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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Healthy Blood Pressure
Healthy Blood Pressure
Recently, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Mayo Clinic issued new recommendations for ideal blood pressure: 115/75. What does that mean? Is it attainable?
We typically determine blood pressure measurements with two numbers. The higher number, called the systolic pressure, represents the pressure in the artery when the heart beats. The lower number, called the diastolic pressure, represents the pressure when the heart is at rest. Healthy blood pressure is in the range of 120/80. As mentioned, ideal pressure is somewhat lower. A key to healthy blood pressure is the ratio between the two numbers. They should remain at a 3:2 ratio whatever the actual pressure may be.
If your blood pressure is “ideal,” congratulations! Your hard work has paid off. If it is higher or lower than ideal, don’t worry: Most blood pressure problems can be solved with the right approach. Let’s dissect the common problems with blood pressure and see what we can learn about possible solutions.
Systolic too high
A healthy systolic number is 120. This number represents how hard your heart must beat to get blood out to your body. If your arteries are stiff, inflexible, inflamed or too narrow your heart will have to beat harder and this will create a higher systolic number. The most common cause of a high systolic number is too much adrenaline and other stress-related hormones in the bloodstream. These hormones have the effect of artificially narrowing your arteries in a “fight or flight” stress response.
Stress-induced high blood pressure will usually be seen with a high systolic number and a normal diastolic number such as 150/80. We will often see this number normalize with just 20 minutes of deep breathing. Some people respond well to biofeedback and supplementation with:
* Co-Q10, especially at bedtime to relax the heart
* Vitamin C morning and evening to relax the blood vessels
* Adaptogen 10 Plus morning and evening to help reduce the effects of stress
All of these products can be found HERE.
Both numbers too high
When both the systolic and diastolic numbers are high (160/110), the most common problem is inflammation leading to atherosclerosis or “hardening of the arteries.” This is a medical emergency; you should be under medical care as the disease has already progressed to the point where emergency measures are necessary. Dietary measures, such as the Dr. Dean Ornish “Reversing Heart Disease” diet, should be at the center of your self-care. Daily exercise, stress management and, very likely, medications will be needed to reverse this disease.
An anti-inflammatory lifestyle will be helpful. Include supplements such as:
* Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids from OmegaPrime at every meal to reduce inflammation
* Vitamin C and Co-Q10 as suggested above
* Betalains found in Nopalea can reduce inflammation in the blood vessels and help your body drain away the excess fluid associated with blood pressure
Achieving an optimal body fat percentage is also critical when caring for high blood pressure. The target body composition for men is 14% body fat; for women it is 23%. Remember, this type of high blood pressure is a medical emergency and it should be treated as such.
Diastolic too high
When the bottom number in your blood pressure reading is too high (120/90), but the systolic or top number is normal, it can mean that your lungs, kidneys and liver are not properly detoxifying your body.
Detoxification is an automatic process; your body does it every moment of every day. You can help support this process by reducing your exposure to toxins and supporting your lungs, kidneys and liver with daily nutrition:
* A multiple vitamin and mineral supplement to support healthy detoxification
* Vitamin C – a powerful detoxifier for the lungs, kidneys and liver
* Betalains found in Nopalea also drain away toxins
Learn more on detoxification
Too high, too long
Some people find that their blood pressure will not go down no matter what they do. This often happens because of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). With OSA, a person stops breathing during sleep. Sensing the shortage of oxygen, your brain increases blood pressure to compensate. These increases in blood pressure may last into the next day (you may awaken with high blood pressure that may go down by the evening). This type of hypertension will usually not respond to medication or alternative treatments.
Treatment for OSA begins with using a breathing machine called CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) during sleep. Using CPAP at night reduces blood pressure in most people – even those without serious OSA. Eventually, reducing your body fat to the percentages listed above will open your airways enough to compensate for OSA.
Hypertension will damage you. Eventually, it will kill you. Check your blood pressure frequently. Your body is speaking to you when your pressure is imbalanced. Learning to listen will help you feel better today and be healthier tomorrow!
