There Is Never an Excuse to ignore High Blood PressureThere Is Never an Excuse to ignore High Blood Pressure


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There Is Never an Excuse to ignore High Blood Pressure

I used to thinkt that people in good health just had "healthy genes" and that daily habits didn't affect health very much. Due to that belief, when my doctor diagnosed me with high blood pressure and prescribed a medication to treat it, I didn't take it at first. I soon got a health "wake up call" when I began experiencing chest pains. My wife took me to the ER and, thankfully, they determined I wasn't having a heart attack, like I thought I was. The next day, I began taking my medication and living a healthier lifestyle. Soon, I was able to stop the medication due to my lifestyle changes, but I still monitor my blood pressure at home just to "stay on the safe side." I wanted to share my story to help others and plan to post many more health tips on my new blog.

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Preventing Osteoporosis

There are many different ailments that can torment a body, but one that often flies under the radar is osteoporosis. The main problem with osteoporosis is that you may not know that you have it until you break one of your bones. If you have osteoporosis and your experience an osteoporotic fracture or a break, you may very well have a very long hospital stay. Elderly individuals are the most common people to experience osteoporosis, and the odds increase if you are a postmenopausal woman. You do not want to experience the pain of osteoporosis, so there are a few different ways that you can be proactive in your bone health.

Diet

One of the most important aspects of health in general is your diet. It seems that diet is the answer to most health related problems, and osteoporosis is no different. You need to maintain a healthy diet that is rich in whole foods. You especially want to enjoy a diet that is rich in Vitamin D and Calcium. These vitamins and minerals have been shown to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. However, a balanced diet is going to help you maintain healthy hormone levels which also is good for your bones. The last thing that you want to do if you are a candidate for osteoporosis is be short on nutrients. Thus it is important to avoid vitamin, mineral, and protein poor foods.

Exercise

Many people think that lifting weights or running would be a big no-no when a candidate for osteoporosis, but that is far from the truth. Muscles are connected to the bone through tissues, and if those tissues are not utilized through exercise, the bone does not receive as much blood flow and is not stimulated as much. On the other hand, when you workout the blood flow is at a maximum and those tissues are engaged. Activity sends the message to your brain that your bones are very much needed. 

Smoking And Drinking

Something that many people do not realize is that smoking and drinking is also very bad for your bones. You will hear how bad smoking is for your lungs, and how alcohol can damage your brain, but do not underestimate the damage that these two substances can do on the bones. Along with all the other health benefits that you will enjoy, you will be able to enjoy healthier bones if you will put down the cigarettes and alcohol.