Be Aware of the Leading Causes of Death
Doctors will never be out of business. It would be great if they would, but even with all of the great nutritional products that have come out and all of the enormous amount of current health information readily available, more and more people are getting serious diseases. The leading causes of death in males and females must be taken seriously. Diseases do not discriminate, both males and females are affected. The following are the leading causes of death in males and females in 2004 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in order by the highest percent.
All Males, All Ages:
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Unintentional injuries
- Stroke
- Chronic lower respiratory diseases
- Diabetes
- Influenza and pneumonia
- Suicide
- Kidney disease
- Alzheimer's disease
White Males, All Ages:
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Unintentional injuries
- Chronic lower respiratory diseases
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Influenza and pneumonia
- Suicide
- Alzheimer's disease
- Kidney disease
Black Males, All Ages:
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Unintentional injuries
- Stroke
- Homicide
- Diabetes
- HIV disease
- Chronic lower respiratory diseases
- Kidney disease
- Influenza and pneumonia
American Indian or Alaska Native Males, All Ages:
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Unintentional injuries
- Diabetes
- Chronic liver disease
- Suicide
- Stroke
- Chronic lower respiratory diseases
- Homicide
- Influenza and pneumonia
Asian or Pacific Islander Males, All Ages:
- Cancer
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Unintentional injuries
- Chronic lower respiratory diseases
- Diabetes
- Influenza and pneumonia
- Suicide
- Kidney disease
- Homicide
Hispanic Males, All Ages:
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Unintentional injuries
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Homicide
- Chronic liver disease
- Suicide
- Chronic lower respiratory diseases
- Perinatal conditions
All Females, All Ages:
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Stroke
- Chronic lower respiratory diseases
- Alzheimer's disease
- Unintentional injuries
- Diabetes
- Influenza and pneumonia
- Kidney disease
- Septicemia
White Females, All Ages:
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Stroke
- Chronic lower respiratory diseases
- Alzheimer's disease
- Unintentional injuries
- Diabetes
- Influenza and pneumonia
- Kidney disease
- Septicemia
Black Females, All Ages:
- Heart Disease
- Cancer
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Kidney disease
- Unintentional injuries
- Chronic lower respiratory diseases
- Septicemia
- Alzheimer's disease
- Influenza and pneumonia
American Indian or Alaska Native Females, All Ages:
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Unintentional injuries
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- Chronic liver disease
- Chronic lower respiratory diseases
- Influenza and pneumonia
- Kidney disease
- Septicemia and Suicide
Asian or Pacific Islander Females, All Ages:
- Cancer
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Unintentional injuries
- Influenza and pneumonia
- Chronic lower respiratrory diseases
- Alzheimer's disease
- Kidney disease
- Hypertension
Hispanic Females, All Ages:
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Unintentional injuries
- Influenza and pheumonia
- Chronic lower respiratory diseases
- Alzheimer's disease
- Perinatal conditions
- Kidney disease
What's really interesting is that good screening tools exist but many men do not want to go to the doctor. Or rather, men go to the doctor for what is important to them. You would think that heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, etc. would be important but it isn't for everyone.
A Wall Street Journal article says "It's a different part of his anatomy that's most likely to get his attention. While he may not be inclined to see a doctor for prostate cancer screening or concerns about blood pressure, you can bet he'll track down a doc when his love life flags. Because we know men will see doctors for erectile dysfunction - they should be encouraged to make the most of their 'Viagra visit.' Erectile dysfunction is more likely to occur in men with early vascular disease or multiple risks for it, so make sure that when the man in your life goes to the doctor, he discusses the heart and diabetes risks that often accompany ED."
Heart Disease is #1 for all categories except for Asian or Pacific Islander males and females, but still is #2. So what can someone do to help prevent heart disease for those who will not go to the doctor?
I take Sangre de Drago myself as a preventative measure. Spanish for "dragon's blood," Sangre de Drago is a medium-sized tree growing up to 60 feet in height found throughout the tropics and the Amazon regions of South America. When the bark of the tree is cut, a dark red sappy resin oozes out as if the tree was bleeding.
For centuries, the sap of Sangre de Drago has been painted on wounds by indigenous people to help stop bleeding, accelerate skin regeneration and healthy tissue growth. When taken internally, it maintains a healthy lining of the digestive system.
Sangre de Drago is a typical example of morphism. Morphism is the relationship between the utilization of an herb and its physical shape that is reminiscent of the organ it supports. Sangre de Drago is red like blood and it helps stop bleeding. Furthermore, it contains one of the strongest natural antioxidant to support cardiac function and the leaves of Sangre de Drago have the shape of a heart.
Sangre de Drago also contains compounds that have been extensively studied by the scientific community. These compounds have been shown to promote respiratory and intestinal health.
Recently Sangre de Drago was shown to be composed of up to 90% proanthocyanidins. Also found in grape seeds, proanthocyanidins are the most potent known dietary antioxidants. Anthocyanidins are often responsible for plants' colors and their role in the plant is to protect against sunlight.
So whether we get regular check-ups or not, we still need to do everything we can to protet ourselves. I know that I am doing what I can by taking Sangre de Drago.
To order Sangre de Drago, order directly on the website www.magicoftherainforest.amazonherb.net or email me at bleynor@gmail.com or leave a message at 972-618-3446.
Barbara Leynor
Certified Wellness Coach
