Archive for the ‘Health’ Category
Friday, July 24th, 2009
Low Blood Pressure
There are many different effects that blood pressure can have on a body. Most think about hypertension otherwise known as high blood pressure. However having low blood pressure can cause problems as well. Hypotension can be serious and it should be taken care of immediately. (more…)
Tags: Hypertension, Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure
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Friday, July 24th, 2009
Low Fat Dairy
There are so many healthy heart decisions that you can make to lower your blood pressure. You may be wandering what your blood pressure does for you. The answer is simple. Anyone that has higher blood pressures is going to be more likely to have many problems with their health. (more…)
Tags: Dairy, Healthy Heart, Low Fat
Posted in Health | 386 Comments »
Friday, July 24th, 2009
ARE FISH OIL SUPPLEMENTS GOOD FOR THE SKIN
Are fish oil supplements good for the skin? Definitely, Fish oil contains two principal types of omega-3 fatty acids. EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). EPA and DHA have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions (more…)
Tags: DHA, EPA, Fish Oil Supplements, Skin
Posted in Health | 320 Comments »
Friday, July 24th, 2009
As much as blood pressure is affected by various states of the body throughout the day, as well as various diseases that are seen in many people, it can also be affected by outside influences such as food and drinks. Specifically, alcoholic drinks are a major factor that influences blood pressure in a person. (more…)
Tags: Alcohol, Blood Pressure
Posted in Health | 519 Comments »
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
Pla
y it cool this summer
From family vacations to a backyard cookout, the summer allows for some of the most enjoyable experiences outdoors. Unfortunately, the fun can end prematurely because of the temperatures and humidity.
Heat-related illnesses can become serious quickly. They range from heat rash and heat cramps to the more severe heat exhaustion and heat stroke. (more…)
Tags: Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke, Summer Body Temperature
Posted in Health | 382 Comments »
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
RECOGNIZING A STROKE EARLY IS ESSENTIAL TO SAVING STROKE VICTIMS. DOCTORS SAY STROKE TREATMENT IN THE FIRST 3 HOURS CAN TOTALLY REVERSE ANY STROKE EFFECTS. BEING ABLE TO IDENTIFY A STROKE CAN SAVE A LIFE. (more…)
Tags: Add new tag, Reconizing a Stroke, Stroke, Stroke Identification
Posted in Health | 1,031 Comments »
Friday, May 29th, 2009
I have concluded that I have ADD (attention deficit disorder) and have had it all my life. This is a self-diagnosis. I have never been examined or tested for ADD or ADHD by a medical doctor for this condition but believe me I have it. (more…)
Tags: ADD, Add new tag, ADHD, Health, Medical
Posted in Health | 600 Comments »
Friday, May 29th, 2009
MEDICAL ADVICE
I have acid reflux and I have been taking Nexium (the Purple pill) a thirty day supply cost me (out of pocket) over a dollar a day on my Medicare program. I had a doctor prescribe a generic drug (more…)
Tags: Add new tag, Health, Medical, Nexium, Omeprazole, Purple Pill
Posted in Health, Medical | 933 Comments »