Read more information on inflammation reduction
Shauna Link - Affiliate ID #13229094
800-978-0897
http://www.trivita.net/13229094
Recently, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Mayo Clinic issued new recommendations for ideal blood pressure: 115/75. What does that mean? Is it attainable?
We typically determine blood pressure measurements with two numbers. The higher number, called the systolic pressure, represents the pressure in the artery when the heart beats. The lower number, called the diastolic pressure, represents the pressure when the heart is at rest. Healthy blood pressure is in the range of 120/80. As mentioned, ideal pressure is somewhat lower. A key to healthy blood pressure is the ratio between the two numbers. They should remain at a 3:2 ratio whatever the actual pressure may be.
If your blood pressure is “ideal,” congratulations! Your hard work has paid off. If it is higher or lower than ideal, don’t worry: Most blood pressure problems can be solved with the right approach. Let’s dissect the common problems with blood pressure and see what we can learn about possible solutions.
Systolic too high
A healthy systolic number is 120. This number represents how hard your heart must beat to get blood out to your body. If your arteries are stiff, inflexible, inflamed or too narrow your heart will have to beat harder and this will create a higher systolic number. The most common cause of a high systolic number is too much adrenaline and other stress-related hormones in the bloodstream. These hormones have the effect of artificially narrowing your arteries in a “fight or flight” stress response.
Stress-induced high blood pressure will usually be seen with a high systolic number and a normal diastolic number such as 150/80. We will often see this number normalize with just 20 minutes of deep breathing. Some people respond well to biofeedback and supplementation with:
* Co-Q10, especially at bedtime to relax the heart
* Vitamin C morning and evening to relax the blood vessels
* Adaptogen 10 Plus morning and evening to help reduce the effects of stress
All of these products can be found HERE.
Both numbers too high
When both the systolic and diastolic numbers are high (160/110), the most common problem is inflammation leading to atherosclerosis or “hardening of the arteries.” This is a medical emergency; you should be under medical care as the disease has already progressed to the point where emergency measures are necessary. Dietary measures, such as the Dr. Dean Ornish “Reversing Heart Disease” diet, should be at the center of your self-care. Daily exercise, stress management and, very likely, medications will be needed to reverse this disease.
An anti-inflammatory lifestyle will be helpful. Include supplements such as:
* Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids from OmegaPrime at every meal to reduce inflammation
* Vitamin C and Co-Q10 as suggested above
* Betalains found in Nopalea can reduce inflammation in the blood vessels and help your body drain away the excess fluid associated with blood pressure
Achieving an optimal body fat percentage is also critical when caring for high blood pressure. The target body composition for men is 14% body fat; for women it is 23%. Remember, this type of high blood pressure is a medical emergency and it should be treated as such.
Diastolic too high
When the bottom number in your blood pressure reading is too high (120/90), but the systolic or top number is normal, it can mean that your lungs, kidneys and liver are not properly detoxifying your body.
Detoxification is an automatic process; your body does it every moment of every day. You can help support this process by reducing your exposure to toxins and supporting your lungs, kidneys and liver with daily nutrition:
* A multiple vitamin and mineral supplement to support healthy detoxification
* Vitamin C – a powerful detoxifier for the lungs, kidneys and liver
* Betalains found in Nopalea also drain away toxins
Learn more on detoxification
Too high, too long
Some people find that their blood pressure will not go down no matter what they do. This often happens because of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). With OSA, a person stops breathing during sleep. Sensing the shortage of oxygen, your brain increases blood pressure to compensate. These increases in blood pressure may last into the next day (you may awaken with high blood pressure that may go down by the evening). This type of hypertension will usually not respond to medication or alternative treatments.
Treatment for OSA begins with using a breathing machine called CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) during sleep. Using CPAP at night reduces blood pressure in most people – even those without serious OSA. Eventually, reducing your body fat to the percentages listed above will open your airways enough to compensate for OSA.
Hypertension will damage you. Eventually, it will kill you. Check your blood pressure frequently. Your body is speaking to you when your pressure is imbalanced. Learning to listen will help you feel better today and be healthier tomorrow!
