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Proper Diet for Hypertension

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Diet has a direct affect on blood pressure. High levels of sodium, too much fat, high caloric intake and low calcium can all increase an individual's risk of hypertension. Learning how to eat properly is one of the first steps a blood pressure patient can take toward controlling the condition.

What Happens to the Average Inventory Level if the Demand Uncertainty Is High?

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It is important to find the right balance in your inventory between not having too much capital tied up in inventory and not having too little inventory on hand, causing too many stock outs. Unfortunately, when uncertainty is high, it forces companies to carry more inventory to limit stock outs as m

Americans Don't Do Enough to Cut Hypertension, Cholesterol

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The CDC says in a new report that about two-thirds of adults in the U.S. who have high cholesterol levels and about half who have high blood pressure are not being treated as effectively as they could be, unnecessarily raising their risk of stroke or heart attacks.

What Is Orthostatic Hypertension?

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Orthostatic hypotension is a drop in blood pressure that occurs when the person stands up. The American Academy of Neurology defines orthostatic hypotension as in decrease of at least 20 mm in systolic blood pressure or 10 mm in diastolic blood pressure within a few minutes of standing. The conditio

Criteria for Diabetes Diagnosis

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There are several criteria given for a diabetes diagnosis. Plus there is a criterion for diabetes diagnosis for social security disability claims. Both the criteria for a proper diagnosis of diabetes and the criteria needed to be used by the Social Security Administration are given here. Diabetes is

About Postpartum Care

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A woman's life is forever changed when she becomes a mother. Although her focus will be on the care of her newborn, she will need to take special care of herself as well, as her body needs to heal and she will also likely go through emotional changes. Tending to a new mother's health needs is known

What Can Result From a High Systolic Blood Pressure?

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According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), high systolic blood pressure, or isolated systolic hypertension (ISH), is associated with hardened arteries. Hardened arteries result in less effective blood flow, which can damage the brain, heart, kidneys and eyes.

Ideas With Pastel Chalk

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The composition of pastel chalks includes color pigments and chalk or a chalk-like material such a kaolin. Pastel chalks are suitable for working on surfaces like paper, canvas, wood, metals or glass, and your choice determines the results you obtain, since the textures of the working surface will s

Potassium Levels Treatment

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If you are suffering from a potassium deficiency or an abundance of potassium in your cells, you may be at risk for heart and blood disorders, depression, muscle weakness or tremors or kidney damage. Keeping track of your potassium intake is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, so i

Carotid Artery Surgery Risks

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Carotid artery surgery is indicated if one or both of the arteries supplying blood to the head and neck become blocked or partially blocked. If the brain is not getting enough oxygen due to a blockage, the risk of stroke is greatly increased. Surgical procedures to unblock the arteries do carry risk

High Cholesterol-Exams and Tests

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You will need a blood test to check whether you have high cholesterol. A total cholesterol test measures whether your cholesterol is high or low. You can have this test done at any time, even if you recently had a meal or snack.A lipoprotein analysis is a more thorough test. It measures your total c

Healthy Blood Sugar Levels for Diabetics

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For diabetics, blood sugar regulates their entire lives. If blood sugar is out of range in either direction, it can be very detrimental to their health. The technical name for blood sugar is blood glucose. Managing blood glucose levels is a delicate balance, but once a regular routine is establish

How to Take Blood Pressure With an Aneroid Monitor

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If you suffer from hypertension or need to regularly check your blood pressure, home testing your blood pressure with an aneroid monitor allows you to be actively involved in managing your health. Since your blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day, checking your blood pressure regularly will gi

Why Does Laying on My Side Lower My Blood Pressure?

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Medications, exercise, state of mind, posture and more can affect blood pressure. Laying down on either side will likely lower blood pressure, but it will change again once you move. To get accurate blood pressure results, sit in a chair with feet flat on the ground.

Signs of High Blood Preassure

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Blood pressure is defined as the force or the pressure that the blood exerts on the walls of the blood vessels through which it is circulated throughout the body. The range of blood pressure that is considered to be normal is 120/80, where 120 represents the systolic pressure and 80 represents the d

Definition of Blood Alcohol Content

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When accidents or crimes occur in which alcohol may be a factor, one of the first things an officer may check is the blood alcohol content of those involved. Blood alcohol content, or BAC, is a measurement of how much alcohol is currently in your blood stream.

What Causes a High Level of Protein in the Blood?

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High levels of protein in the blood can be a serious health concern due to the underlying conditions that may have created this abnormality. However, it should be noted that one thing that does not cause high-protein levels is a high-protein diet. Instead, chronic inflammation or...