Question 1

are whole grains bad for your heart?

Accepted Answer

Heart and diet: whole grains aren't 'bad' for the heart in general; read this for info:

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cardiomyopathy/basics/definition/con-20026819

Question 2

can you please discuss the of the things that are good and bad for your heart?

Accepted Answer

See below: Good: not smoking, normal weight, daily exercise, normal bp, normal cholesterol, enjoyable work, satisfying relationships, money in the bank; 
bad: smoking, mother and father died at 40 of heart attack, death of a spouse, loss of a job, bacon breakfast everyday, big macs. (sorry, i love them  too).

Question 3

is it bad for your heart if you exercise early in the morning. i exercise  5 times per week early in the morning because that is the only free time i?

Accepted Answer

No: Morning is a great time for exercise!  if you have a heart condition, it doesn't matter what time of day you exercise. Check with your doctor to make sure your heart is strong, then keep exercising!

Question 4

please advise if it's bad for your heart rate to slow down?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate: Heart rate is usually not a constant. It goes up and down all the time depending on circumstances. Some people can go too fast or too slow at times. If the heart slows down too much, it can be 'bad'.  Slowing down within normal parameters is a normal function.

Question 5

are high-protein diets bad for your heart?

Accepted Answer

Yes: And bad for your kidneys too. Balance, balance, balance. Low carb, low fat, high protein - none of these make sense. Eat what you enjoy in moderate amount  - no supersizing. Eat for hunger, not for boredom or stress. Don't eat mindlessly. Avoid junk food. No snacking after dinner. No binging. If you follow these simple rules, you will lose weight. Aim for 1-2 lbs a week. Visit caloriecount.Com.

Question 6

are muscle relaxers bad for your heart?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: Muscle relaxers typically work to reduce spasm in skeletal muscles.  The heart muscle is considered a smooth muscle and is not affected by muscle relaxers like the skeletal muscles are.

Question 7

is marijuana bad for your heart? 19 y/o just curious...

Accepted Answer

Marijuana: increases heart rate. If you experience shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations or dizziness and smoke mj, see your pcp to be checked. See: http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana  Hope this helps.

Question 8

is dipping tobacco bad for your heart?

Accepted Answer

Tobacco: Virtually nothing about tobacco is good for the heart.

Question 9

is sleeping on your left side considered bad for your heart?

Accepted Answer

No.: For most people, it doesn't really matter. For pregnant women, it's sometimes recommended to sleep on the left side. But really, whatever is most comfortable is fine.

Question 10

is it bad for your heart when you get a small electric shock?

Accepted Answer

Electric shock: a little shock perhaps one or two joules shouldn't be a problem. As the energy rises so does the chance of 'bad' also rise.

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