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Chemotherapy-induced Cardiomyopathy
The past five echocardiograms indicate that I am healing my chemotherapy-induced Cardiomyopathy. I am doing this with evidence-based, non-toxic, non-conventional therapies such as nutrition, supplementation,
Continue readingAtrial-Fibrillation- W/out Conventional Meds
“One of the most obvious side effects of blood-thinning medication is the increased risk of bleeding. You may even be at danger of bleeding significantly from small cuts.” Hi David. Recently
Continue readingMyeloma- Cardiomyopathy- Heart Failure
I am a long-term myeloma survivor. I underwent cardiotoxic chemotherapy regimens (vincristine, adriamycin/doxorubicin, cytoxan, busulphan, melphalan) during my conventional myeloma treatments between 1994-1997.
Continue readingSauna to reduce risk of Fatal Cardiovascular and All-Cause Mortality
“Increased frequency of Sauna bathing is associated with a reduced risk of SCD, CHD, CVD, and all-cause mortality” Exercising your heart doesn’t have to be as difficult as you may think.
Continue readingAnthracycline Cardiotoxicity- Asian, Black, Hispanic
“Probably, anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity is a single and continuous phenomenon, from cellular to clinical stage, starting with myocardial cell injury, followed by progressive LVEF decline
Continue readingCocoa Powder- Heart, Brain, Bone Health
According to research, cocoa may provide neuroprotection, cardioprotection and may even enhance bone health- all properties needed by the aging cancer survivor aka me… You’ve reached middle
Continue readingCardiac Rehab- 7 Best Yoga Poses
When performed mindfully, yoga, while addressing all the underlying causes can reduce hypertension. It calms down the nervous system, thereby slowing down your heart rate. I was diagnosed with chemotherapy-induced
Continue readingCardiac Rehab – Curcumin, CVD, Heart Failure
The p300-HAT inhibitory effects of curcumin have been demonstrated to ameliorate the development of cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure in animal models. I developed a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) during
Continue readingCardiotoxic, Cardiomyopathy, Hypertension
“Cardiotoxic treatment refers to the damage of heart muscles (cardiomyopathy) due to intake of chemotherapy drugs.” It isn’t the fact that many chemotherapy regimens are cardiot0xic aka
Continue readingCardiac Resynchronization Therapy
“Among patients with chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy eligible for cardiac resynchronization therapy, CRT improved left ventricular function and promoted reverse remodeling…” Read
Continue readingCardiac Rehab with Magnesium
Increasing dietary magnesium intake is associated with a reduced risk of stroke, heart failure, diabetes, and all-cause mortality, but not CHD or total CVD. I am a long-term cancer survivor. I have ignored
Continue readingStroke Prevention Diet and Supplementation
“…greens turned out to be associated with the strongest protection against major chronic diseases, including a 20% reduction of stroke for every additional serving.” I live with an increased
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