Friday, January 20, 2012

Does anyone know of any college Scholarships for people with congenital heart disease

Does anyone know of any college Scholarships for people with congenital heart disease?
I have tetralogy of fallot and I'm looking for ways to help pay for college.
Financial Aid - 1 Answers
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I am so glad someone else is going through the same thing I am going through...that lets me know I'm not alone. I'm going into nursing and I have Type 1 Diabetes. I have been looking for forever and have turned up no great scholarships at all. Here are some tips: http://www.scholarships4students.com/congenital_heart_disease_scholarships.htm http://www.congenitalheartdefects.com/resources.html

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Monday, January 16, 2012

how many 1200mg capsules of fish oil should i take to reduce my risk of heart disease

how many 1200mg capsules of fish oil should i take to reduce my risk of heart disease?
i have been taking 1 a day. should i take more?
Alternative Medicine - 3 Answers
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Well, I hate to tell you this, but recent studies have shown that fish oil has little, or no, effect on heart disease (see link, below). Good luck!... â˜º
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An apple a day keeps the Doctor away and 2 apples a day keeps the whole Hospital away. My Doctor recommends 2 daily.
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For most folks, one a day of those is plenty - that gives you the equivalent EPA (the fat in fish that makes it spectacular) of a couple servings of cold-water ocean fish every week.... If you want to take more, I would discuss it with a doctor (or at least a pharmacist) because it interacts with some very important systems in the body (for example, it reduces risk of heart disease by influencing electrolytes (calcium ions specifically) and your immune system...the latter of which effects your blood clotting) and it could have unwanted side effects if taken with certain medications or conditions... Be well Tink

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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Can calcium supplements contribute to clogged arteries in a person with heart disease

Can calcium supplements contribute to clogged arteries in a person with heart disease?

Heart Diseases - 3 Answers
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In normal amounts, no.
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it should help to much might cause heart problems tho
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This Patient Guide is written for the loved ones of heart patients who are dealing with the short-term stress that comes with a test, procedure or recent diagnosis of heart disease. It explains why support is so important to a loved one with heart disease. It also offers practical strategies on how to support a loved one while also taking care of yourself

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