How to prevent high blood pressure, delay its onset, or reduce its severity. Many people with undiagnosed hypertension do not know something is wrong until the damage is done. Even small increases in blood pressure will increase your risk for a cardiovascular event. For every mm Hg increase in your blood pressure, your risk for…...
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Alcohol and tobacco raise blood pressure, and blood pressure returns to normal once the drinking stops. While drinking in moderation will not have long-term adverse effects on your blood pressure, individuals who drink excessively over long periods will experience a persistent rise in their blood pressure. Besides raising blood pressure, alcohol abuse raises the risk…...
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There different types of HBP are caused by both unchangeable factors and changeable factors. In general, unchangeable factors that can cause high blood pressure include age, sex, ethnicity, family history, and the person’s medical history. Changeable factors that also impact high blood pressure include diet, exercise routine, and stress management. Primary Blood Pressure (also referred…...
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Beta-blockers are medications that reduce blood pressure. Beta-blockers block the effects of the hormone epinephrine, also known as adrenaline.Beta-blockers cause the heart to beat slowly and with less force, lowering blood pressure. Beta-blockers also help widen veins and arteries to improve blood flow. These medications block beta receptors in the sympathetic nervous system, the part…...
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In the community that we live in, there have been many myths about diabetes that have spread to the locals. we debunk those myths and provide the actual facts. KENYA • Diabetes is the result of eating too much sugar • Diabetes is the result of a curse • If you look fat/obese you are…...
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IGNORANCE CAN KILL YOU! Very few people know that #Diabetes is linked to heart attacks and it can trigger strokes! Very Few people know that being overweight is a risk factor for #Diabetes! Very Few realize having a relative with diabetes raises their risk of being diabetic too! Many people do not know that the most serious…...
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Blood Glucose Monitoring ;“What’s going on with my diabetes right now? Am I low or high?” At present it’s not possible to self-test blood sugar without sticking a finger to get a drop of blood; self-testing requires a drop of blood, a drop of blood requires a finger stick, and a finger stick can hurt…....
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Boosting low libido ; There are many steps you can take to increase your libido naturally, including trying natural aphrodisiacs, practicing stress-relieving techniques, and making adjustments to your diet and lifestyle. While everyone has their own story, there are common ways of boosting low libidoJust to summarize, low libido can be caused by relationship issues,…...
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things to check oftenly: (1) Your blood pressure(2) Your blood sugar Ten things to minimize on your food:(1) Salt(2) Sugar(3) Canned meat ,food and fats/oils(4) Particularly roasted red meat(5) Dairy products(6) Starchy products esp wheat(7) Microwave food(8)Too hot/cold food(9) Use of plastics for food(10)Take medicines with warm water,not cold/hot Four things to increase in your…...
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