Heart Attacks - Women vs Men and More

 This is an interesting piece by the DailyMail however in the light of all of this info, it has been said by leading thyroid doctors that the main cause of heart attacks in women is a low thyroid. This being largely due to mainstream practices that refuse to properly treat a woman with a high enough level of thyroid hormones.

By CAITLIN TILLEY, HEALTH REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

The symptoms of a cardiac arrest are different between men and women, experts warn.

A study of more than 1,672 found that for women, the most prominent symptom of an impending cardiac arrest is shortness of breath, whereas for men, it is chest pain.

Both men and women also had palpitations, seizure-like activity and flu-like symptoms.

The fatal complication - which sees the heart suddenly stop beating and deny the rest of the body oxygen-rich blood - causes around 450,000 deaths a year in the US.

Dr Sumeet Chugh from Cedars-Sinai in California hopes her findings will lead people to quickly identify signs of a cardiac arrest and take swift action. 

Approximately 90 percent of people who experience a sudden cardiac arrest at home die from it.

However, more of a distinction in symptoms among the sexes could help first responders spot the loss of heart function in male and female patients more quickly.

Dr Chugh said: 'Harnessing warning symptoms to perform effective triage for those who need to make a 911 call could lead to early intervention and prevention of imminent death.'Our findings could lead to a new paradigm for prevention of sudden cardiac death.'

For this study, the researchers used two pre-existing and ongoing studies based in California and Oregon, each designed by Dr Chugh.

The data had been collected from emergency medical services reports for people aged 18 to 85 years old who had suffered cardiac arrest witnessed by someone else between February 2015 and January 2021. 

The California study showed 50 percent of the 823 people had at least one telltale symptom a day prior. The Oregon study showed similar results.

In the latest study, scientists evaluated the prevalence of individual and sets of symptoms before sudden cardiac arrest and compared those findings to control groups that also sought emergency medical care with symptoms that later turned out to be something else.

They found in women, difficulty breathing was the only early warning sign that was significantly linked to cardiac arrest.

For men, chest pain, difficulty breathing and excessive sweating were all linked to cardiac arrest.

Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating and denies the rest of the body oxygen-rich blood, shutting off the supply to the brain and causing someone to lose consciousness.

When blood stops flowing to the brain, lungs and other vital organs, their function is greatly diminished, and key body processes needed to keep a person alive are halted.

Brain cells can die within minutes of being deprived of oxygen. 

Most cardiac arrests occur when a diseased heart's electrical system malfunctions.

More than 356,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals per year in the US.

Cardiac arrests differ from heart attacks, which occur when the blood supply to the heart muscle is cut off due to a clot in one of the coronary arteries.

Common causes of cardiac arrest include heart attacks, heart disease and heart muscle inflammation.

Drug overdoses and a large loss of blood can also be a cause.

Administering an electric shock to the chest wall via a defibrillator can start the heart again. 

The shock allows the cells in the heart to recharge, which reestablishes the heart's rhythm.

If a defibrillator is not immediately available, CPR can keep oxygen continue to circulate throughout the body.

SOURCE

I will always share what Dr. Berg has to say because his research is most often excellent. 

Here is his video on the Hidden Source of Heart Attacks

Ketone: The Best Fuel For A Failing / Dysfunctional Heart – Dr. Berg

Use Your EAR to Predict a Heart Attack

The #1 Best Remedy to Prevent a Heart Attack for $3.19  NIACIN (THE FLUSHING KIND)

What else does a heart good every day we are blessed to get another day?

Gratitude!

Studies show that keeping a gratitude journal improves sleep, reduces stress, and have more of a sense of satisfaction in our daily lives.

Plantar Fasciitis Real Remedies for the Pain

By Jennifer Rae Vliet 

Take it from me, there is nothing like foot pain. It is almost like it tells your brain, that's it, you are in a terrible state of health, and no one really understands how truly debilitating this type of pain can be. Weight can play a factor but do not be fooled, this happens to the slender and athletic and those of us that just have to stand a lot for our jobs or hobbies. Foot pain can also mean you have a fatty liver, or that your liver is due for a scrubbing and some hefty support. 