Read more information on inflammation reduction
Shauna Link - Affiliate ID #13229094
800-978-0897
http://www.trivita.net/13229094
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
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Thursday, August 13, 2009
Do you use a Statin Drug?
Are you on a Statin drug such as Lipitor or Zocor? Several studies have confirmed that statin drugs such as Lipitor or Zocor interfere with CoEnzyme Q-10 production causing blood levels of CoEnzyme Q-10 to drop. So, if you're taking statin drugs for a heart condition, don't hesitate to discuss the benefits of CoEnzyme Q-10 with your health care provider.
How can you tell if you're lacking in CoEnzyme Q-10? In the early stages, the deficiency may start showing up as a wide-variety of dental problems. If you suffer from sensitive teeth or bleeding, swollen or shrinking gums, your body is telling you that you've already exceeded your ability to produce CoEnzyme Q-10.
Visit TriVita to learn more about protecting your oral health.
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How can you tell if you're lacking in CoEnzyme Q-10? In the early stages, the deficiency may start showing up as a wide-variety of dental problems. If you suffer from sensitive teeth or bleeding, swollen or shrinking gums, your body is telling you that you've already exceeded your ability to produce CoEnzyme Q-10.
Visit TriVita to learn more about protecting your oral health.
Shauna Link - Affiliate ID# 13229094
800-978-0897
Heart Disease and the Benefits of CoEnzyme Q-10
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for men and women in the United States over age 85 – and the second cause of death for Americans under 85. But a new study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association found two ways to help your heart.
In addition to regular medical care, the study found that exercise and stress management helped people with stable heart disease improve not only their heart health, but their emotional state of mind. This is important since depression and emotional distress are tied to increased risks for heart disease patients. Though more research is needed to confirm the results of the small study, researchers are excited about the results. Exercise and stress reduction both appeared to help improve blood flow through arteries and may improve the heart's ability to pump blood.
You don't need to run a marathon for your heart to benefit. Try running a few errands instead, but park at the back of the parking lot. Or, wear good walking shoes and window shop your way around the mall as many times as you comfortably can. By starting small and enjoying yourself, it will be easier to work up to those bigger goals…maybe even a marathon! Just make sure you are doing something every day for at least thirty minutes. As your fitness level improves, you can take on more challenges. If you aren't dealing with emotional stress, your body will pick up the slack and this can lead to problems. Whenever you feel overwhelmed, angry, or upset, your body is begging you to deal with the problem and your emotions. Learn what ways work best for you to vent emotions and do these things every day. If you're not sure why you feel so stressed, or are having trouble dealing with all of life's stresses, ask your physician about Emotional Health Coaching.
You and your heart are worth it. Help improve your circulation with TriVita's CoEnzyme Q-10.
Shauna Link - Affiliate ID# 13229094
800-978-0897
shauna@vitamins-health-nutrition.com
In addition to regular medical care, the study found that exercise and stress management helped people with stable heart disease improve not only their heart health, but their emotional state of mind. This is important since depression and emotional distress are tied to increased risks for heart disease patients. Though more research is needed to confirm the results of the small study, researchers are excited about the results. Exercise and stress reduction both appeared to help improve blood flow through arteries and may improve the heart's ability to pump blood.
You don't need to run a marathon for your heart to benefit. Try running a few errands instead, but park at the back of the parking lot. Or, wear good walking shoes and window shop your way around the mall as many times as you comfortably can. By starting small and enjoying yourself, it will be easier to work up to those bigger goals…maybe even a marathon! Just make sure you are doing something every day for at least thirty minutes. As your fitness level improves, you can take on more challenges. If you aren't dealing with emotional stress, your body will pick up the slack and this can lead to problems. Whenever you feel overwhelmed, angry, or upset, your body is begging you to deal with the problem and your emotions. Learn what ways work best for you to vent emotions and do these things every day. If you're not sure why you feel so stressed, or are having trouble dealing with all of life's stresses, ask your physician about Emotional Health Coaching.
You and your heart are worth it. Help improve your circulation with TriVita's CoEnzyme Q-10.
Shauna Link - Affiliate ID# 13229094
800-978-0897
shauna@vitamins-health-nutrition.com
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