Heart Disease
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About Heart Disease
Heart disease is common the world over. In the West, coronary heart disease (CHD) predominates, causing 40% of all deaths in males of working age. Major irreversible risk factors include age, sex and family history, while hypertension, smoking, high blood fat levels, diet, exercise, stress, and obesity are reversible risk factors.
Chinese Medicine View
We normally advise patients to see their GPs first in order to clarify the diagnosis. Those who have already been investigated should bring the results of the investigations, such as ECG, X-ray or scan reports. Patients are also advised to bring a list of their medication. It is imperative that patients do not stop or reduce their regular medication without consulting their GPs or consultants.
Treatment Options
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Our services include special clinics for stress, obesity, and smoking; our products include teas/herbal drinks that reduce blood fat levels and soften the walls of blood vessels; our bookshop (you can buy books online) has over 1,500 titles with many on diet, lifestyle and traditional Chinese exercises such as Taichi, Qigong and meditation. AcuMedic also runs Taichi courses.
Lifestyle Advice
For personalised advice on diet and lifestyle, please ask the doctor during your consultation. Please be reminded that chinalife offers free health advice. [LINK">
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Case History
"I have had a heart condition for several years and have been a patient at the Brompton Hospital (Atrial Fibrillation). My condition was not improving and from time to time gave me reason for concern as there did not seem to be a solution. At the end of 2002, I was persuaded by a friend to seek treatment with Dr Lily at the Acumedic centre, and this took some persuading as I was sceptical and could not see how acupuncture and herbs could improve my condition. I am happy to say that I have had a very good year and gained strength and eventually have been able to reduce my western medication by a third (Sotalol)."