Here are some potential scenarios to consider and how to begin the healing process that can get you back to feeling pain free and vibrant again. 

What is it?

Plantar fasciitis is an all-too-common cause of heel, and overall foot pain. It involves inflammation of the thick band of fascia that attaches from the toes to the heel bone called the Plantar Fascia. It is that tight painful experience of walking after a night of sleep, having to hobble for a minute once getting out of the car after a long drive, or when standing for any length of time when acute inflammation is present. The nerves are just on overload at this point, basically, yet some liken it to feeling as though their feet are broken. 

The Liver Connection to Our Tootsies

Pain and numbness or a burning on the bottom of the feet can be the symptom of insulin resistance, this is stemming from the liver.  So, make sure you do everything you can to focus on making your liver as healthy as possible and find out if that is in fact the real cause of your foot pain. A fatty liver is what this is referred to, btw. Gout symptoms as well will get much better from focusing on the liver as that ultimately will affect the kidneys. Here is a great video from Dr. Berg on the overall issues your feet can experience from a compromised liver. Your liver is the hub of your health, and it is wise to always take steps to support the liver with supplementation.

 

Oxalate crystals, micro traumas, uric acid, can all contribute to the inflammation of your feet while you are dealing with a Plantar Fasciitis diagnosis. You can have heel spurs or not, but one of the biggest mistakes we are told by doctors is to stretch the calf or the fascia on the bottom of your feet. This can cause more damage, more pain, and a delayed healing. 

Dr. Berg suggests avoiding foods high in oxalates like spinach, chocolate, peanuts, kiwi's, etc., and having a little bit of cheese or calcium if you do ingest that list above as it will lower the oxalate irritation to the bottom. Vitamin D (20,000 iu's a day) and Stinging Nettle are great anti-inflammatory supplements to take. 

Stretching and How to Achieve Immediate Relief

This won't sit well with podiatrists and most online searches will lead you to chiropractors that mean well, but they are actually causing more problems than good when it comes to recommended stretches. 

As Dr. Berg demonstrates in the video below and claims it is the easiest way to fix plantar fasciitis, he has you stretch your foot in the opposite direction and shin, you actually stretch pressing your toes down, avoiding the calf as he says the worst thing you can do is stretch the calf or massage the foot because you are tearing even more and causing more scar tissue to be cultivated. By stretching the top of the foot and the front part of the leg, you are creating a scenario where you start to relax the foot entirely, especially the bottom. This can take up to 2 weeks to fully heal, doing this a few times a day he claims...and the comments section is pretty telling of how quickly people are starting to feel a relief from their discomfort within two minutes of doing these stretches. Many people claim they have suffered with Plantar fasciitis for years and this has been the remedy. 

Excellent Taping the Foot for Relief While Healing from Plantar Fasciitis

There are arch and foot sleeves that can mimic the taping in the video, but this is a great way to help yourself. You can find a great version of KT Tape that is 5 dollars here and you can fortify your kinesiology taping with this athletic tape here.

ARCH SUPPORT VIDEO

METATARSOL SUPPORT VIDEO (SUPPORTING THE MET WILL HELP PLANTAR FASICIITIS, TOO)

PLANTAR FASICIITIS VIDEO HERE 

Think Alternatively

I like to think of it like this, pray and rest, be gentle and good to yourself embracing positivity whilst being mindful that your body is telling you something and it is a fine time to listen. There is great value in trying alternate ways to healing. With the feet, what we have learned in this short piece (and by watching the videos in full) is to cut out the sugar, fasting can ease the load on the liver, remove oxalates from the diet, take in liver supporting supplements and foods, and alternate ways can possibly help you avoid more injury, more pain, needless steroids and liver and kidney damaging anti-inflammatory medications. 

