Articles Index

Metabolic Syndrome

A specific combination of symptoms that increases the risk of developing more serious disease

Mean Arterial Blood Pressure - MAP

Average blood pressure

Trachea

The passage through which air passes from the environment to the lungs and back

Rasha Shastra

Traditional Indian medical tradition

Heavy Metals

A non-scientific, popular language term for referring to a variety of toxic metallic elements.

Acute Coronary Syndrome

A condition indicating damage to the heart muscle

Lipid

A general term for several different types of fats that naturally occur in the body

Platelet

Platelets are a part of the blood clotting system

Electrocardiogram (EKG)

A visual tracing of electrical activity within the heart

Palpitations

Palpitations refers to the sensation of a "fluttering" or otherwise abnormal heart beat

Angina

A classic set of symptoms, including chest pain, which indicate a disruption in the flow of blood to the heart

Glycoprotein

Small molecules found on the surface of all cells.

Coronary Angiography

An invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedure used to directly visualize the blood vessels of the heart and to repair any blockages that may be blocking blood flow

Estrogen

Female sex hormone involved in fertility. Provides protection against certain types of heart disease.

Plasma (Blood)

Learn more about the definition of blood plasma, the liquid part of blood.

Tone

Learn more about blood vessel tone, the baseline tension of blood vessels

Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs

NSAIDS are over-the-counter pain relievers, such as Advil and Aleve.

Hypericin

A chemical thought to give certain herbal medicines their beneficial effects.

Stimulant

A stimulant is any chemical that increases activity in the nervous system or cardiovascular system.

COX2 Inhibitor

COX2 inhibitors are a type of anti-inflammation and pain relief drug. The drug Vioxx, which is no longer available, was a COX2 inhibitor.

Essential Amino Acid

Amino acids that cannot be made in the body.

Amino Acid

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

Reversible Airway Disease

Diseases of the respiratory system whose symptoms tend to come and go depending on physical and environmental conditions

COPD

A disease that affects the small airways of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe and decreasing the efficiency of oxygen exchange

Calorie Density

Calorie density is a term that more and more people are using when talking about diet and nutrition. But what does calorie density exactly mean? Find out here.