Diabetes : Definition, Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

February 1, 2016 0 Comments

  Definition : Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a set of related diseases in which the body cannot regulate the amount of sugar (specifically, glucose) in the blood. The blood delivers glucose to provide the body with energy to perform all of a person’s daily activities.   The liver converts the food a person eats into …

How You Can Reduce Preservation Of Fluids In The Body By Using Medical Treatment

August 24, 2012 0 Comments

By Jackie Owens Triamterene is classified as a diuretic pill and it’s used to reduce the levels of water and sodium that are stored by the body. Commonly, the amount of water and sodium in the body system are controlled by the kidneys. Sometimes the kidneys are unable to serve this purpose properly and this …

Salt Substitute – Use To Lower Your Daily Sodium Intake For A More Heart Healthy Low Sodium Diet

August 5, 2012 0 Comments

By Debbie Benson When following a heart healthy diet most folks seem to focus on the fat. While fat is important especially the type of fat, it is also important to be aware of the daily sodium intake. So many folks don’t want to give up their salt. They not only don’t want to, they …

Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

July 17, 2012 0 Comments

Blood pressure is defined as the force of flow of blood inside the blood vessels. This measure is reported as two numbers such as 130/180 mm Hg. The first number is called systolic pressure and measures the push of the blood through the vessels as the heart beats. The second number called the diastolic pressure …

The 3 Vital Symptoms Of High Blood Pressure

July 13, 2012 0 Comments

By Stanley Djagbo While high blood pressure is sometimes called a silent killer, because it often has no symptoms, there are often warning signs that suggest you should be monitoring your blood pressure. Of course, it’s not hard to get your blood pressure checked, and everyone should do this, whether or not you have any …

Helpful Remedies To Reduce Your High Blood Pressure

July 13, 2012 0 Comments

By Stanley Djagbo It’s important to catch high blood pressure as early as possible and take steps to control it. When hypertension does not get treated properly it can quickly advance to worse conditions like heart disease. There are quite a few different methods for treating high blood pressure and we will talk about a …

The 3 Causes Of High Blood Pressure To Watch For

July 13, 2012 0 Comments

By Stanley Djagbo Having your blood pressure checked regularly is the only way to know if you have high blood pressure which has many causes. Health experts have not identified one single cause of high blood pressure, but a variety of factors can make it more likely. The following are some factors that can lead …

Clonidine Patch For The Treatment Of High Blood Pressure

July 7, 2012 0 Comments

By Bryan Hill Clonidine belongs to the class of centrally acting alpha-adrenergic agonist. It treats certain medical conditions including, high blood pressure, ADHD, panic/anxiety disorder, and some pain conditions. Clonidine is a prescription meadication that is available in various forms and each form is approved to be used for certain medical conditions. Clonidine patch is …

How to Keep a Low Sodium Diet

June 28, 2012 0 Comments

By Gordon Zwillenberg If you are like me, you have high blood pressure. You are restricted to a low sodium diet; but, salt is everywhere. When you eat out, cook a frozen dinner, have cold cuts and munch on cheese, you have just devoured a lot of salt. How do you keep a Low Sodium …

How May Blood Pressure Monitors Lend A Hand For You?

June 24, 2012 0 Comments

By Gordon Zwillenberg Blood Pressure Monitors are a great tool for people with High Blood Pressure. Body Builders utilize Blood Pressure Monitors to measure their blood pressure after a workout. A Home Blood Pressure Monitor is a valuable resource. What Are The Types? There are two styles of Home Blood Pressure Monitors. They consist of: …