Proverbs 16:24 – Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

If this information helps anyone, or does not, please leave your experiences in the comments section. 

More Eye Drops Recalled

 Dailymail.com

More eyedrops potentially contaminated with deadly germs are being recalled by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Dr Berne’s Whole Health Products is issuing a voluntary recall of several eye products because bacteria and fungi were detected.

The recall applies to all lots of MSM 5% Solution Eye Drops, MSM 15% Solution Eye Drops, Castor Oil Eye Drops and MSM MIST Drops 5% Solution.

An analysis by the FDA found one lot of the 5% solution failed a sterility test, with both bacterial and fungal samples detected. However, Dr Berne's is recalling multiple products 'out of an abundance of caution'. 

The products are used as lubricating eye drops and all recalled drops were available for purchase nationwide via Dr Berne's online store. The FDA said there had been two 'adverse events' reported to the agency, but did not specify what they were. 

This recall comes after several others were issued earlier this year after at least one person died and 68 were blinded from using other eye products. 

An analysis by the FDA found one lot of the 5% solution failed a sterility test, with both bacterial and fungal samples detected. However, Dr Berne's is recalling multiple products 'out of an abundance of caution'. 

The products are used as lubricating eye drops and all recalled drops were available for purchase nationwide via Dr Berne's online store. The FDA said there had been two 'adverse events' reported to the agency, but did not specify what they were. 

This recall comes after several others were issued earlier this year after at least one person died and 68 were blinded from using other eye products. 

Dr Berne's is notifying its distributors and customers nationwide via email and arranging for the return of and refund for the products. 

Customers with the products should immediately stop using them. 

The FDA states 'using contaminated eye drops could result in minor to serious vision-threatening infection, which could possibly progress to a life-threatening infection'. 

Eye products can become contaminated with various substances during the manufacturing process when sterile procedures are not followed. 

Contaminants can include germs or even objects, such as rocks or bugs. 

The Dr Berne's products are not the first eye products to be recalled this year in the US. In March, artificial tear drops manufactured by EzriCare were found to be contaminated with P. aeruginosa, a deadly bacteria usually found in hospitals. 

In February, Delsam Pharma Artificial Eye Ointment was recalled because of possible 'microbial contamination'.

Additional eye drops recalled this year include Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution and Purely Soothing 15% MSM Drops because of possible 'non-sterility'.

In total, 68 cases of blindness and at least one fatality were reported due to contaminated eye drops in the US.  

Dr. Berne's Whole Health Products was founded by Dr Sam Berne, a private practice physician in New Mexico. 

The company's website states he has been practicing for more than 25 years with 'patients to improve their vision and overall wellness through holistic methods'.

The website claims Dr Berne's 'whole health protocols improve vision and wellness by healing the mind-body-spirit through nutritional protocols, vision therapy, and self-care techniques'. 

At the bottom of the website is the disclaimer: 'These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease'. 

The FDA issued a statement earlier this month about Dr Berne's products, warning customers not to purchase and immediately stop using MSM Drops 5% Solution and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops – Eye Repair due to bacterial and fungal contamination. 

'FDA recommends consumers properly discard these products as FDA describes. Using contaminated eye drops could result in minor to serious vision-threatening infection which could possibly progress to a life-threatening infection', the FDA said on Aug. 22.

At that time, it was not aware of any adverse event reports associated with use of the products and advised users to seek medical care if they showed signs or symptoms of an eye infection. 

The FDA added the products contain methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) as an active ingredient and were unapproved and being illegally marketed in the US. 

There are no legally marketed ophthalmic drugs that contain MSM as an active ingredient.

Methylsulfonylmethane is a chemical that occurs naturally in humans. It is a potent anti-inflammatory sometimes used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The long-term side effects of the chemical have not been studied and common side effects reported include nausea, diarrhea and headaches.