Tag: Blood Pressure

Test your BP every 1-3 yrs and cholesterol every 3-5 yrs. Alter your diet to regulate them. As your immunity weakens, a tetanus booster at 50 and a yearly flu shot is advised. Get a colonoscopy done every 10 years as your hormones deplete and your risk of colon cancer increases. Investigate joint pain or stiffness for underlying conditions like osteoporosis and arthritis.

Regulating blood pressure by increasing your medication dosage has an adverse impact on your body. Instead, sip on tart Montmorency cherry juice that is not just effective, but also delicious. Anthocyanins and phenolic acids in these cherries lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attacks. Drink diluted juice twice daily instead of the cherries to ensure the right nutrient dosage.

Staying up all night once in a while might be OK but if it turns into a routine, then you need to face the consequences. Less sleep affects thyroid hormone release, spikes BP and cholesterol, and increases toxin buildup. It severely impacts metabolism, and cognitive function. It throws the circadian cycle off track, leaving you feeling nauseous, tired, and even dizzy. Snooze or you lose!

Salt overdose likely comes from processed foods that are convenient to get. Cook at home. Indulge in potassium-rich foods - beets in salads, coconut water in smoothies, or bok choy in stir-fries. Ensure that you get adequate magnesium too - Brazilian nuts or raw pumpkin seeds over oatmeal, or avocados in salad dressings. Pause before meals, take a deep breath and ruminate.

Heart age signifies how healthy your heart is and does not depend on age. To reduce heart age keep your blood pressure under 120/80 mm Hg. Keep a tab on cholesterol levels. Include fruits, omega 3s and low cholesterol foods to your diet. Maintain a healthy BMI, 18-25 for adults. Exercise regularly to maintain optimum blood sugar levels. Avoid smoking and alcohol.

Reduce intake of salt and sodium rich foods like pickles, fried and canned foods. Exercise moderately for 25 mins/day. Maintain a healthy BMI, it reduces gestational hypertension and diabetes risk. Avoid stress, smoking and alcohol. Consume foods rich in potassium (beans, raisins), calcium (milk), folic acid (broccoli, spinach) and magnesium (leafy greens, fish).

High blood pressure in late pregnancy can lead to preterm birth, that increases risk of low birth weight and immature lung function in the baby. A large study involving more than 3,500 women, over 9 yrs, in Australia showed that a Mediterranean diet of virgin olive oil, fresh fruit, pulses, fish and small quantities of meat can prevent hypertension during pregnancy.

This condition called orthostatic hypotension is caused by blood gushing to the lower limbs leaving the brain devoid of enough blood. Reasons include low blood and adrenaline levels, neurological damage anemia, vasodilation, narrowing of aortic valves and some blood thinning drugs. Use leg compressors, stay hydrated, exercise regularly and change drugs.

Beetroots consist of 87% water, 8% carbs, 3% fiber, folate, manganese, potassium, iron, vit C, betanin, inorganic nitrate, vulgaxanthin and less than 60 cals. Smoothie recipe: Combine 1½ cup pineapple chunks, ½ cup sliced cooked beets, ¼ cup celery leaves, 1 cup vanilla almond milk and ½ cup fresh orange juice in a blender and puree until smooth. Serve chilled.

High blood pressure can be caused by high level of stress over a period of time. This is the biggest contributor when compared to other causes like inactivity or lack of exercise, eating unhealthy/processed foods, consuming excess salt, alcohol, tobacco and coffee. Regular consumption of supplements or unprescribed drugs also trigger stress in certain cases.

Since high blood pressure is a major risk factor for a heart attack or stroke it is necessary to achieve normal blood pressure. In the trial, to achieve a target systolic pressure of 120 mm Hg in 9,300 men, researchers found a reduced cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and heart failure, as well as stroke, by almost a third.

Contains rich amounts of potassium and lycopene, both of which reduce heart disease risk and promote skin health. It is 93% water and comes with antioxidant properties which prevents cancer. Also contains loads of vitamin K2 which promotes bone health. And most of all it is easy to grow and cheap to purchase.

Mercury toxicity should be evaluated in any patient with hypertension, coronary heart disease, cerebral vascular disease, cerebrovascular accident, or other vascular diseases. If you are suffering from hypertension, go in for the following tests: Erythrocyte and whole blood toxic element levels and/or a 24 hour toxic metal urine test using DMSA.

Has a high dose of Vitamin C, which boosts immunity. High on fiber, helps cope with constipation and also aids weight loss. Contains potassium, which helps maintain a healthy blood pressure. Rich in antioxidants, can relieve pain and organ swelling. This also promotes healthy hair and younger looking skin. Enjoy this fruit while its bright red in color.

Flaxseeds also may elevate the risk of excessive bleeding because it decreases clotting. People with bleeding disorders or taking medications or supplements with blood-thinning effects may need to be cautious about using flax seed supplements. If consuming enough flax seed on a regular basis, these patients may need a change in medication dosage. Raw or unripe flaxseed is possibly unsafe and may cause toxicity.