chewable Supplement Manufacturers can help to transform the pill regimen into a pleasant daily experience. Innovative products can meet consumer demands in a market that has not reached its full potential.
Kevin A
http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/chewable-vitamin-supplement-manufacturers-help-make-pill-regimens-easier-to-swallow-765337.html
Chewable Vitamin & Supplement Manufacturers Help Make Pill Regimens Easier to Swallow
Posted by admin on Oct 11, 2009
Good nutrition, good health, good learning. These three are inter-related and depend on each other especially when it comes to children. Good nutrition helps to build good growth and health, and good growth and health increases aptitude for learning. Educationists, too, believe that nutrition and learning are an inseparable team.
Chewable Vitamin and Chewable Supplement Manufacturers have a niche place in providing nutritional supplements for children’s growing nutritional needs. By providing a variety of chewable vitamin and chewable supplement formulas in delicious flavors and funny shapes, parents find giving a daily dose of vitamins to their kids, a piece of cake!
Chewable multi-vitamins are formulated in such a way that they must be masticated and swallowed in order for them to have maximum absorption in the body. Chewable vitamins offer increased absorption of vitamins as digestion begins as soon as enzymes in the mouth begin to act on the tablets.
Chewable Vitamins and Supplements for Children
There are a variety of multi-vitamins that can be produced for children’s specific health needs. Environmental pollution, poor nutrition, high-sugar snacks, chemicals in “junk” foods may result in nutrient deficiencies and weaken a child’s immune system. Chewable vitamins and chewable supplements can help to fill the nutritional gap children face in today’s world. Here are just a few products that can be manufactured in chewable form.
Chewable Omega 3 Supplements
Children need the omega 3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA to support healthy bones, enhance brain power, for the healthy growth of eye tissue, skin, hair and for supporting heart health.
Chewable Immune Support Supplements
These supplements may contain zinc, vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C along with other herbs such as Echinacea, eyebright, astragalus, golden root, elderberry, etc combined with natural fruit extracts that support immune health.
Chewable Multi-Vitamins and Minerals
A good formula for children’s chewable multi-vitamins tablets will be low in sugar content, low in calories, provide amino acids and antioxidant power along with essential vitamins and minerals. Essential vitamins include Vitamin B-complex such as biotin, pantothenic acid, niacin, folate, Vitamins, A, C, E and K as well as, Vitamin D to build healthy bones. Minerals should include iron, zinc, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, selenium and chromium.
Minerals like iron, copper and iodine do not taste good and will not appeal to children. A good manufacturer will mask the unpleasant taste with a base of natural fruit sweeteners to make the taste more appealing to children.
Chewable Herbal Tablets
In addition to the above, formulas using a combination of vitamins, minerals and herbs or a combination of herbs could be used to manufacture a unique blend of chewable tablets for addressing specific health needs such as digestive health, brain empowering, etc, or for overall optimal health. Parents tend to prefer to use herbal and natural ingredients for their children as they offer the least side effects and work to strengthen the body’s natural defense systems.
Chewable Vitamins and Supplements for the Elderly
Not only are chewable tablets a treat for children, the elderly enjoy these, too. A variety of special formulas specifically related to senior health issues can be manufactured in the form of chewable nutritional supplements.
The elderly often have trouble swallowing tablets and yet are stuck with a daily array of tablets that must be taken. Chewable vitamins and chewable supplements can make this daily task much easier for senior people. Because chewable tablets need not be swallowed they can be also contain more nutrients in one tablet, possibly dispensing the need to take several tablets. One chewable tablet for the elderly is able to provide a broad spectrum of supplemental needs.
Manufacturers Can Help Turn Daily Pill Regimens to Chewable Treats!
Chewable vitamins are an immediate hit with children. Parents, who have had trouble getting their kids to drink liquid vitamins or swallow tablets, find chewable vitamins to be the perfect solution. If a manufacturer makes them taste as good as candy, parents will have no problems getting their kids to take a nutritional supplement. The attraction for children is in the innumerable variety of funny shapes, colors and flavors. Chewable vitamins for children can take the shape of cartoons like Pokemon, or superheroes, or other fun shapes. They can be made to taste like chocolate or mixed with naturally flavored fruit concentrates.
Chewable Vitamin and Chewable Supplement Manufacturers that can formulate a good product, mix an assortment of flavors, colors and shapes in one multi-vitamin bottle have easily got the potential for a winning product!
Elderly people are often tired of swallowing a daily regimen of tablets and prefer a chewable form of medication. They can also be just as fussy as kids where medication is concerned! Delicious flavors in chewable forms can make medication time an agreeable encounter, even for the elderly.
Chewable Vitamin and Chewable Supplement Manufacturers can help to transform the pill regimen into a pleasant daily experience. Innovative products can meet consumer demands in a market that has not reached its full potential.
Kevin A
http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/chewable-vitamin-supplement-manufacturers-help-make-pill-regimens-easier-to-swallow-765337.html
I have several heart problems.ED is now becoming a problem, can I still take meds for ED with heart condition?
Posted by admin on Oct 10, 2009
A couple of the problems are pulmonary stenosis, a murmur, right sided heart failure, ventricular septal deffect coupled with stress from school and work…..I am too afraid to try something like Viagra because I know it really gets your heart going, but does anyone know of a safe medication i can try? maybe herbal supplement? or a different technique such as a penis pump?
Your heart meds are causing your ED. Have your testosterone checked, try to get off any beta blocker. Not the same as recreational use of Viagra, but could do the trick.
Pharmacist who’s (love) life was almost ruined by Lipitor
what is the best caffeine-free supplement for energy (besides gensing) that doesn’t affect your heart rate?
Posted by admin on Oct 10, 2009
Reliv
It is a natural supplement that gives you energy by nourishing your body like nothing else out there. My wife and I have been taking it for over a year, and there is no way we will ever be without it. I would be happy to tell you more.
worknman73@yahoo.com
