heart attack – DR. Said Sokhandan, N.D. https://drsokhandan.com Naturopathic physician as a Primary Care Provider. Mon, 12 Oct 2020 01:51:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.3 https://drsokhandan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-logo-32x32.jpg heart attack – DR. Said Sokhandan, N.D. https://drsokhandan.com 32 32 C-Reactive Protein https://drsokhandan.com/c-reactive-protein/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=c-reactive-protein Sun, 11 Oct 2020 06:00:27 +0000 http://drsokhandan.com/?p=2646 C-Reactive Protein

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is an inflammatory marker often checked in blood test to determine level of inflammation in the body. C-Reactive Protein that can be used to predict heart attack risk.  It is produced by the Liver and released in response to acute injury, Bacterial & Viral Infection or other causes of Inflammation that causes increase of CRP. The body releases CRP into the bloodstream when Blood Vessels leading to the Heart are damaged, a common result of Atherosclerosis.  C-Reactive Protein level indicates the degree of Inflammation occurring in the lining of the Arteries. C-Reactive Protein is a biomarker of abnormal Blood Clotting (its presence is indicative of destabilized atherosclerotic plaque that can cause abnormal Blood Clotting). C-Reactive Protein is a biomarker of future Heart Attack risk (its presence is indicative of destabilized atherosclerotic plaque that can cause Heart Attacks).  People with high levels of C-Reactive Protein are three times more likely to die from a future Heart Attack than people with low levels of C-Reactive Protein. The Brains of Alzheimer’s Disease patients contain higher than normal levels of C-Reactive Protein and also patients with Dementia have  higher than normal levels of C-Reactive Protein in there brain.

Toxic Effects of C-Reactive Protein
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 Biomarker of Inflammation
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Biomarker of future Hypertension risk
– biomarker of future Heart Attack
– biomarker of Dilated Cardiomyopathy
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Biomarker of future Stroke
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Biomarker of abnormal Blood Clotting
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biomarker of Atherosclerosis
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May be a biomarker of (acute) Pancreatitis
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May be a biomarker of future risk of Cataracts
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May be a biomarker forAge-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
–  May be a biomarker for Cancer (Colon and Prostate)
– May be a biomarker of Insulin Resistance
– May be a biomarker of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
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Biomarker of Crohn’s Disease
– May be a biomarker of Rheumatic Fever
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May be a biomarker of Rheumatoid Arthritis
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May be a biomarker of Fractures

 

Substances may Lower C-Reactive Protein Levels
– Dietary Fiber
– DHEA
-Arginine
– Selenium
– Magnesium
– Folic Acid
– Vitamin B6
– Vitamin D
– Vitamin C
-Vitamin E
– Curcumin
– Resveratrol
– Eicosapentaenoic Acid
(EPA)
– Omega-3 Fatty Acid
– Fish Oil
– Krill Oil
– Flax Seed grained or oil
– Nuts
– Who; Grains
– Probiotic
(Lactobacillus)
– Red Yeast Rice
– Quercetin
– Wine
– Chocolate
– Patented Medicines (Aspirin and Ibuprofen)

 

Substances may Increase C-Reactive Protein Levels
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Immune System Chemicals (Interleukin-1, Interleukin-6 and Tumor Necrosis Factor)
– Conjugated Estrogens
– Trans-Fatty Acids
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More than one cup a day Coffee
– Tabacco

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) https://drsokhandan.com/vitamin-b12-cobalamin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vitamin-b12-cobalamin Sun, 13 Sep 2020 06:21:43 +0000 http://drsokhandan.com/?p=2256 Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)

Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble and an essential vitamin and use in every cell of the human body. Vegetarians are particularly prone to Vitamin B12 deficiency. The average healthy human adult has a total of 3,000 – 5,000 micrograms of Vitamin B12stored in their Liver. Approximately 39% of adults aged 26 to 83 years of age have plasma Vitamin B12 levels in the “low-normal” range.

Function of B12 in Human Body
– Cofactor in DNA synthesis
– Maturation of developing RED Blood Cell in the Bone Marrow
– Function of nervous system
– Myelin sheet synthesis
– Amino acid metabolism
– Fatty acid metabolism

Biological Benefits of Vitamin B12
– Aging
The body’s ability to absorb dietary Vitamin B12 usually declines
– May inhibit the age-related shortening of Telomeres
– May help to prevent Atherosclerosis
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May reducing toxic levels of Homocysteine
– Is is required for the formation of Red Blood Cells
– Macrocytic Anemia 
may occur as a result of Vitamin B12 deficiency
– Pernicious Anemia 
may occur as a direct result of Vitamin B12 deficiency
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May help to prevent damage to  Chromosomes
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May be essential for the integrity of Cell Membranes
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May be essential for the production of all Epithelial Cells
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 May help to protect against the after-effects of (ischemic) Stroke
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May enhance the general health of the Digestive System
– 
Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in (Crohn’s and Celiac Disease Patients)
– Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in 42.5% of Tinnitus Patients
– Vitamin B12 deficiency increases the susceptibility to Helicobacter Pylori infection
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Help boost the Immune system by production of (Lymphocytes, Helper T-Cells, NK Lymphocytes)
– Many facilitate the production of Antibodies
– Vitamin B12
 may inhibit the production of excessive quantities of Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)
– Improves the condition Hepatitis patients and useful for treatment of (Hepatitis C)
– Vitamin B12 may help to alleviate the Pain associated with Shingles
– May help to prevent Cancer (
Breast, Colon, Cervix, Lung)
– May increase Energy levels
– Many Hypothyroidism  patients are found to be deficient in Vitamin B12
– Patients with Chronic Fatigue 
Syndrome (CFS)  often have abnormally low Vitamin B12 levels
– May help to prevent Cirrhosis
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May help to prevent Fatty liver
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May alleviate Bursitis
– Vitamin B12 
deficiency may contribute to Osteoporosis
– Rheumatoid Arthritis
and Psoriatic Arthritis Patients have low serum Vitamin B12 levels
– Vitamin B12 deficiency may cause Burning Mouth Syndrome
– Dry Mouth
may occur as a result of Vitamin B12 deficiency
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May improve the rate of Learning
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May improve the quality of Sleep (by increasing endogenous Melatonin levels early in the night and reducing Melatonin levels at the end of a night
–  May alleviate Insomnia
–
May help to prevent 
Migraine
– Vitamin B12 
deficiency may cause Infertility
– Vitamin B12 
deficiency may cause Menorrhagia
– Vitamin B12 
may help to prevent Miscarriage (by lowering elevated Homocysteine levels)

Substances may Enhance the Function of Vitamin B12
– Hydrochloric Acid
is essential for the absorption of Vitamin B12
– Intrinsic Factor is essential for the absorption of Vitamin B12
– Calcium
may enhance the absorption of Vitamin B12
– Vitamins
may enhance the function of Vitamin B12 ( vitamin B1, B3, B6, Folic acid, vitamin C, and  vitamin E)
– Vitamin B12 is an essential cofactor for the endogenous synthesis of Coenzyme Q10 

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Garlic https://drsokhandan.com/garlic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=garlic Sat, 15 Aug 2020 07:16:04 +0000 http://drsokhandan.com/?p=1781 Garlic is an herb and is a species in the onion genus, Allium its close relative includes the onion, Shallot, Leek, Chive and Chinese onion.

Health benefits of Garlic
1-
May prevent abnormal Blood Clotting (by blocking the production of Fibrin and Thromboxane A2) (due to Ajoene, Allicin, Alliin, Adenosine and Quercetin
  of garlic).
2- May improve the elasticity of Blood Vessels and may strengthen Blood Vessels. 
3- May alleviate some ailments of the Heart including Heart attack, and Stroke.
4- May lower elevated Blood Pressure.
5- May stimulate Appettite. 
6- May help to eliminate Intestinal Parasites.
7- 
May help to prevent Cancers.
8- May stimulate the Immune System (Lymphocytes, Macrophages, NK, T-Lymphocytes).
9- May may kill/inhibit some types of Bacteria-Detrimental (E-Coli, Helicobacter Pylori, Candida, Salmonella, Bacillus, Streptococcus,
    Shigella, Streptomyces, Giardisis
). 
10- May lower total serum Cholesterol, LDL and increase HDL levels
11- May alleviate the symptoms of Rheumatiod Arthritis.
12- may alleviate the symptoms of the Common Cold (due to Alliin).

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Omega-3 https://drsokhandan.com/omega-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=omega-3 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 08:43:10 +0000 http://drsokhandan.com/?p=1758 Omega-3 Fatty Acids also called omega-3 oil they play an important role in human physiology and diet.

Three type of Omega-3  
1– Alpha-LInolenic acid (ALA) Fund in plant oils edible seeds (walnuts, Flaxseed, Hemp….).
2- Ecosapentaenoic Acid in marine oils ( fish, Krill, Eggs and certain Algae).
3- Docosahexaaenoic Acid in marine oils ( fish, Krill, Eggs and certain Algae) .         

Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty acid
1- May Prevent Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) by inhibiting the production of Apoprotein (a) (Apo (a)). 
2- May Prevent High blood pressure
3- May Prevent Atherosclerosis
4- May Prevent Heart Attack
5- May Prevent Strok
6- reduce the Inflammation associated with Colitis 
7- May Prevent Crohn’s Disease
8- Prevent Gallstones
9- may help to prevent Age- Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
10- may help to prevent and treat Autoimmune Disease
11- may help to prevent Fatty Liver 
12- may lower elevated serum Triglycerides levels.
13- May lower elevated Homocysteine

Fish high in Omega-3 Fatty Acid
1- King Salmon
2- Mackerel
3- Herring
4- Sardines
5- Trout
6- Tuna

Fish Oils may Counteract Potentially Toxic effects of:
1- 
 May inhibit the excessive production of Cytokines (Interleukin 1, Interleukin 6, and Tumor Necrosis Factor).
2- May reduce Creatine Phosphokinase  (CPK) levels in persons who undertake intensive exercise.
3- May inhibit the ability of (mental) stress to increase Cortiso levels. 
4- May help to reduce the toxic side effects of Anti Cancer Medicinal Drug.
5-
May lower C-Reactive Protein levels.
6-  May lower the body’s production of Archidonic acid.
7-
may lower elevated Fibrinogen levels. 
8- May help to prevent Alcoholl-induced Fatty Liver. 
9- may lower elevated serum Triglycerides and increase HDL levels in tobacco smokers.

Toxic Effects of Fish Oils
1-
May cause Diarrhea in some people.
2-
May cause temporary Gastrointestinal discomfort in some people. 
3- May increaseLDL Cholesterol levels (12grams /day) that may cause the depletion of Vitamin E.

 

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Top 10 foods that lower Blood pressure https://drsokhandan.com/top-10-food-that-lowering-blood-pressure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-10-food-that-lowering-blood-pressure Wed, 05 Aug 2020 04:58:44 +0000 http://drsokhandan.com/?p=1611 Top 10 foods that lower Blood pressure

1- Blueberry

2– Oats

3- Walnuts

4- Pomegranate

5- Fish (omega-3)

6- Olive oil (omega-6)

7- Celery

8- Banana

9- Garlic

10- Avocado

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